Location:Conveniently situated less than one hour east of Dallas, this beautiful East Texas ranch is comprised of two non-contiguous equal-sized tracts of land totaling 820 acres. Located just east of Terrell on the north side of Highway 80, both tracts of land have stock ponds and creeks that provide water for cattle grazing and attracting wildlife for hunting. The northern tract features a 2 AC lake and a 25 AC lake ideal for fishing and hunting.
Land:The ranch features beautiful iconic east Texas rolling terrain. There is an abundance of surface water for wildlife including an unbelievable 25 +/- AC lake and Rocky Cedar Creek which traverses through the property creating some excellent habitat throughout the various pastures. The soils are very fertile and several of the pastures have been put into improved grasses for grazing and hay production. A multitude of heavily wooded areas e...
Land:The ranch features beautiful iconic east Texas rolling terrain. There is an abundance of surface water for wildlife including an unbelievable 25 +/- AC lake and Rocky Cedar Creek which traverses through the property creating some excellent habitat throughout the various pastures. The soils are very fertile and several of the pastures have been put into improved grasses for grazing and hay production. A multitude of heavily wooded areas exists throughout the ranch- excellent for hunting and recreation purposes. Abundant native vegetation and hardwood trees grow along the creeks and in the heavily covered area.
Elevation/Topography:Kaufman County is considered to be in the Blackland Prairie region of northeast Texas. Both tracts have nice topographical changes. The northern tract, or headquarters tract, has elevation ranging from 569 Ft above sea level on the western border, to around 520 Ft above sea level around the largest lake. The southern tract elevation ranges from 542 Ft above sea level on the north eastern corner to approximately 532 Ft above sea level on the southern end fronting on HWY 80.
Water:There are a total of 15 stock ponds, a 2-acre lake, and a 25-acre lake managed by the Corp of Engineers. The property features over 2400 Ft. of frontage on both sides of Rocky Cedar Creek as it enters the 25 +/- AC lake. A community water supply services the southern tract and runs along the east boundary line of the property. The same community water line services the improvements on the northern tracts as well.
Improvements: This ranch is perfect for entertaining family and friends and intimate weekend getaways. The main residence on the ranch is a cozy 1,400sf, 3-bedroom home built in 2003 with a wood-burning fireplace. A wide covered-porch runs across the front of the house, with plenty of room for rocking chairs that look out onto the 25 AC lake. There is a centrally located 11,000sf metal frame barn with two deep canopies, a party room, full bath, and workshop. Adjacent to the barn are numerous working pens with pipe fencing.
On the southern tract there is a 2,000 SF ranch manager home built in 1955, a 1,200 SF metal storage shed, and working pens with pipe fencing. Both tracts of land have barbed-wire perimeter and cross fencing. There are good interior roads and trails throughout the property. All utilities are available to the ranch including water, electricity, and telephone service.
Recreation: This ranch offers an abundance of recreational opportunities including deer hunting, duck hunting, dove hunting, fishing, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Minerals: Contact Listing broker for more information.
This ranch is being offered For Sale and is Exclusively Listed by Harlan Ray & David Burgher of Briggs Freeman Sothebys International Realty.
Buyers brokers must be identified on first contact, and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of the Listing Broker. Prospects may be required to provide proof of funds prior to scheduling a showing.