Bartonville is a small, low-density town in southern Denton County, Texas, set in the Cross Timbers ecological region between the Blackland Prairie and the Grand Prairie, within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. It sits near the towns of Argyle, Flower Mound, and Highland Village, and its character is distinctly different from the suburban development that surrounds it: rather than tract homes and commercial corridors, Bartonville is defined by large-lot estates, horse properties, and open pasture. The town's origins trace to settlements established along Denton Creek in the decades after the Texas Revolution, and it remained a small agricultural community for most of its history. In 1933 the community had an estimated population of just 300 and a single business, and it stayed below 1,000 residents until the late twentieth century. Its growth has been deliberate, guided by large-lot zoning and a land-use plan intended to preserve the country look and feel that residents value. Today Bartonville is home to about 1,700 people, most of whom own their homes. The community is closely associated with equestrian life, and the Saddlebrook neighborhood and its equestrian center are among its most recognizable features, supporting boarding, training, and riding for residents and visitors. Luxury custom homes on acreage, horse barns, and paddocks dominate the housing landscape. The town is served primarily by the Argyle Independent School District, with portions also in the Denton Independent School District, and both districts are well regarded in the region. Bartonville's location along FM-407 and near Interstate 35W keeps it connected to the employment centers of Denton, Dallas, and Fort Worth, while nearby Lewisville Lake and the area's parks provide recreation. For buyers, Bartonville offers a rare combination within the metroplex: genuine acreage living and an equestrian culture just minutes from suburban conveniences.