On One of North Texas’ Top Fishing Lakes, This Gated Lake Fork Home Will Hook You

If you didn’t know that Lake Fork is the best lake within three hours of Dallas, then you’ve been missing out. I’ll fight you on this. Not too big and not too small, Lake Fork is the perfect size both for owning a home and enjoying lake life. It’s not tiny, where you can’t take the boat out and explore or really enjoy water recreation fully, or so big that it gets extremely crowded.

Lake Fork has incredible fishing — it’s award winning for bass and crappie — beautiful scenery, and friendly people. Lake life is both peaceful and fun at Lake Fork, and this week’s Highlight Home of the Week, sponsored by Lisa Peters is an incredible home, hitting the market just in time for lake season.

This week’s featured home is in a private, gated community set on a small inlet of Lake Fork, so you have both privacy and community in a package deal. The property includes a private boat slip, gated access, and use of a private community boat ramp at Penson Point, all set on a major boating and fishing lake.

The home itself sits on .674 acres deeded, plus additional Sabine River Authority leased acreage for only $100 per year, providing nearly three acres of usable outdoor space. It’s a beautiful property with mature trees providing plenty of shade, raised garden beds, and a lake view to surround yourself with peace.

The three bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home has been recently updated, and is perfect for year-round living or as a second home. It’s just 90 minutes to Dallas — super easy to head down every weekend if you like! (Another reason why Lake Fork is the best lake).

“My favorite thing has been sitting on the porch with coffee in the morning and wine in the evening,” said current owner Sue Tarantino, who is also a Realtor. “Even in the dead of summer, it’s so peaceful and serene.”

Inside, the home is perfectly laid out with an open concept living area, comfortable for relaxing after a day at the lake. I love the elegant design touches like the archway dividing the spaces, the brick fireplace, and the built-ins. A wall of windows ensures that lake views take centerstage here, and in every room on the back side of the house.

The recently updated kitchen features generous space for fixing meals with family and friends and an extended island for serving that flows seamlessly into the living space.

The bedrooms have a split layout, with the primary suite on one side and the two secondary bedrooms on the other. The primary bedroom is a relaxing retreat with patio access and a massive closet. The two secondary bedrooms have a bonus living space between them that could be used as a game room, an office space, or even a work out room depending on your needs.

Residents of Lake Fork’s Penson Point put on a fireworks show every year, and Tarrantino says she can sit in the yard and watch, or take the boat out and watch any number of fireworks shows going off all around the lake. If you’re into fishing, Crappiefest, the biggest crappie tournament and festival in the country, was just held March 27. Antique lovers will enjoy taking day trips to nearby Sulfur Springs, Winnsboro, and Minneola.

This Lake Fork home is a real find for someone looking to escape the city either part time or full time. Whether you love the lake life for the activities or the peace of nature, this home gives you access to it all.

Dave Perry Miller Listing agent Cynthia Paine Drennan is holding an Open House on April 18-19 from 2-4 pm.

Drennan has 336 Private Road 5517 listed for $730,000.