Welcome to your slice of paradise in the quiet community of Merit, Texas just east of Farmersville, Texas! This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on 12 peaceful acres blending open pasture with wooded privacy. Cozy home features: semi-open floorplan with eat-in kitchen, stainless steel appliances, gas range, split bedroom layout, separate laundry room, tankless water heater, and an enormous custom-designed walk-in closet that doubles as a safe room, constructed of concrete & rebar with storm-rated metal door, vented for fresh air and one of the best features this home offers. Exterior Features around the home include: covered parking, concrete sidewalks surrounding the home, covered porches to enjoy sensational sunrises and stunning sunsets! Generously sized stable-barn with chicken coop, electric and water. Immediate area around the home & barn is fully fenced and gated with interior gate to access the acreage where cattle, sheep, donkeys, horses and more can roam. Gorgeous mature trees, room to explore, and tons of opportunities for bird-watching, deer gazing as they cross the pasture, and place to rest! It truly is the place to find tranquility and serenity in Hunt County! Bland ISD cherishes its small-town charm but wants to be seen as a thriving modern community with a growing population, affordable living, supportive leaders, and a skilled workforce. Offering Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Golf & Track - there is room for the athlete to excel and be seen here! So what are you waiting for? COME FIND YOUR PEACE IN MERIT, TEXAS!