Property Description:
This is perfect for the person looking for a ranching lifestyle while living on the lake, rolling terrain, great cover, and productive pastureland within a 1.5-hour drive of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Improvements for all your needs have already been completed from the 5-bedroom house, water wells, equipment barns, horse barn with turnout, covered working pens, and fencing for livestock and horses. It is a quiet retreat with a long view up Lake Bob Sandlin and over the dam, which separates Lake Bob Sandlin from Lake Cypress Springs. Enjoy the ranch retreat and know that the location on the lake makes it a solid investment for the future.
Location:
The property is located at the eastern intersection of Texas Highway 3007 and SE CR 4210. This is the epicenter of four well-known and popular East Texas Towns, only 15 minutes from Mount Vernon and Mount Pleasant ...
The property is located at the eastern intersection of Texas Highway 3007 and SE CR 4210. This is the epicenter of four well-known and popular East Texas Towns, only 15 minutes from Mount Vernon and Mount Pleasant to the northwest and northeast and Winnsboro and Pittsburg to the southwest and southeast. All these quaint towns have numerous shops, stores, and restaurants. Excellent water sports and fishing exist on Lake Bob Sandlin and nearby Lake Cypress Springs and Monticello Lake.
Road/Frontage Access:
The 194+/- acre ranch is located at the southeast corner of TX Hwy 3007 and CR 4210, which are both two land, asphalt paved roads.
Land:
Situated in the Post Oak Savannah eco region of Texas, the ranch features a wide variety of rolling hills, heavily wooded areas, and productive pastureland for growing hay or running livestock. There are improved pastures producing fine grass. Soil types on the ranch include; Woodtail fine sandy loam, Wolfpen sandy loam, Nahatche loam, and Freestone fine sandy loam.
Water:
The ranch has over 3,200 feet of frontage on the shore of Lake Bob Sandlin- a 9,460-acre lake that has become well known as one of the top bass fishing lakes in the state. Additionally, there are six stock tanks varying in size that provide water for each of the pastures. There are three deep water wells that connect to a pasture watering system.
Terrain/Topography:
The terrain of this property is rolling with great views looking over the improved pastures and the lake. Elevation on the property ranges from 450 +/- feet above sea level at the highest point to approximately 330 +/- feet above sea level at the lowest point on the shores of Bob Sandlin.
Improvements:
The three-story main house is well-maintained and constructed of primarily stone with a Tamko metal shingle roof. This 5-bedroom, 6.5 bath home totals approximately 8,200 sf and was built in 2004. Walking into the house, you are immediately greeted by the magnificent great room with a two story, vaulted, exposed beam ceiling with large stone fireplace and bar, and large wine closet overlooks the pool and lake. There are 4 fireplaces and a beautiful gourmet kitchen with 8.5 by 4.75 granite center island, granite counter tops, and walk-in pantry. Top of the line Dacor and Sub-Zero appliances are a combination of gas and electric. There is a buried 1,000-gallon propane tank and a septic system for waste.
There is a master bedroom on the ground floor with a fireplace and walk-in closet, large bath with separate tub and shower, double sinks, and vanity areas. A walk-in safe room with custom bank vault door is in the closet. An office with beautiful glass and wood pocket doors could also be an additional bedroom on the first floor. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and a game room with wet bar and balcony overlooking the pool and lake. There is also a high-end media room and a well-equipped exercise room on the bottom level.
The area around the house is attractively landscaped and irrigated. Outside living is encouraged while enjoying the magnificent views of the lake, pool, and pastures while sitting on the covered porches, balconies, and screened in porch on the back of the house. The negative edge swimming pool is salt water, and the gazebo has an outdoor fireplace, with gas grill, refrigerator, and sink.
The auto courtyard has a 2-car garage and a 3-car garage with two auto lifts allowing the three-car garage to hold 5 cars. A 25 KW generator powered by the 1,000-gallon propane tank provide power to 75% of the home. There is also a 2-bedroom lake cabin on the lake near the boathouse with two slips and lifts for boats.
The main barn totals 4,500 SF and has an adjacent 12,000 SF of covered working pens and an additional 3,600 sf of covered equipment and hay storage.
The horse barn has seven stalls, two being doublewide mare stalls. Stalls have auto water, auto fly mister, concrete floors with drains, and good turnouts. They also have an office, tack room, and feed room. There is also a large round pen and a 6-horse electric walker. Adjacent to the horse barn is an equipment barn/shop and dog kennel. Additionally, there is a 40 x 120 shop/storage building with three roll-up doors that is accessed by a separate entrance from Texas Highway.
The property is perimeter fenced and cross fenced with a combination of pipe and cable and smooth wire fencing, ideal for rotating the livestock, separating the horses, and providing plenty of turnouts.
Recreation/Hunting:
The fishing is outstanding on Lake Bob Sandlin, the adjacent Lake Cypress Springs, and nearby Lake Montello for bass, crappie, and catfish. The lakes are also ideal for recreational skiing and boating.
Minerals:
Consult listing broker for more information on minerals.
Contact David Burgher 214.213.8715 or Harlan Ray 214.908.7770