Brazos River Ranch , Whitney, TX 76692 (Hill County)

Size: 1,140 Acres

Type: Recreational Property, Riverfront Property, Waterfront Property, House

1,140 Acres in Whitney, TX - $7,950,000

This ranch has it all... 1,140 acres only 80 minutes from DFW, with over a mile of frontage on the historic Brazos River. Significant water and mineral rights included that will only become more valuable in the future. The land feels like the Texas Hill Country with beautiful oak trees, incredible chalk bluffs, creeks and several great fishing ponds. Highly improved with a large lodge, 10 miles of game fencing, extensive clearing, all-weather roads, staff housing, barns and all necessary equipment. This is one of the finest ranches to ever hit the market, with excellent upland bird hunting, a kennel of quality dogs, superior whitetail deer, exotics and great fly-fishing on the Brazos. Plus, the ranch generates positive cash flow with an experienced manager that will stay. This is a once in a lifetime investment opportunity that wont last long.

The Lodge is rustic, warm and reflects ...

The Lodge is rustic, warm and reflects the charm of a time gone by. Enjoy a game drive, a ride on the river by air boat or canoe, walk the old wagon road, relax with a massage, or just enjoy a good book by the fire. The executive chef and the attentive staff can accommodate your every need, whether that is a romantic dinner for two, a party for 100 of your best friends or planning any of the many ranch activities. This is a truly unique and beautiful property with wonderful amenities and services. It is hard to imagine that you are so close to Dallas/Fort Worth.

Main Lodge:

Large lodge that works equally well for intimate groups or large events. The Great Room has a massive stone fireplace, antler chandelier and copper wet bar with dining area. Interiors include furnishings from Old Hickory, large 10 ft. overstuffed sofas, sea-grass sofas from Ralph Lauren, handmade dining tables from Santa Fe and unique antique pieces from Round Top. There are conference rooms, a gym, billiard room, spa rooms, a business center, guide room, walk-in cooler, large laundry room with storage, indoor basketball/play area, a commercial kitchen with stainless steel appliances, pool, hot tub, porch with large outdoor fireplace, a fire-pit and zoned central heat and A/C.

Other Improvements and Amenities:

- Security Gate with Coded Entry.

- 10+ Miles of High Game Fence.

- Extensive clearing and habitat management.

- All weather roads and trails throughout ranch.

- Texas Parks and Wildlife approved wildlife management plan.

- Deer breeding pens.

- Gate House with one bedroom and one full bath.

- Guest House with four bedrooms, with four full baths.

- Five Staff Houses - 3 Homes with 2BR/2 baths and 2 Homes with 3 BR/3 baths.

- Thompson Homestead - 1 bedroom and 1 full bath, old smoke house, shed and hog pens.

- Equipment Barns with a total of 7,400 Sq. Ft.

- Bird Houses and Flight Pens for pheasant, quail and chukar.

- Dog Kennels covered with concrete slab for up to 40 dogs.

- River concession building with commercial kitchen equipment and deck on the river.

Equipment:

Air-boat, Canoes, Trucks, Vans, Tractors, Implements, Four Wheelers, Mules, Tools, Saddles, Tack, and Various Other Equipment included in Sale.

Domestic Animals and Wildlife:

Bird Dogs, Donkeys, Horses, Longhorns, Dove, Duck, Turkey, Whitetail Deer, Addax Antelope, Axis Deer, Black-buck Antelope, Fallow Deer, Red Deer and Zebra.

Activities:

- Air-boat & Canoeing on the Brazos

- Archery

- Campfires & S'mores

- Cowboy Cookout

- Fishing Lake Whitney, River, Kids Lake and Bass Lake

- Fitness Center

- Fossil & Arrowhead hunting

- Four Wheeling

- Hayrides

- Hiking & Biking trails

- Horseback Riding