FM995 , Linden, TX 75563(Cass County)

A perfect farm and ranch/hunters paradise, this 484.75 acre tract is home to countless species of wildlife including whitetail deer, duck, hogs, occasional turkey, & much more. The property has a large 14+- acre lake that is stocked with bass, hybrid bream, and catfish offering a full day of fun for the entire family from a boat or the banks. The property has an approx. 8 acre duck slough covered with woodies, mallards, and other beautiful water foul. It is fed by Flat Creek, a high volume water shed. This and other notable natural water features like 2 small spring fed ponds and 5 more spring fed creeks create the perfect ecosystem to attract all types of game. During the course of the past 8 years the property has been managed for wildlife with year round feedings and harvests greatly promoting populations and growth for whitetail deer. These unique attributes make this an ideal tract for outdoorsmen and women alike.

The land itself consists of a perfect mix of pastures and forests spanning across the land. Its over 130 ft elevation range exposes gorgeous panoramic views of breathtaking sunsets. The Eastern portion of the property is made up of a pristine 40 acre bermuda hay meadow that typically generates 3 cuttings a year of top quality hay. There are another 95 acres of open range grazing fields to the West. The remainder of the property is made up of commercially managed pine plantations, native pine stands, and hardwood bottomlands, most of which have been improved through prescribed burns and pre-commercial thinnings that promote timber growth and browse lanes for wildlife.

The property has over 5 miles of internal roads and trails that allow for easy access across the majority of the land with 4 gated entrances out to the highway perfect for ATV adventures and picking bushels of jewel toned black berries. Artifacts such as arrowheads have been found on the property making it a special place to appreciate our past as well.

A beautifully restored & completely refurbished one hundred year old barn, nestled beneath towering ancient hardwoods, is the focal point of the property. Antique glass light fixtures line the breezeway welcoming guests to the upstairs living quarters. The dream home offers modern appliances and gorgeous granite amid the decorative tin and eclectic aged wood that give it its rustic charm. Two cozy bedrooms and one bath featuring a tiled walk-in shower connect to a spacious open concept kitchen and living area great for watching the big game with the crew or playing checkers on a chilly night. Large sliding glass doors open to a back porch where the view from the rocker displays the unmatched East Texas sunset through bowing pecan limbs framing the meadow and sparkling lake below.

Take the winding staircase to the cedar post festooned covered porch and entertain family gatherings with memories of bonfires and hay rides to last a lifetime. Large roll up garage doors enclose the barn entrance and house original barn stalls, perfect for a working farm or for extra storage.

Watch the seasons change with daffodils parading on the banks of the lake in Spring, vibrant colors rustling through the forest in Fall, lush green fields waving back to the barn in Summer, and star gaze with silver frost glistening in as Winter takes center stage. There is really only one word to describe this property: magical.

The farm is ideal for weddings and other investment options as well.

Call Kerry Wells with Century 21 Platinum Partners at 903-720-0387 for more information before this exclusive property is gone!