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Location: The McCollum Ranch consists of 470.74 acres and is located approximately 55 miles east of Austin and 120 miles northwest of Houston proper. From Austin, travel 290 east approximately 35 miles to 21 north. Travel approximately 20 miles to 430 and turn right. Travel approximately 2 miles to CR 117 and turn right. Travel 1 mile to the ranch entrance.
Water: There are two artesian wells on the property. The Lower Yegua Creek is year round and runs through the property for 1 mile. There are four lakes on the property; two are located close to the house. The other two are to the west. These are connected by water lines that allow for the transport of water from the western ones. The western lakes also have irrigation pumps along with a well pump that provides water for in-ground irrigation pipe covering approximately 100 acres.
Access: All ro...
Access: All roads on the property are graveled and in excellent condition. There is approximately 1 mile of CR 117 road frontage.
Terrain/Topography: The property consists mainly of wooded areas and pastures with approximately 100 acres under irrigation.
Vegetation: Approximately 100 acres of the property are devoted to a 20-year commercial hay operation. The area is heavily irrigated and produces several cuttings per year. Proceeds from the hay production vary.
Carrying Capacity: At one time the owner carried approximately 175-250 head of cattle.
Neighbors: The closest neighbors are approximately 1 mile away.
Minerals: Intact and own 100% outright.
Fences: The entire ranch is fenced and cross-fenced creating several separate pastures.
Improvements: The main house, built in 1972, is a custom built two-story colonial estate. There are 7,306 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 half baths. There is a formal living room, formal dining room, entry foyer, den/great room, office/study, butler's pantry, breakfast room, all with extensive linen/bedding storage throughout. The impressive entry foyer is floored in Italian marble, has a massive Baccarat crystal chandelier, and a curving oak stairway leading to the second level. The kitchen, utility, pantry, breakfast room, master baths and den have ceramic tile floors. The living, dining and master bedroom have oak plank floors. There are vaulted and 10' ceilings, extensive crown molding, and recessive lighting throughout. The study has beautiful wood raised panel walls and is carpeted. The sleeping rooms on the second floor are individual suites each with a private bath sitting area with access to the second level covered veranda. The house is CACH zoned and has double paned windows.
There is a detached 4-car garage with a second level apartment with 731 square feet, a living room (or second bedroom), a bedroom, 1 full bath and a small kitchen. The apartment has CACH and a covered porch extends the length of the second floor.
Other structures located to the front of the ranch include a foreman's house with 1,386 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a living room, kitchen and large dining area. The home is cooled and heated with window units and space heaters. There is a detached 680' 2-car garage and a freestanding storage shed. There is an 8,250 square foot metal barn that has 6,050 square feet enclosed on all sides and 2,200 square feet enclosed on three sides. All is on a slab foundation. Another farm building is a combination equipment shed/barn/animal stalls with a total of 5,400 square feet on a partial slab of fair quality. There are two metal 3-sided buildings with 800 square feet each.
Equipment: The ranch has a large John Deere tractor with shredder, a smaller John Deere tractor, metal hay wagon, winch truck and pickup truck. There are two newly reconditioned Yazoo riding lawnmowers and a golf cart. All equipment is included in the sale of the property.
Wildlife: Primarily nutrias, cougars and armadillos.
Taxes: With an Ag, Homestead and over 65 exemptions, 2001 taxes were $10,994.
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