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Conveniently located less than 20 minutes southwest of Brady, the exceptional 266+/- acre, Calf Creek Valley Ranch presents a great opportunity to own a turnkey ranch that checks all the boxes for the discerning ranch buyer looking for a primary residence or weekend getaway. The owners have thoughtfully improved the ranch over the years with both wildlife and cattle in mind. The main body of the ranch is comprised of 240+/- high fenced acres with improved whitetail genetics and exotics, with the remaining acreage being low fenced. Calf Creek, a wet weather creek traverses the southern portion of the ranch. The ranch also boasts of approximately 1.12 +/- miles of paved frontage on FM 1311 offering easy access. Adding to the ranch's character, Historical Marker #4815 is located just across FM 1311 and tells the story of Jim Bowie and the Battle of Calf Creek dating back to November 21, 1831. WILDLIFE: Wildlife on the property includes improved whitetail genetics, axis, blackbuck, dove, bobwhite quail and other native wildlife. In winter months, waterfowl can be seen on the ponds. The DMP pen on the property has allowed the current owners to greatly enhance the whitetail genetics. In the past, deer up to 300" inches have been taken on the property. The low fence portion of the ranch offers whitetail deer, dove, bobwhite quail, hogs and other native wildlife. IMPROVEMENTS: Improvements on the ranch include a ranch house that was remodeled in 2014 that features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an upstairs loft. Located near the house is a 60x60 barn and a well-built set of pipe pens for penning and working cattle with ease. The ranch is cross fenced and also offers a 5+/- acre DMP pen. WATER: Calf Creek, a wet weather creek, traverses the southern portion of the property. In addition, there are two ponds on the ranch and a drainage that runs north and south through the property that holds water at times. Water is provided to the house, pens, water troughs and DMP pens by a centrally located well. There is also an additional well in the southern portion of the property that did approximately 80+/- GPM, this well is not currently working. TERRAIN/VEGETATION: The ranch offers gently rolling terrain and diverse soils and vegetation. A variety of vegetation can be seen on the ranch including cedar, pear, mesquite flats and large oak trees. Over the years, the current owners have selectively cleared cedar and other undesired brush to further enhance the native grass production for cattle and wildlife. ELECTRICITY: Electricity is provided by Oncor and runs the entire length of the ranch. TAXES: Currently Ag-Exempt MINERALS: Sellers will convey 50 percent of owned minerals.
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