If you’ve ever wished you could trade in the chaos of holiday travel for your own little slice of country paradise, this Mount Vernon farmhouse is calling your name.
Think vaulted ceilings for the world’s biggest Christmas tree, a kitchen fit for 12 pies at once, and a pool so pretty you might forget it’s December. This thoughtfully designed custom home, less than two hours from D-FW, is ready and willing for you to get settled in just in time for the holidays.
And let’s be honest — moving right before the holidays sounds like a recipe for chaos. Anyone having visions of turkeys roasting while you’re still unpacking boxes?
But in this case, it’s the perfect plan. Why? Because once you’re in, you’ll never want to leave. The soaring great room with its vaulted ceiling and stone fireplace was basically built for stockings, garlands, and holiday movie marathons. Add in that wall of windows overlooking the resort-style pool, and suddenly even the in-laws can’t complain. Because who can argue with that view?
“What makes this property so special is the balance of modern luxury and Texas charm,” said listing agent Kim Huffstetler at Ebby’s Tyler office. “You have a sophisticated, custom-built home with every amenity, yet you’re surrounded by nature, privacy, and the kind of space that’s rare to find so close to D-FW.”
Entertaining Central
The chef’s kitchen is the true heart of this home, stocked with high-end appliances and a walk-in pantry so large you’ll wonder if it leads to Narnia. Hosting Friendsgiving? Done. Cooking Christmas dinner for 20? Easy. And when the turkey (or tofurkey, no judgment) is in the oven, you can usher everyone outside to the expansive covered patio with an outdoor kitchen. Nothing says “holiday spirit” like grilling steaks while the cousins argue over who really was to blame for breaking grandma’s heirloom vase in 1984.
Game Day, Movie Night, Repeat
The indoor game room (with its own kitchenette and half bath) takes entertaining to another level. Cowboys game on the big screen? Check. Popcorn flowing? Double check. Guests wandering in and out from the pool without dripping across your main living area? Genius. You might just end up having the house for family gatherings, whether you planned it that way or not.
Primary Suite Goals
When the day winds down and you finally reclaim some peace, the primary suite delivers. Vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace, and a spa-like ensuite with a jetted tub make it the perfect holiday gift to give yourself.
Oh, and if the family decides to extend their stay (because let’s face it, they will), there’s a second primary suite upstairs that can be converted to a bunk room. Because apparently, everyone loves your new farmhouse a little too much.
Bonus Points
Did we mention the 40-by-60 metal building with RV hookups and a full bath? Translation: relatives can park their RVs on-site and still have a bathroom. Holiday miracle achieved!
So, if you’ve been dreaming of getting settled before the holidays and hosting the kind of family gatherings that are equal parts Norman Rockwell and HGTV, this Mount Vernon farmhouse is calling your name. Answer the call before the holidays (and the relatives) arrive.
“This home was designed with gatherings in mind,” said Huffstetler. “Whether it’s Thanksgiving dinner in the chef’s kitchen, summer afternoons by the pool, or weekends spent exploring the 41 wooded acres, it’s truly a place where families can create memories all year long.”
For all it comes with, you won’t find a value like this anywhere in the Dallas area, so act quickly and reach out to Kim at 903-466-2300 or [email protected].
Ebby Halliday agent Kim Huffstetler has 1805 CR SE 3285 in Mount Vernon listed for $1.675 million.
