The Houston Spring Creek Ranch

First time offered!! 232.8 acres - Houston Spring Creek Ranch is named for the beautiful creek that feeds the property's 30 acre private lake. The owner purchased this ranch in 1966 and since then has meticulously developed it into one of the nicest properties that the Upper Leon River valley of Texas has to offer. TERRAIN: The ranch gradually slopes from the western side toward the river bottom to the east. Over the past 5 decades, the owner has devoted his attention into improving the grasses, with the focus being on livestock production and at present the ranch will sustain a herd of 50 cows. WATER: The crowning jewel is the 30 acre lake which was built in 1970. The lake is stocked with catfish, black bass and crappie and the owner stated that the largest yellowcat ever taken out of it was 74 lbs. There are also 4 ponds and 4 water wells. (2 for the residence, 2 which could be used for irrigation.) PRODUCTION: The ranch is a cow/calf operation with good to new fences and all steel working pens complete with both a calf squeeze chute and a larger cow squeeze chute. The Coastal Bermuda hay field has approximately 40 acres irrigated by a 4 tower, 3 year old Zimmatic pivot. Water for the pivot is from the lake by a 3 phase centrifugal irrigation pump. RESIDENCE: 4 - 3 ranch house, 4,580 sq. ft. all electric, low maintenance brick & cedar exterior, concrete foundation and a new (2019) metal roof. 2 central a/c, 2 wells, a beautiful yard with U/G sprinkler system and gorgeously designed landscaping highlighted by 2 garden waterfalls. Then we have the in ground swimming pool, an open 2 car garage, a paved drive, a fenced garden area and more patios and covered verandas than you can remember. Inside is a beautiful sunken den with a cut stone wood-burning fireplace, but best of all are the gorgeous views looking out over the pool and the private lake. There is another native stone wood-burning fireplace in the great room which is comprised of the kitchen, the breakfast area and the family room. There is also a spacious trophy/TV/banquet room with an adjacent bath, which is the perfect place for entertaining, getting together with friends, having a party or just to relax after a long day. The well-designed pass through island kitchen features a beautiful set of custom built Oak cabinets with granite countertops, a breakfast bar, all stainless appliances, built-in double oven, microwave, trash compactor and a glass top built-in range. The floorplan utilizes a split bedroom arrangement with the master suite being separated from the other sleeping quarters. The master features a sliding glass door with its own outdoor patio which also looks over the pool and lake, a sizeable walk-in closet with built-in shelving and a master bath with tile floors, a double sink vanity, a sunken marble tub and a marble/glass step in shower, all of which are accented with gold accoutrements. With the exception of the baths and the utility room floors being ceramic tile, the rest of the home features well cared for carpet and wood grain laminate. Internet and phone service are supplied via Totelcom out of De Leon. OTHER STRUCTURES: (1) 50x60 metal horse barn building with 4 all steel sliding door stalls and an 11x26 tack room with a/c. (2) 30x50 metal shop with cement floor, 2 overhead doors, 220V elec. and a 30x50 shed. (3) 40x75 insulated steel building with cement floors and 25x75 equipment sheds on the front & on the back, 220V electricity. (4) 26 x 36 metal horse barn with 2 stalls. (5) 20 ton overhead feed storage bin (6) A fish camp with a covered picnic shelter and an enclosed and fully equipped bathroom building. One of the most outstanding properties we have ever listed!! Call us today to see it!! APPOINTMENT ONLY - DO NOT TRESPASS! NOTICE TO BUYERS AGENTS: We are willing to co-broke, but you (not your client) must be the first and only contact with us.