300 Acres in Decatur, TX - $9,525,000

General Description: The Flying C Ranch is extremely unique and offers some astonishing views of Denton County. Located roughly an hour from the DFW metroplex, this property is directly off Highway 51 and offers great road frontage. A private pipe entrance welcomes you into the property and is secured by video surveillance, always keeping its owner and guests safe and secure. A gravel driveway takes you to the homesite and headquarters of the ranch. The 2,000 square foot barndominium has attached a 60x80 airplane hangar; sitting on an elevated hill, it overlooks lush pastures and presents a spacious view for many miles. Behind the homesite is a large 40x100 commodity barn, that also covers some of the cattle working station. Various pipe holding pens, a squeeze chute, and loading dock make up the cattle facility. Adjacent to the headquarters is a 3500' grass airstrip. The land has a soft roll to it. Strategic and responsible land stewardship practices have been in place for the last 20 years, ensuring the integrity of it's grasses, soils, and the overall well-being of the ranch. Maintaining one of the highest points in Denton County, this property bestows incredible views in every direction. Although the ranch has been utilized to accommodate the current owners purebred cattle business, there is immense potential for it to proceed in commercial business and development endeavors.

Location: Located in the Prairies and Pineywoods West region of Texas, this property demonstrates the immense beauty that the Denton County countryside offers. Roughly an hour from DFW, the ranch presents a convenient route to all the major outlets the metroplex has to offer you including being within an hour of the DFW airport. Eagles Canyon Raceway is a recent business development mere minutes from the ranch, as well as Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds; both very popular sites. The property has approximately 1,300 feet of highway frontage; as the DFW metroplex expands closer, so will the attractiveness and value of this property.

Legal Description: A1239A THOMAS, TR 1C(1), 300.0 ACRES

Ranch History: The Flying C Ranch has been an operating Longhorn breeder for the last 20 years. The ranch has raised an astonishing amount of award-winning champion cattle within the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America, as well as being recognized as a top breeder in the nation. In order for these first-class cattle to thrive, it is obvious that the ranch management practices have met a strict and responsible criteria of keeping land stewardship a foundational focus during its existence.

Commercial & Development Potential: The ranch is located adjacent to Highway 51 and offers an opportunity to develop from a commercial standpoint; in various directions. Roughly a mile West from the ranch is the luxurious Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds. It is a 5-star gun range and lodge that has been recognized as one of the best in the DFW area. Secondly, Eagles Canyon Raceway is also very close to the ranch and is a luxurious commercial outfit. It's primary use is for owners of sports cars to use the raceway, stay on-sight, and have personal garages for their vehicles at the raceway. This area will ultimately experience great commercial development in the years to come and the Flying C Ranch is set up to accommodate your next successful business venture.

Grasses & Vegetation: The ranch is comprised of various medium and tall native grasses. Last year, 45 acres was planted in WW-B Dahl and it performed very well. The ranch is perfectly suited for planting and implementing a rotational grazing program. There are few trees on the property, mainly open pastures, making it best suited for cattle and/or horses.

Wildlife & Hunting: There has been minimal Whitetail Deer hunting pressure on the property for many years. The last mature buck that was harvested, scored in the 140s class B&C. Feral hogs, turkey, and various native birds also frequent the property.

Water: 2 ponds on the ranch provide great opportunities for fishing with family or to simply use as a place to relax. Each pond is roughly 3 acres in size, and all remain in great condition with no leaking.

Minerals: 0%

Easements: Gas Pipeline (Targa), Oil & Gas (Lime Rock Resources)

School District: Slidell ISD

Airports: Private airstrip (Flying C Ranch)3500' grass airstrip, Denton Enterprise Airport, DFW International Airport

Hospitals: Wise Health System East & West campuses

Proximity to Metropolitan Areas:

Dallas 68 miles (1 hr. 20 mins)

Fort Worth 54 miles (50 mins)

Waco 140 miles (2 hr. 20 mins)

San Antonio 305 miles (5 hr. 30 mins.)

Listing Price: $9,525,000