Residential Land with Home for Sale in Waco, Texas

Welcome to your private 8-acre HOMESTEAD RETREAT, INCOME PRODUCING SHORT TERM RENTAL just 15 minutes from Downtown Waco. This fully renovated farmhouse is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, offering a peaceful, spacious retreat ideal for hosting family and friends. This stunning property boasts multiple living areas, a gourmet kitchen, multiple generous bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and primary suite that is a true masterpiece.

The main living area is the heart of the home, complete with a warm fireplace and plush modular seating, perfect for relaxing or enjoying a movie night. A dedicated office space off the main living area with French doors to allow for privacy, and this space can also function as a secondary bedroom.

The chef's kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, sleek countertops, and all the tools you need for entertaining, perfectly situated and connected to the dining area, complete with a reclaimed dining table that seats eight for family meals or gatherings with friends. Alfresco dining on the oversized flagstone porch with gabled ceiling will certainly be the invitation friends and family cannot refuse--serene and stunning and mere steps to wander with ease under the dappled shade of the massive oak trees.

Bamboo floors in most of the home enrich the overall earthy, welcoming feel. A thoughtful layout to this home places secondary bedrooms and bathrooms separate from the primary suite. The split bedroom arrangement allows for privacy in the isolated and immense newly built primary suite (2018) which features huge custom cut beam vaulted ceiling that is a visual masterpiece, enormous windows topped with transom windows which allow natural light to fill the space, a perfectly positioned sitting area, library nook that boasts a wet coffee bar with granite countertop and small built in beverage refrigerator, cabinets for storage, a large window seat overlooking the beautiful and unique features in the yard, and additional built in bookshelves. Open the gorgeous French Pella doors into your own private flagstone screened porch and enjoy your morning coffee or tea . Unique custom woodwork and pine ceiling finish out this private haven. The primary ensuite bath includes a large walk-in shower with double rain shower heads, dual antique dresser vanities with marble tops, built-in linen storage and separate storage area with marble countertop. The large walk in primary closet features dual areas with built in shoe storage and chests. This closet has direct access into the expansive laundry room with casement windows, extra refrigerator and freezer space, farm sink, shiplap walls, loads of storage cabinets, built in ironing board closet with storage, a separate butler's pantry with small appliance storage area across from more ample shelving. Loft access up a beautiful wooden staircase leads you to a charming bonus space that could be just right for an extra bedroom, reading nook, play area, or an ideal home school workspace. There is walk out attic access from the loft.

The exterior features of the property are as inviting and impressive as the indoors. Flagstone walkways meander through the gorgeous landscaping, huge oaks, and unique features such as a stone lined dry creek bed, stone bridge leads to the fenced garden area showcasing thoughtfully equipped drip irrigation raised garden beds. Out-buildings include a large insulated storage building with electricity, window unit, and porch. Chicken coop with electricity and feed storage room attached and a large air conditioned dog house. A detached 2 door garage is available to house vehicles or lawn equipment. The property features an electric front gate for added security with auto gate opener, the 8 acres are fenced and cross-fenced. Certainly this home and its surrounding property will draw you in--you'll want to stay a while to experience the relaxation and serenity of the thoughtfully curated home and its uniquely gorgeous acreage.

Upgraded features and energy efficiency are hallmarks of this home. Some notable attributes include: High efficiency heat pumps, buried 500 gallon propane tank (heat, stove, Navien tankless water heater and dryer are all propane), Reme-halo UV anti virus system, dehumidifier system, updated electrical-all copper wiring, spray foam & dense packed fiber insulation make for low electric bills.

Whether you're relaxing on the expansive grounds or exploring the nearby Homestead Heritage and Magnolia Silos, this homestead retreat offers the ideal combination of comfort, privacy, and proximity to local attractions. Experience the best of both worlds--peaceful country living just minutes from Waco's vibrant downtown, Cameron Park and Cameron Park Zoo, the Brazos River, Baylor University, and its sports venues McLane Stadium and Foster Pavillion. Schedule a private showing today and be one step closer to calling this gem your own homestead retreat!