812 Acres in Athens, TX - $5,975,000

Clear Creek Ranch

Located within close proximity to Athens Texas, a ranch of this size and caliber is hard to find within desirable Henderson County. Three log cabin style homes overlook a professionally managed 25 acre lake, which boasts a lake record bass weighing in at 16.2 lbs. and many more over 14 lbs. The ranch includes an additional 14 acre lake, an equestrian barn, round pen and good fencing. A well balanced blend of hay pastures, timber, rock outcroppings and the meandering Clear Creek all add to the magnificent beauty of this property. An abundance of wildlife including deer, hogs and waterfowl are easily accessible using the well maintained road system. Clear Creek is a sportsmans paradise or a recreational haven.

LOCATION:

The property is located in central Henderson County approximately 15 miles North of Athens, TX. The ranch entrance is located at the dead end of CR 3905. An Ozarka bot...

The property is located in central Henderson County approximately 15 miles North of Athens, TX. The ranch entrance is located at the dead end of CR 3905. An Ozarka bottling spring source is located approximately 300 yards from the entrance of Clear Creek Ranch.

HABITAT & TOPOGRAPHY:

The forest on this property is typical of the central Post Oak Savannah region. Oak, elm, sweet gum and ash are found in the low lying areas along Clear Creek. Upland hardwoods and pine are found throughout the higher sandy ground. The soils primarily consist of Pickton fine sandy loam and some Tonkawa fine sand. Clear Creek Ranch has approximately 200 of topographical change with an abundant diversity of high and low ground. The large relief provides numerous hilltops and excellent drainage.

WILDLIFE & HUNTING:

Clear Creek maintains a healthy population of wildlife including deer, hogs and waterfowl. There are established lanes and clearings for hunting sites and some blinds and feeders exist. The overall quality of the deer hunting in this area has been greatly improved since TPWD implemented antler restrictions for Henderson County. The lakes draw a variety of ducks including good opportunities for wood duck in the flooded timber 14 acre lake. The property has not been hunting for the past two years.

WATER & FISHING:

Spring fed Clear Creek runs through the middle of the property and feeds into the 25 acre lake. This lake is over 20 deep in places and has beautiful water clarity. Both lakes have been stocked with Florida Strain Bass and professionally managed. 13,000 shad were added last year. The lakes have produced a 16.2 lbs. record and many more trophy bass over 14 lbs. There are three existing water wells.

IMPROVEMENTS:

The main house was built in 2000 and is a 4 bedroom and 4.5 bath 3,432 sq ft log cabin style home overlooking the 25 acre lake. The second house is an adjacent 3 bedroom and 3.5 bath log cabin style home. Nearby is the third log style cabin home built in 2010 and contains 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. There is a fourth home located on the ranch that would be an ideal location for a foremans house and is in need of repair. The large storage barn is in great condition. A six stall horse barn, round pen and pipe fencing are in good condition and ready for an equestrian enthusiast. A new electric gate was recently installed at the entrance and a small portion of the roads are paved. The majority of the approximately 12 miles of roads throughout the ranch are well maintained and bladed. Several large native grass pastures are currently producing hay. The perimeter fencing is in very good condition.

OTHER:

An agricultural exemption is in place.

MINERALS:

The owner has a very small portion of the mineral rights and will convey with the right price. There are no existing oil or gas wells.

This ranch is being offered For Sale at $5,975,000, and is Exclusively Listed by TYLER THOMAS 214.718.2800 | Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales of Briggs Freeman Sothebys International Realty.

Buyers brokers must be identified on first contact, and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of the Listing Broker.Prospects may be required to provide proof of funds prior to scheduling a showing.