176.36 Acres in Palestine, TX - $995,000
Everything East Texas Has To Offer
*All wildlife photos are from July 2019 or later. All photos are time and date stamped and locations of cameras can be verified on a property tour. Additional wildlife photos can be provided upon request.
The only way to describe this property is that it truly encompasses all that East Texas has to offer at it's absolute best. To own a property with the qualities this 176 acres encompasses, one would typically have to purchase acreage in the thousands. The current owners strive to ensure the property is managed with the utmost concern for the natural state of the land and benefits to wildlife. Regular consultations with biologists are utilized to ensure the proper techniques and management practices are in place to maintain the health of the flora and fauna on this property and allow them to thrive.
The Land:
This tract offers 176.362 acres of hunting and recreational paradise compris...
This tract offers 176.362 acres of hunting and recreational paradise comprised of approximately 50 acres of beautiful rolling pasture and 126 acres of very mature mixed hardwoods, creek bottom and wetlands. The 4 stock tanks on the property, situated strategically in the pasture areas, offer an excellent source of water for livestock, however the current owner does not keep livestock on the property in an effort to improve the habitat for native wildlife. 2 year-round streams traverse the property and the 4-5 acre pond/duck marsh and flooded timber in the creek bottom section provide an excellent duck hunting location. Approximately 75% of the property is fully fenced with the exception of the lower wetlands which are only left open due to accessibility. For the hunters, this property has everything including a shooting range to make sure you are on target! Wildlife species include a phenomenal population of whitetail deer, ducks, doves, feral hogs and various predator species. As shown in the listing photos, the whitetail deer population on this property rivals that of any ranch in Texas and multiple trophy class bucks call this property home.
The Home:
Located just 10 mins from the Anderson County courthouse in Palestine, this beautifully updated and remodeled home was originally built in 1965 and offers 2722 square feet (per owner) with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. The open floor plan is very accommodating and spacious. Paved road access and community water supply add to the comfort and convenience of this property. No expense was spared in the update of the house from the bones to the finishes. The updates and additions to the home include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Complete remodel and update of exterior and interior of home.
- 3 septic systems (2 servicing the home and a 3rd providing service to the shop and hunters camp). 2 of these septic systems are less than 5 years old.
- Schedule 80 plumbing installed from the house all the way to the street.
- Spray foam insulation
- 2 top of the line, commercial grade, on-demand hot water heaters running on propane with a battery backup are dedicated to the bathrooms and a conventional hot water tank dedicated to the dishwasher, kitchen sink and washing machine.
- Double insulated vinyl windows installed throughout in 2010.
The Outbuildings:
In addition to all that this property already has to offer, it also includes an 840 square foot, air conditioned hunters camp (separate from the main house), 2040 square feet of covered parking or storage, a 1400 square foot fully enclosed workshop and 990 square foot fully enclosed storage building. There is even a separate, air conditioned playhouse that could also be utilized as a private office space!
The hunters camp comes fully equipped with sleeping bunks, bathroom and everything else needed to keep the hunters happy. The hunters camp also includes spray foam insulation, a dedicated septic system and a 3rd on-demand hot water heater.
This land and home have been taken care of in a way that few are and is ideal for anyone looking to purchase their dream retirement property, the perfect hunters paradise that can accommodate the entire family or even an ideal corporate retreat destination.
*Property lines in aerial images and maps are for reference purposes only and will only be confirmed by survey. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Aerial images may contain images from surrounding properties.
