A Treasure in East Texas. Five Creeks Ranch is a very rare offering of the perfect sized ranch that provides a sanctuary from the outside world without being too large. Its proximity to Dallas will attract those that still have business and affairs to handle in the city while giving a close retreat for friends and family. The elevation changes alone provide picturesque views that can't be made or bought on another piece of property. It sits in the heart of East Texas and is a true working cattle ranch. The pastures and landscape have been highly improved ensuring the coastal Bermuda is lush each year.
Another aspect of this ranch are its high-end recreational and wildlife refuge areas. Deer, fowl, and fishare managed carefully for optimal hunting and viewing. The ranch has served as a nature lover's paradise for a family with many interests. Owners and guests alike have participated in the day-to-day cattle working on horseback alongside the cattle dogs. Sweeping views of the valley below while overlooking the stunning large lake and surrounding hills are breathtaking-- sure to please the most discerning land buyers.
Land
1,571 plus-minus Acres
Beautiful Rolling Hills
Legacy Oaks
60+ feet of elevation change with panoramic views of surrounding hills
Just over 1-hour East of Dallas
10 minutes from dining & shopping
A 100-ton red rock placed at entrance
Lakes/Ponds/Wells
120+ Acres of water - Combined lakes & ponds
80+ ac of duck habitat (adjoining 500 acres of wetlands not owned)
65 Acre lake
2 stall metal boat houses
3 tilapia/bream raising gravity ponds that feed into large lake
6 Water wells - detail in pictures (most 700-800 ft deep)
2 windmills
Live Water
Alligator Creek
New York Creek
Flat Creek
Sandy Creek
Muscadine Creek
5.28 Total Miles of Live Water
Housing
Main Owner's Home - 3700 sq./ft. 3 bed, 4 bath
Ranch Foreman's Residence - 3 bed, 2 bath
Guest House - 4 bed, 2.5 bath
Boathouse and Pavillon
Cement boat ramp
25 x 40 Arkansas stone pavilion ideal for entertaining with fireplace and electrical
3/4 mile of red rock lines areas of lake dam, pavilion, piers and bridges for erosion prevention and
aesthetic
Roads
6.5 miles of carefully maintained iron ore gravel roads
1/2 mile of asphalt around barns and residences
Fences
15 + miles of enhanced 5 wire fence with black treated posts
2 miles of enhanced V wire fencing for bulls
Bridges
Steel I-beam bridge on upper end of large lake capable of supporting over 100k lbs.
7 cattle guards
Trees
90k + owner planted trees including tupelos, oaks, and pines
1.25 miles of FM road frontage features double planted oak and cypress trees in lower areas with
irrigation system
Barns and Horse Facility
13+ stall horse barn combined with office and restroom
Adjacent electric 4-horse walker and lighted practice area
2 hay barns capable of storing 1500 rolls and 500 rolls
2 storage barns for equipment/misc.
Cattle Working Pens
Working pens
18-wheeler loading deck
Covered chute and alley working area