This uniquely designed 11/2 story home has lots of character and charm in a very desirable and safe family centered neighborhood just outside the city limits of Carthage, Texas. This 4bd/3/ba home has approx. 2500 sf heated and over 3100 sf under roof. This lovely home sits on a 3/4 acre shady lot with a privacy fence and an 18 x 36 in-ground swimming pool with waterfall. If you enjoy outdoor spaces and entertaining, this maturely landscaped yard is your paradise, with its oaks, pines, dogwoods, Japanese maples, and azaleas. This property features 3 patio areas, 1 which is covered, as well as relaxing fountains/fish ponds, and a front porch. There is ample outdoor storage with a 12 x 24 shop. This charming home features a master suite with garden tub, double sink vanity, and 2 walk-in cedar lined closets; 2 sunken living areas each with a wood burning fireplace, kitchen, dining, laundry room, 2 car garage, and plenty of storage areas. There are ceiling fans throughout the home, several double french doors, and even a beautiful stained glass window in the master bath. The brick entry way leads to a brick foyer which beautifully flows into the sunken den. Brick floors are also featured in the kitchen and laundry room. This loved home has been recently updated with new bathroom ceramic tile, new carpet throughout, fresh paint, new wallpaper, updated plumbing and light fixtures, a new aerobic septic system with jet sprinklers, and a new concrete driveway. The zoned central air/heat units are less than 10 years old and the roof is also less than 10 years old. Carthage, with an excellent school system, is a great place to raise a family or to retire in this quiet community which is just a short drive to larger cities such as Tyler or Longview, Texas, or Shreveport, Louisiana.