2822 Farm to Market Rd 1446

Beautiful ranch home on 40+ acres for sale. All land is cross-fenced and ag exempt. The property is located in Ellis County and is commercially zoned, perfect for a ranch operation or home-based business. Just five minutes from 35, this home and lot is residentially zoned and falls under the Waxahachie school district, which has no restrictions or city taxes. This property offers privacy, located in a booming area, offers excellent investment potential, and has one of the best sunset views under the Texas sky!

Built in 2001, this custom two-story home is 2850 sqft, has 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms, and a two-car garage (equipped with 11 power outlets for workshop use). Upon arrival, a custom steel gate and pipe fencing run through the front of the property, opening to a winding rock driveway that leads to the main house. 

Standing on a solid 4ft foundation and made from Texas stone walls and wood accents, this is a finely constructed home built to last. With both a front and back porch, a rock garden, a large front yard, and a full wrap-around sidewalk (handicap accessible), this is the ideal ranch property to raise a family. 

This home has a one of a kind design that showcases an open floor plan with elegant features including a cathedral ceiling, custom chandeliers, stone log fireplace, a full-size upstairs library, and much more. Downstairs you’ll find an open style kitchen with an island that seats seven. This kitchen includes a five-star oven, lazy susan, extended cupboard, and has beautifully designed tile countertops paired with naughty pine cabinets and brass accents. Downstairs includes tile flooring, full dining area, living room, laundry room (equipped with washer and dryer, linen cabinets, full sink), and the master bed and bath. 

The master bedroom has new carpet and is plenty spacious - fitting a king bed, dresser, and twin nightstands. It's equipped with a full walk-in closet that contains a built-in hidden safe room. The master bath is fit for a king with a standing glass shower, jacuzzi tub, privacy toilet area, and a vanity style single sink.  Along with the master you’ll find there are 2 full size bedrooms (new carpet throughout) and 2 baths, and serve great for children or guests. 

Upstairs, another full bedroom and 1/2 bath. Also, a full library with shelving included! Beyond, there’s the attic, which serves excellent for storage or can be converted Into a work room. 

The property includes a 40/60ft shop which has two garage bay doors on each side and keyless entry. It comes equipped with concrete floors, plumbing installed. With six large windows throughout, this space is perfect for a workshop, large equipment storage, studio, etc. It has a built-in BAT security alarm system that is also connected to the main house. Also included is a small livestock barn (fenced with gates), and pipe hay pen that holds 100+ round bales. 

Along with this property, you'll find amenities, unlike any in the area. A 12.5-acre pecan orchard sits at the front of the fence line. Here, Waxahachie Creek flows over a bridge through a picturesque scene of pecan trees, dating back the late 1800’s. Over sixty trees make up this orchard showcasing nature in its infinite beauty. This place has been used as a wedding venue in the past and serves to create events. Hiking and 4 wheeler trails surround the orchard and lead through the back pastures and up to the front of the property. 

This home is owned outright, has been exceptionally well maintained, and is one of the last authentic pieces of Texas. Just 35 minutes from Dallas this serves as a perfect rural commuter property. All elements of this property are serviced, sound, and running strong. The heat, AC, electric, gas, sewage, fencing, security, etc. have been inspected and work as they should. The family is motivated to sell, asking $1.5 million.