5 Homes on the Market Provide Summer Fun with Private Lakes or Lake Fork Access

5 Homes on the Market Provide Summer Fun with Private Lakes or Lake Fork Access
  • PublishedJune 3, 2024


In the market for a home that have nice ponds or lakes for cooling off in the summer? Discover these local homes with private lakes or Lake Fork access. 
 
 
 

1. Five ponds on 49 acres in Southern Hopkins County, Texas. Ranch home with acreage, what a great opportunity to explore your next adventure. Enjoy privacy without being secluded in this  ranch home with plenty of space. A charming home with recent upgrades of the roof (2019), HVAC (2021), water heaters (2) (2021) and luxury vinyl plank flooring (2022) throughout the home. 

 
Stay cozy around a wood burning stove in the vaulted living room. A Generac home generator was installed in 2022. Fiber optic, work from home. 
 
Step out on the covered back porch overlooking 47 AG exempt acres with barn, outbuildings, 5 ponds, hay meadows plus fenced and cross fenced for large and small livestock. A 70 x 40 barn has 4 stalls on the south side and bird pens on the north side. 
 
Double barn doors at east and west ends provide easy access for animals and equipment. Electric and water in barn. 
 
Back 10 acres semi-wooded. hay meadows, cross-fenced pastures with scattered trees. Piped fence cattle pens and chute can also be used for other livestock.
 
This farm and ranch is ready for its new owners!
 
Call or text Janet Martin for more info, 903-243-0184.

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2. Lake Fork views and plenty of space in this 4-5 BR 3.5 bath on over 2 acres and 3 private lots to access to Lake Fork! Enjoy an open floor plan, custom trim featured in a large family room with oversized windows providing natural lighting with a view. 
 
Custom kitchen has plenty of cabinets, granite, bar, island with gas cooktop and more. Downstairs is the large primary bdrm w-2 connecting rooms perfect for office, nursery, workout room, etc. Primary bath has large tub, separate shower, walk-in closet and space. 
 
A beautiful custom wood staircase leads upstairs to 2nd ensuite bedroom, 2 other bedrooms and another bath. Large 11×21 screened-in back porch for relaxing overlooking the in-ground pool, new pergola, pool house and entertainment area. 
 
Above the garage is another bonus room for some personal space. Separate building for boat storage or shop. 
 
The 3 private waterfront lots with pier and elect. in walking distance. Back entrance from 2nd lot for shop or another home spot. Plus a new 24 KW generator to give you peace of mind.
 
Lake Fork Living with privacy!
 
Call or text Tom Hendricks for more info, 903-438-6925. 

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3. Views of 5-acre stocked lake can be seen from the back porch in Southern Hopkins County, Texas. Discover a slice of paradise on this picturesque property with lush 31.763 acres and a spacious 3521 sqft Austin stone home! 
 
Sit on the back porch and enjoy an oversized backyard with pipe fencing that will keep your fur babies safe. Inside, the grand living area includes soaring ceilings and an impressive floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. 
 
An open dining area allows you to comfortably entertain guests. The chef’s kitchen comes with a gas cooktop, granite countertops, a walk-thru pantry, and custom oak cabinets. An office and high-speed internet provide you with a space to work from home. 
 
Retreat to the main primary suite where you’ll enjoy views of the private 5-ac stocked lake, rolling pastures while reclining in the suite’s sitting area. Plus a 2nd primary suite and two guest bedrooms that come with a jack-n-jill bathroom. 
 
From the 2-car garage, a mud room, laundry room and half bath are conveniently located. Outside, there is a corral, RV Hookup, a 68×56 shop. Great area!
 
Call or text Janet Martin for more info, 903-243-0184.

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4. Drive past the front pond on this 46 AG-exempt acres with curb appeal home! Past a gated entrance and long drive, sits this custom-brick 4bed, 2.5bath house with attached garage. 
 
A large front porch overlooks a lush front yard. Inside the foyer, a formal dining room is on the right with French doors and elegant wood laminate floors. Keep cozy and warm beside a fireplace in the living room with trey ceiling, recessed lights, and open floor plan. 
 
The spacious kitchen includes a breakfast nook, cooktop, double oven, island, breakfast bar, extended cabinets w-glass doors, ceramic backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Retreat to the primary ensuite with raised ceiling, double sink, tub, and walk-in shower. 
 
A workshop provides more parking, a car lift, and 2 roll-up doors. From the back porch, enjoy views of the scenic pond with a pier. Landscaping and a nicely built retaining wall enhance the home. Property backs up to government land, providing privacy, big deer and other wildlife. 
 
A perfect blend of home and country bliss!
 
Call or text Kati Adair for more info, 903-243-2304.

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5. Three large ponds on 64.5 acres with adorable barndominium home! At the end of long, crushed rock drive is this home with large porch space. The roomy primary suite is located on the first floor. Upstairs, guests will be comfortable with a half bath, the second bedroom, and a separate bunkroom for extra guests. 
 
Enjoy sunsets from the covered patio, lounge by the firepit, or read a book on one of the open patios. Invite friends to pull up their R.V. with plenty of parking with multiple 50 AMP hookups. 
 
The insulated workshop comes with 2 covered areas with concrete floors to give you more storage. The pole barn is in great bonus for your animals or parties! 
 
A large pond is fed by a well and provides a scenic view while also allowing you to irrigate the lawn. For additional land, see aerial view maps for a total of 132 available acres. 
 
All this surrounded by the beautiful countryside!
 
Call or text Janet Martin for more info, 903-243-0184.

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Chloe Kopal

Chloe Kopal was born and raised in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She attended Sulphur Springs High School for 4 years and graduated in 2021. She was also a line member for the Blue Blazes Drill Team for 3 years. Chloe is the Digital Content Creator for Front Porch News. Her love for our community shows through her work. She is very passionate about photography and has been ever since the first time she picked up a camera many years ago.