Kathryn Roan

Ranch of the Week: Gentleman’s Ranch Just Minutes from Dallas in Reno, TX

By Kathryn Roan / July 7, 2014 /

Secluded, quiet, and peaceful, this darling ranch on 26 acres in Parker County is just what the doctor ordered for a weekend getaway from Dallas. Looking more like a Hill Country castle than a West DFW ranch, the stone encased custom home features raw repurposed wood, wraparound porches, a wide open modern floorplan, and plenty…

Ranch of the Week: A Treehouse Retreat in Denison, TX

By Kathryn Roan / June 27, 2014 /

Even though it’s located 75 miles north of Dallas in the North Texas Red River Valley, the charming and private ranch at 423 Butterfield Road in Denison reminds me much more of a Hill Country paradise than a Grayson County compound, but at about half the price you’d expect to pay down south. Amidst a…

Ranch of the Week: Stunning Equestrian Estate in Pilot Point, TX

By Kathryn Roan / June 20, 2014 /

  If I built a property from the ground up, it would look exactly like this unbelievably gorgeous ranch. Totally custom, with no expense spared, the ranch at 11031 Strittmatter Road  is quite simply an equestrian paradise. The grand treelined paved entry welcomes you with a sense of grandeur that is rarely matched. For those of…

Ranch of the Week: Bienvenidos a La Bella Vida

By Kathryn Roan / June 13, 2014 /

I don’t know if a summer spent sunning on the Andalucían coast just permanently got into my head, but every time I see a good, old-fashioned Spanish home, I get a major case of the I Wants. La Bella Vida is no exception, with an oh-so-impressive drive-up appeal and classic sculpted fountain entryway.

Ranch of the Week: Grand Texas Country Home in Italy, TX

By Kathryn Roan / June 6, 2014 /

Well, looky here! Surely this charmer is someone’s dreamhome. Located within the magical one hour bubble from D/FW in Italy (pronounced It-LEE, if you’re a local), this stunning estate on 33 white-fenced acres is sure to please. If you haven’t visited yet, Italy is a lovely community with many ridiculously awesome horse farms and ranches,…