Co. Rd. 344 , Gatesville, TX 76528(Coryell County)

The average annual rainfall is 32 rdquo . The Property was once owned by former Texas Governor Pat Neff. Governor Neff was instrumental in the development of the Texas State Parks Board, and donated the land that became the first State Park, Mother Neff State Park which is a few miles down the Leon River from the ranch. The ranch boundary is fairly blocky in shape and has paved frontage on the East-side of CR 344 for .6+/- miles near the NW corner of the property, .5+/- miles on Oglesby Neff Park Road near the NE Corner. The focal point of this section of the ranch would have to be the 2.5+/- miles of Leon River. At one time it had over 4.5 miles of Leon River, a portion of the river channel was altered by a former owner. The old river bottom area is still on the ranch as well and still contains many potholes that the ducks love and is lined with hundreds and hundreds of native pecan trees. Most of the river bottom area is currently being used for ag purposes with hay, wheat, corn, pecan crops. There is a pivot irrigation system that waters approximately 150 acres of pasture by utilizing water from the river. Attention Recreational buyer: An interesting possibility would be to potentially shut down the ag production on the ranch and use the 387 acre feet of deeded water rights to supplement portions of the old river channel areas essentially creating a fisherman rsquo s and duck hunters paradise.

Water:

The ranch is extremely well watered and as mentioned before will come with 387 +/- acre feet of Leon River deeded water rights per owner . The ranch is serviced by rural water service. Not to mention over 2.5 miles of existing Leon River frontage of which most of that length consists of both sides 5+/- miles of the river, numerous ponds/tanks.

Improvements:

Nestled on a hill overlooking the 900+/- acres of river bottom sits a beautiful 3BR 2BA ranch style home that was recently built. Complete with full wraparound covered porch that is perfect for enjoying the views of the sunrises and sunsets. This house contains an unbelievable amount of woodwork on the interior that is appealing to the eye and is in excellent condition. A few hundred yards from this house is a 4,000sf+/- shop/commodity barn and adjacent to it is an older 6,000sf+/- hay barn. The fencing on the property ranges from poor to good condition. The property also contains two sets of livestock pens.

Wildlife/Hunting:

The ranch has a good population of whitetail deer and has been very lightly hunted over the last four years. It also has a population of feral hogs and Rio Grande Turkey. The ranch has excellent fishing opportunities in the various ponds and also along the 2.5 miles of Leon River and don rsquo t forget the old river channel that is 4.5 miles! With a large portion of the ranch being river bottom the waterfowl hunting can be lights out especially during wet times. The quail and dove hunting can be good as well.

Minerals:

Negotiable...Seller believes they own minerals on a portion of the ranch needs to be confirmed .

Property Summary:

A ranch with good river bottom of this size is extremely difficult to find in Central Texas and rarely do they become available for purchase. This is an extremely well rounded turn key combination ag/recreation ranch that will provide your family and friends year round use, enjoyment, and potentially income as well. It is oozing with character that is very difficult to find. It comes ready for you to walk into and start enjoying with minimal effort. If you think this may be what you are looking for give me call.