56 Acre Self Sustaining Homestead with Private Lake, Barns, and Mature Orchard 5 Bedroom 3 Bath Cypress and Stone Home - Offered at $649,500 This 56 acre working homestead offers privacy, security, and turnkey country living in a self sufficient, multi generational setting. The centerpiece is a rugged cypress and stone home of approximately 4,265 square feet, featuring 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a gas fireplace in the great room, a large stone fireplace in the basement, and a full basement finished with cedar lined walls. Large windows in the great room and sunrooms overlook the private fishing lake and a secondary livestock pond, creating a strong indoor outdoor connection and scenic views from the main living areas. The home sits deep within the 56 acres, well away from public roads and neighboring houses, providing enhanced privacy, security, and seclusion. The land layout is functional and family friendly, with open, level lawns that create a visible, safe area for children and pets. These open areas are framed by woods and pasture for added privacy and habitat. A cleared walking and riding trail of approximately one mile loops a portion of the property and is ideal for ATVs, horseback riding, walking, and general recreation. Water features include a private, biodiverse fishing lake plus a separate livestock pond, supporting both recreational use and agricultural or homestead needs. The property is well set up for immediate food production and long term sustainability, with mature 20 year old pecan trees, assorted fruit trees, grapevines, mature persimmon trees, and three dedicated garden sites laid out for crop rotation and annual vegetable production. Agricultural improvements are constructed largely of durable cypress and designed for practical farm use. Outbuildings include cypress livestock barns, equipment and tool sheds, and a fully enclosed cypress chicken and poultry coop, supporting a wide range of homesteading and small livestock operations. The surrounding habitat supports abundant wildlife, including white tailed deer, songbirds, and waterfowl, contributing to a quiet rural setting away from typical urban noise. Inside the home, the spacious floor plan provides ample room for a large family or multi generational living. The great room offers a gas fireplace and expansive windows with panoramic views of the lake and property. An adjoining sunroom also features wide windows and opens onto a second story deck overlooking the lake for easy outdoor entertaining. The primary bedroom connects to its own sunroom with similar lake views. The full basement, finished with cedar lined walls, provides substantial additional space for living area, storage, hobbies, or use as a storm shelter. A massive stone fireplace in the basement offers an efficient, reliable backup heat source in colder weather. This property is well suited for a private family compound, self sustaining lifestyle, or country retreat, offering turnkey rur
