Everyone who visits this home thinks it's an old farmhouse that we restored, and that's exactly what we were going for when we built it ourselves over 2015 and 2016. As soon as folks walk through the door, they're grabbing their phones to snap pictures and check #kindlefamilyfarm to see the whole building process for themselves. Settled on 20 acres in East Texas, half of the acreage is beautiful meadow, while the other half is densely wooded, complete with a couple spring fed creeks, and a small waterfall! Also, in the woods, is a open pasture perfect for a future home site, church picnic, or just an escape from reality! As soon as you drive up, you'll notice the dimensions and structure of this house isn't typical. With 4 porches and 3 separate living areas, there's plenty of places to get away to! This Southern Living plan SL-593 Cottage of the Year pier (6500 lb concrete) & beam (5500 lb + fiber) farmhouse is outfitted with 52 energy rated prairie windows, concrete siding, R panel metal roof and 5.5” thick open cell spray foam insulation and closed cell on bottom of the floors, this beautiful lady is sealed off tighter than a Yeti cooler, staying super cool in the heat of Texas, and nice and warm during the cool months. And the electric bill on this 3,500 sqft home stays way below average because of it! The entire home showcases 12' ceilings and nail down hardwood flooring throughout. Each panel was hand cut, sanded, stained and polyed by the owner/builder setting the tone of craftsmanship thru the entire home. 100+ year old doors and fixtures, restored cast iron tubs and sink, colonial style fireplace and handcrafted shutters grab you the moment you walk in. The kitchen centers around a 9' island with seating, prep sink, and custom cabinetry, outfitted with stainless appliances; Bosh gas cook top, Bosh electric oven, and Samsung washer. The white drainboard sink is nestled in with a double sided bookshelf, handcrafted shelving, and rustic pantry. The horizontally hung door over the stove opens up to the back porch for the perfect entertaining setup! The mudroom/laundry area has plenty of storage, and a huge pull out drawer under the 1940's double drainboard, fully restored, cast iron sink, keeping all your cleaning supplies close at hand! Heading towards the master suite, you'll find a precious little half bath tucked away under the staircase papered in the homes blueprints, complete with a pedestal sink and sweet little early 1900's medicine mirror that will take you right back to washing up before Sunday lunch at Mamaw's. The vaulted vestibule that connects the master to the main living area is a lot of folk's favorite place in the house! Perfect for a music room, sun room, office, or reading nook. The master bedroom has its own private porch that makes relaxing in the morning or evening an absolute dream. Double doors lead to the master bath with 2 walk in custom closets, 2 larger than life sinks built into 1940's library tables, massive walk in shower, and 1901 refinished cast iron claw foot bathtub, and water-closet. The entire upstairs of the master has been floored in for additional attic storage. Upstairs of the main living area has 2 lovely bedrooms built into the roofline, jack and jill bathroom with another refinished cast iron claw-foot tub with shower, as well as 3 different attic storage areas. Some breath taking views can be seen from these bedrooms and bathroom! On the back side of the main living quarters is the guest cottage, and this guy is a blank slate for whatever fits your life... at 85% complete, final flooring, trim and paint need to be chosen and you'll be set for Momma, AirBNB income, home business headquarters, gym, media room, whatever! The walk in pantry is any chef's dream. It's plumbed for a water closet, kitchen sink, and hooked up for a kitchen. Barn/Workshop included. 10 minutes to Mineola, Quitman, Alba, & Lake Fork. 0 minutes to happily ever after.
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