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A Rare Blend of Natural Beauty & Refined Living
Just minutes north of charming Meridian, Texas, this 25-acre Bosque River retreat captures the heart from the moment you arrive. Crossing a classic stone bridge, you’re welcomed by a picturesque drive through a 13 acre charming cornfield—an introduction to the serenity and beauty that define this remarkable property.
Tucked gently into a wooded incline beyond the field, the main residence is surrounded by majestic Oak, Elm, Pecan and Mesquite trees with a touch of native cedar. The list of features of the main home are extensive!
Main Residence:
2840 Sq Ft. Living space (per Bosque CAD)
Year Built 2016
Masonry (Lueders Limestone blocks)
Metal Roof (approximately 9 years old)
Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation
2 Bed Rooms
2.5 Baths (Master, Tub and Walk-in granite walled Shower, Double Sink Vanity, Granite Counter Tops in Master and Guest Bath)
All Cabinetry and built-in are custom made from Knotty Alder including the door casing, base board and trim.
Kitchen Island with Sink and disposal with Mesquite Slab Top
Propane 6 burner Wolf Cook Top with pot filler
Microwave
Under cabinet Scotsman Ice Maker
Double ovens Replaced with Kitchen Aid ovens in May 2022
Vaulted beamed ceiling
True masonry stacked stone fire place featuring a slabbed Red Oak mantle and piped with a propane log lighter
Stained Concrete Floors covered by hardwood flooring (except carpet in bedrooms and master closet and tile plank in the master bath).
Bar with sink counter top live edge Mesquite Slab and undercounter refrigerator
Wall mounted TV’s Living Room, Both Bedrooms, Media Room and covered back porch
Central terminal box for all phone and media cable.(45’ tower built to improve cellular connection to provider)
Cell antenna for cell reception under the metal roof
High speed cellular internet provided by Next link.
A/C 2 units
Unit 1 for the living rooms kitchen and bedrooms is a central airconditioner (electric with propane gas heater) This air conditioner was replaced in 2023.
Unit 2 for the media room, pantry, utility room and 1⁄2 bath is central air conditioning using and electric heat pump.
Hot water is provided by 2 propane Rinell tankless water heaters (one for thebathrooms and another for the kitchen and utility room.
Water well was drilled in November 2021 and completed in the Lower Trinity at adepth of 690’. Completion rate on the well was 50 GPM.
Well pumps into a 3,000-gallon storage tank housed in a dedicated structure.
Water is pumped to the shop, orchard and house by a variable speed pump supplying constant pressure. Pump was installed in November 2022. The constant pressure controller was replaced in August 2024.
Water is conditioned by a new Alford Water Conditioner located in the well house and piped to the shop and to the house. Alford provides salt and routineinspection of the system.
Electric service is provided from the Texas New Mexico Power (TNP) system.
Electric energy is currently provided by Champion Energy.
Propane is stored on the property in a 1,000-gallon tank leased from AmeriGas.
Tank is monitored by AmeriGas for auto delivery, typically topped off once a year in the spring. Tank rental is $242 annually.
Carport parks 3 vehicles under a 36’ open span supported by 18” wide flange beams fully engineered with a completely floored attic with access. The end of the carport is enclosed with granite topped cedar cabinet and a cedar utility closet.
The outside has four decks. One deck of exposed aggregate concrete on awelded steel deck pan with cable system/steel railing providing unobstructed views. The deck is supported by steel I-beam joist on concrete and steel I beam piling. The deck extends off the covered back porch 31’x35’ and surrounds a large live oak tree.
Covered and lighted outdoor kitchen with granite topped cedar cabinets and drawers, a stainless-steel propane grill (piped propane) and an electric warming drawer.
From the carport or the main deck custom rock steps take you to a 2nd mezzanine deck of exposed aggregate concrete which features a tile lined and drained fire pit. Terracing for the mezzanine deck is accomplished with Cave Face Limestone blocks. This deck also has a cable/steel railing system.
The 3rd deck is the 15’ wide deck surrounding the pool.
