Odie Acres - A Texas Retreat
Lexington, Lee County, Texas
Odie Acres is the perfect retreat you've been looking for. This 18-acre property includes a charming historic home with a wrap-around porch and 26 windows, a sturdy barn designed for horses or livestock, ancient oak trees spread across lush pastures, and a deep pond ideal for fishing and relaxation. A rare find, this property offers everything you need to enjoy peaceful countryside living.
House:
The crown jewel of this property is the delightful historic home. Built between 1897 and 1903, it has served as a retreat for many families. The 2151sqft home has a wrap-around covered porch is perfect for sitting under and enjoying the outdoors. Inside, the 26 windows provide natural light from every corner. The two-story home is a 2-bed, 2-bath with ample storage, several bonus rooms, and plenty of space for adding additional bedrooms. The farmhouse kitchen sink overlooks the pond and has been a gathering place for the family. Many major renovations have been completed over the years, the most recent in 2023. The home features a seamless metal roof, and the exterior is finished with premium Canadian cedar shingles.
Barn:
The barn, built around 2018, was designed for ease of use when bringing horses in and out. It features two stalls, a tack room, and plenty of space for additions. Outside, there is an overhang by the stalls. A new owner could build more stalls, an apartment, or a shop. The barn is approximately 50 ft. x 60 ft.
Pond:
The deep pond serves as a beautiful backdrop to the historic home and is stocked with fish for hours of family fun by the shore. The pond is believed to be spring-fed and is usually a deep, clear blue. It flows into an unnamed creek that meanders off the property.
Woods and Land:
The property has a gentle, desirable roll throughout, typical for this region of Texas. As you enter through the gates, you are greeted by a pasture of ancient oak trees that line the driveway to the home. A tree-lined creek provides a natural boundary to a small wooded pasture where wildlife thrives, perfect for trail riding, hunting, or exploring.
Horse + Livestock Amenities: The barn is perfect for the equestrian lover, livestock, or someone interested in raising their own animals. In addition, you will find a practical horse paddock towards the front of the property. Sturdy pipe fence and majority slick wire for perimeter fencing.
Water: City of Lexington
Electric: Bluebonnet
Internet: The owners utilize StarLink Satellite
Taxes: Agriculture Evalutation
Local Area: Lexington is located in the beautiful area between Austin and Houston and is home to the award-winning Snows BBQ! Property only 5+- min to town!
Austin, TX 1 hr
Houston, TX 1 hr 45 min
Samsung Plant (Taylor) 30 mins
Austin Airport 1 hr
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Showing Instructions: Contact Colton Harbert for a private tour. 48 hour minimum notice required.
Disclaimers: Capitol Ranch Real Estate is happy to co-broker, however, the buyer's agent must make first contact and be present for all showings to receive full compensation at the discretion of Capitol Ranch Real Estate. While Capitol Ranch Real Estate, LLC and its agents have used reasonable efforts in collecting and preparing the materials included here, due to the rapidly changing nature of the real estate marketplace and the law, and our reliance on information provided by outside resources, Capitol Ranch Real Estate, LLC makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of the accuracy or reliability of any information provided here. Any legal or other information found on this page or other sites to which we link should be verified before it is relied upon. Real Estate buyers are hereby notified that properties in the State of Texas are subject to many forces and impacts, natural and unnatural; including, but not limited to weather-related events, environmental issues, disease (e.g. Oak Wilt, Chronic Wasting Disease, or Anthrax), invasive species, illegal trespassing, previous owner actions, actions by neighbors and government actions. Prospective buyers should investigate any concerns to their satisfaction.
Colton Harbert
, Capitol Ranch Real Estate