2880 County Road 249
Poetry, TX, 75160
$2,495,000
4 Beds
4.1 Baths
5,657 SqFt
12.8 Acres
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Location

This stunning Southern Living-inspired dream home, situated on a sprawling 12.795 acre estate, blends timeless Southern architecture with modern luxury and functional recreational and equestrian facilities. TOTAL LIVING SPACE SF is 6,956.5 between the primary home and separate building. The property features a thoughtfully designed main house with a expansive front porch, custom millwork, light-filled living spaces, re-milled hand scraped wood flooring, and high ceilings with wood beams. Additional interior features of this beautiful home include designer windows relocated from a Brookstone in NYC, several decorative transom windows, stained glass windows, plantation shutters, copper sinks, a variety of gorgeous light fixtures, antique washboard sink, luxurious primary bathroom with clawfoot tub and fireplace, decorative doors including dutch and barn doors, sophisticated wood and metal features throughout, a 5-Star 6-burner gas double oven, wet bar or wine area, office, reading room, gift wrap area, mudroom, formal living area, and over 400 sf of additional storage (no ac). The upstairs entertainment area features a HUGE game room (pool table stays) and media room (media chairs and projection equipment stays). And an extra plus – ALL bedrooms include ensuites with nicely sized walk in closets.


Let’s talk about the amazing outdoor oasis… This picturesque retreat includes a saltwater-chlorine combo pool and spa, fireplace, outdoor kitchen that includes a sink, gas grill, griddle and pizza oven. Additional features include a firepit, covered cabana with a daybed style swing, an enormous amount of open and covered space for entertaining, regulation size pickleball court, 1.5 acre pond, private gated entrance and entirely fenced. Last but not least, the 60×40 separate building has an additional 2 bedroom, 2 bath and open living-kitchen area, a great amount of storage capacity, and 4 walk-in horse stalls.

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Property Details

Price:
$2,495,000
MLS #:
21243061
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
4.1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
J J RIALS, TRACT 15.01
Listed Date:
Apr 24, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
5,657
Lot Size:
557,350 sqft / 12.80 acres (approx)
Year Built:
2011
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Schools

School District:
Terrell ISD
Elementary School:
Wood
Middle School:
Furlough
High School:
Terrell

Interior

Bathrooms Full
4
Bathrooms Half
1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Fireplace Features
Bath, Bedroom, Double Sided, Gas, Gas Logs, Living Room, Outside, Raised Hearth, Stone, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total
3
Flooring
Brick, Ceramic Tile, Marble, Painted/Stained, Reclaimed Wood, Travertine Stone
Heating
Central, Fireplace(s), Propane
Interior Features
Built-in Features, Central Vacuum, Chandelier, Decorative Lighting, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Flat Screen Wiring, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet Available, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Wainscoting, Walk- In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Number Of Living Areas
3

Exterior

Carport Spaces
1
Construction Materials
Wood
Exterior Features
Attached Grill, Balcony, Covered Deck, Covered Patio/Porch, Electric Grill, Fire Pit, Gas Grill, Rain Gutters, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Living Center, Sport Court, Stable/Barn, Storage, Tennis Court(s)
Fencing
Partial Cross, Pipe, Wrought Iron
Garage Length
25
Garage Spaces
3
Garage Width
32
Lot Size Area
12.7950
Number Of Residences
2
Number Of Tanks And Ponds
1
Pool Features
Cabana, Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool Sweep, Pool/Spa Combo, Salt Water, Water Feature, Waterfall
Vegetation
Grassed

Financial

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Property Summary

    Located in the J J RIALS, TRACT 15.01 subdivision, 2880 County Road 249 Poetry TX is a Single Family for sale in Poetry, TX, 75160. It is listed for $2,495,000 and features 4 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 5,657 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 2011. The current price per square foot is $441. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Poetry is $330. The average listing price for Single Family in Poetry is $1,222,974. To schedule a showing of MLS#21243061 at 2880 County Road 249 in Poetry, TX, contact your Aaron Layman Properties agent at 940-209-2100.
2880 County Road 249
Poetry, TX