Ellis Homes with Farmhouse Architectural Style

Welcome to Ellis County, Texas, a charming region that beautifully blends rural serenity with modern conveniences. Located just south of the bustling Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Ellis County is known for its picturesque landscapes, friendly communities, and rich history. With a vibrant mix of small towns, including Waxahachie and Ennis, residents enjoy a slower pace of life while still having easy access to urban amenities.

One of the most captivating aspects of Ellis County is its stunning collection of homes featuring the beloved farmhouse architectural style. These homes, often characterized by their inviting front porches, gabled roofs, and rustic charm, embody the spirit of country living. Whether you’re looking for a sprawling estate on acres of land or a cozy cottage nestled in a quaint neighborhood, Ellis County has a variety of farmhouse-style homes that capture the essence of Southern hospitality.

Imagine sipping sweet tea on your front porch, surrounded by sprawling fields and the gentle sounds of nature. Many of these homes feature modern updates while preserving their historical charm, offering the best of both worlds. With ample space for gardening, entertaining, and enjoying the great outdoors, farmhouse homes in Ellis County are perfect for families and individuals seeking a peaceful retreat.

Ellis County is not just a place to live; it’s a community where you can create lasting memories. Explore the local farmers' markets, enjoy community events, and experience the warmth of small-town living. Discover your dream farmhouse home in Ellis County, where a beautiful lifestyle awaits!

Newest Ellis Homes with Farmhouse Architectural Style

$650,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 21384227 MLS

Looking for acreage without taking on a house project? This extensively renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home pairs a move-in-ready interior with 18+ acres, pasture, mature trees, a creek, barn and poultry setup. The home has been substantially redone inside, including new sheetrock, updated kitchen and bathrooms, flooring and additional interior improvements, creating a fresh, finished feel while preserving the established setting and character of the original home. A wood-burning fireplace, open living areas, generous kitchen space and attached 2-car garage add everyday function. Outside, the acreage provides room for livestock, gardening, poultry, recreational use or simply more space between you and the neighbors. The long tract offers distinct areas for different uses, and the property’s configuration may provide future flexibility. If your goal is a homestead or small-acreage lifestyle without sacrificing a finished home, this one deserves a look.

917 Goodwyn Rd, Italy

$569,625

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 21368721 MLS

Welcome to 280 Maci Drive, a like-new Elmwood Custom Home situated on a spacious 1-acre lot in Stone Hill Ranch. This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers an open, functional layout with a large kitchen island overlooking the main living area, a dedicated office, and a Jack-and-Jill bath connecting two of the guest bedrooms. Outside is where this property really stands out. Enjoy wide-open views, a peaceful country feel, and plenty of room to make the property your own. Add a shop, build a pool, create an outdoor living area, or simply enjoy having extra space between neighbors. A great opportunity to own a newer custom home with an acre of land just outside Waxahachie.

280 Maci Dr, Waxahachie

$2,900,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 21383071 MLS

Welcome to Creekside Reserve, a rare blend of natural beauty, refined living, and wide-open freedom just northeast of Palmer. Set along the quiet bends of Grove Creek, this 160-acre ranch offers rolling pastures, mature pecans and oaks, shaded creek bottoms, and abundant wildlife including deer, turkey, herons, and seasonal monarch butterflies. The land feels alive, peaceful, and timeless. At the heart of the property sits a thoughtfully curated 3-bedroom, 3-bath main residence blending character and modern comfort. Antique doors reclaimed from a historic NYC hotel set a warm, storied tone, while light-filled living spaces, a stone fireplace, and screened porches invite slow mornings and relaxed evenings. Just outside, a heated saltwater pool and hot tub elevate everyday living into something truly special. Creekside Reserve also functions as a part-time B&B with minimal marketing, offering immediate income potential. The land is exceptionally well-equipped with mixed pasture and woods, creek frontage, three tanks, two historic hand-dug wells, working cattle pens, cross fencing, a former horse barn with loft, and productive coastal Bermuda hay fields. Whether for livestock, equestrian use, recreation, or quiet enjoyment, the possibilities are endless. Two prepared build sites add flexibility—one with underground power, two water taps, a Generac backup system, privacy wall, additional pool, and 50-AMP RV hookups; the other perched on a rise with sweeping ranch views. Additional features include a gated entrance, whole-home generator, storm shelter accessible from the primary suite, propane tanks, and reliable utilities. Conveniently located on FM 813 with easy access to nearby towns and highways, Creekside Reserve feels worlds away while remaining well connected. This is more than a property—it’s a place to gather, restore, and create a life defined by space, comfort, and possibility.

