10620 County Road 194 , Bluff Dale, TX 76433(Erath County)

Land: Enjoy the diversity of a property normally found on much, much larger ranches. Incredible long views from the hilltops, plenty of trees and habitat for the numerous animals that call Pony Creek home, fertile bottomland with numerous lush fields with coastal Bermuda and wheat, lakes and creeks, it has it all. The property is fenced and cross-fenced for rotating livestock. The perimeter fencing is primarily high fenced.

Improvements: The ranch has a long list of improvements, but the center piece is a large custom lodge perfect for entertaining small or large groups and encompasses three 150-year-old log cabins. There are numerous outdoor areas around the house and compound including a private patio with stone fireplace, and several porches overlooking the irrigated grounds, two lakes and surrounding valley. Adjacent to the lodge are four restored historic log cabins, swimming pool and spa and large pavilion complete with two bars, two fireplaces and full kitchen, perfect for hosting any event.

There is a 150-year-old log chapel on the highest hilltop overlooking the ranch and valley with 20-30-mile views, as well as other log cabins set up around the property for quiet respites. There is a second compound over the looking the lake and not far from the main lodge comprised of three historic log cabins and set up for the kids and grandchildren to spend the night and enjoy their own private Camp Pony Creek during the summer.

A managers house is located near the second entrance and near the numerous equipment barns.

A gated entrance welcomes guests from the county road along all-weather roads over a metal bridge and three concrete low water dams. Numerous trails and ranch roads allow you to enjoy the entire ranch.

The property is fenced and cross-fenced for rotating livestock. The perimeter fencing is primarily high fenced.

Water: This property features over 1.25 miles of both sides of Pony Creek. There are several deep pools along these sections of the creek and a portion of the creek backed up by a concrete dam creating an absolutely beautiful setting. The annual rainfall for this area is approximately 35 inches.

Soils: Soils vary but include Brackett-Purves complex, Frio clay loam, Bosque loam, Purves-Dugout and Malaterre.

Terrain/Elevation/Vegetation: This property lies in a small valley with incredibly diverse terrain ranging from the iconic Texas Hill country feel to bottom land perfect for cultivated pastures and food plots. There is approximately 200 feet of elevation changes on the ranch with the highest point of elevation being the southern boundary at 1,030 feet above sea level and the lowest being 830 feet along the banks of Pony Creek.

Recreation/Hunting/Fishing: Majority of the perimeter boundary is high fencing for game. This property is part of a larger ranch, and a new boundary line fence would need to be installed in portions of the property to contain animals. With the close proximity to Fort Worth and Dallas, this property could be weekend retreat or a year round residence.

Minerals: Minerals are negotiable.

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 scheduling a showing