Explore Local Homes with Private Workshops for Space to Create Or Extra Room to Gather
Stop compromising on your passion projects and start building your future today. Local listings feature homes designed with the extra space you need with a separate workshop for versatile hobby areas or for family gatherings. Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking for a home-based business site or a creator needing a private sanctuary, these properties offer the functional layout and lifestyle flexibility that 2026 buyers are searching for.
1. On 9.89 acres in sought-after Wylie ISD is where you’ll find this brick 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath house! Live in the city while feeling like the country with a bonus of having access to Lake Lavon, Collin Park Marina, and Trinity Trails.
Enjoy a quiet cul-de-sac subdivision with no HOA and your own land with 3 ponds, one coming with a pier. Inside, find plenty of room with 3 living areas including an extra-large enclosed sunroom with a wall of windows to the private backyard. Stay cozy on cold winter nights with a wood-burning fireplace in the central living room.
The kitchen includes a cooktop, double ovens, dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, built-in desk with glass overhead cabinets, and a breakfast bar. Two dining areas give you room to spread out for family or friend gatherings and meals. A spacious primary ensuite comes with ceiling fan, double sinks, and separate tub and shower.
The laundry room has room for 2 refrigerators or freezers. Additional perks are: new glass in windows, spray foam in the attic, variable speed heat pump, dehumidifier, and electricity to pond sprinkler. Keep the lawn green with the full-lawn sprinkler system.
You’ll also find a great fenced garden spot with automatic sprinklers from the pond and a covered area for plants. Take advantage of the solar-powered 36×32 and 20×20 outbuildings that can used as a shop, storage, hobby space, or etc. Sit outside and watch the wildlife, including an abundance of deer.
Feel like you are living in the country, just minutes from Wylie, Lucas, and St. Paul! Located at 803 Westshore Drive in Saint Paul, Texas, the asking price is $2,250,000 Call or text Janet Martin for more info, 903-243-0184.
2. Take a look at this wooded 8.4 acres with a workshop and 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house! A tree-lined drive brings you past a pipe-fenced entrance. You’ll notice a front porch that is perfect for soaking under the shade of trees.
Inside the vaulted living room, a stone fireplace with seating draws your attention in a cabin-flair interior. An open floor plan allows you to cook while entertaining guests or family.
An extra large island with breakfast bar seating, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and access to the back porch compliment the kitchen. With a split bedroom layout, the primary ensuite includes a walk-in shower and garden jacuzzi tub.
Additional bonuses are a new HVAC in 2022, new screws in roof in 2024, new septic pump in 2024, and recessed lights. A back porch provides a spot for grilling or watching the wildlife.
The 30′ x 40′ workshop comes with concrete floors, 2 roll up doors, 10′ x 10′ roll-up door at the front and 9′ x 8′ roll-up door on the side, 1 walk-thru door, and a 10′ x 40′ covered lean-to area for equipment or vehicles.
A shed could be used for a chicken coop, other farm animals or for more equipment storage. Make this wooded retreat your exclusive hideaway! Located on County Road 4577 in Hopkins County, this asking price is $495,000. Call or text Kati Adair for more info, 903-243-2304.
3. Nestled on nearly 14 peaceful acres, this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and wide-open space. With a layout designed for both everyday living and weekend retreats, the home reflects true pride of ownership—thoughtfully updated, well cared for, and move-in ready.
From the bright interior and energy efficiency to the charming finishes and solid structure, every detail speaks to quality and care. Step outside into your own ranch-ready setup: fenced and cross-fenced with pipe, chain-link, and barbed wire, the property includes multiple pipe pens, sheds, a Priefert head gate, chute, and numerous cut gates for smooth cattle handling. An improved pasture supports hay production, adding even more versatility and value.
There’s a feed room with concrete flooring and electricity, storage room, hay barn with metal roofing, city water at the barn, and an auto horse waterer that requires no electric hookup. For hobbyists or weekend warriors, enjoy the AC-cooled man cave with built-ins, a garage with a 220 outlet and outdoor electric, and a covered patio with ceiling fan, built-in BBQ grill, and multiple water hookups throughout the grounds.
The cement driveway, roll-up storage room, vapor light, and abundance of added features make country living comfortable and incredibly functional. This property has been set up for long-term enjoyment, and it shows—whether you’re looking to run cattle, keep horses, harvest hay, or simply unwind beneath big Texas skies, this property delivers space, versatility, and peace of mind.
Located south of Winnsboro on Highway 37, this property’s asking price is $395,000. Call or text Karli Michael for more info, 903-335-4780.
4. Check out this location! It’s perfect for your home or commercial business! Drive past the gate to this 3bed-2.5ba double-wide home with workshop and storage building all on over an acre! When you first walk in the home, an oversized living room overlooks the spacious kitchen.
To the left through the sliding doors is an office that can also be used as a formal dining room or 4th bedroom. Bring all your favorite recipes and cook to your heart’s delight in this kitchen with a large island including 8-person seating, farmhouse sink, and lots of countertop space.
Recessed lights and an abundance of windows brightens up the living and dining area. Guest bedrooms share a jack-n-jill bathroom and are split from the main bedroom.
Extra features include a half bathroom for guests and a large utility room. Find the perfect retreat in the primary ensuite that includes double sink, soaking tub, and separate shower.
A 30×60 workshop with 4 roll-up doors and 16-foot eaves gives you additional workspace, parking, equipment storage, or hobby area. A great location for a commercial set up! Additional perks are a 14×34 storage building and the property being fully fenced.
All this on the corner of a county road and HWY 19 with 1.15 acres! Located on Highway 19 in Emory, this asking price is $260,000. Call or text Kati Adair for more info, 903-243-2304.
5. Discover the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort with this unique property featuring a romantic cottage and a versatile barndominium, surrounded by rolling pastures dotted with majestic oaks and native pecans.
THE COTTAGE This storybook-style home is finished in durable fiber cement siding with a metal roof, combining timeless appeal with low maintenance. Inside, the open concept one bedroom, one bath layout feels warm and inviting, highlighted by concrete floors and a cathedral ceiling in the living room anchored by a gas log fireplace.
The spa-inspired bath offers a tile shower and a slipper soaking tub across from a second gas log fireplace, perfect for unwinding. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and thoughtful details throughout. Expansive covered porches front and back, ideal for morning coffee and a hot tub for evening relaxation.
THE BARNDOMINIUM A perfect complement to the cottage, the barndominium offers metal siding and roof construction and incredible versatility. Inside, a bedroom with tongue-and-groove siding wall and private sitting area create a cozy retreat.
The home includes a full bath with tile shower, a half bath off the grand entry hall, and a spacious kitchen designed for entertaining, complete with a dining or serving area. The living area could easily double as an office or other flex space.
Enjoy gatherings on the impressive 1,600 sq. ft. covered porch, or retreat to the private back porch for quiet evenings. The property also features a large insulated shop with mini-split and wood burning stove and two carports for vehicles and equipment, (all on Generac Generator) all secured behind a gated entry with pipe and post fencing.
Outdoors, you’ll find a large pond with a fishing pier, a smaller pond for livestock, and sweeping pastures studded with native oaks and massive pecans that invite you to enjoy the peace and beauty of country living.
Located on County Road 4581 in Hopkin County, the asking price is $1,108,000. Call or text Janet Martin for more info, 903-243-0184.
