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'50s house for sale in southern Dallas has outrageous surprises inside

There's a '50s house for sale in far south Dallas with all kinds of over-the-top action inside.

The house is at 5125 Mystic Tr., down I-35 near the intersection of Loop 12. From the facade, it looks like any other perfect vintage home from the '50s/'60s: pristine unpainted brick with diamond-patterned metal treatments on the windows and at the entry that are prototypical of the period.

Built in 1960, the house is a pier and beam with 5,231 square feet, with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a 3-car garage.

However, the house has been seriously expanded. According to the listing, steel beams allow for a huge addition that includes:

23'x22' master bedroom
full size indoor hot tub
massive game room complete with a buffet, wet bar, and karaoke stage
movie theatre with a 12' high def screen, elevated recliners & a stage for live bands

Recent updates include a new roof & a 5-ton AC unit upstairs.

What the listing does not mention are the purple walls and purple shag carpet in said bedroom; the ribboned wallpaper that lines the hallways; and the room off the entrance that's painted red with black trim.

It's some fun kitsch perpetrated by owner Robert Mosley, AKA "VideoBob," video producer, reality TV star, and friend of Pantera, with a side business of restoring old cars, particularly the iconic DeLorean featured in Back to the Future.

Mosley recently moved to Las Vegas.

While the additions to the house are rich with Mosley's outre flair, much of the home is still in peak original condition, including two salmon pink bathrooms and lots of interior brick walls that are true to the era.

Although finding a buyer for mid-century homes still in original condition is only slightly easier than finding someone who likes purple shag rugs.

The house, which drew the attention of national website Zillow Gone Wild, has a marked-down asking price of $450,000, following a $50,000 drop on September 20.

Interior brick and hardwood floors are typical of the era.

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Interior brick and hardwood floors are typical of the era.

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HAUTE PROPERTIES

Texas Hill Country ranch tied to George Strait lists for $19.5 million

Lone Woman Ranch, the Hill Country estate where country stars like George Strait, George Jones, and the Ace in the Hole Band rehearsed, is up for sale for $19.5 million.

Located on 675 acres in Hays County, just south of Austin, the secluded ranch once served as an artistic getaway for emerging Texas artists. The property, listed by Republic Ranches, is named after the nearby Lone Woman Mountain, and its elevation provides an incredible view of the county. On a clear day, you can see all the way to downtown Austin.

The land comes with two residences, both built near the entrance gate. The primary stone house has original hardwood floors, a recently remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, as well as a new HVAC system. The secondary residence was used as a rehearsal space. Both have had long-term residents who made improvements, and both have their own septic systems, wells, and electric meters.

The real appeal of Lone Woman Ranch, however, is the extensive woods, creeks, and natural setting. It is situated next to 6,000 acres of conservation land, including Storm Ranch.

Two fully stocked ponds — a 4-acre and a 1-acre — are located onsite. Runoff from the larger pond creates picturesque seasonal limestone waterfalls. The surrounding woods are full of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, turkeys, doves, and more, and the property is under wildlife exemption.

The entire mountain is included in the property, making it a veritable mini-kingdom for the owner, with unobstructed privacy on three sides. A network of ranch roads provides access throughout the property, including most of the way up Lone Woman Mountain, giving views around every corner.

It's little wonder the ranch was a muse to so many country musicians. But only Strait can tell you whether his 1996 hit "King of the Mountain" was inspired by the ranch.

Photo courtesy of Republic Ranches

Lone Woman Ranch has ties to country music stars.

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