No expense spared or detail overlooked in this fully custom Southern Living farm home that has wow moments around every corner and truly one of a kind! In the highly coveted Howard ranch development with its nostalgic charm, covered bridge and cypress tree-lined streets. Experience true Hill Country Living while close to the heart of town. Home has wide open 2500sf w/4 bd/2.5 baths. Detached oversized 3 car garage connects by breezeway to 1 of 2 generous covered front porches perfect for rocking chairs. Enormous 350sf screened back porch and extensive outdoor living with luxurious pool, jacuzzi, outdoor BBQ and fire pit expands total living area- all surrounded by lush established garden beds and sweeping grass lawns. Detached 420sf MIL cottage, perfect for multi-gen; guests; or office. Home boasts XLG dutch-door entry; Wood-burning fireplace w/gas starter, antique mantel & vintage floor-to-ceiling Chicago brick; Soaring ceilings; Plantation shutters; Vintage elements throughout including a train car door & vintage wash tub sink stand; Built-in bookshelves & cabinets;; Walk-in closets in all 3 primary rooms w/custom cabinetry. Kitchen, with its 2-story ceilings has a Thermador 6-burner gas stove & Bosch appliances; a built-in cabinet refrigerator; Oversized eat-in island with soapstone countertops; Large farmhouse sink and gorgeous mesquite wood counters. Thoughtful built-ins provide organization and perfect working space. Retreat to the spa-like primary ensuite downstairs with his & hers closets; marble countertops; built-in laundry hampers and towel cubbies; and a gorgeous soaking tub inside the huge shower. The 4th bedroom/office features a murphy bed replicating a card catalog, complete with ladder. Too many features to list - must see it to believe it! Magazine-ready. You really won’t find another house like this and it has it all. Forever home is move-in ready. Owner has all original building plans. Award winning DSISD schools