1,242 Acres in Mccoy, TX - $3,722,341
Description:
The farm has been in the same family since 1973. The property has been highly improved over the years and is an operating cattle operation and hay producing farm. The farm has 380 acres of Tifton 85 grass under three Zimmatic pivot irrigation systems and an additional 700 acres of Tifton 85 grass planted in other areas. The remaining acreage is utilized to rotate cattle into different areas to manage the grazing. The large barn is perfect for storing or working on equipment. The large grain storage bin was damaged extensively by a storm a few years ago. The pivot systems are all electric and supplied water from a large Carrizo Aquifer irrigation well. The irrigation well has been tested to produce in excess of 3,000 gallons per minute. A very strong irrigation well. All three pivots can be operated at the same time. The pivots water each, approximately 160 acres, ...
The farm has been in the same family since 1973. The property has been highly improved over the years and is an operating cattle operation and hay producing farm. The farm has 380 acres of Tifton 85 grass under three Zimmatic pivot irrigation systems and an additional 700 acres of Tifton 85 grass planted in other areas. The remaining acreage is utilized to rotate cattle into different areas to manage the grazing. The large barn is perfect for storing or working on equipment. The large grain storage bin was damaged extensively by a storm a few years ago. The pivot systems are all electric and supplied water from a large Carrizo Aquifer irrigation well. The irrigation well has been tested to produce in excess of 3,000 gallons per minute. A very strong irrigation well. All three pivots can be operated at the same time. The pivots water each, approximately 160 acres, 125 acres and 105 acres. The pivots are no towable pivot systems. There are seven 8" risers that are located around the property. There is approximately 8,800 feet of 8" underground PVC mainline buried to the pivots and around the property. There are 6 stock tanks and a large reservoir with a cabin and fishing pier with a diving board. A great place for entertaining friends and family. This property also has a very good income source in paid hog hunters. The farm has 4 hog hunting cabins that have feeders set up for all night hunts. The owner has generated a considerable amount of income from hog hunters. There are also a couple of bow hunting blinds with feeders. The property has a set of cattle working pens and the fields are separated by both permanent fencing and electric fencing.
Ranch Style Home:
The farm has been in the same family since 1973 and has been highly improved over the years. The property has a lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch style rock home with a one car garage. The home is approximately 2,790 +- sqft as per the plans from the original construction. The large living room has a fire place and the kitchen is easily accessible from the living room and dining table. The home has a large office and another large room for storage or additional bedroom or game room.
Water and Carrizo Aquifer Irrigation Well:
The residence utilizes a storage tank that is filled from the irrigation well when it is in operation. The irrigation water well is 3,000 feet deep and has a casing size of 16" down to 2,206 feet and then 12" casing to the bottom of the well at 3,000 feet. The irrigation well is equipped with a 375 H.P. gear head and is currently utilizing a borrowed diesel engine to power the water well. The owners engine is in need of a repair. The well could be converted to 3 phase electric power with Karnes Electric Company and lower the operational cost considerably. The cost of the conversion to electricity is estimated to be approximately $17,000.00 as per a bid from Karnes Electric Co-op in April of 2006 and the cost.
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