Location is EVERYTHING! Corner property
Acres: 49.03, wild and ecletic
Location: Morgan Mill, Texas at the corner of FM 1188 and CR 470, one mile west of Hwy 281
Terrain: Lower pastures with deep sandy loam soils to an elevation of approximately 1189' at the top of the mountain. This location offers 360 degree views of the surrounding countryside as well as incredible sunrises and sunsets. There are multiple beautiful building sites on this 49.05 acres.
Vegetation: Native grasses include big and little bluestems, Eastern grama, dropseed, sideoats. Sunflowers, Red Oak, Live Oak, Elms, Hackberry and Cedar offer cover and food for wildlife.
Water: One stock tank, two seasonal creeks, two water wells. Water well depth is 161'. The main well supplies the house and barn and is equipped with both a windmill tower and a submergible pump. There are 2 2500 gallon water holding tanks that hold...
Water: One stock tank, two seasonal creeks, two water wells. Water well depth is 161'. The main well supplies the house and barn and is equipped with both a windmill tower and a submergible pump. There are 2 2500 gallon water holding tanks that hold a reserve of 5,000 gallons of potable water.
Improvements:
Home - the house is custom built 3200SF/- (according to the tax office) and was constructed in 1985. Two-story with the main story being on the top floor. The house is situated on a hillside so that you walk into the home you are on the top floor. The top floor has the living room which is 19x17, a 11x14 office, kitchen 14x24, breakfast area is 11x14, a 3.5 x 2.5 pantry, the master bedroom is 14x19, master bath and closet is 13x18 and a 4 x 8 half bath. The downstairs has a 13x13 study, a 15 x 14 living room, 3 bedrooms that are 14 x 16, a utility room 9 x 13, a 4 x 13 storage closet, a 13 x 6 bathroom with walk-in shower. and a 4 x 5 alcove. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has an incredible upstairs 43x10 balcony offering tremendous views of the countryside and below is a flagstone patio with good views and at ground level. There are custom stone walkways around the yard and leading to the lower pasture as well as a lovely rock wall surrounding the downstairs yard. The home was remodeled once in 1997 and then in 2014 the downstairs has been totally remodeled with laminate floors, textured and painted walls, new fixtures, new bathroom and new granite counter tops in bath and laundry room. The upstairs is being updated currently and has a new stainless steel dishwasher and refrigerator. There are antique pine hardwood floors in the living and the kitchen area.
There is a one-car garage with an attached two-car covered carport. Inside the garage is a room that houses the water well equipment. There is water and electric at this building. Nearby is a 40' x 60' metal barn with concrete floor and a 15' overhang. A garden area is near the house.
It is a lovely property ...private and serene setting yet minutes to Hwy 281, 50 minutes to Fort Worth, 15 minutes to Stephenville, 30 minutes to Granbury, 3 hours to Austin, 4 hours to San Antonio, 2 hours to Abilene and 8 hours to Ruidoso, NM! Everybody loves the views. The wildlife include whitetail deer, turkey, dove, a variety of songbirds. It seems like it is also the main hangout for cardinals, Painted Buntings, Road Runners,cottontails, jackrabbits, coyotes, fox and all kinds of wildlife can be seen. The owner has cleared the cedar off the the mountain area which is allowing the gorgeous Red Oaks to flourish. Native grass has been reseeded so the pastures and hillsides will be thick with new grasses.
Owner will consider selling the 24.05 acres with FM 1188 paved frontage and CR 470 gravel road frontage separately. This tract has a water well and electricity. The price would be $6500 per acre ($156,195) It has the highest elevation with multiple, beautiful home sites.
The community of Morgan Mill is a filled with the most caring and interesting neighbors! There are 3 churches, a school, a community center, a Volunteer Fire Department, a country store that offers breakfast and sandwiches and pizza and is very well stocked, plus a post office. There are many community activities to enjoy as well easy access to surrounding towns. This is small town Texas! It does not get much better!
Owner is a licensed Texas real estate professional.
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Research Parcel InformationFrom the intersection of I-20 and Hwy 281, go south to Morgan Mill, approximately 15 miles, turn right onto 1188 and go 1 mile to the first county road, CR470, you are at the corner of the property, turn right and come to first gate on right. From Stephenville, go north on Hwy 281 to Morgan Mill and turn left on FM 1188 and go one mile to CR 470 turn right, first gate on right.