PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Open House 10/4, 2- 4 PM with an IMPROVED PRICE! Welcome to Hackberry Homestead, a move-in-ready modern farmhouse on 10 beautiful acres in highly sought-after SALADO ISD—designed for those seeking the perfect blend of country living, equestrian lifestyle, and modern comfort. Horse enthusiasts will appreciate the FULLY FENCED, level acreage with quality soils, offering plenty of room for horses, livestock, grazing, riding, or future pasture improvements. The property features a 2-STALL BARN complete with electricity, water, a dedicated feed room, and an attached fenced paddock, making daily horse care convenient and efficient. Whether you're bringing a few horses home, raising show animals, or supporting FFA and 4-H projects, this versatile property is ready to meet your needs. With strategically placed utilities, there's ample room to expand with additional fencing, a larger barn, riding arena, round pen, or other equestrian improvements. Inside, the thoughtfully designed custom home offers 5 BEDrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a 3-car garage. A flexible upstairs suite with a full bath serves perfectly as a guest retreat, game room, media room, or home office. The spacious laundry room connects directly to the primary closet for everyday convenience, while the oversized walk-in pantry provides exceptional storage. Spray foam insulation throughout the home delivers year-round energy efficiency and comfort. An existing AG EXEMPTION helps keep property taxes low, while the gently restricted acreage preserves the area's rural character without sacrificing flexibility. The property may be subdivided one time, providing future investment potential or multigenerational living opportunities. Conveniently located between Georgetown, Taylor, Temple, and Belton, you'll enjoy peaceful country living with easy access to major employers, shopping, dining, healthcare, and commuter routes. Whether you're searching for a horse property, equestrian property, horse ranch, ranchette, hobby farm, acreage home, modern farmhouse, or Texas homestead, Hackberry Homestead offers the rare combination of move-in-ready living and land that's ready to work for you. VA Assumable loan available to qualifying veteran buyers with substitution of entitlement. Bring your horses, build your dreams, and enjoy the freedom of country life—Hackberry Homestead is ready to welcome you home.

DETAILS

Home Features

• Foundation & Structural Features: Professionally engineered slab by Tucker Engineering. (plans available) All topsoil was removed prior to construction. Foundation is supported entirely on rock. Grade beams are embedded into rock for maximum structural stability. Excavated topsoil was reused for final grading and landscaping.
• Full spray foam insulation package: 6-inch open-cell spray foam at the roof deck, 3.5-inch open-cell spray foam in exterior walls.
• Entire upstairs bonus room is fully encapsulated, including the garage ceiling below.
• Insulated garage doors improve comfort and energy performance.
• Gas tankless water heater.
• Living room vaulted ceiling.
• Media cabinet installed with pathway to the living room entertainment area.
• Prepped for security cameras on all four corners of the house.
• Additional insulation and soundproofing installed around: living room, half bathroom
• Walk-in pantry features: Butcher block countertop & space for a wine refrigerator or beverage fridge
• Coordinated stained wood finishes throughout the home including: pantry door/countertop, decorative ceiling beam, fireplace mantel, rear entry door
• Kitchen range is configured for either natural gas or electric (Currently equipped with a propane gas range. )
• Gas tankless water heater
• Undercounter microwave
• High-efficiency Lennox 3-Zone HVAC System providing independent climate control. Zone 1: living room, dining, kitchen, pantry, three secondary bedrooms, guest bathroom Zone 2: primary suite, primary bathroom, laundry room, half bathroom Zone 3: upstairs staircase, bonus room, upstairs bathroom
• Rear covered patio has already been prepped for an outdoor kitchen with: water connection & gas connection
• Future Pool Ready: The backyard remains free of underground utility conflicts, ideal for swimming pool installation, outdoor living additions, shop or other structures
• All major utilities, including: Propane, Electric, Septic, HVAC equipment, were intentionally installed along the west side of the home.
• Aerobic Septic spray heads are located outside the fenced yard on the west side of the property.
• Water softener system installed with regeneration discharge routed to a dedicated rock bed, not into the septic system.
• Multiple water shutoff locations
• Hot water recirculation loop system provides near-instant hot water throughout the home (when enabled).

Lot Features

• 10.01-acre level lot
• Perimeter fenced with 4x4 mesh
• Complete perimeter fencing and automated front gate
• Property has been regularly planted and baled with hay grazer. Based on neighboring farm, soil health should easily support transition to native or improved grass

Horse Facility Features

• Full perimeter fencining
• Level lot ready for additions such as an arena, round pen, or additional stables
• Secondary fenced paddock with 2 bay barn and feed room in line of sight from the back windows
• 5 minutes from full-service equine vet facility