High Point Ranch is Ideally located midway between Houston and Dallas with quick and easy freeway access to both metros. The entrance to the ranch is at the end of County Road 2271 just 4 miles northeast of Centerville.
A true “diamond in the rough” High Point Ranch is an unimproved hunting, grazing or recreational ranch with the bulk of the ranch’s acreage being a combination of open grazing land flanked by heavily wooded areas. As it’s namesake infers, High Point Ranch boast a rolling terrain with an incredible hilltop building site that must be seen to be appreciated. Dominant tree species include Oak, basswood, sycamore, pecan, walnut, pine, yaupon, mulberry and cedar elm.
Void of any hunting activates for the last 15 years, High Point Ranch has been a natural sanctuary for all types of native wildlife including deer, hogs, quail and waterfowl. The entire ranch is low-fenced with large neighbors further allowing wildlife to flourish.
Water at High Point Ranch is plentiful. There are 4 dirt tanks, some fed by natural springs along with a 2-acre stocked fishing lake that can be maintained and supplemented with water from a nearby water well with solar pump. In addition to fishing, these water feature create ideal duck habitat.
If you are seeking a private, naturally beautiful, unimproved ranch with all the ingredients to improve upon within 2 hours of the Houston or Dallas metroplex, call to schedule your tour of High Point Ranch today.
Listing Price: $2,465,000. Surface offering only. Property holds an agricultural exemption. No oil/gas production and no leases. This property is co-listed by John Lynd w/ Bluestem Ranch Group and David O. Faust, Broker.
Buyer’s 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 Listing Broker, Bluestem Ranch Group and David O. Faust, Broker
**Information contained herein is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Broker or Sellers, and is subject to change, errors and/or omissions, prior sale and withdrawal from market. Buyers are urged to verify representations on their own regarding the usefulness and value of the property for a given purpose. Property is sold “as is where is, with all faults…and without warranty other than that of title.**
This uniquely appointed, stunningly beautiful acreage with a year-round flowing creek and lake is a must-see. Ideally located midway between Houston and Dallas with quick and easy freeway access to both metros. Just off paved County Road 112 between Centerville and Madisonville, this ranch works as either a second home or full-time residence.
Follow the manicured trails through 350 acres of rolling recreational hunting and grazing land, to discover custom-builds for living and entertaining, livestock management, storage and more. Wild River Ranch has it all: breath-taking vistas and wooded hideaways that offer hunting, fishing, canoeing, hiking, trail riding, camp-fire serenity, the true Texas way of life.
LUXURY RANCH LIVING
As you enter through the remote-controlled custom front gate and travel along the ½ mile oak tree-lined drive, you are greeted by an enclave of tastefully designed rustic cedar and tin buildings. First, a custom 2 bedroom/1 bath home. Next, the picture-perfect custom-appointed barndominium which contains 5 immaculate horse stalls and a private 2 bedroom/1 bath residence. Next is an enormous multi-use building, currently used as an oversized 5-stall equipment barn, large indoor/outdoor entertainment facility and indoor storage area.
First, the 1200 sq ft. private home has an attractive front porch with wood, stucco and stone exterior construction and a metal roof. The interior is an open concept featuring wood floors, granite counters and a large living/kitchen area with a wood burning stove. The grass yard is well manicured and complemented by landscaping and raised gardening beds. Its attractive ranch-style fence is both beautiful and functional.
Next, the barndominium features a concrete-floored, wide center breezeway with 5 large horse stalls and a climate-controlled tack room on one side, and a 2 bedroom/1 bath residence on the other. The living quarters feature wood walls and ceilings, tile flooring, stainless appliances, gas cook range, and walk-in shower. Double front and back patios provide space for grilling, fire pit, dining, hot tub, bar and more. With Wi-Fi internet and app-controlled systems, the 2 structures jointly function as a private owners’ retreat and guest house combo.
Then walking distance from the barndominium—is a 48’ x 96’ multi-use facility with finished first and second floor areas for entertaining, living and storage. The nearly 800 sq. ft. downstairs party room is paneled with picturesque reclaimed barnwood for a cozy, rustic western feel. Open its double barn doors and take the party outside to the shaded “beer garden,” bulb-lit for evening entertainment and perfect for a fire pit. The building also includes a large, covered equipment parking/storage area with 5 oversized bays on a concrete slab. Upstairs, there’s 16’ x 96’ finished loft—currently utilized as storage—but easily converted to additional living quarters if needed. This loft has staircase access from the party room as well from the equipment barn.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Perhaps the highlight of Wild River Ranch is the variety and quantity of naturally available water. There is 1.4 miles of year-round Boggy Creek frontage, a tributary to the Trinity River, in addition to 3 stock ponds and one fishing lake that is 7 acres when full. Southeast Water Supply Corp. provides clean safe water to all of the homes, barns and pens.
