Schlegel Farms will attract both the avid wildlife enthusiast and cattle producer. The contiguous parcels provide the perfect alternation of cultivation and mesquite cover with an abundance of natural water supporting both wildlife and cattle operations.
Terrain: Slight elevation variations with a good mix of small to medium size mesquite, elm and oak cover and cultivated areas plus ample water supply create a perfect habitat for wildlife and cattle operations. Property contains a total of approximately 368 acres cultivation and 138 acres of grass/pasture. (See Cultivation Map) A Soils Map is provided showing Sagerton loam, Deandale loam and Bluegrove fine sandy loam the predominant soil types.
Water: 6 stock tanks plus a large area of meandering water draws connected to the Bitter Creek-Brazos River watershed provide ample water for livestock and wildlife. The homesite is connected to Baylor County SUD. There is a second Baylor County SUD meter box located near the Self Road entrance for future water service expansion.
Baylor Water Supply Corporation (940) 888-3800
The 2 ponds with perimeter fencing just east of the homesite were previously used as the water source for the home and barns. The home has a cistern system once collecting runoff from guttering.
Electricity: JAC Electric Cooperative
Wildlife: Whitetail Deer, Wild Hog, Wild Turkey, Quail, Dove, Waterfowl, Fishing
Fencing: Working cattle pens. Good perimeter fence with iron gates.
Minerals: No minerals offered. No current production or debris.
Taxing Jurisdiction Info: Olney-Hamilton Hospital District, Olney ISD, Young County Appraisal District
School District: Olney ISD
Homesite: Home built in 1950 has 1424 square feet, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Window units for air conditioning and propane wall heaters. The home has original hardwoods in some rooms, the perfect country kitchen with Montgomery Ward metal cabinetry and formal dining area with built-in server. The primary bedroom has a large walk-in closet with washer/dryer connections and updated bath with walk-in shower. The home has coop water with Baylor County SUD.
Other Homesite Improvements: Several barns, livestock sheds and storage buildings are located at the homesite. Two grain bins sit close to Schlegel Road for easy access. A 2400 sf metal shop constructed in 1970 has concrete floor, overhead sliding doors on each end to accommodate large machinery, covered storage with electricity and lighting throughout. Several structures previously used for chickens and two additional large storage barns measuring 1200sf and 1500sf are positioned with easy access from the home.