21959 US 67 , Stephenville, TX 76401(Erath County)

Three registered wells and two tanks are the ranchs water resources. The well nearest Highway 67 provides water to three watering troughs and is adjacent to approximately 50 acres of improved pastures. One well is dedicated to the cabin. One of the tanks is located near the highway and the other is a back-pasture tank that is a good fishing spot. This back-pasture tank has never been completely dry because it is replenished by a spring-fed creek that runs more than one-half mile through the ranch. Ducks use this tank as their home during spring and autumn months. Both the creek and the tank are lined by deciduous trees that have colorful foliage during autumn. In addition to the wells and tanks, three graded seep tanks help to retain moisture following a rain.

There are three sets of cattle pens, two cattle squeezes, a 3,600 SF open-sided hay barn, and a 250 SF livestock shed. Each cattle pen has a nearby water source. The fencing is in good condition, with 1,700 feet of new five-wire fencing. There are no known easements on this property and one-half of the owned minerals are being conveyed by the sellers in this sale.

Wildlife property includes but may not be limited to: deer, turkey, hogs, dove, and quail. Numerous species of old-growth hardwood trees are on the ranch, including Spanish oaks, cottonwoods, red oaks, burr oaks, persimmon trees, willow trees and native pecan trees. Approximately 60 acres of the ranch is wooded, making it great hunting ground.

Cabin/Residence Characteristics

This 1,374 SF cabin was built in 2004 and a new metal roof was added in 2011. It features a rustic cedar exterior set off by a covered porch that wraps around three sides of the structure. These spacious porches offer plenty of room for patio furniture, grill, rocking chairs, etc. The cabin is secluded, and it is located at the northern end of the property and accessed by 1 miles of well-maintained caliche and gravel road.

The cabins main room features an open floor plan with floor to ceiling windows on three sides. Theres a large living /dining/kitchen space which offers a central view of tranquil pastureland. Mountains are visible to the east and a tree-lined creek to the west. It is ideal for informal entertaining and has kitchen amenities that include a dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, ice-maker, etc. A breakfast bar divides the kitchen and living room areas.

Two bedrooms with peaceful window views, each with an adjacent full bath, complete the cabin. One bath has a full tub with shower and vanity; the other, a claw-foot tub and vanity. Both bathrooms are outfitted with vintage stained glass windows. Other cabin features include central heat and air conditioning, a separate laundry room with washer and dryer, a small mud room, and a dedicated well and septic tank. The cabin is handsomely decorated and most of its comfortable furnishings and antique accents are available for purchase at an agreed-upon price.

Property Location and Area Demographics

This ranch is located just an hour and fifteen minutes from Fort Worth and is a prime weekend property. For those looking to re-locate in Erath County this property is just fifteen minutes from Stephenville, Texas, the county seat. Stephenville is home to Tarleton State University, which has an enrollment of more than 7,800 and a full time faculty and staff of 1,100. Six major manufacturing firms employ 1,400 people in Stephenville. The towns major industry is agriculture, with approximately $200 million added to the economy yearly. Of that amount, dairy farming leads the way with approximately $140 million in revenue. According to the 2010 census, the county population was 37,890 and the city population was 17,123.