Lake Cypress Springs

The Place to Be: A Green Acres Lifestyle Just 2 Hours East of Dallas on Lake Cypress Springs

By Joanna England / March 9, 2024 /

Have you heard of Scroggins? Just two hours east of Dallas, this Franklin County town was settled in the 1850s and named after the owner of a nearby sawmill. Today, Scroggins is the home of the Catalpa Worm Festival and this 36-acre farm that has the feel of Green Acres. “While the farm is remote…

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Comfort & Joy: Lake and Ranch Homes for the Holidays 

By Candy's Dirt / December 10, 2022 /

If you enjoy watching Hallmark Channel holiday movies (no shame, you do you!), I’m sure you’ve sensed a theme. Highly successful, big-city types leave the urban grind in search of a small-town community where the neighbors are friendly, and the pace is less hectic. There’s also a love connection, but that’s another blog post.   These…

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When You Need Peace and Quiet, This Luxury Lake Home in Northeast Texas Is The Haven You Crave

By Shelby Skrhak / September 2, 2022 /

It’s entirely possible that you’ve never heard of Lake Cypress Springs in Mt. Vernon, Texas. Located about 100 miles northeast of Dallas, this pastoral lake town has less than 2,500 residents living among the tall, towering pines and sparkling waters of the recreational reservoir lake. Les Owens, founder of one of Dallas’s top custom luxury…

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What Can I Get For $1 Million In … Winnsboro, Texas?

By Amy Puchaty / November 8, 2018 /

What can you get for $1 million in Winnsboro? A striking custom home situated on the banks of Lake Cypress Springs! Offered at $1,200,000 and built by the acclaimed S. Clements Homes in 2017, this stunning estate offers a versatile layout, walls of windows, pristine lake views, an in-ground swimming pool, and fire pit, all…

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