1179 E Fm 813, Palmer

$679,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 21382544 MLS

Escape to this stunning 1.5+ acre retreat shaded by mature trees in sought-after Maypearl ISD in the county so NO CITY TAXES! Gorgeous double front doors lead to an elevated entry. A private office with beautiful board and batten walls and French doors provides an inviting workspace. The kitchen is a showstopper with gorgeous wood ceilings, an expansive island, farmhouse sink, double ovens, cabinets soaring to the ceiling with glass, lighted upper cabinetry, spectacular backsplash and designer lighting. The open concept space is as functional as it is beautiful. The living area continues the custom feel with vaulted ceiling with beams, custom built-in shelving and cabinetry, a sleek electric fireplace, and electric shades for effortless ambiance control. Plantation shutters throughout the home add timeless character and privacy. The primary suite offers a spa-like bathroom with an oversized walk through shower and relaxing soaking tub. Two bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom. The 3rd bathroom offers direct patio access. The 3-car garage has 2 separate doors and epoxy floors. The spacious covered patio is perfect for year-round relaxing and entertaining. Complete with a wood-burning fireplace and electric shade to minimize sun, wind, or a chill in the air, the patio overlooks a tree-lined backdrop. Landscaped grounds with a full sprinkler system and oversized planters with their own irrigation convey with the property so the curb appeal thrives with minimal effort. A 1,200 sq. ft. shop with electricity and 2 roll up doors offers endless possibilities: extra enclosed parking, recreational vehicle storage, a full workshop, hobby space, or all of the above! The shop's 480 sq. ft. covered side patio adds even more outdoor space. Electricity bills are remarkably low as the shop is topped with solar panels and the home has sprayfoam insulation. Seller is open to paying off solar with an acceptable offer. This home checks all the boxes! Come see it in person today!

420 Cobb Ln, Waxahachie

$999,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 21380626 MLS

Welcome to 481 Ike Road, an exceptional modern farmhouse built by Tilson Custom Homes on just shy of 12 acres. Offering refined design, spacious living, and exceptional indoor-outdoor entertaining, this property provides the privacy and freedom of acreage living. Inside, abundant natural light fills the home, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. The large family room is a true gathering space, featuring a fireplace, beautiful ceiling beams, and expansive windows overlooking the pool and outdoor living area. The spacious primary suite is a private retreat with dramatic cathedral ceilings, a huge walk-in closet, and a beautifully appointed ensuite bath with an oversized walk-in shower and luxurious soaking tub. Two guest bedrooms feature their own private ensuite bathrooms, offering comfortable flexibility for siblings, guests, and multigenerational living. Upstairs, the spacious game room and dedicated media room provide the perfect setting for entertaining, movie nights, and gathering for football season, complete with a convenient half bath. The outdoor living area is equally impressive, featuring a resort-style pool with fire bowls, a spa, outdoor kitchen, Cedar pergola, and firepit. Designed for both entertaining and relaxing, this incredible outdoor space makes it easy to enjoy everything from pool parties with friends to quiet evenings under the stars. An oversized two-car garage provides ample space for vehicles, equipment, and storage, while an additional exterior storage room offers even more functionality. Combining modern farmhouse architecture, thoughtful design, exceptional outdoor amenities, with room to roam or to bring your cows or horses, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of acreage living with the comfort and style of a thoughtfully designed custom home.

481 Ike Rd, Waxahachie

$480,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 21376896 MLS

Looking for room to breathe, space to live? This home has a setting that feels refreshingly removed from the ordinary. Welcome to 4230 Zachs Ct, where nearly an acre of land gives you the kind of elbow room that is increasingly hard to find anywhere—without giving up the convenience of city living. Inside, almost 2,400 square feet offers a comfortable, well-planned open & split layout designed for everyday living and easy entertaining. The kitchen features granite countertops, generous storage, a pantry, and an eat-in dining-bar area that opens naturally to the surrounding living space. Wood flooring adds warmth and character, while many windows bring in natural light and a wood-burning fireplace creates an inviting focal point. Step outside to a covered patio overlooking an expansive backyard with plenty of room to create the outdoor lifestyle you’ve been imagining—gardens, play space, entertaining areas, or simply more room between you and the neighbors. An attached two-car garage adds everyday practicality. A separate door provides access from the side yard to the garage. Located in Saddle Back Creek with no HOA, this property delivers something buyers continue to search for: a substantial homesite, an renovated home in an established neighborhood, and the freedom to make spaces your own. 4230 Zachs Ct isn’t about squeezing more into less—it’s about finally having room for more.

4230 Zachs Ct, Midlothian

$785,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 21377410 MLS

Discover the possibilities at 303 Pump House Road! Situated on approximately 20.72 acres, this inviting 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers the perfect combination of comfortable country living and functional space. The recently updated interior features a fresh, welcoming atmosphere that is ready for you to enjoy. Step outside and experience everything this property has to offer. A peaceful pond adds to the scenic setting, while the impressive 1,300-square-foot shop with electricity provides exceptional space for equipment, storage, hobbies, projects, or a home-based business. The property also offers a current agricultural exemption, adding even more appeal for buyers looking for acreage and country living. With plenty of open land, there is room for livestock, horses, recreation, gardening, or future improvements. An additional water meter provides added flexibility and opportunity for future use of the property. Located in the Bristol area and within Ferris ISD, this unique acreage property provides privacy, versatility, and convenient access to nearby communities. Buyers and buyer agent to verify all information.

303 Pump House Rd, Ennis

$650,000

5 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 21378391 MLS

This holiday season, come home to the space where memories are made. Nestled on 2 beautiful acres, this stunning modern farmhouse offers the perfect blend of timeless charm, thoughtful design, and comfortable living. With 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, there’s room for everyone to gather, celebrate, and grow. Step inside and discover a home designed with both style and everyday living in mind. The inviting kitchen is truly the heart of the home, featuring a generous island, a charming built-in coffee bar for slow mornings, and a spacious walk-in pantry to keep everything beautifully organized. The well designed floor plan creates an effortless flow, making it easy to entertain guests or enjoy quiet family evenings at home. The primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with simple yet elegant finishes. A spacious walk-in closet provides ample storage, while the beautiful primary bathroom offers a relaxing space to start and end your day. Imagine Thanksgiving dinners around the kitchen island, Christmas mornings with the family, and evenings spent enjoying the freedom of your own 2 acres. This is more than a place to live it’s a place to build traditions, celebrate milestones, and create memories that last for generations. Beautifully designed. Thoughtfully crafted. Ready for your family’s next chapter. Welcome home.

3900 Fm 1183, Ennis

$775,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 21373282 MLS

Discover spacious 1-acre living at Cunningham Estates with this beautifully designed 3,058-square-foot home by Azul Custom Homes that will be complete at the end of 2026-early 2027. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a 3-car garage, this thoughtfully planned floorplan combines functional living spaces, custom-home craftsmanship, and exceptional indoor-outdoor living. The open-concept interior features an inviting fireplace and generous spaces designed for everyday living and entertaining. Outside, enjoy a covered back porch with an outdoor fireplace, creating an ideal extension of the home's living space. A covered front porch adds charm and welcoming curb appeal. Situated on a full 1-acre homesite, the property provides plenty of room for a future pool, outdoor entertaining area, workshop, garden, or additional recreational space. The expansive lot offers the privacy and flexibility buyers are looking for without sacrificing the quality and finishes of a custom-built home. Cunningham Estates offers a unique opportunity to enjoy wide-open space, privacy, and country-style surroundings paired with the craftsmanship of Azul Custom Homes. Make this thoughtfully designed home and 1-acre setting your own. Ask about current lots available to build your dream home.

1150 Greenfield Way, Waxahachie

$899,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 21367433 MLS

Custom-built by Canyon Creek Custom Homes, known for true custom craftsmanship and thoughtful details, this exceptional 4-bedroom, 3-bath home is tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on 1.928 acres. Quality extends beyond the finishes with foam-insulated walls and ceilings, an engineered post-tension slab with piers, Lennox HVAC and extensive custom millwork throughout. Inside, hand-scraped wood floors, ceiling-height cabinetry, designer lighting, wainscoting, accent walls and custom built-ins give the home character at every turn. The office features two built-in desks, while the bedrooms offer a custom desk, window seat with pull-out storage and built-in TV wall with open shelving. The kitchen features white quartz countertops, stainless appliances, double ovens and an oversized walk-in pantry, complemented by a spacious laundry room with cabinetry and dedicated mudroom. Upstairs, a large bonus room offers flexible space for a game room, media room, playroom, home gym or additional living area. Outside, enjoy the benefits of acreage without all the upkeep. The landscaped, privacy-fenced backyard features a beautiful stone retaining wall and 2025 hot tub, creating the perfect place to soak, unwind and look out into the peaceful woods beyond. The wooded rear acreage creates a private, low-maintenance backdrop with minimal mowing, while a creek adds even more charm to this natural setting. Nature enthusiasts will love the wooded wonderland, mature trees and quiet sense of escape right in their own backyard. A 3-person sauna with red-light and salt therapy, Tonal fitness system and gym flooring further enhance the home’s private wellness retreat. Additional highlights include a new roof in 2025 and a 12x16 storage shed. Nearly two private acres, custom construction, versatile living space and a one-of-a-kind natural setting make this home truly special.

21 Jacey Ct, Waxahachie

$5,950,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 21377202 MLS

**Whispering Waters Ranch & Farmhouse – 120 Acres, One Rare Opportunity, Two Ways to Win** Own a turnkey ranch estate today. Cash in on one of Texas's fastest-growing corridors tomorrow. This 120-acre contiguous property — just 30 minutes south of Dallas — is a rare find that delivers both immediate lifestyle payoff and serious long-term upside, in a county where population has surged 55% since 2010. You're not buying into a syndicate or a partnership — the land is owned free and clear, giving you full control from day one. Move in and enjoy the ~$1M farmhouse already on site, generate income from it, or clear the way for your own development vision. The choice is yours. **Live the Ranch Life Now** Step into 3,000 sq. ft. of beautifully finished living space that comfortably sleeps 12+ — ready for family, guests, or immediate short-term rental. - 5 bedrooms — room for everyone - 3 full baths - 3 car garage - Chef-ready kitchen, high-speed Wi-Fi, sauna, and smart TVs - Fenced pastures with horses and cattle included — the authentic ranch experience, no setup required **Or Cash In on Explosive Growth** This property sits directly in the path of progress. The site's ETJ location unlocks flexible development options, from custom one-acre homesites to a larger horizontal or vertical build-out — and the groundwork is already done, with preliminary plotting complete for 90+ one-acre lots and two entrance & exit points ready to go. You'd be in elite company. This corridor is where the smart money is already moving: - Minto Communities just closed on 3,170 nearby acres for 13,270 homes - D.R. Horton, Highland Homes, Perry Homes, and 160+ other builders are actively building in the area - A neighboring 90-lot, one-acre development just sold out Opportunities like this — a fully-owned, income-ready estate sitting on a shovel-ready development site in a booming corridor — don't come up twice. Schedule your showing today before this one's gone.

400 Bethel Rd, Waxahachie

$975,500

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 21376156 MLS

Experience the beauty of the country living on approximately 10 scenic acres along the Bluebonnet Trail in the highly desired Bristol area, where breathtaking views and wide-open spaces create an unforgettable setting. A picturesque 1.5-acre stocked pond enhances the landscape, while perimeter and cross fencing, a piped catch pen, and an impressive 36' x 54' Morton Building barn-shop make the property ideal for livestock, horses, hobbies, equipment, or workshop space. An oversized detached garage with built-in cabinetry provides additional storage and workspace. Enjoy outdoor living from the expansive backyard patio while taking in the exceptional views. Additional highlights include a new roof, battery backup system, solar-powered sliding driveway gate, and newer Whirlpool appliances. Items conveying with the property include: four barn cats, nine guinea fowl, back patio furniture, fire pit, stack of firewood. The Traeger smoker and rocking chairs located on the barn patio do not convey. A rare combination of beauty, privacy, functionality, and peaceful country living—all with views that truly set this property apart!

1240 Union Hill Rd, Ennis

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