Revised Acreage and Price Change!! Perched atop a scenic hill overlooking 25 breathtaking acres, this extraordinary custom lodge-style retreat offers luxury, craftsmanship, privacy, and functionality within easy reach of Stephenville, Glen Rose, and Hico. Originally custom built by a highly respected builder as his personal residence, the quality and attention to detail are evident throughout. The home features 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2 half baths, and a spectacular 40 x 40 open concept living, kitchen and dining area designed for entertaining. An 18-foot antique bar may convey with acceptable offer. Architectural highlights include massive Ponderosa Pine trusses, Montana Spruce lodge poles, soaring 25 foot vaulted pine ceilings, and an impressive 8 foot rock fireplace with an efficient wood burning insert. Over 2000 sq ft of covered porch space captures sweeping views of rolling pastureland, mature trees, wildlife, and unforgettable sunsets. The primary suite features a gas fireplace, plantation shutters, cedar closet, dual vanity areas, and an oversized shower. Each guest bedroom features its own private full bath. A standout feature is the incredible 16 x 60 game-theater room built as a reinforced concrete safe room with custom rock masonry walls, specialty lighting, full bar, dual wine fridges, and a Murphy bed for a potential 4th bedroom. Additional amenities include 60 x 42 garage with 4 roll up doors, RV hookup with septic, 35 x 50 foam insulated shop with LED lighting, enlarged pond, Wildlife AG exemption, fiber optic internet, heavy gauge metal roof, automatic back up generator with dual 250 gallon propane tanks, updated HVAC systems, tankless water heater, NEW control panel and 25 gpm water well, 559' deep into the Lower Trinity. Properties of this caliber and craftsmanship are rarely offered! Recreating this property today would be difficult. 15+fenced acres, also offered at 15k per acre along with with home sale. More acreage may also be available.