country living near Dallas
Every April, thousands descend on the scenic Highland Lakes region of Ellis County, to celebrate a flower so special it’s inspired one of Texas’ longest-running festivals and even its own urban lore. The 71st annual Ennis Bluebonnet Trail guides visitors along 40 miles of hills and pastures so wildflower-laden that the landscape is positively carpeted…
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Yesterday, I was at an inspection, and you get to chitchatting and there’s a point to this one so hang on tight. The inspector said he does kitchen remodels, too, and that he just completed one on the coolest house in Van Alstyne. We talked a little more about how Dallas and the surrounding suburbs…
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“A little slice of heaven.” That’s how Dave Perry-Miller’s April Cordell describes her latest listing, set on 4.25 acres in Poetry, Texas. “It’s truly an artist’s retreat.” In the main building – a barndominium with over 5,000 square feet and a fully functioning art studio that takes up the entire second level. There’s even a…
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If you’re looking for small town, Mayberry living, have you met Blue Ridge? It’s about an hour north of Dallas, just east of Melissa and nestled in the county of Fannin. There’s a restaurant in Blue Ridge called Cattleman’s Cafe, so if you’re wondering if it’s the real deal small town feel, it most definitely…
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Our favorite Royce City farmhouse is fancy pants, an authentic farmhouse completely redone with modern conveniences. You get the Modern Farmhouse vibe, but retain tons of character in a well done, high quality make-over. Kind of reminds you of a barn-dominium with an agricultural exemption. Asking price was $645,000, now reduced to $587,500.
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