249.55 Acres in Stephenville, TX - $4,000,000

Fences Ranch

Historic Fences Ranch set on 249 acres, offering leisurely living and historic charm in the highly desirable Erath County! With enviable frontage on the Bosque River, this gem is a rare example of a nearly complete 19th-century Cross Timbers farmstead. Built in the early 1870s, the ranch house has witnessed a series of custom finishes over the years. The result is a spectacular picture-perfect complex showcasing breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Today, an interplay of stone and glass elements lends the main house a sleek, refined look. Step inside to discover interiors rich in natural light and space. Quality finishes combine with hardwood floors and neutral tones, which add to the home's aesthetic appeal.

Comfortable and generously sized is the welcoming living room. You can keep warm by the stone fireplace in the winter while ceiling fans and upgraded HVAC ensure you stay cool in the...

Comfortable and generously sized is the welcoming living room. You can keep warm by the stone fireplace in the winter while ceiling fans and upgraded HVAC ensure you stay cool in the hotter months. With modern lighting and built-ins at your disposal, it's the ideal setting for an afternoon spent curled up with a good book. Enjoy simple fare at the breakfast nook or a delectable meal in the substantial dining room, which receives tons of light from well-sized windows. Tantalizing aromas will surely be wafting from the kitchen, fitted with top-notch appliances, a 2-seater island, ample cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, recessed lighting, and a stone accent wall. When youre ready to call it a night, retire to well-proportioned retreats enhanced with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and built-ins. Pocket doors open to an enchanting alcove. The primary suite treats you to a luxe bath with a walk-in shower. Additionally, a historic detached office and guest suite provide convenience for overnight visitors with business on the agenda.

Lovers of the outdoors will not be disappointed. An abundance of reintroduced wildflowers and native grasses have returned the land to its original prairie state. Towering trees now play host to a wide array of migratory and indigenous birds. With the grass impeccably manicured and the swimming pool always fine for a dip, there's no shortage of outdoor space for entertaining. Plus, a pool house comes complete with a stress-relieving workout room and a full bath. Other prominent features include a separate 2416 sqft home overlooking the neighboring lake, two stone barns, a single-room masonry dugout, and a rock base for an elevated cistern. Various schools including Tarleton State Unversity within easy reach. Property is approximately 80 miles to Fort Worth Dallas area and Waco. This idyllic lifestyle could be all yours, so what are you waiting for? Come for a tour today before it slips you by!

This is a rare example of a virtually complete 19th-century Cross Timbers farmstead. Thought to have been built in the early 1870s by James J. Wyatt, the Cumberland plan one-story rough limestone two room ranch house was altered in the 1890s by J. H. Boyd and modified in the 1930s and 1940s. Other structures in the ranch complex include a single-room masonry dugout, two stone barns, and a rock base for an elevated cistern. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark