Village Bend Road, Mineral Wells, TX 76067 - Palo Pinto County

The Circle N Ranch is located on Village Bend Road in a particularly beautiful portion of the Brazos River designated as the John Graves Scenic Riverway by the Texas Legislature . This is a very prestigeus part of Palo Pinto County and the surrounding areas. The Brazos River continues to be one of the most magnificent waterways the Great State of Texas has to offer, and the ability to acquire quality river frontage is becoming more and more rare. Under the same family ownership for the last 45 years and never offered for sale. This ranch is ideal for the gentleman or weekend cattle rancher or horse enthusiast. The ranch is one of the most functional ranches from both a recreational and agricultural perspective that is currently on the market in this area. Close proximity to Fort Worth, the home of NCHAs Triple Crown events.

Location: Sitting in the northern stretches of the Texas Hill Country ranch is located at 4538 Village Bend Road, off of US 281 just 15 minutes South of Mineral Wells, 1 hour West of Fort Worth, and 1.5 hours West of Dallas. The proximity from Mineral Wells and Interstate 20 make this ranch very accessible.

Land: The property has an excellent mix of open pasture land and wooded habitat, ranging from level ground to some significant ravines and draws going down to the river. Much of the pastureland is in improved grasses, such as Costal Bermuda combined with some native species including a variety of Blue Stem, Side Oats Grama, White Tridents, Meadow Dropseed, and Three Awn. Tree species on the property include Post Oak, Live Oaks, Mesquite, and Blue Juniper. Multiple homesites can be found on the property including several sites on the bluffs overlooking the Brazos and incredible views looking up and down the river. The historic Baker Hotel in downtown Mineral Wells can even be seen.

Improvements: The Circle N Ranch has some very useable improvements. A 1 bedroom 1.5 bath cabin overlooking the river and an older home near the southern end of the ranch close to the front gate serve as the two homes on the ranch. There are two sets of working pens on the property and a barn. The property has good fencing and cross fencing and is divided into nine pastures each with their own water source. Approximately twelve acres on the south end of the property is high fenced which would make an excellent fruit orchard or vegetable garden. The property is not entirely fenced along the Brazos River.

Water: Among the water features on this ranch, the most significant features is the Brazos River. The property has close to a mile of frontage on the river with drivable river access. There is a large island adjacent to the river access which makes an excellent beach picnic and fishing spot. There are twelve stock tanks/ponds on the property varying in size and shape. The homes are currently serviced by a rural co-op water line which runs the length of the property.

Terrain/Topography: The ranch features some incredible views with varying topography throughout the property with approximately 200 feet in elevation changes ranging from one end to the other. The highest point of elevation is approximately 1,020 feet above sea level on the southern end of the property near the main entrance off of Village Bend Road. The lowest point on the property is along the banks of the Brazos river between 800 and 790 feet above sea level. Varied terrain and land types can be found on the property including level and rolling pasture land, to rugged draws and valleys going down to the river. There is some very dense cover along the bluffs and draws leading down to the Brazos. Soil types on the property include Bonti fine sandy loam, Vashti loamy fine sand, Shatruce-Bonti complex, Bonti-Exray complex, and Shatruce gravelly sandy loam.

Recreation/Hunting: Recreational opportunities are abundant through the property. Hunting on the ranch includes whitetail deer, Ferrell hogs, dove, duck, and turkey. Great fishing can be had in any of the stock tanks as well as along the banks of the Brazos River.

Minerals: Seller will convey a percentage of minerals with an acceptable contract. The minerals are not leased and there is currently no production on the ranch.

The information contained above came from sources deemed reliable. It is up to the recipient of this information to verify all information herein.

This ranch is being offered For Sale and is Exclusively Listed by Harlan Ray & David Burgher of Briggs Freeman Sothebys International Realty.

Buyers brokers must be identified on first contact, and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of the Listing Broker. Prospects may be required to provide proof of funds prior to scheduling a showing.