5 Exceptional Texas Estates and Ranches from Dallas to Scurry

Surrounded by 681 acres of Villa Maria Ranch, this luxurious French style estate unfolds amid a pecan plantation and carefully tended gardens. Entry begins in a two story foyer, where a sweeping double staircase sets a formal tone. The library, lined with floor to ceiling rich wood bookcases, sits alongside an elegant dining room suited to lingering, candlelit dinners, while an open kitchen is planned for both casual meals and large events. On the first floor, a grand primary suite pairs an opulent, spa like bathroom with an enormous closet. Upstairs, a second primary suite adds a fireplace, a posh sitting area, and garden views. Four additional bedrooms, a home theater, billiards room, elevator, and an indoor swimming pool with a spa complete the experience. A covered dining pavilion connects to a charming Country French guest house, and the residence is offered fully furnished.

Along the water’s edge on 11 acres in Grand Saline, this fully fenced property is built for relaxed East Texas country living, with open pasture, mature trees, and a peaceful pond as the daily backdrop. A brand-new pipe entrance and gated drive set a quiet, private tone on arrival. Inside the main home are three bedrooms, two baths, a cozy living room anchored by a brick fireplace, and a kitchen with generous cabinet storage. Across the back, a bright sunroom captures panoramic views of the land—an easy place to linger over morning coffee or settle in as the light fades. Under the same roofline, a brand-new one-bedroom, one-bath apartment with its own private entrance adds flexibility for guests, extended family, or rental income. Two shops, a covered lean-to, and a storm shelter support everything from animals to equipment and home-based projects.

Price: $582,900 (Sold)

On a lushly landscaped lot in the Bowie Neighborhood of Dallas, this fully renovated, one-level ranch pairs thoughtful design with everyday ease. The kitchen anchors the home with custom-built cabinetry, soft-close doors and drawers, a ten-foot island, and a Thor stainless steel appliance suite—including a 36-inch gas range, dishwasher, and microwave drawer—finished with designer lighting and a custom vent hood, all open to the dining area for effortless hosting. Four generously sized bedrooms and three full bathrooms offer flexibility, while the Texas-sized primary suite adds closets, custom built-ins, dual vanities, backlit adjustable LED mirrors, and an oversized shower. Outdoors, a private fenced backyard with iron and wood gates and a covered patio creates multiple places to relax or entertain, with easy access to the mud room, drop zone, and garage. Recent upgrades include plumbing, electrical, landscaping, sod, sprinklers, HVAC, and roof, with zoning to Richardson ISD Bowie, Parkhill Jr, and Pearce HS.

Price: SOLD

On a residential bend in Fort Worth’s Bar C Ranch, this 2017 Highland Homes build balances everyday comfort with thoughtful updates. Tons of windows draw in natural light, set off by fresh paint, updated lighting, and wood flooring in the living area. The open-concept kitchen is designed for gathering, with granite counters, a gas cooktop, stainless appliances, bar seating at a large island, and a walk-in pantry. A tall-ceilinged living room centers on a gas fireplace, while three living spaces, a loft, and a formal office create room to work, relax, and spread out. A second bedroom and full bath sit on the first floor, and the primary ensuite offers a generous closet. Outside, enjoy a low-maintenance fenced backyard with sprinklers and weekly upkeep, plus community park, pool, and playground. Fully paid solar panels keep energy bills low.

Price: SOLD

Set on a sweeping ranch landscape just 40 miles east of Dallas, this Scurry holding balances working productivity with everyday beauty. Seventeen ponds and scattered mature oak trees punctuate rolling pastureland, while lush grass supports an active cattle and hay operation—currently carrying 300 mature cows and producing more than 4,000 rolls of hay annually. A 300′ x 42′ hay barn stands filled and ready, complemented by two homes and seven outbuildings designed for equipment storage, hay, and livestock. Wildlife, including deer, moves through the property, adding a quiet recreational dimension to the day-to-day rhythm of ranch life. With significant road frontage and multiple ideal homesites overlooking tree-lined ponds, the land also offers future potential for residential or ranchette development—ready for whatever legacy comes next.

Price: SOLD