1224 Texas Valley Road

A 17.13-acre other in Rome.

Ready to live off the land and embrace a lifestyle of freedom, nature, and sustainability? Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a fully equipped 17.26-acre homesteading paradise—perfect for farmers, preppers, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Whether you're looking to build, retreat, or reconnect with nature, this property offering a unique blend of outdoor living and rustic luxury is move-in ready and waiting for your vision. It all; rolling topography with cleared highpoints and low lying fields, thickly wooded treelines and fenced-in pastures, a plethora of orchard fruit trees and over 700' of Heath Creek running along one of its borders. Essential utilities including permitted power at the street, city water run to the front of the property as well as fresh water rainwater collection systems, and onsite WIFI are available. Upon entering the semi-private gated entrance you'll drive alongside a large 2 acre pasture with robust 4-rail livestock fencing. Open another private gate and you'll enter the property at its highpoint where you will appreciate spectacular views. This property is an outdoor enthusiast's dream, featuring a chef's outdoor kitchen equipped with a 6-burner grill, two warming drawers, a prep sink, a refrigerator, and a wine cooler/beer fridge. Relax by the large rock inground fire pit with a 30-foot gravel and accent rock surround, perfect for large gatherings. A custom, hand-laid outdoor stone wall and fireplace enclose a private covered area with fans and a solar-powered movie projector and screen. Additional outdoor amenities include a Gozney wood-burning pizza oven, multiple rainwater collection containers, outdoor dart and knife throwing boards, and a huge covered gazebo. The property boasts multiple garden beds, berry bushes, and fruit trees, including muscadine, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, plum, peach, apple, fig, cherry, pear, and persimmon. For accommodations, an efficiency suite provides a cozy living space with a king-size bed, kitchenette (sink, microwave, toaster oven, two small refrigerators), and an office area. The space is heated by a cast-iron wood-burning stove and cooled by a portable AC unit, powered by solar panels and multiple power banks. Sliding glass doors offer stunning views of wooded fields and mountain sunsets. Storage is ample with three 10X20 storage containers with covered work/storage space, a 200 sq ft. storage building with balcony finished inside with electric hook-up and air conditioning, and another 200 sq. Ft. storage building with double barn doors, lofts, and wood floors. Pet amenities include three vented dog houses, one with solar access nearby. Other unique features include a deer/game dressing area with a winch and pulley system, propane insta-hot water for outdoor showers, an outdoor potty with a view, and multiple deer stands. There are several ideal building sites available for future expansion. Located just 4 miles from Rocky Mountain Recreation Area Campground and Beach on Antioch and Heath Lakes which combine for a total of 559 acres and are commonly known as Trophy Lake for its impressive fish population. 8.5 miles from Richard B. Russell Regional Airport. And 12 miles from Berry College. Schedule your private tour today and experience firsthand what it means to live intentionally, independently, and in harmony with nature. Properties like this don’t come around often—claim your slice of self-sufficient heaven before it’s gone!**Additional work has been done to property since original photos were taken**

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