500 Spring Creek RD Florence, TX 76527

Listing details for 500 Spring Creek RD, Florence, TX 76527 : Firefly is only 8 minutes away (5.2 miles) WOWZA! What a rare property! If you are an employee needing housing, this is a one of a kind find. If not, it is still a rare find. The 6.5 acre setting is very private & the home isn't seen from the street. The construction is over the top with 1 foot thick block walls, that are concrete reinforced & go 10 feet high for the 1st floor. The 2nd floor also offers the same 10 foot high ceilings & it has 2 x 6 wall construction for added strength & insulation. So what does this all mean? Energy efficiency for the Texas weather. It is amazing the difference walking into this home. The owner has always had low utility bills. The a/c heating systems is zoned w/ 2 units. This helps. The heating & range (new) are propane. The downstairs features stained concrete floors & the upper floor has solid wood flooring. (Tile floors in both baths) The master bath features a separate shower & a 6 foot soaking tub that is insulated to retain the heat. The interior was just painted & the exterior was painted a few months ago. The patio deck was just stained and painted. There is a large front porch to keep out of the heat. The upper balcony is great for morning coffee as its shaded and offers a pleasant view. There is a huge stone patio on the other side of the home. Actually there is aprox 1,250 feet of porch, deck, patios. The 2 car detached garage/workshop features (2) 220 plugs & is large enough for bigger vehicles with space for equipment if needed. There is a large 1 car covered carport on the end. The attached former garage is now set up as a heated & cooled workshop, laundry or workout room. (Not included in the living square footage) The concrete block walls make a huge difference. There is an overhead door & opener. OH! There is a 10x10 safe room/storm shelter is in the middle of the home with reinforced block walls, concrete ceiling, steel door that could also make a great store room.