The improvement area is contained within its own private area. The bulk of the ranch’s acreage is a combination of open grazing land and heavily wooded areas where native wildlife including deer, hogs, quail and waterfowl flourish. The entire ranch is low-fenced with large neighbors as well as cross fenced into 3 pastures. Dominant tree species include Oak, basswood, sycamore, pecan, walnut, pine, yaupon, mulberry and cedar elm.
The rolling terrain and substantial elevation changes are above average for the area and must be experienced to be fully appreciated. In addition, there is stunning hilltop, lake view located toward the south end of the acreage in a truly pastoral setting that must be seen to be appreciated. It’s a picture-perfect setting for a homesite, a party pavilion or private tranquility.
LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT
Located between the house and the barndominium are new, professional-grade cattle working pens. These pens are 72’ x 40’, constructed of pipe and lighted. The working chute is on a concrete slab and covered, for gathering and working cattle in any weather.
The current cow-calf operation consists of 80 pair that rotationally graze three cross-fenced pastures, each with its own access to water. With a focus on grass-fed beef, the predominant grass cover on the ranch is a Bahia and Bermuda mix which keeps cattle well-fed, even in drought years. This well-established, optimal grass mixture can also be a prolific hay crop for the owners with an average yield of 220 round bales per cutting in a normal rainfall year.
Listing Price: $4,595,000. Surface offering only, the Seller does not believe any minerals are owned. 2021 taxes were approximately $3,500. Property holds an agricultural exemption. No oil/gas production and no leases. This property is co-listed by John Lynd w/ Bluestem Ranch Group and David O. Faust, Broker.
If you are seeking a turn-key family entertainment retreat or a full-time home in the country with a multitude of recreational opportunities within 2 hours of the Houston or Dallas metroplex, call to schedule your tour of Wild River Ranch today.
Buyer’s 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 Listing Broker, Bluestem Ranch Group.
**Information contained herein is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Broker or Sellers, and is subject to change, errors and/or omissions, prior sale and withdrawal from market. Buyers are urged to verify representations on their own regarding the usefulness and value of the property for a given purpose. Property is sold “as is where is, with all faults…and without warranty other than that of title.**
Named for its private, concealed locale and for its heavy oak cover, the Hidden Covey is situated in the Coastal Sandsheet region of South Texas known for its unique deep sand and Live Oak forest. More specifically its located in the northwest quadrant of Brooks County, 12 air miles southwest of the town of Falfurrias. Falfurrias is the county seat and offers a variety of restaurants, motels, a feed store and an HEB. The ranch is 78 miles from Edinburg, 90 miles from Corpus, 178 from San Antonio and 287 miles from Houston.
Brooks County Airport (KBKS) has a 6006 ft x 75 ft paved runway in good condition along with a secondary 3018 ft x 60 ft paved runway in excellent condition. The airport is 2 miles SE of Falfurrias and a 20 minute drive from the ranch.
Brooks County has a longstanding reputation of being one of the best quail areas in the state. Ranches here are tightly held and seldom come up for sale. This particular property has been in the same family for 70 years.
The Hidden Covey Ranch is the perfect sized all-around hunting ranch. End-of-road privacy, large neighboring ranches, well-balanced natural habitat and cover found throughout the ranch creates endless hunting opportunities for native game such as whitetail deer, bobwhite quail, dove, turkey javelina and hogs. The ranch is currently enrolled in MLD Program which supports sound management practices and extends hunting season dates.
The ranch has more topography than one would expect for the region and ranges from 215 to 275 above MSL with several small hilltops scattered throughout the property.
Water service on the ranch consist of a 3 HP submersible pump well at the headquarters and 2 windmill wells. There are 3 surface ponds on the ranch with one being year-round and supplemented by the headquarters well.
The headquarters compound is situated in the center of the ranch amongst a large stand of mature oak trees. The compound is made up of 6 buildings with the largest being a kitchen, dining room, bathroom, laundry room and lounge area with a fireplace. Four separate living quarters structures that combine to offer 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, each with a shower. There is also a deer cleaning station with a walk-in game cooler.
End of road privacy in the live oak forest coastal sandsheet region with solid infrastructure and a myriad of game opportunities make this offering worthy of serious consideration.
Reduced from $2,995/acre to $2,725/acre or $4,686,809. Surface Only. No oil & gas leases or production. Seller to provide owners title policy and new survey. The property currently holds an agricultural tax exemption.
Buyers broker 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 Bluestem Ranch Group, John L. Lynd, Broker. Information contained herein is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Broker or Sellers, and is subject to change, errors and/or omissions, prior sale and withdrawal from market. Buyers are urged to verify representations on their own regarding the usefulness and value of the property for a given purpose. Property is sold as is where is, with all faultsand without warranty other than that of title. Showings by appointment only with Bluestem Ranch Group only. Do not trespass John L. Lynd, Listing Broker
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The information contained herein is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by John L. Lynd, Bluestem Ranch Group, or Sellers, express or implied. Visitors are to verify representations on and their own to conclude usefulness, represented values and other descriptive properties expressed herein. Buyer's Brokers must identify representation on first contact, and must accompany their principle on initial showing in order to be eligible for full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of John L. Lynd, Broker.
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