162 Acres in Nemo, TX - $1,800,000

Brazos Old Fields Ranch

This spectacular 162+/-AC recreational and working ranch with 4,000 feet of frontage along the Brazos River is located less than an hour southwest of the DFW. Amidst a compound with three guest residences and barn and shed, is a custom home which was inspired by Texas farm and ranch homes in the 1800s. In addition to the hay pastures and turn out for horses and livestock, is abundant wildlife and recreational hunting primarily in the southern and eastern portions of the property. Given the proximity to the Metroplex and other neighboring towns, it is ideal for full-time living or weekend entertaining. This property is set up for livestock and hay production with lots of fencing and cross-fencing, hay meadows and working pens all on sandy loam soil.

Location: The property is located southwest of the DFW Metroplex at 1818 CR 405, Somervell County, Texas. The ranch is only 10 miles eas...

Location: The property is located southwest of the DFW Metroplex at 1818 CR 405, Somervell County, Texas. The ranch is only 10 miles east of Glen Rose, 51 miles southwest of downton Fort Worth and 76 miles southwest of Dallas.

Land: The layout of the ranch compound takes advantage of the gently rolling pasture land with views of the beautiful Coastal Bermuda pastures, and the park like setting of hardwood trees along the banks of the Brazos River, all surrounded by beautiful hills. The trees and vegetation provide plenty of habitat for the wildlife that live in the area.

Improvements: This well thought out ranch compound is ideal for full-time living or weekend relaxing and entertaining. Built approximately 30 years ago, the custom home which was inspired by Texas farm and ranch homes in the 1800s. The front porch looking East toward the river, trees and yard, extends the entire length of the house. The screened back porch is off the kitchen and perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee and breakfast in the morning. The spacious custom built limestone home features a large living room with vaulted ceiling centered on a stone fireplace, built ins and a fireplace in the master suite. The second bedroom also has a full bathroom. Additionally there is a guest bedroom with full bath adjacent to the large carport. In the backyard is an old concrete cistern which has been converted for storage. There is a three car garage (one stall is an enclosed workshop with apartment and full bath above. A fully restored Caboose sleeps four and has a wood burning stove, full bath and large deck with nice landscaping. Also conveniently located within the compound is an equipment shed, two concrete floored dog kennels and a stone well house.

The rock drive leads to the house compound which utilizes a combination of ornate iron fencing and pipe fencing around the irrigated St. Augustine and Bermuda grass. A stone patio with stone firepit is off the yard. Near the stone well house is a fenced garden area with raised stone beds. A below ground storm shelter is off the southern side of the house in the yard.

Water: The property has approximately 4,000 feet of recreational frontage along the western banks of the Brazos River. There are several access points providing easy access to sandy beaches and the river which flows year round. There are also two water wells and a stock pond on the ranch. The well nexto the house is 342 feet deep, with a pump setting at 294 feet and water level estimated at 191 feet. The annual rainfall for this area is approximately 37 inches.

Soils/Vegetation/Pastures: The soil in this area is mainly deep, fine sandy loam being located on the western banks of the Brazos River. The property is characterized as a combination of improved costal hay pastures and the very best native grasses thriving in an incredible example of wht the tall grass prairie would have looked like 200 years ago with Big Blue Stem, Little Blue Stem, Switchgrass and Indian Grass. Heavy vegetation of trees and brush on the southern and eastern portions of the property provide excellent habitat for native wildlife.

The pastures are fenced and cross fenced with stock ponds and stone water troughs for livestock. There are working pens for livestock and improved pastures for hay production.

Recreation: With its sandy loamy soil, the ranch is ideal for horse backing riding and other related sports. There is an abundance of wildlife along the creek and wooded areas on the southern and eastern portions of the ranch, and several hunting feeders and blinds. With 4,000 feet of sandy beach frontage on the rocky bottomed Brazos River there are opportunities to fish, kayak, canoe, swim and other related water sports.

Income Potential: With the close proximity to Fort Worth and Dallas, this property could be weekend retreat or year-round residence for people wanting to escape the city on a gentlemans ranch.

Listed exclusively by David Burgher, Harlan Ray and Beck Frey with Briggs Freeman Sothebys International Realty.

For more information contact David Burgher 214.213.8715 or Harlan Ray 214.908.7770.

Broker must register prospects at first contact.

Buyers/Prospects may be asked for proof of funds prior to scheduling a showing.