Only minutes outside of the lovely east Texas town of Athens lies one of the most incredible recreational ranches on the market today. The Caney Creek Ranch is a one of a kind property with over 24 +/- AC of private surface water and access to a private 324 +/- AC lake, both which make this property a true east Texas paradise. Set up to entertain and enjoy this property must be seen to be truly appreciated.
Improvements: Caney Creek Ranch is very highly improved with a spectacular main lodge being the main attraction of the structures. Remodeled in 2009, the lodge boasts all the amenities of true luxurious comfort. With 7 bedrooms, 7.5 baths, a wine cellar, gourmet kitchen, laundry facility, ice machines, meeting rooms, a great hall with a drop down movie screen, salt water pool, in home gym, and steam room, this property is set up to accommodate and entertain with ease. Other homes in...
Improvements: Caney Creek Ranch is very highly improved with a spectacular main lodge being the main attraction of the structures. Remodeled in 2009, the lodge boasts all the amenities of true luxurious comfort. With 7 bedrooms, 7.5 baths, a wine cellar, gourmet kitchen, laundry facility, ice machines, meeting rooms, a great hall with a drop down movie screen, salt water pool, in home gym, and steam room, this property is set up to accommodate and entertain with ease. Other homes include a nice ranch managers house. There are a total of 3 barns on the property including a custom horse barn with 8 stalls, a bathroom with a shower, an office, tack room, as well as horse runs with pipe fencing outside the barn. 50 Acres of the property are under a high fence, which are perfect for maintaining exotics. There is also a small shooting area inside the high fence. The property is perimeter-fenced and has several pastures that are cross-fenced. As you drive onto the property, an impressive stone gate and guardhouse stand at the main entrance.
Land: The terrain on the property goes from level ground to gently rolling and hilly terrain. Much of the land in this part of the state is rolling and hilly with an abundance of excellent views. Several of the pastures on the property are planted with an improved coastal grass. The elevation on this property range from 511 ft. above sea level on the eastern most portion of the ranch near the lodge, to 381 ft. above sea level on the shoreline of the 324 +/- AC lake along the western edge of the property. Soil types on the property include Cuthbert fine sandy loam, Woodtell loam, Pickton fine sandy loam, and Freestone fine sandy loam.
Location: The property is conveniently located 45 minutes from Tyler, 1 hour 30 minutes from Dallas, and 1 hour 45 minutes from Waco. The pleasant town of Athens is located just 5 minutes from the property with several restaurants, grocery stores, and shops. Nearby airports include Athens Municipal Airport, which has a 3988 ft. long runway and Tyler Pounds Regional airport, which has 3 separate runways the longest of which is 7,802 ft. long.
Recreation: Caney Creek Ranch is a true sportsmans paradise. With excellent fishing on all of the lakes, a dedicated duck hunting lake, and a high fenced pasture for deer hunting. The property is located near both Lake Athens and Cedar Creek Lake for expanded water sports possibilities.
Water: There are 3 large lakes on the property totaling approximately 24 AC of surface water, as well as a private 324 AC lake that the ranch has frontage on and access to. The South Lake is the largest lake on the property at 9+/- AC and is approximately 40 ft. deep. This lake is spring fed and stocked with black bass, crappie, and perch. There is a dock platform and a fish feeder. The West Lake is 8+/- AC and approximately 25 ft. deep. This pond is spring fed and is stocked with black bass, crappie, and perch. There is a dock platform and a fish feeder. The Duck Lake is approximately 7+/- AC and is stocked as well. It boasts some absolutely incredible duck hunting. Additionally, there are 3 water wells located on the property.
This ranch is being offered For Sale and is Exclusively Listed by Harlan Ray & David Burgher | Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales of Briggs Freeman Sothebys International Realty.
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