5904 Old Yoakum Road, Cuero, TX 77954

Aptly named "Mas de L'ange" (House of Angels) and inspired by a home of the same name in Arles, France, this Country French, custom-built home occupies a stately presence on the highest point of the 45-acre property. The sweeping view overlooks rolling meadows, a meditative labyrinth, two ponds, and wildlife habitat acreage. A gently winding road leads to the impressive cypress front door through which one enters the expansive great room with massive wooden beams supporting the grand vaulted ceiling, a floor-to-ceiling limestone fireplace, slate floors, hand-plastered walls and gorgeous wrought-iron chandelier. The heart of the home, the kitchen--with professional-grade appliances, knotty alder custom cabinets, breakfast bar, built-in buffet and walk-in pantry--opens to the great room, an herb garden in the front, and a covered patio in the rear. The master suite, also with beamed and vaulted ceilings, has a sitting area, a walk-in closet, and an ensuite bath with a double antique...