1,650 Acres in Mercury, TX - $5,775,000
Location and History. This appealing and productive ranch is in northeastern McCulloch County, near the San Saba County line. It is on the Colorado River, with an old historic river crossing on the ranch. The hand cut stone bridge support still stands, with "1896" carved into a stone. There was also an old settlement called Dugout, which no longer exists, on the place.
Terrain.Attractive wooded areas run all along the riverfront, which is over 4 miles in length. Plus, Deep Creek runs through the eastern side of the ranch.
There are high creek banks and tall elms along the creek, and big live oak trees by the river.This is one of the most productive ranches in this part of the state. The river has deposited rich alluvial soils there, which will produce pecans, wheat, cotton, peaches, or a number of other crops. And the water is there to irrigate the crops!
Water.This ranch is rich...
Water.This ranch is richly blessed with water. First, it has riparian use of the river. It also has over 150 acre-feet of water rights from the river. These rights, due to their early date of adjudication, have seniority. This makes them very valuable and irreplaceable.
In addition, there are springs in the creek, which typically run even in dry years. Then to top it all off, it has a rare artesian well ! What a great place for those to whom water is important.
Improvements. A nice old ranch house has been made into a comfortable hunting cabin. It has 6 bedrooms and one and a half baths, and a large patio and barbecue pit under big live oaks.
A grass air strip allows quick transportation time for tranquil relaxation on the new owner's ranch. For those wanting income from cattle, a good set of steel pipe pens is in place.
Wildlife.Wildlife abound on this natural sanctuary. It has great wing shooting, with plentiful turkey and dove. Deer are all over the place, and there are numerous predators and fur bearing animals as well.
Minerals. Negotiable.
Comments. A great ranch. Great for hunting, ranching, fishing, agricultural production, or secluded country living. Check it out for yourself.
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