8725 Highway 136 W NEW CONSTRUCTION on 3.6 private, wooded acres in Talking Rock! This Craftsman-style ranch offers easy one-level living, a desirable split-bedroom floor plan, NO HOA, and an estimated completion in approximately 2-3 months. A long private driveway leads to the home, providing a peaceful setting with plenty of privacy and nice front and back yard space. The main level features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, plus a huge finished bonus room over the garage offering flexible space for a home office, playroom, media room, guest area, or additional living space. The vaulted great room features a beautiful tongue-and-groove wood ceiling and fireplace and opens to the kitchen with white shaker cabinetry, a large island, and stainless steel appliances. The private primary suite features a tray ceiling, double vanity, and tiled shower. Additional features include LVP flooring throughout the main living areas, tile flooring in the baths, a mudroom/laundry drop zone, covered front porch with timber posts, board-and-batten and lap siding, and an oversized attached 2-car side-entry garage with plenty of extra space for storage, tools, or recreational gear. Enjoy a quiet country setting while staying close to everything you need-approximately 5 minutes to downtown Talking Rock and Hwy 515, 15 minutes to Jasper, and 15 minutes to Carters Lake. County water. Photos show current construction progress. Any renderings or virtually enhanced images are for illustration purposes only. Final finishes, selections, colors, landscaping, and other details are subject to change during construction. Professional photography will be added upon completion.