This corridor offers extraordinary diversity — from guard-gated golf communities to no-HOA ranch estates where you bring your own builder and your own vision. Each community reflects a different approach to luxury living on acreage.
Argyle ISD · Denton County · North Texas
Multi-acre estate lots, equestrian living, and the freedom to build without compromise — in Denton County's most sought-after luxury corridor.
As Southlake approaches build-out and Westlake's inventory tightens, a new luxury corridor is emerging just north — anchored by Argyle, Bartonville, and the Lantana community. This stretch of southern Denton County offers what Tarrant County's established markets increasingly cannot: multi-acre estate lots with room for horses, guest houses, barns, and the kind of architectural scale that demands open land.
Bartonville — population roughly 2,000 — has become the epicenter of new luxury development. Eagle Ridge, an 87-acre community with two-plus-acre lots and custom homes starting at $3 million, represents the caliber of construction now arriving. Argyle proper, with approximately 4,000 residents and an ISD gaining recognition statewide, attracts families who want exemplary schools alongside genuine rural character. And Lantana, the master-planned golf course community spanning 1,700 wooded acres, provides a more structured luxury option with resort-style amenities.
Pelt Custom Homes builds in this corridor for clients who want estate-scale living with the land to match — and a builder who understands the difference between building on a half-acre infill lot and engineering a compound on five acres of rolling terrain.
The Market at a Glance
Where We Build
This corridor offers extraordinary diversity — from guard-gated golf communities to no-HOA ranch estates where you bring your own builder and your own vision. Each community reflects a different approach to luxury living on acreage.
87-acre development with 38 two-plus-acre lots in Argyle ISD. Custom homes by Pentavia, Lingenfelter, Stewart, and Denton Creek Builders. Horse-friendly lots available. Minimum 4,800 SF.
Starting at $3MApproximately 80 luxury homes on wooded multi-acre lots. Dedicated equestrian center at the community entrance with boarding, training, and private riding trails. Floorplans to 8,000+ SF.
$1.2M to $3M+24-hour guard-gated golf community feeding into Argyle ISD. Prestigious homesites with golf course views and resort-style club amenities. One of the premier gated addresses in Denton County.
Luxury estatesMulti-acre estate lots with mature trees and rolling terrain. Renovated and new-construction luxury homes in one of Bartonville's most coveted enclaves within Argyle ISD.
$2M to $5M+Master-planned golf course community spanning 1,700+ wooded acres. Lantana Golf Club with 18-hole championship course. Multiple neighborhood sections with homes from 2,500 to 5,000+ SF. Denton ISD.
$400K to $1M+Luxury properties on heavily wooded multi-acre lots. No-HOA options available for buyers who want complete design freedom. Private gates, guest houses, and equestrian facilities common.
$1.5M to $3M+What to Know
Building on multi-acre lots in Argyle and Bartonville is a fundamentally different proposition from building in Southlake or Westlake. The sites are larger, the topography is more varied, and the infrastructure requirements — septic systems, private wells, long driveways, agricultural exemptions — demand a builder with rural estate experience.
Many Bartonville properties are ag-exempt and zoned for horses and livestock. This creates opportunities for compound-style builds: a main residence, detached guest house, barn, arena, and pool — all on a single multi-acre tract. The design freedom is extraordinary, but so is the coordination required. Foundation engineering on rolling terrain, utility routing across large sites, and managing setbacks on irregularly shaped parcels all add complexity that a standard suburban builder isn't equipped to handle.
Architectural styles in this corridor span modern farmhouse, transitional, French country, and traditional ranch estates — often with design elements that reference the land itself. Timber trusses, native stone, standing-seam metal rooflines, and floor-to-ceiling glass oriented to views are common. Many properties incorporate barn-scale outbuildings that match the main residence architecturally.
For buyers who want the estate scale of Westlake with more land, more freedom, and an emerging school district that's gaining statewide attention, the Argyle-Bartonville corridor is the clear alternative.
The Lifestyle
Argyle ISD is the educational anchor — a growing district recognized for academic excellence, modern facilities, and a community investment culture that mirrors what Carroll ISD built over the past two decades. Liberty Christian School, located in the area near Eagle Ridge, provides a top-rated private alternative.
The equestrian lifestyle defines Bartonville. Multiple equestrian facilities offer boarding, training, and private riding trails. Communities like Saddlebrook Estates are built around this lifestyle, with dedicated equestrian centers at the neighborhood entrance. For horse owners, there is no comparable option in Tarrant County's premium suburbs.
Despite the rural character, connectivity is strong. DFW International Airport is approximately 15 minutes south via I-35W and 114. Lantana Town Center provides convenient retail and dining. Southlake Town Square is a short drive. And the corridor's position between Denton and the mid-cities means employment centers in every direction.
No state income tax. No city taxes in Bartonville. Agricultural exemptions on qualifying properties. For buyers relocating from California, New York, or Illinois, the financial case is compelling — and the lifestyle upgrade is dramatic.
Our Approach
Multi-acre builds require a different skill set. Site planning for a five-acre tract involves drainage studies, septic design, utility corridor planning, and often coordination with county permitting rather than city processes. The construction logistics — material staging, equipment access, subcontractor scheduling across a larger footprint — demand organizational capacity that smaller builders struggle to deliver.
We build estate-scale residences from 5,000 to 15,000+ square feet — the same standard we hold in Southlake and Westlake, now applied to the space and freedom that only acreage provides. No more than four projects per year. Builder-led from the first lot walk to the final punch list.
Common Questions
Most addresses are served by Argyle ISD, a growing district recognized for academic excellence. Some Lantana addresses are zoned for Denton ISD. Liberty Christian School provides a top-rated private alternative. Always verify ISD boundaries for a specific property.
Eagle Ridge is an 87-acre luxury development with 38 two-plus-acre lots within Argyle ISD. Custom homes start at $3 million with a minimum of 4,800 square feet. Builders include Pentavia, Lingenfelter, Stewart Custom Homes, and Denton Creek Builders. Some lots accommodate horses.
Argyle and Bartonville offer multi-acre estate lots with room for horses, guest houses, and genuine rural privacy — at a lower price per acre. The trade-off is a younger school district and less established retail. For buyers who prioritize acreage and equestrian living, this is the emerging luxury alternative in North Texas.
Yes. Bartonville is one of the most equestrian-friendly communities in DFW. Many properties are zoned for horses and livestock with multi-acre lots. Communities like Saddlebrook Estates feature dedicated equestrian facilities at the neighborhood entrance.
It varies. Some communities like Eagle Ridge and The Estates at Tour 18 have architectural guidelines. Many Bartonville and rural Argyle properties have no HOA, giving buyers complete design freedom — a significant differentiator from Southlake and Westlake.
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