$2,495,000

2880 County Road 249, Poetry, TX 75160

  • 4 beds |
  • 5 baths |
  • 5,657 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 2011
  • Property Lot Size Icon12.8acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 3 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $441/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 23 days ago

Property Description

This stunning Southern Living-inspired dream home, situated on a sprawling 12.795 acre estate, blends timeless Southern architecture with modern luxury and functional recreational and equestrian facilities. TOTAL LIVING SPACE SF is 6,956.5 between the primary home and separate building. The property features a thoughtfully designed main house with a expansive front porch, custom millwork, light-filled living spaces, re-milled hand scraped wood flooring, and high ceilings with wood beams. Additional interior features of this beautiful home include designer windows relocated from a Brookstone in NYC, several decorative transom windows, stained glass windows, plantation shutters, copper sinks, a variety of gorgeous light fixtures, antique washboard sink, luxurious primary bathroom with clawfoot tub and fireplace, decorative doors including dutch and barn doors, sophisticated wood and metal features throughout, a 5-Star 6-burner gas double oven, wet bar or wine area, office, reading room, gift wrap area, mudroom, formal living area, and over 400 sf of additional storage (no ac). The upstairs entertainment area features a HUGE game room (pool table stays) and media room (media chairs and projection equipment stays). And an extra plus - ALL bedrooms include ensuites with nicely sized walk in closets. Let's talk about the amazing outdoor oasis... This picturesque retreat includes a saltwater-chlorine combo pool and spa, fireplace, outdoor kitchen that includes a sink, gas grill, griddle and pizza oven. Additional features include a firepit, covered cabana with a daybed style swing, an enormous amount of open and covered space for entertaining, regulation size pickleball court, 1.5 acre pond, private gated entrance and entirely fenced. Last but not least, the 60x40 separate building has an additional 2 bedroom, 2 bath and open living-kitchen area, a great amount of storage capacity, and 4 walk-in horse stalls.

Listing Status:
Active
Data Last Updated:
May 17, 2026 at 9:21PM
Listing Office:
Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS : 972-772-9300
Listing Agent:
Deedra Poteet :
MLS ID:
21243061
  • General: Wet BarBuilt-in FeaturesChandelierCentral VacuumDecorative/Designer Lighting FixturesDouble VanityEat-in KitchenGranite CountersHigh Speed InternetKitchen IslandOpen FloorplanPantryPaneling/WainscotingNatural WoodworkWalk-In Closet(s)Wired for Sound
  • Appliances: DishwasherDisposalGas RangeMicrowaveTankless Water HeaterVented Exhaust Fan
  • Laundry: Washer HookupElectric Dryer HookupLaundry in Utility Room
  • Flooring: BrickCeramic TileMarblePainted/StainedReclaimed WoodTravertine
  • A/C: Central AirCeiling Fan(s)Zoned
  • Heating: CentralFireplace(s)Propane
  • Fireplace: BedroomBathDouble SidedGasGas LogLiving RoomOutsideRaised HearthStoneWood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 3
  • General: BalconyDeckElectric GrillFire PitGas GrillLightingOutdoor GrillOutdoor KitchenOutdoor Living AreaRain GuttersStorageSport CourtTennis Court(s)BunkhouseSecond GarageOutdoor KitchenPergolaSecond ResidenceStorageTennis Court(s)WorkshopBarn(s)Stable(s)
  • Style: CraftsmanDetached
  • Other Structures: BunkhouseSecond GarageOutdoor KitchenPergolaSecond ResidenceStorageTennis Court(s)WorkshopBarn(s)Stable(s)
  • Pool: CabanaFencedHeatedIn GroundOutdoor PoolPoolPool SweepPool/Spa ComboSalt WaterWaterfallWater Feature
  • Parking: Additional ParkingCircular DrivewayCoveredDrivewayGarageGarage Door OpenerGravelOutsideGarage Faces Side
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Windows: ShuttersWindow Coverings
  • General: Wood Siding2CombinationPillar/Post/PierSlab
  • Road/Access: County Road
  • Originating MLS: NTR
  • School District: Terrell ISD
  • County: Kaufman
  • Zoning: J J RIALSTRACT 15.01; 4.66 ACRES LINK W 21568611521
  • View: WaterView
  • Fencing: Partial CrossPipeWrought Iron
  • Current Use: ResidentialSingle Family
  • Utilities: Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas AvailablePropaneSeptic AvailableSeparate Meters
  • Sewer: Aerobic SepticSeptic Tank
  • Source: NTR
  • Exclusions: Wine cooler located upstairs and the black "Primo" grilled located in the outdoor kitchen.

This listing courtesy of Deedra Poteet , Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS

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