Just minutes from Lake Ray Roberts, this exceptional 28-acre property offers the privacy of country living while being only about 7 miles east of I-35 in Valley View, Texas. Overlooking a picturesque 2.5-acre lake, the property features a custom-built home, a 5,000-square-foot steel outbuilding, several fenced pastures, and additional acreage available for those seeking a larger ranch or recreational property. Built in 2014, the approximately 3,600-square-foot, single-story, brick-and-stone custom home offers four bedrooms, a home office, a three-car garage, and covered front and back porches. The open living area is highlighted by a 20-foot cathedral ceiling and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace that serves the living room, kitchen, and dining areas. Large windows capture panoramic views of the lake and surrounding pastures, creating a bright, inviting living space. Additional features include foam insulation for energy efficiency, a standing seam metal roof, and foundation piers. The property's gently varied terrain includes scattered trees, sandy loam soil, quality coastal Bermuda grass, fenced pastures, a scenic 2.5-acre lake, and a stock pond, making it well-suited for horses, livestock, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The 5000sf outbuilding provides approximately 2,000 sf of enclosed storage on a concrete slab with 2 overhead doors, along with a 3,000sf 3-sided livestock shelter that offers excellent potential for conversion into horse stalls or other agricultural uses. With direct access to Fm922, no deed restrictions, Mountain Springs Water, and Nortex fiber internet, the property offers flexibility for a variety of uses. The western boundary adjoins The Ranch, an established acreage community of custom homes, while the location is only minutes from Lake Ray Roberts and approx 4 miles from Johnson Branch State Park. For buyers seeking additional room, the property is part of a larger 158-acre ranch, with additional acreage available for purchase.