A Rare Blend of Natural Beauty & Refined Living

Just minutes north of charming Meridian, Texas, this 25-acre Bosque River retreat captures your heart from the moment you arrive. After crossing a classic stone bridge, you’re welcomed by a picturesque drive through a charming 13-acre cornfield—an introduction to the serenity and beauty that define this remarkable property.

Tucked gently into a wooded incline beyond the field, the main residence is surrounded by majestic oak, elm, pecan and mesquite trees with a touch of native cedar. The list of features of the main home is extensive!

Main Residence:2840 sq ft. living space (per Bosque CAD)

2 Bedrooms, 2.5 BathroomsYear Built: 2016Construction:

• Masonry (Lueders Limestone blocks)
• Metal Roof (approximately 9 years old)
• Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation
• All cabinetry and built-ins custom made from Knotty Alder including the door casing, base board and trim
• Vaulted beamed ceiling
• True masonry stacked stone fireplace featuring a slabbed Red Oak mantle and piped with a propane log lighter
• Stained Concrete Floors covered by hardwood flooring (except carpet in bedrooms and master closet and tile plank in the master bath).

Master Bathroom:

• Tub
• Walk-in granite-walled shower
• Double sink vanity
• Granite countertops (also in Guest Bath)

Kitchen:

• Kitchen Island (with sink and disposal) with Mesquite Slab Top
• Propane 6-burner Wolf Cook Top with pot filler
• Microwave
• Under-cabinet Scotsman Ice Maker
• Double ovens replaced with Kitchen Aid ovens in May 2022Vaulted beamed ceiling
• Bar with sink, live edge Mesquite Slab countertop and undercounter refrigerator

Electronics/Utilities/Energy:

• Wall mounted TVs in Living Room, both Bedrooms, Media Room and covered back porch
• Central terminal box for all phone and media cables (45’ tower built to improve cellular connection to provider)
• Cell antenna for cell reception under the metal roof
• High speed cellular internet provided by Nextlink
• Air Conditioner - Unit 1 for the living rooms kitchen and bedrooms is a central air conditioner (electric with propane gas heater). This air conditioner was replaced in 2023.
• Air Conditioner - Unit 2 for the media room, pantry, utility room and 1⁄2 bath is central air conditioning using and electric heat pump.
• Electric service is provided from the Texas New Mexico Power (TNP) system.
• Electric energy is currently provided by Champion Energy.
• Propane is stored on the property in a 1,000-gallon tank leased from AmeriGas.
• Tank is monitored by AmeriGas for auto delivery, typically topped off once a year in the spring. (Tank rental is $242 annually).

Water:

• Hot water is provided by 2 propane Rinell tankless water heaters (one for the bathrooms and another for the kitchen and utility room).
• Water well drilled in November 2021 and completed in the Lower Trinity at a depth of 690’. Completion rate on the well was 50 GPM.
• Well pumps into a 3,000-gallon storage tank housed in a dedicated structure.
• Water is pumped to the shop, orchard and house by a variable speed pump supplying constant pressure. Pump was installed in November 2022. The constant pressure controller was replaced in August 2024.
• Water is conditioned by a new Alford Water Conditioner located in the well house and piped to the shop and to the house. Alford provides salt and routine inspection of the system.

Other Improvements:

Outdoor living is equally impressive. An expansive back deck with a full outdoor kitchen, sparkling pool, and generous patios and porches create a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces—perfect for entertaining or simply savoring the tranquil views. A three-car covered carport with storage and built-in cabinetry adds both function and convenience.

Carport parks 3 vehicles under a 36’ open span supported by 18” wide flange beams fully engineered with a completely floored attic with access. The end of the carport is enclosed with granite-topped cedar cabinet and a cedar utility closet.

The outside has four decks. One deck is made of exposed aggregate concrete on a welded steel deck pan with cable railing providing unobstructed views. The deck is supported by steel I-beam joist on concrete and steel I beam piling. The deck extends off the covered back porch 31’x35’ and surrounds a large live oak tree.

Covered and lighted outdoor kitchen with granite-topped cedar cabinets and drawers, a stainless-steel propane grill (piped propane) and an electric warming drawer.

