Spivey Crossing Ranch
SPIVEY CROSSING RANCH
This is a once in a generation opportunity to own one of the most historical pieces of land in Texas and one of the prettiest, as well. Spivey Crossing has a long and storied history that starts over 13,000 years ago. Situated on the banks of the Brazos River, in Aquilla, Texas, Spivey Crossing is directly across the river from the Horn Shelter, one of the most important Paleontology sites in Texas. Archeologists discovered the graves of a man and child buried there over 10,500 years ago along with other artifacts dated to 13,000 years ago. To put that into perspective, the man and child were buried over 5,000 years BEFORE the Pyramids in Egypt were built.
Situated on the banks of the Brazos River, the Ranch is also home to at least two identified Comanche Indian Campsites. Sitting on a bend in the River with a deep water hole, this piece of land has attracted pe...
Situated on the banks of the Brazos River, the Ranch is also home to at least two identified Comanche Indian Campsites. Sitting on a bend in the River with a deep water hole, this piece of land has attracted people for many thousands of years to camp, fish the clear waters and hunt the abundant game in the area. Later, the shallow rock river bottom at the North end of the property was a favored crossing site for early frontier settlers on the road from West to Clifton and points beyond.
Today the land is home to a small herd of Registered Angus Cattle and provides a peaceful place to escape the city. The game is still here with abundant turkey, deer, ducks and an occasional fox or bobcat. The gorgeous 3,027sqft Satterwhite Log Home has four bedrooms, three full baths and two living areas. Just as importantly, it has over 1400 square feet of Covered Porches for enjoying the magnificent views. Completed in 2008, the home was finished out by Homestead Heritage, a company well known for their craftmanship and for building George and Laura Bush's home at Prairie Chapel Ranch in nearby Crawford. Beautifully sited, the home sits between the Brazos River and a Stocked 5 Acre Lake. The Lake, in the front yard, was professionally stocked with bass, catfish and hybrid bluegills and is actively managed. The fishing is easy and fantastic. The back porch looks over the Brazos and the stairs going down to the waters edge. It's a perfect place to read a book, enjoy a cold drink or just reflect on the day. On other parts of the Ranch, you'll find a spring fed pond, a beach along the Brazos that's perfect for skipping stones or launching a canoe and trails for hiking. The sandy soil is perfect for growing Coastal Bermuda Grass and you'll find enormous Oaks, Cottonwoods, Walnuts, Pecans and Burr Oaks that dot the landscape. The ranch really needs to be seen to truly be appreciated.
Additional improvements include a Grass Airstrip suitable for single engine airplanes, a Hangar, Barn and Workshop and Cattle Pens with a Squeeze Chute. For those who qualify, the owner will consider financing the purchase. Schedule your visit to this beautiful ranch today.
Proof of financial responsibility may be required.
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