165 acres in Montague County

Location:

Located in Montague County a few miles northeast of Sunset, Texas and HWY 287, on Pitman Hollow Road just east of FM 1749.

Details:

The Curry Estate is a special property that is located 7½ miles northeast of Sunset, Texas, just over 1 hour north of Fort Worth. Either for a full time residence or a fantastic weekend getaway, the highly improved 165 acre tract is set up for anyone wanting to enjoy country living while being close to the conveniences of the DFW metroplex. The centerpiece of this property is the magnificent, completely custom built, 4-bedroom 2½-bath home privately located on one of the higher points on the property. The exterior of the home features one of a kind imported Mexican driftwood stone that is complimented by the surrounding stone in the area. Stained ceilings on both front and back porches tie the homes exterior to the intricate woodwork found inside the home. The ornamental double door entrance opens into a welcoming great room that flows into the open design kitchen. A massive, stack stone fireplace in the great room features a decorative arched inset. Attention to detail can be found throughout with knotty alder walls, crown molding, and large base boards that give the home warmth with a touch of elegance. In addition, natural light has been incorporated throughout the house using low E windows, along with closed cell spray foam to maximize the energy efficiency. The kitchen has commercial grade stainless appliances and granite countertops with a large island featuring barstool seating. A walk-in pantry keeps all the food storage neatly tucked away, yet within easy access. Down the hall the laundry/mudroom was designed to handle all the mess that a busy family on the farm can dish out! A carefully thought out laundry chute from the upstairs bathroom is a real time saver for the family on the go. In addition, a husky brand central vacuum system is also located across from the mudroom to make short work of messes anywhere in the house without toting that cumbersome vacuum. Across the hall, a walk-in concrete lined tornado shelter is handy if needed and it doubles as a safe/security vault that protects all those valuables with an electronic steel security door. An attached 2-car garage with epoxy flooring and rollup doors rounds out the west end of the house. A beautiful metal custom stairway leads to the vaulted ceiling catwalk, where a minibar with lounging area overlook the downstairs area. Offering plenty of lodging for family members and guests, three additional bedrooms are also located upstairs and are accessed by this stairway. Downstairs and adjacent to the great room is the master bedroom and bath. The expansive bedroom has its own fireplace and hearth to stay warm on those chilly North Texas nights. Additional amenities for the main bedroom include a walk-in closet and built-in bookcase with cabinets. The master bath has twin granite vanity countertops and walkthrough ceramic shower with dual rainfall showerheads. Just east of the house are the swimming pool and Jacuzzi nestled amongst the shady oak trees. With terraced flagstone landscaping, diving board, deck jets, and jacuzzi waterfall, the pool area is sure to be a popular spot throughout the year. Beyond the main pool and the house is the 60’x60’ metal workshop. Equipped with 5 large roll-up doors that takes advantage cross flow ventilation in the warmer months of the year and provides plenty of room for equipment storage. Other added bonuses include a built-in apartment, walk-in game cooler, and 2 electric game hoists that make this shop a popular spot during hunting season. Speaking of hunting, the Curry Estate sits in the middle of some of the thickest oak forest in North Texas. In fact, 30 acres of unspoiled brush sits in the center of the Curry Estate, providing excellent habitat for whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, dove, and wild hog. Surface water includes 4 livestock ponds that have been constructed across the property, and with a deep canyon with lots of runoff water, the potential for an additional large lake is possible. The Curry estate is also well suited for cattle grazing, featuring 70 acres of improved coastal grasses and three divided pastures for rotational grazing. Two loafing sheds for livestock and a set of pipe corrals on a concrete pad make cattle handling quick and easy. The Curry Estate is a great option to consider if you’re searching for a North Texas property with a beautiful home and exceptional amenities on a well-managed beautiful property close to the DFW metroplex.

Improvements:

3,818 square foot stone home (4 bedroom/2½ bath, fully furnished, concrete wall walk in tornado shelter and gun room, large covered back porch, fully contained vacuum cleaning system), 955 square foot insulated shop (walk-in cooler, living area, game processing area, 2 electric game hoists) in ground swimming pool with jacuzzi, 4 stock ponds, excellent water well, irrigated & landscaped yard, 70 acre coastal pasture, excellent road system with pipe entrance and gravel driveway, 2 livestock loafing sheds, pipe livestock corral on concrete pad, excellent existing interior/exterior fencing.

Wildlife:

Whitetail deer, dove, Rio Grande turkey, wild hogs, and waterfowl. Excellent fishing in the pond near the house.