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The Overlook at Toledo Bend 12.75± Acres – Shelbyville, Texas
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The Overlook at Toledo Bend 12.75± Acres - Shelbyville, Texas
Private Toledo Bend Lakefront Estate & Equestrian Retreat
Welcome to 179 CR 2790 in Shelbyville, Texas, a one-of-a-kind 12.75± acre lakefront estate offering an exceptional combination of custom living, waterfront recreation, equestrian improvements, and privacy overlooking beautiful Toledo Bend Lake. Perched on an elevated homesite with sweeping views of the water, the property features a 2,076± square-foot custom 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, a renovated 480± square-foot 2-bedroom, 1-bath garage apartment, massive three-car garage, private pond, three-stall horse barn, riding arena, and mature East Texas timber.
The custom home was designed to take full advantage of its incredible setting. A dramatic wall of windows spanning the living and kitchen areas fills the home with natural light and provides panoramic lake views throughout the day. The open-concept living spaces feature beautiful finishes and flow seamlessly to an expansive covered back deck, creating the perfect setting to grill, gather around a fire, entertain friends and family, or simply relax while overlooking the lake.
The private primary suite is thoughtfully positioned on the opposite side of the home from the two guest bedrooms and features a beautifully renovated bathroom. Just off the primary suite is a screened-in porch designed to keep the bugs out while allowing you to enjoy the outdoors, complete with a Hot Spring Beam hot tub overlooking the lake. Recent improvements to the home include new flooring, fresh interior paint, renovated bathrooms, exterior paint, and a replaced deck, creating a move-in-ready property with quality finishes throughout. An integrated propane backup generator provides additional peace of mind.
Just steps from the main residence is a massive three-car garage with a fully renovated 480± square-foot apartment above. The apartment features two bedrooms, one bathroom, a full kitchen, living area, new flooring, fresh paint, and updated finishes, making it ideal for family, guests, or extended stays. The garage also doubles as a private fitness space with a gym and infrared sauna featuring an integrated Bluetooth entertainment system, installed in 2025. Connections have also been installed to accommodate a backup generator for the apartment.
Beyond the residences, the land offers tremendous versatility. The property includes more than 500 feet of Toledo Bend lake frontage, a private pond renovated and expanded in 2024, and a fully fenced yard. Towering mature hardwoods and pines, rolling elevation changes, and the elevated setting overlooking the lake give the property tremendous character and privacy.
For the equestrian enthusiast, the property is exceptionally well equipped with a three-stall horse barn featuring a feed room, tack room, wash bay, and tool/equipment storage, along with a riding arena and pipe-fenced pasture. The barn and pasture fencing were repainted in 2025. A dedicated wood-storage shed and chicken coop add even more functionality to this turnkey country setup.
Adding to the property's unique setting, it borders approximately 300 acres of privately owned forest, which the current owners have been permitted to access for walking and horseback riding, providing miles of additional recreational enjoyment just beyond the property. Any continued access would be subject to the neighboring landowner's permission.
Additional upgrades include an automated flower-bed irrigation system installed in 2026, high-speed fiber internet availability, an integrated spider and bug-control system, and numerous recent improvements throughout both the main residence and guest apartment.
Whether you're looking for a full-time lakefront residence, private family compound, equestrian retreat, or recreational getaway, this property delivers a combination that is increasingly difficult to find: acreage, substantial Toledo Bend frontage, elevated lake views, a custom home, guest accommodations, horse facilities, a private pond, and exceptional recreational amenities, all in one property.
LOCATION:
- 179 CR 2790, Shelbyville, Texas 75973
- 12.75± acres
- Located on Toledo Bend Lake
- Private East Texas setting with convenient access to Shelbyville and surrounding communities
WATER:
- More than 500 feet of Toledo Bend Lake frontage
- Elevated homesite overlooking the lake
- Private pond renovated and expanded in 2024
MAIN RESIDENCE:
- Custom 2,076± square-foot home
- 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
- Wall of glass overlooking Toledo Bend Lake
- Open-concept kitchen and living area
- Private primary suite separated from guest bedrooms
- Renovated bathrooms
- New flooring
- Fresh interior paint
- Screened-in porch off primary suite
- Hot Spring Beam hot tub installed in 2024
- Expansive covered back deck replaced in 2025
- Exterior repainted in 2025
- Integrated propane backup generator
- Spider and bug-control system
GARAGE & GUEST APARTMENT:
- Massive three-car garage
- 480± square-foot renovated apartment
- 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
- Full kitchen and living area
- New flooring and interior paint
- Ideal for family and guests
- Garage gym
- Infrared sauna with integrated Bluetooth entertainment system installed in 2025
- Backup-generator connections installed for apartment
EQUESTRIAN & AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENTS:
- Three-stall horse barn
- Feed room
- Tack room
- Wash bay
- Tool and equipment storage
- Riding arena
- Pipe-fenced pasture
- Barn and pipe fencing repainted in 2025
- Chicken coop
- Dedicated wood-storage shed
- Fully fenced yard
LAND & RECREATION:
- Mature hardwoods and towering East Texas pines
- Significant elevation changes
- Elevated lake views
- Private pond
- Horseback riding
- Walking and recreational opportunities
- Adjoins approximately 300 acres of privately owned forest currently accessed with the neighboring owner's permission
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
- High-speed fiber internet available
- Automated flower-bed irrigation installed in 2026
- Extensive recent renovations and improvements
- Integrated propane generator for main residence
POTENTIAL USE:
- Full-time lakefront residence
- Family compound
- Equestrian property
- Recreational retreat
- Weekend getaway
- Second home
- Legacy property
For more information or to schedule a private showing, please contact:
Keaton Livingston
469-734-3112
Showing Instructions:
Buyers agent must be identified on first contact and must be present at initial showing of the property listing to the prospective buyer in order to participate in real estate commission. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of the listing agent.
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