778 Rivercrest Road, Valley Mills, TX 76689

The back deck is the reason to see this one: long, open views across the treetops. This 2019 stone home sits on a private, wooded acre on the McLennan County side of Valley Mills. It was built to take advantage of that view. The deck surrounds an in-ground gunite pool, and an upstairs balcony off the second living area looks out over the same scene.

Inside, the living, dining, and kitchen areas are open to each other under a vaulted wood-plank ceiling with exposed beams and a natural tree-trunk column. The kitchen has an oversized island, a farm sink, double wall ovens, stainless appliances, and a floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinet.

The primary suite is downstairs with dual vanities, a soaking tub, a walk-in shower, and two walk-in closets. Two more bedrooms and a full bath are also on the main floor. Upstairs are two bedrooms, a full bath, and a second living area. Outside you'll find a fire pit, a half-court sports court, a 16x35 detached workshop with electricity, and covered carport parking. No HOA.