About 1747 W Highway 84
A rare piece of Texas history, Smith Ranch offers the historic 1933 Blake Smith Lodge on approximately 10 acres near Mexia, with the opportunity for the purchaser to acquire up to approximately 190 additional contiguous acres. Designed by Houston architects H.E. Weaver & Lou Ault, the lodge has remained in the Smith family for generations, with surviving original architectural plans and specifications documenting its remarkable craftsmanship. The approximately 4,276 SF, two story lodge offers 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Original yellow pine log walls, massive Louisiana cypress timbers, native stonework, soaring ceilings and a monumental stone fireplace define the dramatic Great Room. A renovated kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless appliances, large island, pantry and wood burning stove, with a den and informal dining area just beyond. Offered fully furnished, the lodge has a new roof and full exterior painting. Detached guest quarters connected by an enclosed breezeway include an upstairs bedroom and bath plus a downstairs office and game room, mini kitchen and full bath. The additional acreage includes open pasture, 3 stock tanks, cattle grazing and AG exemption, with frontage on both Hwy 84 and the county road. Community water and private well. With its historic lodge, guest quarters, acreage and setting, Smith Ranch offers potential as a private estate, family retreat, venue or hospitality concept, subject to approvals and buyer due diligence. Base offering is lodge + approx. 10 acres. Additional acreage available only to the lodge purchaser, up to approx. 200 acres total.
Features of 1747 W Highway 84
| MLS® # | 21394841 |
|---|---|
| Price | $1,540,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 4.10 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 4,276 |
| Acres | 10.00 |
| Year Built | 1933 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Farm/Ranch |
| Style | Other |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 1747 W Highway 84 |
|---|---|
| Subdivision | Alston |
| City | Mexia |
| County | Freestone |
| State | Texas |
| Zip Code | 76667-4563 |
Amenities
| Utilities | All Weather Road, Asphalt, Electricity Connected, Individual Water Meter, Outside City Limits, Private Water, Septic, Well |
|---|---|
| Garages | Additional Parking, Carport, Circular Driveway, Covered, Driveway, Electric Gate, No Garage, Paved |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Built-in Features, Built-in Wine Cooler, Cedar Closet(s), Chandelier, Decorative Lighting, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Loft, Multiple Staircases, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s) |
|---|---|
| Heating | Electric, Fireplace(s), Wood Stove |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplaces | Bedroom, Decorative, Den, Great Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Stone, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove |
Exterior
| Lot Description | Acreage, Cleared, Landscaped, Many Trees, Oak, Pasture, Tank/ Pond |
|---|---|
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Construction | Log, Siding |
| Foundation | Block |
School Information
| District | Teague ISD |
|---|---|
| High | Teague |
Additional Information
| Short Sale | No |
|---|---|
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | Scott Holloway |
|---|---|
| Office | Realty Plus - Mexia |