Athens is a place that conjures camping trips and small-town living, especially for native Dallasites. After all, it’s just over an hour outside the Metroplex. In the almost 55 acres of 3950 SW Loop 7, you can have those things all to yourself. And, yes, that includes your own barndominium.
“We call it the Bardo” says listing agent Trish McGuffey of Steve Grant Real Estate. “This is an outdoor playground, a place for fishing poles and ATVs. There are two lakes stocked with fish on the property.”
“It’s peaceful, an East Texas treasure.”
It’s currently on the market for $825,000.
The rolling, heavily-arbored landscape makes for a thorough alternative to the city, but downtown Athens is still a quick drive northeast. In this era of working from home, you could think about relocating here full-time.
The living space is a 2013 build, and combines multiple functions under one roof: a roomy split-level home, combined with a covered outdoor area that awaits customization. You could turn it into a party patio with a stage for a band and dancefloor, or a workspace, or toggle back and forth as occasions arise.
Inside, the den features a wood-planked vaulted ceiling. It’s a gathering place that makes the home a wonderful weekend retreat for guests and big parties.
Flowing off the den is the kitchen, also set up with ample seating for entertaining groups. It has high-end appliances, abundant cabinet space, and granite countertops.
The master bedroom offers over 150 square feet with a large closet, and there’s another space at the top of the exposed staircase off the den.
Back outside, there are two different gazebos for impromptu picnics or to just take a breather after a morning fishing session.
“The land features multiple hilltops for further building,” says McGuffey. “There’s also pavement running from the house to one of the lakes.”
This is a versatile property that can expand as your imagination sees fit, a hybrid of town and country, recreational and practical, convenience and seclusion.
