12814 Pelzel Road , Pilot Point, TX 76258(Denton County)

Built in 2003, the custom home has an open, lodge-like atmosphere. Enhanced by beautiful architectural timber framing combined with structural insulated panels, the design not only provides tremendous character, but structural soundness, energy efficiency and is fire retardant. Under a towering thirty-foot vaulted yellow pine ceiling and a wall of wood-encased windows, the open interior allows fabulous views of a picturesque lake and wide open spaces. The homes 4,500 square feet of air conditioned living space centers around huge living and dining areas that are overlooked by an expansive upstairs loft. With plenty of living space to spread out, the two-story floor plan features 3 bedrooms, a craft room, two home offices, safe room and a large bonus room with wetbar and a covered outdoor balcony with stairs leading to a fenced backyard with an in-ground pool and party pavilion. If more living space is needed, there is a 2-bedroom, 1930s era farm house that is perfect for extended family, tenant or a caretaker.

There are several outbuildings on the property, including a 1,500 square foot workshop, a 5,000 square foot barn with 3 oversized stalls and covered runs, and a 4,500 square foot storage building for equipment, hay or livestock. There is also an outdoor riding arena.

With a current agricultural exemption in place, the acreage is entirely fenced and cross-fenced. There are 4 separate pastures, including a hay producing front pasture, lined in white vinyl board fencing, which leads to the next pasture, with a lake and an alluring grove of trees that shade a meandering creek. As you go further into the property, there are two 45-acre pastures with stock ponds. The soil is transitional in content, with sections of sandier loam and dark clay.