What is a Country Home?

When someone says they live in the country, what exactly does that mean? The answer will most likely vary depending on who you ask and what part of the country you live in. Some of our United Country Real Estate country property experts weigh in on what they think qualifies as a country home based upon what their clients have said they are looking for.

“I was showing a home here in McKinney, Texas, and I would not call McKinney “country,” but the seller had moved from Dallas, where she had lived her whole life. She kept talking about how great it was to live in the country. Finally, she said the best thing about living in the country is that you can go outside and see the stars. That was her definition of country.” – Richard Thompson, United Country broker and president of national sales.

“A country home is a home on land outside of city limits. In our area, it gives you much more freedom to use your land as you would like. You can have chickens, horses or livestock. These homes are typically on three or more acres. They can have live water such as a lake, river, creek or pond and can be mostly cleared land or be wooded. People are looking for a place to live a life where they choose their life and not have it chosen for them. That’s what a country home provides and why I believe people from all over the country are looking for one.” – Liz Citron, United Country broker/owner in Missouri.

“I consider a country home a place where people can have a large garden, fruit trees, a shop or garage to work on projects, a place to raise kids and animals, and relax. One important note is that generally speaking, I don’t consider HOA communities as a “country home” setting. People searching for country homes are generally not looking for covenants with rules and restrictions on what they may do with their property.” – Gary Hubbell, United Country broker/owner in Colorado.

“I add the country home title to listings in town because all the towns in our area are small rural communities of 600 – 5,000 people. I think people coming from a city, a small town could be considered a country home.” – Teresa Bradley, United Country broker in Missouri.

“People want a safer, friendlier part of the country and that’s a country home. It’s more rural America and away from all the turmoil.” – Allen Terry, United Country broker/owner in Tennessee.

Are you looking for a home in the country? Contact one of our United Country professionals nearest you to help you find your dream property. You can also start your search today at www.UnitedCountry.com.