547 County Road 4855, Leonard, TX 75452

Follow the gravel drive beneath mature pecan trees to this approximately 17.6-acre pecan farm in Leonard, Texas. Start with coffee under the trees, then set out to see where the orchard gives way to the wooded banks of the South Sulphur River. Pawnee, Cheyenne, Choctaw and Stuart pecans grow alongside a few fruit trees, offering deep shade in summer and golden color in fall. Cast a line from the dock at the stocked pond, or explore the rocky riverbed when the water is low. The river borders the property and flows intermittently here. Take your time by the water and you might catch sight of deer coming down to the pond, ducks and geese settling in, or even a bald eagle overhead. The owners have spotted all of them here, along with hummingbirds and other woodland visitors. In the 3-bedroom, 2-bath main home, wide living room windows frame the orchard, a wood-burning stove gives you a place to settle in on cool evenings. The home is livable in its current condition, with foundation and...