From the carport or the main deck, custom rock steps take you to a 2nd mezzanine deck of exposed aggregate concrete which features a tile lined and drained fire pit. Terracing for the mezzanine deck is accomplished with Cave Face Limestone blocks. This deck also has a cable railing system.

The 3rd deck is the 15’ wide deck surrounding the pool. 

The pool is a 17’ x 32’ x 7’ deep inground gunite pool with a fully automated Haywood sand filter system. The pool deck is constructed of exposed aggregate concrete which is covered with a “cool-deck“ topping. The pool sweep is an electric-powered Dolphin purchased September 2025.

The 4th deck is an elevated, custom stone deck with rough cedar railing directly offthe master bedroom, with stone steps leading down to the yard.

Barn/Apartment:

The property also features a 2,400 sq. ft. metal barn on a concrete foundation, complete with a custom-designed 3-bedroom, 3-bath apartment offering its own living area, coffee bar and a charming porch overlooking the grounds. The barn includes a private office, ample storage, RV parking, and an overhang for equipment. A nearby shed provides even more storage options.

Shop/Bunkhouse:

There is a large metal shop (40’x60’) with a wall height of 17’ sitting on a commercial grade concrete floor. Walls and ceiling have closed cell spray foam insulation. There are three entry doors at each end in the middle. There are two electrically operated, insulated overhead doors (12’ wide by 13’ tall) at each end of the building. A 12’ wide x 14’ high shed roof runs along the entire length of the NE side of the building. The shop comes with a large worktable, a stationary 60-gallon air compressor and a 220 volt plug for a welder.

The bunkhouse is an addition incorporated into the shop and completed in the fall of 2023. It has 1440 square feet of living space on two levels consisting of 3 bedrooms with 3 baths (with tiled walk-in showers), 2 common rooms on each level and an office on the 1st floor. The living space is air conditioned with two mini split all electric heat pumps with a/c heads in each room for independent temperature control.Water in the shop is supplied from the well house system for the main house and is conditioned water. Water is heated by means of an electric tankless water heater. Wastewater is treated by a septic system installed off the northeast corner of the building specifically to accommodate the living space addition. An elevated concrete front porch and a metal porch roof was added along the entire west side of the building. The railing for the porch is stained cedar and custom stone steps provide access to the Bunkhouse entrance.

Land and Improvements:

Beyond the homesite, the land itself is a dream. The property acreage is just over 25 acres as currently surveyed. The front pasture is completely fenced with the road frontage fence being constructed of rough cedar logs. Side and back fencing is field wire with a cattle guard across the drive at the back fence.

The property has a custom stonework gated front entrance and mailbox crossing a small seasonal creek. The county road is paved, and the drive is chip sealed with a concrete apron behind the gate. The gate is electrically operated and custom built. The gate was designed to allow a new owner to cut out and rename the property. The drive was constructed in 2021 and chip sealed in 2022.

The front and side lawn were sodded and an automatic underground sprinkler system installed in the fall of 2023.

The front pasture (approximately 13 acres) is currently farmed for hay under a sharing agreement.

From the back deck of the house, there are approximately 200 yards of park-like trees to the river. The northwest corner of the back of the property is left wild to support wildlife habitat, required for the property’s Wildlife Tax Exemption, which covers the entire property except for approximately one acre.

Observed wildlife species include bobcat, fox, deer, turkey, dove, cougar, armadillos, skunks, squirrels, possums, raccoons and coyotes. Some of the many bird species include redbirds, hummingbirds, local owl, red-tailed hawk, red-shouldered hawk.

 Very good neighbors on both sides of the property.

A tree-canopied drive leads to the serene Bosque River, where you can fish, canoe, or kayak along its gentle flow. The mix of open field, wooded wildlife habitat, and dappled sunlight filtering through the trees creates a setting that is both peaceful and inspiring.

Whether you’re seeking a private recreational retreat or a one-of-a-kind permanent residence, this property offers the perfect balance of elegance, comfort, and natural beauty.

Directions: From either Glen Rose or Meridian, take Hwy 174 to County Road 2530. The address is 395 CR 2530.  There is cedar post fencing and a custom iron gate with the name "Clifton Bosque Place".  Use GPS or call Listing Broker. Showings By Appointment Only.