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Off the grid & off the chain

North Texas estate with solar farm, driving range & hangar lands on market for $14.25m

Amber Heckler
Jun 20, 2023 | 10:47 am

A secluded, 25.3-acre estate about an hour northwest of Dallas is a self-sufficient mini-city with nearly anything anyone could possibly need. It is now on the market for $14.25 million and is one of the 10 most expensive listings in Texas.

The sprawling property is nestled into a gorgeous natural setting, including 45,000 acres of Caddo-LBJ Grasslands. Technically it's in Decatur - at 2721 Old Decatur Rd. - but the closest neighbors are 20 acres away, according to the listing from Coldwell Banker's Melody Taylor.

Future owners can live off the grid on this compound; it’s equipped with a fully-paid 200-panel solar farm, a private well and septic system, and a 1,700-gallon propane tank. The solar farm generates twice as much energy as the estate will use, the listing says, and an arrangement is already in place to sell back any unused power. All that's missing is a personal grocery store.

If flying is the preferred method of transportation for the next date night or travel excursion, the property comes with its own helipad and a hangar that can fit two helicopters. The hangar is also suitable for any RVs or boats on the premises. But not to worry, the garage can perfectly store four cars in the case of an owner's absence.

2721 Old Decatur Road, Decatur, TX Some might call it a private Park-N-Fly.Photo courtesy of StudioUSA

The impressive mansion on the estate, dubbed "La Casa de Fe" (House of Faith), takes up 9,600-square-feet on two floors. It was built in 2017 complete with the elegant Spanish-style finishes to match. Want to buy it fully furnished? That's an option.

The home itself boasts five bedrooms, eight-and-a-half bathrooms, a movie theater, a terrace with a fireplace, a wine bar, a gourmet kitchen with not one, but six ovens (no one will be fighting over oven space for Thanksgiving in this kitchen!), and much more.

The master suite of the mansion features a gigantic walk-in closet room – a fashionista's paradise – with a $100,000 floor-to-ceiling cabinet system and a custom-designed island with 30 drawers.

The compound has plenty of space for gatherings, including a chef-inspired outdoor kitchen with a big-enough grilling space "to cook 40 steaks at a time,” multiple entertaining areas, a built-in outdoor fire pit, picnic area, and two pools with an accompanying 3,200 square foot pool house.

Speaking of, the pool house has its own gaming area, pool table, kitchen, three bedrooms, and walk-in closets. As if the resort-style, fully-equipped Parisian guest villa, dubbed “A Walk in Paris,” wasn’t already enough.

But wait, there's more.

For the sporty folks who might be interested in this not-so-humble abode, there are dedicated tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, a fitness center, and a driving range.

The fitness center also has its own kitchen, half bath, and laundry facility - because, why not? Inquiring minds truly want to know, can this place get its own H-E-B?

The owners parting with this unbelievable estate are builders Bradina and Michael Benson, who reportedly spent millions renovating the property. More information can be found on coldwellbankerluxury.com, and there's a video tour here.

2721 Old Decatur Road, Decatur, TX

Photo courtesy of StudioUSA

The pool house has its own gaming area and pool table.

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HAUTE PROPERTIES

Majestic $6 million estate in Texas Hill Country goes up for auction

John Egan
Feb 11, 2026 | 12:49 pm
Oxbow Overlook estate
Photo courtesy of JPM Real Estate Photography\u200b
The house sits on top of a drop-off.

A sprawling, 13-acre waterfront estate about two hours south of Dallas is hitting the auction block. Bidding on the Oxbow Overlook estate, just outside the Central Texas town of Belton, is scheduled to start February 13 on the Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions website.

The sale process will conclude February 28 when the estate is featured at ModaMiami, a luxury event hosted by South Florida’s Biltmore Miami-Coral Gables.

The property, at 8536 Armstrong Rd., is co-listed at $5.95 million by Debbie Stevenson of Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty. Bidding will start at $2 million to $2.5 million.

“This incomparable offering perfectly captures the essence of refined Hill Country living,” Stevenson says. “From its serene creekside setting and acres of privacy to its remarkable architectural details, Oxbow Overlook delivers a level of craftsmanship and lifestyle that is rarely available.”

Built in 2001 of native limestone and stone, the French Provincial-inspired main house boasts a 24-foot entry wall made of iron and glass, and a grand foyer crowned by a 31-foot copper dome ceiling. The ceiling hovers above an oak staircase with copper accents.

Oxbow Overlook estate Everyone who enters from the front door will be looking up.Photo courtesy of JPM Real Estate Photography

Other highlights of Oxbow Overlook’s nearly 7,000-square-foot main house include:

  • Six bedrooms
  • Five full bathrooms and two half-bathrooms
  • Seven fireplaces
  • Three laundry rooms
  • Wet bar
  • Eat-in kitchen
  • Elevator access to second story
  • Home office
  • Game room
  • Exercise pool with swim jets and spa
  • Outdoor kitchen
  • Covered and open patios
  • Coffered and beamed ceilings
  • Crown molding
  • Indoor and outdoor fireplaces
  • Generac backup generator

Oxbow Overlook estate Natural elements break up all the white.Photo courtesy of JPM Real Estate Photography

The property includes a separate 3,118-square-foot carriage house.

Oxbow Overlook is close to Belton Lake, Stillhouse Hollow Lake, Salado, and Temple.

“Designed to embrace its natural surroundings, creekside walls, and outdoor living spaces conform to the bluff’s natural curve, offering spectacular views across the property and showcasing thoughtful conveniences at every turn,” Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions says.

Oxbow Overlook estate
Photo courtesy of JPM Real Estate Photography\u200b
The house sits on top of a drop-off.
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