Want-to-Be Hobby Farmers Will Want to Look at these Local Houses with Land

Want-to-Be Hobby Farmers Will Want to Look at these Local Houses with Land
  • PublishedApril 25, 2025


Looking for a ranchette on 4 to 16 acres? Here are several homes in Hopkins County that come with enough land for you to have a garden and raise some animals. 
 
1. Sit on the wraparound front porch and enjoy the country views at the end of a long driveway on 15 acres! This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath brick home, with over 3,000 square feet, comes with 2 living areas, 2 dining areas, and a game room. Step inside through a foyer hall where the formal dining is off to the left or easily use the room as office space. A wall of windows floods light into the main living room that is attached to a breakfast area with a door that gives you access to the covered back patio. The kitchen includes an island, double ovens, breakfast bar, cooktop, and walk-in pantry. A family room is located next to an extra large game room! Or you can close off the game room to make a 5th bedroom or convert the family room and game room into a mother-in-law suite. In addition, you also have three guest bedrooms which are split from the primary ensuite. Relax in the spacious primary bedroom which has an abundance of windows, a jetted soaking tub, separate shower, separate vanities, and a walk-in closet. A barn gives you extra storage for farm equipment or hay while 2 ponds provide recreational fun or water for livestock. Other items are a 2-car garage, recessed lights, and crown molding. If you need more land, additional acreage is available. With a great floor plan layout and additional land available, you can create the dream property you’ve always wanted!
 
This spacious home is located on County Road 3566 in Hopkins County. Call or text Janet Martin for more info, 903-243-0184. 

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2. Located on 5.78 acres, this home was extensively updated! Owners took this down to the studs, and beyond, in order to rebuild this home with attention to detail. Not many original pieces are left from 1975. The primary ensuite features a soaking tub, dual sink, separate walk-in shower, plus a spacious walk-in closet. The living room comes with a large brick wall, an accent wall, and a wood burning fireplace. An open kitchen includes a farmhouse sink under a beautiful picture window with a view of the beautiful northeast Texas land. Also in the eat-in kitchen, open to the dining area, you’ll find granite countertops, an island, stainless steel appliances, and a pantry with sliding barn doors. Enjoy a MASSIVE bonus room with outside access that could be a 4th bedroom, 2nd living room, game room, or flex space. Additional touches include recessed lights throughout, luxury vinyl plank flooring, ceiling fans, metal roof, and picturesque tract with trees. From the backyard, you can view the scenics pastures and shady acreage, with fruit trees and berry shrubs. Plus plenty of pasture for whatever livestock you desire. Create your own oasis in this nicely updated space!
 
Move-in ready, this home can be found on HWY 11 east of Pickton. Call or text Jed Walker for more info, 903-335-4175.

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3. Located on 4.96 acres acres and away from the roadway is this 3 bedroom 2 bath Brick home. Surrounded by large Oak and Pine trees and in a great community. Home features a large open living area, dining and spacious kitchen with plenty of cabinets and granite counter space, double oven, refrigerator, double sink, gas stove, walk in pantry and more. There is a well built brick shop for storage and a great workspace. The spacious acreage allows plenty of room to build a barn, shop, get a few chickens or animals, room to run and grow a garden in the good sandy soil. This property has adjoining acreage and large metal barn that could be purchased as additional listings.
 
A nice brick home with small acreage is on FM 3019 in Pickton, Texas. Call or text Tom Hendricks for rmore info, 903-438-6925. 

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4. A collector’s dream comes true with this farmhouse chic 2,756 square foot home, on 16-plus acres, with custom touches and tastefully hand-picked antique finishes! From the elegant 1860’s Georgia wood floors and antique Chicago pavers, walk into this handsome home and be astounded by the thoughtful interior decorating that elevates the space. Barn beams from the 1840’s give the vaulted ceilings a nice pop of warmth in the living room, kitchen, and dining areas. Skylights, white slat ceilings, and recessed lights also brighten up the great room. A generous kitchen includes a commercial gas range, warming tray with heat lamps, commercial vent, farm sink, dishwasher, separate ice maker by the pantry, and custom lights. The walk-in pantry comes with an antique door. The primary ensuite bedroom will impress with a spa-like bathroom that has a luxurious interior with a separate tiled shower, soaking tub, and separate double sinks. Guests will enjoy the spare bedroom with a modern hall bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower. A second living space will make the perfect family room or can be turned into a bedroom. Additional touches include custom-made Gothic window, Kohler faucets, plantation blinds from Custom Shutters, GE monogram appliances, restoration hardware vanities with solid surface Caesar Stone tops, handmade walnut doors, and handmade cupola. Sit on the oversized 1,009 square-foot deck and appreciate the mature trees that were planted in the fall of 2024. Parking is a breeze with a concrete drive and 600 square-foot garage. This house also comes with Prierfert Ponderosa fencing, spray foam in the attic and pier and beam areas, and large scenic pond. This spectacular place provides lots of curb appeal, including Copper Bevolo gas lanterns from New Orleans–all with acreage close to town. Don’t let the 1940 year built fool you. The original home was re-built and 1500 feet added by a true craftsman, master carpenter!
 
Take a look at this delightful home located on Main Street in Sulphur Springs. Call or text Janet Martin for more info, 903-243-0184. 

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5. Cute 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home sits on 9 mostly-wooded acres, perfect for privacy! Bring your outdoor furniture and sit on the large front porch or back patio to enjoy the wooded views. Inside, the vaulted living room comes with a fireplace and double ceiling fans with a semi-open floor plan. Outside access is easy from the dining room patio doors where you’ll find a covered and open patio area. The galley kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, tile floors, and a breakfast bar. With a split bedroom floor plan, the main ensuite bedroom comes with a trey ceiling. A fenced backyard, storage buildings, raised garden area, and carport are added bonuses! Wooded trails give you lots of scenic spots to enjoy or hunt. You’ll find plenty of outdoor fun on this property in Hopkins County. Leave the hustle and bustle and make this your own retreat in a wooded country setting!
 
Surrounded by woods this house is located on CR 3635, Dike, Texas. Call or text Kati Adair for more info, 903-243-2304.

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6. Beautiful secluded custom 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath house on 6.97 acres tucked behind the trees and down a long driveway! Home features stained concrete floors through out, granite, custom backsplash, recessed lighting, hidden gun safe and large private patio. An oversized office could make use as a 4th bedroom or game room. Master bath has (his & her) walk-in closets, separate shower, dual sinks and large custom tiled tub. Inside the kitchen, is a crisp-white cabinets with granite countertops, custom back splash, eat-in dining area with patio door to access the spacious back patio that would be great for entertaining. High ceilings and recessed lighting accentuates the living area. This acreage is the perfect place for horses with a 4-stall stable, 2 runs, and horse fencing. This 2020 home is only minutes from the excitement of Celebration Plaza but still offers great country living. This property has different options – being offered with 6.97 acres, 22 acres or 64 acres.
 
Situated down a long driveway off Interstate 30, this house is in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Call or text Tom Hendricks for rmore info, 903-438-6925. 

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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.