Rustic Charm or Barn Door Disaster?

Rustic Charm or Barn Door Disaster?

Okay, so you know that place everyone drives by out near Ovalo? The one that makes you do a double-take and think, "Hmm, interesting." Yeah, this is it. It’s got this vibe, right? Like, you can totally picture yourself chilling on the porch, five acres of peace and quiet, and a shop big enough to tinker in all day.

But then you look closer, and you’re like, wait, what's going on here? It’s giving me "kinda love it, kinda hate it" energy, and honestly, I can't decide which side I'm leaning towards. It's been on Zillow for a hot minute, which usually means something, and it's definitely got people talking.

Specifications

  • Sq. Ft: 2,178
  • Price: $279,900
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1
  • Lot Size: 5 Acres
  • Year Built: 1917

Here's the front. long porch, chunky beams, warm roof. Feels storybook.

Here's the front. long porch, chunky beams, warm roof. Feels storybook.

Courtyard goes full cottage-core. Are those little animal pens or art?

Courtyard goes full cottage-core. Are those little animal pens or art?

This garage looks straight out of a western. Gorgeous wood, kinda leans barn.

This garage looks straight out of a western. Gorgeous wood, kinda leans barn.

Here's the side porch—beefy beams, slate underfoot. Great shade, squeaky maybe?

Here's the side porch—beefy beams, slate underfoot. Great shade, squeaky maybe?

Patio's cozy. Brick pavers, iron chairs, lots of green. Easy weekend spot.

Patio's cozy. Brick pavers, iron chairs, lots of green. Easy weekend spot.

Back view is pure cabin—dark timbers, a little weather-beaten, still charming.

Back view is pure cabin—dark timbers, a little weather-beaten, still charming.

Loggy facade, big dark windows. Cozy, dramatic. Can’t tell if I love it.

Loggy facade, big dark windows. Cozy, dramatic. Can’t tell if I love it.

Bathroom goes spa mode—stone everywhere, dark wood ceiling. Feels expensive.

Bathroom goes spa mode—stone everywhere, dark wood ceiling. Feels expensive.

Here's the living area—soft walls, layered textures. Comfortable without trying too hard.

Here's the living area—soft walls, layered textures. Comfortable without trying too hard.

Blue bedroom time. Aqua walls, fluffy bed, very rental-listing pleasant.

Blue bedroom time. Aqua walls, fluffy bed, very rental-listing pleasant.

This bath. wood counter plus farmhouse sink. Cute, maybe overdone these days?

This bath. wood counter plus farmhouse sink. Cute, maybe overdone these days?

Daybed nook with beadboard. Feels napping at grandma’s lake cabin.

Daybed nook with beadboard. Feels napping at grandma’s lake cabin.

Clean lines, dark curtains. Not sure the bed matches the mood, though.

Clean lines, dark curtains. Not sure the bed matches the mood, though.

Pantry flex. dark cabinets, open shelves. Labels would save my future self.

Pantry flex. dark cabinets, open shelves. Labels would save my future self.

Here's the nook—beadboard plus herringbone counter. Love the pattern, edges feel sharp.

Here's the nook—beadboard plus herringbone counter. Love the pattern, edges feel sharp.

Okay, this kitchen. blue lowers, honey uppers. I it. I think.

Okay, this kitchen. blue lowers, honey uppers. I it. I think.

Dining area keeps it simple—wood table, metal chairs. Solid Airbnb energy.

Dining area keeps it simple—wood table, metal chairs. Solid Airbnb energy.

Back outside, another porch. Love the beams, but it’s. a lot.

Back outside, another porch. Love the beams, but it’s. a lot.

Details

Zillow Listing

So, here’s the scoop on this place in Ovalo. It’s listed for $279,900 and sits on a hefty 5-acre lot, which is pretty sweet if you’re looking for space. It’s a single-family residence built way back in 1917, so it’s got some history, that’s for sure. Inside, you’ve got 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms spread across 2,178 square feet. They’ve done some upgrades and added some… well, barn doors. Everywhere.

It’s got granite counters in the kitchen, and the appliances like the dishwasher and disposal are included. The shop is a big deal here – it’s large, works as a garage, and a workshop, with a rear entrance. The whole property is actually made up of multiple lots. They mention the potted plants make it an oasis, but spoiler alert: those won't be coming with the house. And get this, you need to give them 24 hours' notice because they have animals that need to be wrangled. It’s definitely a property with… character.

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