1,463 Acres in Abilene, TX - $5,950,000
TERRAIN: The entire property is very scenic and has the feel of being remote even though it is only 25 minutes from Abilene. Elevation changes range up to 500 feet, and has the highest point in Runnels County, which shows an awesome view of the countryside. The habitat consists of a mix of cedar, mesquite with shinery and live oak trees scattered throughtout. There is also good grass cover, and 4 fields encompassing just over 200 acres that provide native grass.
WATER: There are approximately 8 stock tanks and lakes throughout the ranch, with a 14 acre and a 32 acre lake. Most of the tanks are stocked with Florida Bass. The 32 acre lake is one of the best fisheries in the state. This lake has produced a number of bass over 10 pounds, and being a fairly new lake, the fishery has not yet met it's full potential.
WILDLIFE: High fenced area currently has whitetail deer previously on the ...
WILDLIFE: High fenced area currently has whitetail deer previously on the property, and also some genetically improved deer from the breeding facility. The owner released 50 bred does and over 30 bucks during spring of 2006. The balance of the ranch is divided into 6 different herd fence pastures. The owner has released over 150 bucks in the last 2 years in these pastures. Some bucks will now score over 200" B&C. The largest buck taken in the last 2 years, scored 195" B&C. The ranch is currently under the Texas Parks & Wildlife MLD program as a Livel III Ranch.
IMPROVEMENTS: The Diamond D Whitetail Ranch has 2 main houses. The first home was built in 1999 with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen and den. This currently is the Ranch Manager's house. The main dwelling, was built in 2001, and is an Austin Stone, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, with den, media room, and kitchen. It has a patio & hot tub overlooking one of the most beautiful views in Texas! The barn is an 80'x80' prefabricated building with 40'x80' being a covered shed for tractors, equipment, or horse stalls with two inside rooms and a cleaning area (sink/stove). Two large bay doors are at either end of the enclosed portion of the building for drive thru use. There is also a set of working pens and corrals near the barn and a small bunk house for a ranch hand. A good road system is intact to the house and throughout the property. With the abundance of rock in the upland areas and climate being arid, the property is accesible all year long. The .7 mile road to the top of the mountain and main house is concrete, with an irrigation system and landscape lighting. The ranch has 7.5 miles of 2" water lines encompassing the property. It is served by both North Runnels County Water District and Coleman County Water District. In addition, the Lake Ivie to Abilene 30" waterline travels along the county road inside of the property. There is one 2" tap and access to the water for livestock watering.
BREEDING FACILITY: The breeding facility located on the Diamond D Whitetail Ranch is one of the largest in the state of Texas. There are 87 breeding pens encompassing nearly 150 acres, with each having fresh water piped into them. Each of these pens has lanes leading to the state of the art working facility.
MINERAL: The owner has leasing rights to 2 oil wells. Any mineral rights that the owner currently has will go with the property. Other than the 2 wells owned by the current owner, there is no other production of the ranch. All wind rights will also convey with the property.