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Ranch of the Week: A Treehouse Retreat in Denison, TX

By Kathryn Roan | June 27, 2014 | Comments Off on Ranch of the Week: A Treehouse Retreat in Denison, TX

Even though it’s located 75 miles north of Dallas in the North Texas Red River Valley, the charming and private ranch at 423 Butterfield Road in Denison reminds me much more of a Hill Country paradise than a Grayson County compound, but at about half the price you’d expect to pay down south. Amidst a…

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Plan Your Weekend Getaway Now: Luxury Lake House on Cedar Creek Lake

By Joanna England | June 23, 2014 | Comments Off on Plan Your Weekend Getaway Now: Luxury Lake House on Cedar Creek Lake

Oh boy, do we have an incredible lake house for you today. If you’re still recovering from your case of the Mondays, here’s a visual reminder of all the promise of the weekend. Let’s not forget that July 4th is coming up and you’ll need a fabulous spot to watch all of the fireworks. What…

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Ranch of the Week: Bienvenidos a La Bella Vida

By Kathryn Roan | June 13, 2014 | Comments Off on Ranch of the Week: Bienvenidos a La Bella Vida

I don’t know if a summer spent sunning on the Andalucían coast just permanently got into my head, but every time I see a good, old-fashioned Spanish home, I get a major case of the I Wants. La Bella Vida is no exception, with an oh-so-impressive drive-up appeal and classic sculpted fountain entryway.

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Ranch of the Week: Grand Texas Country Home in Italy, TX

By Kathryn Roan | June 6, 2014 | Comments Off on Ranch of the Week: Grand Texas Country Home in Italy, TX

Well, looky here! Surely this charmer is someone’s dreamhome. Located within the magical one hour bubble from D/FW in Italy (pronounced It-LEE, if you’re a local), this stunning estate on 33 white-fenced acres is sure to please. If you haven’t visited yet, Italy is a lovely community with many ridiculously awesome horse farms and ranches,…

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Ranch of the Week: A True Texas Country Mansion

By Kathryn Roan | May 23, 2014 |

Wow, check this gorgeous place out. Sitting high on a hilltop with stunning views in all directions, the ranchtopia at 11812 County Road 1104 in Celina is a massive spared-no-expense masterpiece of Texas charm. Everything is bigger and better in Texas, and this 21.416 acre horse property is absolutely no exception.

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Ranch of the Week: Convenient Texas Charmer in Kaufman

By Kathryn Roan | May 16, 2014 | Comments Off on Ranch of the Week: Convenient Texas Charmer in Kaufman

If you’ve always wanted a place in the country, but just a stone’s throw away from the city, the ranch at 5575 W Hwy 175 in Kaufman might be your dream come true. A mere 32 miles from downtown Dallas, this little ranchette is the perfect mix of city and country, and still within commuting…

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