165 Acres Tranquil Hill in McCulloch County

Location.     This welcoming property is located within 6 miles of Brady Lake, and is about 10 miles west of Brady. The lake is about 2,000 acres when full.  It is lightly used, and is a good fishing, boating and conservation lake. 

Terrain.       The place is gently sloping, with a rise near the middle of the acreage, which is where the house is located.  From there, there are 360 degree views of farm and ranch country. There are no other homes in sight.  It is a wonderful place of peace and quiet.

Improvements.     The property features a home, an improved barn, and an RV shed.

The home is a 3/2 manufactured home in very good condition and is very well kept. It has 2 decks attached with wonderful morning and evening views and breezes. The house has a working fireplace and 1680 square feet of living space.

The barn is a relatively new I-beam and steel structure, 40 x 60 feet, also in very good condition.  It has an apartment inside, one bedroom with a bathroom and kitchenette for guests or hunters to use.

Water.   There are 2 appealing stock tanks or ponds, both of them are located in areas with trees and brush nearby.  So they are both attractants for game and game birds.

The water well has a solar powered electric submersible pump.  For water storage, a newer storage tank is elevated near the house.

Wildlife.      We have hunted this property several times, and it is gamey. It has whitetail deer, Axis deer, and in the fall the dove hunting can be extraordinary.

Minerals.     Negotiable.

Price.           $480,000

Comments.           The majority of the acreage is quite fertile farmland. The landowner receives substantial income from farming, and the crops generally attract game to the place.

An interesting piece of history about this property is the fact that the Old Stagecoach Watering Hole between Brady and Brownwood is on this place.  This historic site is located on the SE fence line where a natural spring feeds Corn Creek.

The home on this acreage was site built in 2013.  It has 1428 sq. ft. of space with not an inch wasted.  It has the perfect floor plan to take advantage of living in the country and still maintain a very comfortable lifestyle.  There are three bedrooms with two full baths, CH/CA, and stained concrete floors along with some vinyl plank flooring.  The windows are Don Young thermal break windows, and the home has 12 inches of blown insulation in the attic.  Utility bills are very reasonable!

There is recessed lighting throughout the home, with ceiling fans in all the bedrooms as well as living room.  French doors off the dining area give access to the backyard as well as allowing for a great view of the property.  The kitchen is plenty big with room for an island or an additional table.  The appliances are all stainless steel and will convey with the home as well as the large furniture pieces.  This home has the split bedroom design and the master bedroom has a full bath along with a large walk-in closet.  The guest bath is located convenient to the other two bedrooms.

There are two outbuildings on this property.  The newest of the two buildings, built in 2018, is approximately 35 x 24 with an 8 x 24 covered patio.  It is on a slab and has two roll up doors on the east side of the building as well as a third roll up door on the west side allowing for pass through driving if need be.  There is LED lighting, 200 Amp Service with buried electrical lines and water on site.  The other building is approximately 34 x 20 and has one roll up door.

As stated, this home was built in 2013.  It has Richland Springs Water service.  A well was drilled in 2015.  The septic for this home is 1000 gallons, with 3 lateral lines running out about 185 ft. behind the house.  The exterior of the home is hardi board with radiant barrier in walls and ceilings.  It has a 30 yr. Composition roof.

There is a 13 foot deep pond that is stocked with catfish, bluegill, a few bass and sunfish.  There are 3 blinds and 4 feeders that will convey with property.  There is also a Kawasaki Mule and Kioti tractor with implements that will be included with an offer acceptable to Sellers.  There is a current survey and the floor plan to the home is available.

Location.   This is a choice hunting property, located in the Deep Creek Valley of northeastern McCulloch County.  It is within a mile of the village of Mercury.  It is about 2.5 hours southwest of Ft. Worth, and about 3 hours east of Midland.

Terrain.     The terrain is a major feature of the property.  It has a prominent hill with over 130 feet of elevation change.  There are great views of peaceful countryside and green tree-covered hills.  A great place for a home or a deer blind.

Almost all the acreage is heavily wooded.  Tree species include live oak, cedar, mesquite, catclaw and other native browse species.

Water.   Four stock tanks or ponds are around the base of the hill.  They appear to have good water retention.  With brush and trees around each one, they are wildlife magnets.

Wildlife.   This area has abundant  whitetail deer and feral hogs.  Other wildlife species include dove, turkeys, and fur-bearing species.

Price.    $2700 per acre.

Comments.    This one has ingredients most hunters desire in their own ranchland, including paved access on a very quiet FM road.  It is within 2 miles by road of another listing of ours, the 571 acre Deep Creek Ranch.

Nestled in the Deep Creek valley of McCulloch County is a gem of a ranch, truly a rare find in this part of the world.  Not only does this ranch have great scenery, it has an awesome 25 acre lake !  There are very few ranches with a lake this large in the Texas Hill Country.

