The Deer Ridge Ranch is an amazing lakefront estate overlooking the Leon River on the north end of Lake Belton. Located just 20 minutes west of Temple-Belton and near State Highway 36, this multi-use property is a rare-gem that offers a diverse 70-acres with unlimited possibilities and uses, to include equestrian, cattle, hunting, fishing, or riverside development.
The beautiful 2,550+ sqft single-story Austin-stone home features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with an open floor plan and an enclosed back patio with amazing panoramic views of the Leon River Valley. Enjoy your morning coffee as you observe the sunrise or a resident bald eagle as it soars over the river.
Enjoy boating, fishing and duck hunting via direct access to river along nearly 2,000 feet of shoreline and a small cove/inlet great for secluded sunbathing, fishing, and fossil hunting.
If you're into recreation or peaceful tranquility, then the southern side of the property has nearly 45 acres of rugged and heavily wooded land with over 130 feet of elevation change that contours along a large draw that drains down to the river. The overlooking ridgeline offers numerous potential home sites with vista views overlooking the river as well as ample ATV and walking trails shaded by mature oaks and pecan trees to allow for peaceful strolls.
Need land for horses or cattle? The northern side of the property features nearly 25 acres of open native pasture ideal for horse paddocks or cattle grazing along with a 900 sqft metal storage and equipment shed with water and electricity and a small corral consisting of portable cattle panels.
The property is currently under a wildlife exemption and through exceptional management, the seller has maintained a very healthy herd of whitetail deer along with turkey, hogs and other predators as well as dove and seasonal migratory birds that flock to river.
The seller is also offering to sell additional rolling stock and equipment, such as a tractor, attachments, a small utility trailer, and a side-by-side ATV in addition to the sales price.
Belton ISD.
Water meter is through The Grove Water Supply Company and electricity is through Heart of Texas Coop Electric.
The seller does not own any mineral rights.
From Temple along State Highway 36, take a right onto White Flint Park Rd just past the bridge over the Leon River; take
White Flint Park Rd and then left onto Winkler Park Rd, and then left onto Deer Ridge Rd for 1.3 miles. White stone entrance
gate is on the right.