Dont let the address fool you, Google will bring you to the quiet location of Southmayd, Texas, where you feel like youre days out in the country, but youre only minutes from Sherman, Whitesboro, and access to the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is an easy drive down Highway 289. Its located just 1.5 miles off Highway 56 on a quiet paved road that allows you to enjoy the peaceful sounds of the songbirds and the wind blowing through the trees. Beyond the property, lots of cows a couple of good neighbors are all you see. No trains and no highway traffic make you feel like youre out in the middle of nowhere yet if you can pull yourself away, everything you need is just a short drive away. Trees line the property on both the east and west sides to give you a feeling of privacy and lots more sprinkle the area with beautiful shade and resting places for birds and butterflies of all kinds. The pond can capture your attention for hours as large-mouth bass and catfish up to 3 and 4 pounds thrive among the ducks, huge bullfrogs, some turtles, and the daily appearances of a shy heron or two! And on a still day with a few clouds in the sky at dawn or dusk, the sunrises and sunsets that get reflected in the pond have been described as gifts from heaven itself.

Overlooking the pond is the detached garage with the covered flagstone porch and the remodeled barndominium. The 1,173 square foot home is comfortable country overflowing with historic character on display among a few modern twists. From the unique tin bedroom ceiling, to the antique pedestal sink in the laundry, to the original stud stall boards from its days as a horse barn framing a brand new electric heater this one-of-a-kind gem is eager to please both the antique lover and the more modern crowd. It would make a great place to live while you build your dream home back on the hill where you can see views of Sherman, Southmayd, and Whitesboro. Theres even a great place to build a riding arena where the western tree line would provide some much sought-after shade in the warm summer evenings. And then you can continue to use the barndominium as a guest cabin, in-law suite, or even rental income.

However, with the hardest choice youll have to make being where to enjoy your morning coffee, you may decide you love living in it yourself. Theres the brick patio on the east side where you can watch the sunrise with the aroma of the flowers and the sounds of the morning songbirds, or you could walk out the bedroom suite onto the covered back porch to enjoy breakfast with the ducks and listen to the bullfrogs welcoming in the new day and watch the horses grazing in the pastures. On the cold mornings, you can sit inside and watch how the antique beveled stain glass in the laundry room throws rainbows and beautiful reflections all over the walls and the floor while you stay cozy with the new remote control heater. Windows throughout the house allow for lots of natural light and views of the pond. The kitchen has been remodeled to be more user-friendly with new custom cabinets, concrete countertops, and a custom table supported by strong authentic barnwood. Modern kitchen appliances including a dishwasher will give you more time to enjoy fishing and bird watching by the pond or reading in the cozy bedroom suite next to the gas fireplace. With a built-in bookcase and both a bedroom and bathroom closet, theres plenty of storage for reading material and anything else you need to enjoy this property, whether you decide to live here yourself, come get away on the weekends, or build and bring the whole family.

The property has an ag designation and taxes have been less than $500/ year. Electric runs anywhere between $75-$125/ month, water about $20-$25/ month. School district is the highly favored S&S Schools. Its such a peaceful area and great location that the current owners will be moving across the street when the property sells. Property will continue to be improved until sold.