17686 CR 473

Nestled atop the highlands east of Somerville, this rolling 21-acre retreat offers agricultural/recreational options to fit your needs. Fenced & x-fenced for cattle/equine stock, plus improved pastures of Bermuda & native grass for hay, this private retreat is minutes from Texas A&M. The homestead begins at the paved county road & gated drive, up to a wonderful 3 bed/2 bath ranch-style home w/ full cedar siding, full-length covered porch & 3 car garage. Inside you’ll find a spacious entry leading to a formal parlor & central great room featuring a stone fireplace & custom millwork around doors/windows & accenting the octagonal ceiling. An enormous kitchen offers quartz countertops, stacked-stone backsplash, large island, walk-in pantry, commercial coffee station, breakfast area & formal dining room. The owner’s suite provides a spa-like retreat while two spacious guest rooms share a remodeled guest bath w/ walk-in shower. Additional living spaces include a guest suite conversion w/ full bath along w/ a detached climate controlled mini-bunkhouse. Both yards are fenced & provide ample space to entertain around the saltwater pool & covered pavilion; while also providing a large greenhouse for flowers, plants & vegetables. The RV canopy is adjacent to the implement, trailer & hay storage barn - easily converted into equine stalls. And the fenced park offers bridge access to the pond’s island & plenty of shade below native oaks. Ag exempt & less than 5 miles from Lake Somerville.