The Mt. Pisgah Land & Cattle Ranch is a unique rural property in the south central portion of Van Zandt County. This ranch features 2 homes, good topography, manicured pasture, and is easily accessible off of multiple road frontages. Located only a few miles from Canton Texas and 1 hour from Dallas, this allows for more time relaxing than driving.
LOCATION
The ranch is located 4 miles south of Canton and 23 miles north of Athens. The property is accessed from FM 2909 or CR 4105, located 1 hour from Dallas, and 4 hours from Houston.
TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT
Majority of this property contains improved pasture that includes Bermuda and Bahia grasses. In recent years the ranch has been focused on hay production. The clean hilltop pasture on the road frontage transitions to scattered mature trees and finally to a densely wooded eastern boundary including a variety of Oak trees. The r...
Majority of this property contains improved pasture that includes Bermuda and Bahia grasses. In recent years the ranch has been focused on hay production. The clean hilltop pasture on the road frontage transitions to scattered mature trees and finally to a densely wooded eastern boundary including a variety of Oak trees. The rolling topography features approximately 50 of elevation change and loamy soils.
WILDLIFE
Whitetail, waterfowl, hogs, and other native wildlife can be pursued on this property. The ranch has very low human traffic allowing wildlife to feel comfortable on their normal travel patterns. All the ponds offer good fishing and a quality option for waterfowl.
IMPROVEMENTS
The attractive 2-story main home was constructed in the late 1970s containing 2,900 sqft in a private portion of the ranch. The attractive 2-story main home was constructed in the late 1970s containing 2,900 sqft in a private portion of the ranch.The home is a replica of Gunston Hall, the Virginia residence of Founding Father George Mason, the primary author of the Virginia Constitution and the Virginia Declaration of Rights, whose inspiration and language were used in the Declaration of Independence. The house is a very well-built match, with a colonial-style exterior and extensive amounts of wood design throughout. Downstairs has a nice kitchen, adjacent dining room, half bath, and plenty of seating room with multiple living rooms with brick fireplaces. The home has 3 upstairs bedrooms and 3 baths. The large master bedroom has ample natural light filtering through dormer windows and the master bathroom has extensive wood paneling. Some updating might be needed to the house, but the overall quality is astounding.
The seller also has professional building plans for a downstairs master addition.
Additionally, the ranch has a nice 1965 ranch home that is approximately 1,620 sqft and has a separate private entry. This home contains 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with an adjacent livestock barn and corrals. The property is fenced and cross fenced with nice entryways off of FM 2909 and CR 4105.
WATER
The improvements are serviced by 2 water wells. This parcel has 4 good ponds with some natural springs.
ELECTRICITY
Trinity Valley Electric services the improvements.
MINERALS
The seller does not own any minerals.
Ranch shown by appointment only.
The annual property taxes are estimated at $3,000. The main home is not currently being taxed due to owners exemptions.
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