U.S. Hwy. 281 and CR 210 , Falfurrias, TX 78355(Brooks County)

HISTORY: The ranch was purchased by T.S. Proctor, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager of the Falfurrias Creameries, producer of the famous Falfurrias Butter. The plant was the finest of its kind in Texas, and the equipment was recognized as the standard. T.S. came to Falfurrias in 1916 and purchased this ranch over several years. The ranch has remained in the same family since the time of purchase.

IMPROVEMENTS: The ranch compound is in a beautiful setting tucked in the middle of a grove of large oak trees that overlook Hauser Lake. The gracious main house is 3,050 has 3 bed rooms and 2 bathrooms, a spacious combination living/dining room with large windows that frame views of the lake, an office, a beautifully updated kitchen that was originally built in 1906, and a 2 car garage. The large master bedroom, a later addition from 15 years ago, offers a wonderful retreat with a mini kitchen, large bathroom with a Jacuzzi style tub and dual sinks. A second house doubles as a guest house or foremans house and features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and is 1,295 s.f. There is a paved driveway from the entrance to the compound plus a good interior road system to all points in the ranch. Ranch improvements include 3 barns, storage sheds, 5 large grain silos and partial low fencing.

WATER: The property is well watered, with the main feature of Hauser Lake which is 25 acres when full. The lake is formed by a dam on Palo Blanco Creek which traverses from the North end of the property to the South. There are 2 wet weather creeks, Palo Blanco Creek and Baluarte Creek, plus there are 2 water wells. The water well that serviced the house is less than 5 years old and is approximately 740 feet deep and pumps approx. 15-20 GPM.

WILDLIFE: This ranch is loaded with wildlife and has not been leased for hunting in 45 years. Wildlife present on the ranch include but are not limited to whitetail deer, Nilgai, quail, dove, pigs, and varmints. Seasonal waterfowl are attracted to the lake.

VEGETATION: Native trees and brush include Oak and mesquite trees, black brush, white brush, guyacon, guajillo, persimmon and many more. The ranch has 979 acres currently in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) that produce $38,000. per year, with 6 years left in the program. The CRP acreage is loaded with native grasses that greatly benefit the quail population on the ranch.

MINERALS: None. Surface sale only.

SCHOOLS: Brooks County ISD

TAXES: Taxed in multiple parcels.