266 Blanks Road , Tioga, TX 76271(Cooke County)

Built in 2005, the custom three-story rock home sits majestically on one of the highest points in Cooke County, providing miles and miles of picturesque views from most of its rooms. With many distinctive features throughout, its Millsap stone exterior, wrap around porch and 130+ year-old hand hewn interior beams, give it an engaging atmosphere that’s pure Texas. With over 8,900 square feet of interior living space, there are 5 bedrooms including the master retreat and 3 guest suites, 6 full baths, 2 half baths, an elevator, 6 fireplaces, a large game room, sunroom, exercise room, a beautiful home office and a gourmet kitchen. The spacious porch overlooks a landscaped backyard featuring a large inground pool with spa, stone grotto, rock diving platform with waterfalls and a spacious pavilion with fire-pit, all enhanced by the spectacular views its setting offers.

The horse facilities are just as special. The 40x150 barn is attractively designed with a partial Millsap stone exterior, oak stall fronts and walls that have been stained to a rich color plus a ceiling that has been finished out with pine tongue and groove wood. The barn is fully insulated, has 16 stalls, a 16-foot center aisle, 3 wash-racks, office with half bath, tack room, feed room and 24-foot extensions on both end for supply and equipment storage. The interior ventilation of the barn is great, with rear windows for each stall, four overhead doors and two attic fans for moving air; so even on a hot Texas August afternoon, the barn stays comfortable. Next to the barn is a 125x250 covered riding arena that is first-class. It is well lit, has wind screens on all sides, special footing, an elevated viewing area and 20-foot extensions on each end if holding pens are desired. There is also a 60-foot round pen, turn out lots with alleys separating each and several large pastures with shade trees, loafing sheds and stock ponds. In addition, there is a 25x75 building set up for enclosed RV or trailer parking with a 20-foot covered extension for equipment and hay storage plus an attractive 30x40 insulated workshop with bath that could be converted into a guest house if needed.

The land is gorgeous. From the elevated setting where the home sits, it slopes gently down to the level area where the horse facilities are located. There are grand daddy oak trees scattered around a large portion of the property, a large pond plus several stock tanks, sandy loam soil and coastal Bermuda pastures. All the fencing is pipe and cable, all drives are paved and there is an appealing gated rock entrance.

Located less than an hour north of Dallas on FM922 between Tioga and Mountain Springs, this property is easily accessible from both I-35 and Hwy377.