160.58 Acres in Goldthwaite, TX - $599,900

Spectacular property includes Bull Creek, lined with mature Texas pecan trees. The gently rolling hills are filled with live oaks and shrubbery, perfect for maintaining the excellent and infamous Mills Co whitetail deer population. The south west (+/-) 35-acre field is most ideal for grazing, hunting, or food plots. Easy access, with FM 3023 giving highway frontage for the entire west property line. New 9-wire fence on the eastern property line. Electricity available at the highway for future owners. Owner Financing considered. Do not miss this opportunity to have your own gentleman's ranch just 1.5 hours away from Austin.

Overview:

Bull Creek Ranch is a 160.58 acre ranch located in the Lampasas Cut Plain of the Cross Timbers Prairies Ecoregion. The ranch ranges in elevation from 1300 ft to 1350 ft, with a generally moderate rolling topography, suited with live oaks, pecans, mesquite, cedars, and native pasture grasses. Located in central Mills County, rainfall averages 28 inches/year, with temperatures ranging from an average high of 97 degrees in August, and an average low of 42 degrees in January.

Wildlife and Habitat:

Bull Creek Ranch holds an excellent native whitetail deer population. The property previously was leased on a per gun basis every deer season. However, the last 3 years the property had no hunting leases, giving the future owner(s) a jump on plentiful hunting opportunities. A quick stroll through the property, even in the heat of a summer day, will likely startle multiple groups of whitetail. Game management on the property would yield excellent results.

Bull Creek Ranch gives great opportunity for bird hunters alike: Rio Grande turkey have been spotted around Bull Creek dipping their beaks. Morning dove are teeming the area, and the years with ample rainfall have also given opportunity to house bobtail quail. Predator and critter hunting is also a popular option for the more avid hunter.

The predominate tree on Bull Creek Ranch is the live oak. Along the creek itself are plenty of mature pecan trees, along with willow trees. Great wildlife cover is provided by mesquite and ashe juniper trees. Native grasses such as three-awn populate throughout the ranchland.

Soil Profile:

Soil on the property is dominantly a Doudle-Real association: a well-drained gravelly clay loam, most suitable for native grasses such as three-awn, side oats gramma, bluestem, and/or for wildlife habitation. The slightly alkaline Doudle-Real Association is preferred by live oaks.

The southwest (+/-) 35 acre field soil profile differs with a Denton silty clay, suitable for cropland potential such as oats or wheat. Or pastureland-- such as Bermuda coastal, KR Bluestem, and Kleingrass. The 35 acre field would also serve as an excellent food plot for hunters. Soil profile close to Bull Creek resembles a Frio silty clay loam, with a high potential for pastureland, cropland, and native range plants. The Frio silty clay loam is preferred by pecan trees.

Water:

The Trinity Aquifer services most water needs in the area, with well depths reported from 20 ft to 500 ft. Direct neighboring wells have spoken of maintaining water levels as low as 20 ft and drill depths of 60 ft. Bull Creek, a tributary of the Colorado River, runs though the northern portion of the property. Currently, the steam holds pockets of natural water. Natural flow would likely increase with surrounding brush clearing and management. Any wells drilled close to Bull Creek can expect water within dozens of feet of surface level (depending on elevation).

Potential development:

The ranch gives great building opportunities on top of the many knolls and flats, which could serve as quiet home sites or hunting camps. Electricity is easily accessible at the Farm to Market road. Water well drilling for home/hunting sites may expect water starting anywhere from 20ft+ deep.

Access:

Farm to Market 3023 gives highway frontage to the west property line. 4.5 miles to Goldthwaite, 23 miles to San Saba. Current property entrance at southwest portion of ranch on FM 3023.

Minerals:

Owner holds all mineral rights and is willing to convey a portion with acceptable offer. Wind rights convey with property.

Pricing and Structure:

Bull Creek Ranch is offered as three 53.5 acre tracts, or wholly as 160.58 acres. Tracts are subject to survey. Tract lines will run east and west. Seller reserves the right to withhold the north (Bull Creek) tract to sell after the south and middle tracts have been sold. Owner financing is considered with a minimum of 25% down.

Showing Instructions:

Bull Creek Ranch is marketed and shown exclusively by Progressive Properties. Contact Listing Agent Corey Zant for showing instructions and property information. Appointments must be made with the listing agent and require at least 48 hour notice for showings.

Notice to Buyers Agents:

Buyer agent must make first contact and be present for all showings in order to qualify for a full commission.

This advertisement expresses no warranties or guarantees. All buyers are urged to conduct their own due diligence. Listing agent is a licensed real estate broker in Texas and is related to the seller.