Escape North Texas’ Fast Pace with This Fort Worth Lake House

With the holidays behind us, we’re ready to hit the new year, right? Nope, that feeling has passed. We’re a week back into the 9 to 5 rat race, and some of us are already thinking of how to escape the churn, the hustle, the craziness of the DFW daily dash.

Any homebuyers out there already thinking of how to break away from this hectic North Texas pace?

Here’s an idea. Buy the house at 7505 Gleneagles Way in Fort Worth. The front of the house is a lovely version of a 1998 two-story. The price tag is under $600,000. The relaxation will be difficult to predict.

But it’s the part not seen from the street that will sell this house that sits on a third of an acre. After a long, frazzled North Texas commute, stepping into the backyard will feel like a personal slice of heaven. The quiet, shaded backyard backs up to a private creek. The deck is big enough for a jacuzzi, which would be a nice spot to watch the deer wander toward Eagle Mountain Lake.

“The backyard is beautiful,” said homeowner Kelly Gubler. “It has a huge deck that overlooks the valley.”

Lake Life

For those who think lake life is the best life, the house is four minutes by car to and 10 minutes by foot to Eagle Mountain Lake, she said. A bonus, according to the owner, is that the next homeowner can join Eagle Mountain Lake’s homeowners’ association to access the lake’s dock.

“You pay that nominal fee and you have other things available to you,” Gubler said.

The home’s interior delivers a different kind of calm. Walk through the inlaid entry to 2,733 square feet of living space that includes white oak floors underfoot, quartz countertops, and two gas fireplaces. There’s a game room for unwinding, plus four bedrooms and three bathrooms, too. If it’s a lazy Saturday morning, wandering into the kitchen isn’t even required to fetch coffee. The primary retreat not only comes with views of the lush surroundings, but also an ensuite coffee bar, too.

Part of the Package

Updates are part of the package, which removes some of the worry in an almost-30-year-old house. Appliances, an AC compressor, and a water heater are among the improvements.

So, whether it’s escaping North Texas traffic, floating on a lake, or watching owls fly, this house has advantages.

“You’re able to walk through the whole area,” Gubler said. “It’s like living rural in the city.”

Agent Michael Greiner with My Castle Realty has listed 7505 Gleneagles Way for $549,000.