{"id":28205,"date":"2025-10-30T19:28:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T19:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/28205\/"},"modified":"2025-10-30T19:28:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T19:28:11","slug":"1m-buys-a-bigger-home-in-dfw-than-nearly-any-other-us-metro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/28205\/","title":{"rendered":"$1M buys a bigger home in DFW than nearly any other US metro"},"content":{"rendered":"

An authentic Texas ranch is on the market, only an hour away: Called Long Creek Ranch, it’s a sprawling 357-acre property offering a balance between nature and luxury, complete with architectural main home, guest house, cabin, ponds, pool, trails, two lakes, two gun ranges, and views for miles.<\/p>\n

It’s located at at 4658 County Road 163<\/a> in Erath County, 20 miles north of Stephenville, and about an hour southwest of Fort Worth. It was built in 2013 with 9,591 square feet, 9 bedrooms, and 14 bathrooms.<\/p>\n

According to the listing, the ranch is perfect for hunting, livestock, entertaining large groups, or enjoying weekends with family and friends, thanks to a variety of improvements that make hosting effortless.<\/p>\n

The landscape features rolling hills, high vistas, native vegetation, lush creek bottoms, open meadows, and dense cover.<\/p>\n

Germany Creek flows through the heart of the property and serves as a signature water feature of the ranch. With 1.2 miles of frontage on both sides, the creek offers deep pools, scenic canopy cover, and a reliable year-round water source for livestock and wildlife.<\/p>\n

The ranch also offers stock ponds and two lakes, some with bass, bluegill, and perch. A network of off-road and ATV trails winds throughout, providing access to all areas and countless vantage points with panoramic views.<\/p>\n

The residence
There are multiple residences, beginning with the main residence \u2014 a blend of modern design and woodsy craftsmanship, with expansive living areas, cozy nooks, fireplaces, and large windows.<\/p>\n

The home features a geothermal HVAC system, a 48-kilowatt backup generator; and seven private water wells \u2014 set up to function totally off grid if necessary, allowing luxury living with self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n

Adjacent to the main residence, there’s a pool house with one bedroom, one bath, and a living area for guests.<\/p>\n

On the south end of the ranch, there’s a three-bedroom guest house and a one-bedroom cabin, either for guests seeking a rustic experience or for employee housing. A second swimming pool and outdoor kitchen create another wonderful gathering place.<\/p>\n

The ranch headquarters includes a shop with two apartments and a boardroom for meetings. A pavilion features an outdoor kitchen and firepit overlooking the lakes and ATV track. Adjacent to this building is a fuel storage area for vehicles and equipment. The perimeter is fully fenced, with several interior cross-fenced pastures for livestock management.<\/p>\n

Nearby are three RV\/trailer hookups with full water, electric, and septic connections.<\/p>\n

The home is being offered by the Burgher-Ray Ranch Group, the ranch team at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty and led by ranch experts David Burgher and Harlan Ray, and is being offered<\/a> for $9,675,000.<\/p>\n

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