Motivated Seller! This country home is back on the market due to the previous buyer's having issues securing the down payment, offering you a fantastic second chance to own this beautiful home! Welcome to Mesquite Forest Estates, a perfect blend of country living with nearby city amenities, just outside Alice, Texas. This beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom country home features recessed ceilings throughout, new flooring, a new HVAC system, a new water heater, and much more. No corners were cut in the quality of work done. Upon entering, the foyer opens into a large living area with a beautifully crafted fireplace. The adjacent office/study can also serve as a formal dining area. The kitchen, with plenty of cabinet space, features custom cabinets with pull out shelves for easy organization. It overlooks a breakfast bar that opens into the living room and dining area, providing ample space for a sizable dinner table. The spacious master bedroom is privately located down the hall, leading to a large master bathroom with his and her sinks, a jacuzzi tub, a walk in shower, and plenty of cabinet space. The master bath connects to the large walk in master closet with lots of hanger space and shelving. The two additional large bedrooms are situated on the other side of the home, each offering plenty of closet space. The second bathroom features a tub/shower combo and a beautiful farmhouse sink. The indoor laundry room has overhead storage, a large utility sink, and leads to an oversized 2 car garage with additional space. The backyard is perfect for entertaining with an in ground pool, large covered patio, and a fire ring area, all enclosed by a privacy fence. Beyond the immediate yard, there is a 2 stall barn with storage rooms, a well house, a small lean to ideal for a chicken coop or extra storage, and a picturesque pond. This country home sits on 5 fully fenced acres with county road frontage on two sides, offering natural seclusion. Mature mesquite trees and other South Texas brush have been strategically cleared to maintain privacy while providing usable land. Located minutes from Alice, where you'll find hospitals, restaurants, HEB, Wal Mart, and other amenities. This property is in Alice ISD but is just 14 minutes from Orange Grove High School, offering options for school districts. The seller has confirmed with administration that Orange Grove ISD does not charge a transfer fee for out of district transfers. Only about 45 minutes from Corpus Christi and less than 2 hours from San Antonio, this home is ready for you to enjoy with no HOA and livestock permitted.