3618 CR 435 , Saint Jo, TX 76252(Cooke County)

Wildlife & Habitat-What could be better than buying the personal ranch of the top wildlife biologist in the area with over 25 years of experience in the management of North Texas ranches. The superb caretaking of the Bend in the River Ranch has made a hunters and outdoor enthusiast paradise with trophy whitetail bucks. The whitetails on this ranch have been documented up to 190 B & C. The herd is plentiful, healthy and has an excellent age structure due to light hunting pressure on the ranch and in the area. The habitat that has been manipulated by the owner provides the perfect home and travel areas of the resident deer population. Turkey, dove and quail thrive on this ranch. The main pond has its own water well, windmill aerator and dock and is stocked with hybrid striped bass, bluegill and other forage fish, which grow quickly, easy to catch, taste great, and put up a fun fight.

Views-From the main house this ranch boasts a 220 degree view of the beautiful Red River Valley and surrounding tree covered hills.

Vegetation and topography- The western part of the ranch is rolling hills covered with Bermuda and native grasses and large mature, manicured post oak, black walnut, red oak and black jack oak trees. This area you will find bobwhites roosting and feeding in the early and late hours of the day. It is fenced to hold most livestock including horses and cattle. Once you enter into the wooded area through the first cross fence, the terrain becomes hillier with dramatic elevation changes that is covered with 100 year old native hardwoods, browse and herbs that provide first class habitat for the wildlife. Included is strategically scattered clearings planted to native grasses, food plots with a well maintained road system throughout the property. Continuing east you will drive down a bluff and enter the riparian river bottom. The bottom land is thick with cottonwood, tamarack and a diverse habitat which provides all the bedding and hiding places for the wildlife you will enjoy. Finally heading further east you break out the brush line with direct access to the indescribable Red River. Here you can enjoy fishing, great duck hunting and family recreation. This part of the river is breathtaking with huge bends in the river and high bluffs on the Texas side.

Improvements- Perfectly maintained, updated, functional, high quality and gorgeous describe the well planned improvements on this ranch. See the photos as well as additional photos on our website and detail below:

Main home and detached office with breezeway 4308 sq. ft.

Pool, hot tub, running water feature, outdoor fire place, cabana with full kitchen and large deck

Improvements- Perfectly maintained, updated, functional, high quality and gorgeous describe the well planned improvements on this ranch. See the photos and detail below:

Pool built in 2014, spa, outdoor fire place, cabana and large deck

Party barn with water and electric

Equipment shop

Six stall horse stable with hunting or guest quarters 1bdr, bath.

Pipe and cable fencing

Trinity water well for home

Additional water well for pond and water lines running down to river for watering holes for all the wildlife.

Paved driveway with automatic security gate and lighted entrance

Security cameras and security system

There are too many amenities to mention. This ranch is one of a kind and a must see to really understand and fully appreciate its beauty and uniqueness. Bring your suitcase and pillow to closing so you can move right in and enjoy the best of the best in North Texas. Furnishings are negotiable.