The pool is a 17’x32’-7’deep inground gunite pool with a fully automate Haywood sand filter system. The pool deck is constructed of exposed aggregate concrete which was covered with
“cool-deck“ topping. The pool sweep is an electric powered Dolphin purchased September 2025.
The 4th deck is a custom stone elevated deck with rough cedar railing directly off
the master bedroom doors. With stone steps down to the yard.
Outdoor living is equally impressive. An expansive back deck with a full outdoor kitchen, sparkling pool, and generous patios and porches create a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces—perfect for entertaining or simply savoring the tranquil views. A three-car covered carport with storage and built-in cabinetry adds both function and convenience.
The property also features a 2,400 sq. ft. metal barn on a concrete foundation, complete with a custom-designed 3-bedroom, 3-bath apartment offering its own living area, coffee bar, and a charming porch overlooking the grounds. The barn includes a private office, ample storage, RV parking, and an overhang for equipment. A nearby shed provides even more storage options.
Shop
The property has a large metal shop (40’x60’) wall height is 17’ setting on a commercial grade concrete floor. Walls and ceiling have closed cell spray foaminsulation. There are three entry doors at each end in the middle. There are two electrically operated insulated overhead doors 12’ wide by 13’ tall at each end of the building. A 12’ wide x 14’ high shed roof runs along the entire length of the NE side of the building.
Shop comes with Large work table, a stationary 60 gallon air compressor, a 220 volt plug for welder.
Bunk House
1440 square feet of living space on two levels
3 bedrooms with 3 baths (with tiled walk in showers)
2 common rooms on each level
1 office located on 1st Floor
This was a addition incorporated into the shop and completed in the fall of 2023.
The living space is air conditioned with two mini split all electric heat pumps with a/c heads in each room for independent temperature contro.
Water in the shop is supplied from the well house system for the main house andis conditioned water. Water is heated by means of an electric tankless waterheater.
Waste water is treated by a septic system installed off the northeast corner of the building specifically to accommodate the living space addition.
An elevated concrete front porch and a metal porch roof was added along theentire west side of the building.
Railing for the porch is stained cedar. Custom stone steps provide access to the Bunk House entrance.
Beyond the homesite, the land itself is a dream. The property acreage is just overy 25 acres as currently surveyed. The front pasture is completely fenced with the road frontage fence being constructed of rough cedar logs. Side and back fencing is field wire with an a cattle guard across the drive at the back fence.
The property has a custom stone work gated front entrance and mail box crossing a small seasonal creek.The county road is paved and the drive is chip sealed with a concrete apron behind the gate. The gate is electrically operated and custom built. The gate was designed to allow a new owner to cut out and rename the property.The drive was constructed in 2021 and chip sealed in 2022.
The front and side lawn were sodded and an automatic underground sprinkler system installed in the fall of 2023.
The front pasture (approximately 13 acres) is currently farmed for hay under a sharing agreement.
From the back deck of the house, it is approximately 200 yd of park like trees to the river.
The north west corner of the back of the property is left wild to support wildlife habitat, required for the properties Wildlife Tax Exemption, which covers the entire property except for approximately one acre.
Observed wildlife species bobcat, fox, deer, turkey, dove, cougar, armadillos,skunks, squirrels, possum raccoons and coyotes. Multiple bird species Redbirds, Humming birds, local Owl, Red Tailed Hawk and Red Shouldered Hawk, and many others.
Very good neighbors on both sides of the property.
A tree-canopied drive leads to the serene Bosque River, where you can fish, canoe, or kayak along its gentle flow. The mix of open field, wooded wildlife habitat, and dappled sunlight filtering through the trees creates a setting that is both peaceful and inspiring.
Whether you’re seeking a private recreational retreat or a one-of-a-kind permanent residence, this property offers the perfect balance of elegance, comfort, and natural beauty.
Directions: From either Glen Rose or Meridian, take wy 174 to County Road 2530, the address is 395 CR 2530. There is cedar post fencing and a custom iron gate with the name "Clifton Bosque Place". Use GPS or call Listing Broker.
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