601 County Road 3540

56.86-Acre Self-Sustaining Compound with Private Lake, Barns & Mature Orchards. 5BR/3BA Cypress & Stone Home - Offered at $649,500. Escape the city noise and enjoy privacy, security, and turnkey country living on this fully equipped 56-acre working homestead. Designed for self-sufficiency and multi-generational living, the property features a rugged cypress and stone home of approximately 4,265 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a gas fireplace in the great room, a large stone fireplace in the basement, and a full basement with cedar-lined walls. Massive windows in the great room and sunrooms provide unobstructed views of the private fishing lake and the secondary livestock pond. The land offers a functional layout with open, level lawns that create a visible, safe area for children and pets, surrounded by woods and pastures for added privacy. The home is positioned deep within the 56 acres, providing separation from roads and neighbors and enhancing security and seclusion. A cleared, approximately 1-mile walking and riding trail loops a portion of the property and is ideal for ATVs, horseback riding, walking, or general recreation. Water resources include a private, biodiverse fishing lake and a separate livestock pond, supporting both recreation and agricultural use. Established agricultural infrastructure is ready for immediate food production and long-term sustainability, with mature 20-year-old pecan trees, assorted fruit trees, grapevines, mature persimmon trees, and three dedicated garden sites laid out for crop rotation and annual vegetable production. Outbuildings are constructed largely of durable cypress and are designed for practical farm use. Improvements include cypress animal barns, equipment and tool sheds, and a fully enclosed cypress chicken/poultry coop, supporting a wide range of homesteading and small livestock operations. The surrounding natural habitat supports abundant wildlife including white-tailed deer, songbirds, and waterfowl, contributing to a quiet, rural setting away from typical urban noise. Inside the home, the spacious floor plan provides ample room for a large family or multi-generational arrangements. The great room offers a gas fireplace and expansive windows with panoramic views of the lake and property. An adjoining sunroom also features wide windows and opens onto a second-story deck that overlooks the private lake, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. The primary bedroom connects to its own sunroom with similar lake views. The full basement, finished with cedar-lined walls, offers a substantial footprint for additional living area, storage, hobby space, or a storm shelter. A massive stone fireplace in the basement provides an efficient, reliable backup heat source during colder months. This property is well suited for a private family compound, self-sustaining lifestyle, or country retreat, offering turnkey rural living with privacy, water, and room to grow.