225 CR 197 , Winters, TX 79567(Runnels County)

Terrain: This ranch is very scenic and has the feel of being remote even though you are only a few minutes from the big city amenities of Abilene. With significant elevation changes approaching 400 feet and having Burns Peak which is one of the highest points in the area at an elevation of 2,296 above sea level, The Mountain provides for breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside to both the north and south. The habitat consists of a mix of live oaks, red oaks, cedars, and mesquites with shin oaks scattered throughout. The brush has natural spatial openings that provide good grass cover and food plots have been strategically located and planted to benefit the wildlife.

Water: There is a 15 acre lake along with multiple smaller ponds and stock tanks. The ranch is well watered and is served by both the Coleman County Water District and the Lake O.H. Ivie to Abilene 30 waterline travels along the county road inside of the property. There are two water taps and meters on this raw water line and the ranch has multiple in-ground and above ground wildlife watering stations.The raw water availability is a great asset for future property owners.

Improvements: The 1,668 acre ranch has 2 homes. The first home was built in 1999 with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, and den. This currently is being used for the on-site ranch hands but can also be used as a hunters cabin. The main, owner's house, was built in 2001 and is an Austin Stone 4 bedroom, 3 bath, with open living area, media room, game room with pool table and shuffle board and an open kitchen with a large back patio overlooking the lake and one of the most beautiful views in the state. There is an attached covered two car carport and detached two bay garage/atv storage.

In addition to the two homes, there is an entertaining area in a live oak thicket on the east side of the ranch which has the feel of a mini Gruene Hall. There is a large deck with enclosed bar area and re-purposed Quonset hut for a covered eating area and a separate bathroom. The party area has running water, electricity, and propane in place.

The ranch also has a number of outbuildings, equipment sheds, storage areas, sea container, and a horse barn.

A good road system is in place to the house and throughout the property. The road from the main entry to the top of the mountain and main house is concrete. From there, the main ranch road is caliched and with the abundance of rock in the upland areas and climate being arid, the property is accessible all year long.

Wildlife: The entire ranch is surrounded by an 8 high game fence and is well stocked with whitetail deer which have been introduced from two different scientific breeding operations. The Mountain is also lightly stocked with exotics which include sika deer, fallow, blackbuck, and a few rams. There is a healthy aoudad population which take advantage of the rocky and mountainous terrain.

Bird and waterfowl hunting are also good on The Mountain. The large lake provides for waterfowl hunting in the winter months and offers excellent dove hunting in early fall. This year, bobwhite quail are prolific on the ranch.

Wind Rights: The seller will convey 50% of the owned wind rights at closing as well as 100% of the executory leasing rights.

Live Camera Feed: We have a live, remote controllable camera on one of the feeders on the Mountain Ranch. The camera can be viewed by visiting www.TexasHuntingLand.com. For qualified buyers we can provide a private access login to the camera which will enable a full high definition feed.

Price: $2,895 per acre

Contact: Blaine Covington - Broker (817) 312-4681