Sunrise Ranch
Overview/Location: Found in far northwest Wise County, with excellent proximity to the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, Sunrise Ranch epitomizes a "combination ranch," blending scenic recreational assets with productive agricultural features. The property offers hardwood timber, recreational appeal, native wildlife, fertile coastal bermuda pastures, all-weather roads, wet weather & named creeks, and eight stock tanks. Well-built and tasteful improvements throughout the property make it an ideal turn-key combination property.
Location: Situated just south of Sunset, Texas, in far northwestern Wise County, Sunrise Ranch boasts convenient proximity to Fort Worth (57 miles) and Dallas (83 miles). The nearest towns for gasoline, water, ice and restaurants include Sunset, Texas (2.5 miles NW), Decatur, Texas (17 miles SE), and Denton, Texas (44 miles SE). Access to the ranch is facilitated by Priv...
Location: Situated just south of Sunset, Texas, in far northwestern Wise County, Sunrise Ranch boasts convenient proximity to Fort Worth (57 miles) and Dallas (83 miles). The nearest towns for gasoline, water, ice and restaurants include Sunset, Texas (2.5 miles NW), Decatur, Texas (17 miles SE), and Denton, Texas (44 miles SE). Access to the ranch is facilitated by Private Road 2892, immediately adjacent to US Highway 287.
Lodge/Home & Headquarters: Set centrally in the property, the main lodge features 4,105+/- square feet of living space. The grand front door opens to a large open den with a kitchen, dining, entertainment area, a master bedroom, guest bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, office, and laundry room are found downstairs. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms complete the home. A three-car garage with extra storage closets and space is attached.
Other Improvements: A custom, pipe-rail gate at the main entrance serves to welcome guests and provides a sense of 'arrival'. A corrugated metal equipment barn with stalls and tack room has been recently renovated to include a small living area with a kitchen/living room, bedroom and full bathroom. Working pens with covered loafing areas, equipment/implement storage, and a hay trap contribute to a functional design for full time ranch work or weekenders.
Foreman/Guest Home: A second well-constructed home with associated utilities offers approximately 2,890 square feet of living space, including 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a den with a fireplace, kitchen, dining area, office, and laundry room. An attached carport provides covered space for two vehicles and additional, outdoor storage. The back porch provides a nice north-western view over the North Texas landscape.
Land Features: Sunrise Ranch features an approx. 45-60 timber to pasture ratio. Mature timber strands on the ranch include burr & post oak trees, pecans, hickory, sycamore, cottonwood and elm trees. Improved coastal bermuda grasses are found throughout the remainder of the property, a large hay field sits behind the home measuring approx. 40 acres. Several food plots attract & support local wildlife. Topography on the property is generally rolling in nature, with higher elevations along a ridge towards the back of the property. Several drainages direct water into Brushy Creek, a wet weather creek that runs through the property.
Wildlife/Hunting: The ranch supports native whitetail deer, rio grande turkey, dove, wild hogs, varmints, and diverse ecosystem of other native fauna. Bass and catfish have been stocked in several of the ponds, and are often caught in the centrally located pond.
Water Resources: 8 stock tanks provide water to both livestock and wildlife, as does Brushy Creek. 4 productive water wells supply the improvements with water, and an in-ground swimming pool sits behind the home to relax after a Texas summer day.
Taxes: 2023 Property Taxes were approx. $14,438.30.
Minerals: Surface only; no oil/gas production on the property.
Utilities: Four water wells, residential electricity, and septic systems for all inhabitable improvements.
Price: $4,469,000.00 ($13,144.18 per acre)
Directions from Dallas: Travel north on I-35E, exit onto Highway 380 west in Denton, proceed 24 miles west on Highway 380, take the US Highway 287 North exit, and travel approximately 16 miles to Private Road 2892. Turn right, and the entry gate to Sunrise Ranch is straight ahead.
Directions from Fort Worth: Head north on I-35W, merge onto US Highway 287 N toward Decatur, travel approximately 31 miles to Decatur, continue on US Highway 287 N for another 16 miles to Private Road 2892, and turn right. The entry gate to Sunrise Ranch is straight ahead.
Cooperating Broker and Commission Disclosure: Buyer's Agent/Broker must be identified upon first contact, and participation in real estate commission requires presence at the initial property tour. Commission splits at the discretion of Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC.
Contact:
Chris Wengierski Agent, Licensed in TX & OK
214-707-3474 ( mobile)
chrisw@
Cash McWhorter Owner/Broker, Licensed in TX & OK
(469)-222-4076 ( mobile)
cash@
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