3,420 Acres in , TX - $13,338,000
A short drive southwest of Bowie, TX on State Hwy. 59 will take you through a ranch that is so pristine, it looks as it would have 150 years ago. The ranch lies in a transition area from native tall grass prairie to the Post Oak Timber region of North Central Texas. An abundance of Big Blue Stem, Little Blue Stem, Indian, and Switchgrass. A showplace of land stewardship. The property has been in the same family since 1929. Aside from the many improvements, quality water and wildlife, the native grass found on this ranch is second to none. There is NO mesquite or cedar on this ranch. Extensive weed spraying, grubbing and burning programs have made the grass and wildlife populations flourish. The sandy loam soil creates an excellent environment for a horse operation.
A well managed rotational grazing system made up of 49 pastures has been in place for almost 4 decades. Seven sets ...
A well managed rotational grazing system made up of 49 pastures has been in place for almost 4 decades. Seven sets of corrals make shipping, receiving and handling cattle very easy.
300 Acres are planted in winter rye grass. Well maintained terrace system effectively limits soil erosion.
Aside from the cattle operation, there are numerous Pecan trees found along the rich bottomland area of Briar Creek that are commercially harvested. Several bluffs and hilltops make good locations for wind turbines. Clean native grass seeds can be harvested and sold. Well maintained gravel roads traverse the entire ranch.
60+ ponds, 12 acre lake, and 14 acre lake (many stocked with Largemouth Bass, catfish, and crappie.
Good available underground water throughout the ranch. The Trinity Aquifer under lays the ranch at 380 to 400 feet deep.The eastern portion of the ranch is traversed by the seasonal Briar Creek, which feeds nearby Amon Carter Lake. The 3,600 acre Amon Carter Lake is located approximately 2 miles from the ranch and provides excellent fishing and recreation opportunity.
Seven water wells are scattered throughout the ranch.
Directions
Easily accessible to the Metroplex: 1.5 hours from Dallas and 1 hour from Fort Worth. The ranch headquarters is 2.25 miles from US Hwy. 287 on State Hwy. 59 South from Bowie.
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