Forney, TX 75126(Kaufman County)

The gently rolling landscape of improved Coastal Bermuda pasture provides 44 acres of elbow room and opportunity to create a personal stamp on the property. With 6 ponds, some stocked with bass and catfish, the surface water is not only plentiful, but fun-filled. On the west and south sides, the WR Ranch abuts a 4,000-acre holding that is ill-suited for development, ensuring privacy and amplifying the feel of being deep in the heart of Texas. The iconic skyline of Dallas is visible over the expanse of ranchland.

For those who love all things equestrian, WR Ranch has a four-stall barn with a tack room and feed room. The barn, built in the style of all the major improvements, boasts pipe and solid wood panel stalls designed to keep horses safe. The 110 x 230 uncovered arena, featuring a decorative pipe fence, can be used for riding and training or as a turnout for the horses.

Adjacent to the arena is ample acreage that has historically been used as a paddock system for horses, separate from the main pasture below. A quick ride down into the lower pasture swiftly transports you out of sight from the neighborhood and surrounds you with treed fencelines.

THE LIVING

At the propertys core is an 11-acre headquarters compound, half of which is irrigated and fully enclosed by an intricate iron fence. Though the estate echoes Mediterranean influences, its meticulously designed landscape evokes the refined planning of a formal English garden.

The six-bedroom/seven-bath home spans 8,800 square feet, crafted from a striking mix of brick, Austin stone, and cast stone. These premium materials, including distinctive composite shingles, unify all outbuildings into a cohesive estate.

A tree-lined concrete drive winds from the stone-and-iron main gate, crossing a bridge flanked by two ponds en route to the majestic residence. The circle drive blends pavers, brick, and stone and is anchored by a burbling fountain. Guests can park in the expansive area, under the porte cochre, or loop to the discreet two-car or three-car attached garages. Ornate iron doors tease the one-of-a-kind home beyond.

The entry hall sets a grand tone, with marble floors, faux-marble columns, and a ceiling soaring to 22 feet, crowned by an elaborate metal chandelier and cascading helical staircase.

The lower levels other spaces inspire equally. Ceilings range from 12 to 22 feet, each adorned with custom crown molding for depth and dimension with some finished in faux marble to sustain the Mediterranean motif, others terraced. Granite countertops gleam throughout, while expansive windows flood the home with natural light.

The circular formal dining room features a convenient butlers cabinet for effortless hosting, where guests can gaze up at the breathtaking rotunda ceiling over 20 feet above, finished with faux marble.

The open-concept kitchen is a home chefs dream, boasting top-of-the-line appliances including a six-burner gas stove, plentiful counters, and a large island with a second sink. A dining bar seating six keeps guests engaged, flowing into the adjoining main living room. This expansive space includes a dining area and a gas/wood burning Austin limestone fireplace framed by custom alder wood cabinetry.

A fully separate entertainment bar is nestled behind the fireplace, opposing the main kitchen. Nearby is the entrance to the wine cellar, marked by an iron door with ornamental ironwork echoing the custom chandeliers. With 100+ bottle capacity, the cellar includes a lighted seating area and its own speaker system tied to the rest of the home. A dumbwaiter services the wine cellar and both upper levels.

The master suite exemplifies comfortable elegance, with no detail overlooked. Exquisite touches range from the terraced ceiling to the mother-of-pearl tub finish in the bath, elevating the retreat. Oversized windows frame views of the pool, guest house, and paddock areas, while large double doors open to the patio.

Heated tiles guide from the bath to a vast walk-in closet, equipped with a rotating industrial clothes rack (reclaimed from a dry cleaner), dust-free glass-fronted backlit display cases, and a secondary cedar-lined closet. A gas/wood burning fireplace clad in Italian marble tile wards off winter chills, nicely complemented by the steam setting in the walk-in shower. The adjacent utility room maximizes everyday convenience.

Adjacent to the laundry is an additional downstairs bedroom and full bath. This downstairs bedroom features French doors opening to its own private courtyard area, overlooking the front pond and neighboring pastures.

Deep, plaqued paneling and custom built-in cabinetry make the study distinctive along with hidden bookcase storage. A secondary staircase provides access to the second floor from the back hallway of the home.

When arriving upstairs from either staircase, you are greeted by a beautiful upstairs living area complete with a fireplace, built-in desk, vaulted ceilings, and a built-out entertainment bar mirroring the one below, complete with appliances and storage. This upstairs living room is flanked by a covered stone balcony overlooking the pool area and offering unique views of the Dallas skyline.

Surrounding this upstairs living space are four additional bedrooms (three with en suite baths), a home-theater room, a game room, an additional full bath, and large walk-in attic storage. Each bedroom offers its own distinct views of the surrounding pastures and paddocks.

One of these upstairs bedrooms sits in its own separate wing situated above the two-car garage. It contains its own sitting area as you walk into the oversized room, allowing it to function well as a mother-in-law suite or bonus craft room.

WR Ranch is as intelligently equipped as it is beautifully crafted. The entire estate enjoys enterprise-grade Wi-Fi with multiple access points and range extenders for flawless coverage. A whole-home audio system delivers music to speakers in nearly every room as well as the back patio and pool area all controllable from a single, intuitive app or the multiple remotes.

Main living areas, kitchen, master suite, and outdoor entertaining spaces are fully integrated with Apple HomeKit: lighting, ceiling fans, and multiple-zone climate control via smart thermostats can be managed from an iPhone, iPad, or any of the four Control4 remotes positioned throughout the home. Exterior security cameras with remote viewing provide peace of mind without compromising the estates serene aesthetic.

The outdoors rivals the indoors in allure. Thoughtfully sited walkways encircle the residence, linking to the pool house and the two front ponds. Twin patios furnish abundant gathering space.

An oval-shaped pool (approximately 32 x 18) invites endless play, alongside a hot tub and childrens fountain pool. Encircled by 1,500 square feet of flagstone decking, a cast-stone fence with Roman columns, and swaying palm trees, the area transports family and friends to a Mediterranean escape.

Adjacent is a 1,200-square-foot pool house with a fireplace, along with a bedroom, bathroom, laundry, storage, and a separate loft exercise room serviced by an outdoor custom metal helical staircase. A covered outdoor kitchen, complete with built-in gas grill and entertainment bar, attaches seamlessly.

WR Ranch offers a unique blend of elevated country living delivered with style and big city convenience. It is, indeed, the best of all worlds.

To experience WR Ranch for yourself, call Conner W. Hood, Broker Associate, (830) 928-2317. Listed for $3,995,000.