500 +/- Acres | Fishing Lake | Hunting | Ranching | Residential

Description

This offering consists of approximately 500± acres (to be surveyed prior to closing) of improved East Texas ranchland featuring a rare combination of managed water resources, quality improvements, diverse habitat, and infrastructure suitable for recreational, agricultural, and long-term investment ownership.

A defining asset of the property is the 19.6-acre professionally managed lake, with depths reaching approximately 32.5 feet and stocked with trophy Camelot Bell Bass. The lake is designed to support sustainable fisheries management and long-term recreational value. Two fishing piers provide convenient access, and the lake is further enhanced by an 800-foot zipline originating approximately 40 feet above grade, offering a unique recreational feature not commonly found on comparable properties. Additional surface water assets include a 7-acre pond, a creek, and multiple smaller ponds distributed throughout the ranch, contributing to wildlife habitat, water security, and operational flexibility.

The property is improved with a custom 5,700± square foot two-story residence constructed into a hillside, allowing entry from both the upper and lower levels. The home includes five bedrooms, three and one-half baths, two living areas, two dining areas, two fireplaces, and two wet bars. Construction incorporates antique brick and one-of-a-kind fixtures, creating a distinctive architectural character. The primary suite features a rock fireplace built from antique brick and stones sourced from various regions, while the lower-level living area fireplace is constructed from native stone collected on the ranch. A covered balcony provides 10–15 mile panoramic views overlooking the 7-acre pond, rolling pasture, and surrounding terrain. A hot tub with spectacular sunset views further enhances the residence for owner, guest, or staff use.

Ranch improvements include a 60x40 four-bay shop with an office, half bath, and utility sink. The shop is equipped with one oversized 16-foot electric RV bay door and four 12-foot electric bay doors, including a rear drive-through bay. Additional infrastructure includes cattle corrals and chute, a barn structure, barbed-wire fencing, an internet tower, exterior and trail camera systems, and a 30-foot-wide maintained perimeter road around much of the property, supporting access, monitoring, and security. The ranch also benefits from partial energy independence, with solar panels serving the home and shop, a spring-fed water well, and a whole-house generator.

Land composition includes approximately 240 acres of wooded terrain, providing quality cover and habitat for whitetail deer and other native wildlife, supporting strong hunting and recreational use. The remaining acreage consists of open pasture, improved home sites, water features, and internal road systems. The ranch offers rolling topography, scenic elevation changes, and long-range views that are uncommon for the region.

The property offers private access with Highway 59 frontage, located approximately 13 miles south of I-20, providing both accessibility and privacy. Oilfield activity accesses existing well locations from a separate rear entrance, allowing continued operations while minimizing interference with ranch use.

This offering represents a high-quality East Texas ranch asset with significant water features, improvements, and land diversity, suitable for recreational ownership, managed hunting and fishing operations, agricultural use, or long-term land investment.

Directions:

From I-20 at Exit 617 at Marshall, go south toward Carthage on Hwy. 59 for 13 miles. Turn right on PR 691.

From the loop of Carthage, go north on Hwy. 59 toward Marshall. Go 8.2 miles and U-turn, go about 450 ft., then turn right on PR 691.

Showing Instructions:

Please call or text Mandy Powell (LA) at 903-245-7974. Showings are done by appointment only with required 24-hour notice. LA must accompany.

Please provide Pre-Approval letter or Proof of Funds prior to showing.