The 571 acre ranch has paved access on a quiet farm to market road.  As you enter the ranch, you are facing a ridgeline of tree covered hills to the west.  That is the view across the valley from the quaint farmhouse.

Then you can take a short ride into the center of the ranch, and the view opens up on a gorgeous 25 acre lake!  Big enough for boating on. Or you can canoe, fish, or windsurf.  Almost all the bank area is clear and free of brush for easy access to the water.  The water is relatively clean, with minimal moss. This lake is a great recreational asset for any family.

The ranch has a variety of trees, including a number of live oaks and mesquite, plus a few elms and even a few pecan trees.  It has several fields that are free of brush and mesquite, and they have excellent dove hunting.  In addition, there are huntable populations of quail and turkeys!  The whitetail deer are plentiful.

The farmhouse is in relatively good shape, with hardwood floors. And it currently sleeps 13, just right for hosting gatherings for family and friends. It has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Close to the house is the windmill and the cistern tower.

A rustic barn is still in use and in fairly good condition.  It adds character and history to the ranch.  Next to it is a small set of pens that are usable.  So the new owner can generate income from agriculture as well.

Water is supplied to the house from a community water system.  There is a new well on the property which can produce 35 gpm. The sizable dam for the lake has a draw down tube and rock riprap to minimize erosion. In addition to the large lake, a small lake of 3 to 4 acres and another stock pond are on the ranch.  This is one ranch that is abundantly supplied with water.

The owners are offering a significant portion of the minerals with an acceptable purchase contract. Priced at $1,998,787.00.  This is a ranch that has been enjoyed by the same family for over 50 years. Now it’s time to let another family have the great pleasure of owning it.

Location. We have a place available that is about as hidden and secluded as you can get in this part of the country. It is at the end of a quiet county road in the quiet and beautiful Hill Country. It’s in southwest Menard County, an area dominated by oak trees, rolling hills and inviting scenery.

Terrain. This ranch property is well wooded, primarily with shin oak and live oak trees. There is no apparent oak wilt on the place. In addition, there are mesquite and juniper trees, along with such native brush species as persimmon, algerita, whitebrush and lotebush.

Improvements. All the comforts of home are already here. The ranchhouse has great porches 12 feet wide on all 4 sides! It has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and was built in 2006.
The kitchen has Corian counters, a large island, lots of natural wood cabinets, and tile flooring. The dishwasher and all other kitchen appliances will be included with an acceptable offer.
For energy conservation, the home was custom built with 4 layers in the exterior walls. The flooring is easy care ceramic tile. The whole attic is floored for storage.

Additional features include a guest cabin, small barn, shop building, and building for deer cleaning, all built on concrete floors. The cabin has a bedroom and bath, den, and laundry room. The large shop is 35 x 30 feet, and the barn is 30 x 20. Plus 4 octagonal elevated deer blinds and 14 feeders, along with 9 water troughs will be included.

Water. Water is a plus here. It is good quality water and there are 2 working wells. The house well has water at 230 feet and the owners could not pump it dry. The other well has a solar pump, both wells have storage tanks available.

Wildlife. Hunting is another plus here. There are lots of whitetail deer, along with Axis deer ! Other game species include turkeys, hogs, and a few quail and dove.

Minerals. Negotiable.

Other nice assets that will be included with the ranch sale, with an acceptable contract, are :
Large Browning Gun Safe with shelves, holds 20 plus guns
2006 Polaris Ranger, 6 wheel drive, hardtop cab, and including 150 gallon water tank mounted in bed
2014 Polaris Ranger, 4 wheel drive, hardtop crew cab and glass windshield, with power steering, and lift kit
Altogether this is a neat package deal. All improvements are in very good condition. Your family can start taking advantage right away, it is ready for hunting and recreation, family gatherings and country living. Come out and see it all!

MOTIVATED SELLER!!

Location:     About an hour north of Fredericksburg, in the scenic Texas Hill Country, a very attractive property is available.  It is just 8 miles north of Brady in the “Brady Mountains” area.  Paved access, good neighbors, pretty scenery.

Terrain:        Beautiful vistas with nice live oak trees on the hills.  There are several gorgeous home sites with unspoiled views of sizeable surrounding ranches, and of Cow Gap.  This historical area was on the route of one of the cattle trails of the 1870’s.

Water:           There are 2 stock tanks or ponds which enhance the natural ranch land.  One of them holds water even during extended dry periods.  Community drinking water is available near the adjoining property.

Wildlife:        Whitetail deer, dove and a number of other species native to the area.

Minerals:       A substantial portion of the minerals will be included with an acceptable contract.

Price:               $2,695 per acre.

Comments:    This is the kind of place that many people would like to own, a great getaway place.  Very peaceful and relaxing.  To be divided out of a larger tract.