Deer Valley Ranch is featured in the Winter 2024 issue of Texas LAND magazine. Click here to find out more.
- Located just west of Hico, Texas
- Ideal family ranch with unique water feature
- Abundant range of wildlife
Deer Valley Ranch is an ideal family ranch/compound with highly unique developed water features, manicured grounds, and tasteful improvements in the highly desirable area in Erath County, just west of Hico, Texas. 10 minutes from Hico, 16 minutes from Dublin and 25 minutes from Stephenville.
The newly constructed 2,800-square-foot cabin and the 7,700-square-foot ranch shop are located in a centralized area of the ranch. The cabin has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open living space, tasteful fixtures and finishings, a large bonus/bunk room with a bathroom and an attached two-car garage with storage. The ranch shop has four large overhead bay doors, concrete slab flooring, a fully insulated shop, plus an HVAC air-conditioned office. Nearby, a well house (with bathroom) and a new water well provide water for the ranch’s grounds and private lakes. The majority of the ranch’s perimeter is game-fenced, with little internal fencing to deal with. The ranch’s drive-up appeal is stately, with attractive iron and stone works welcoming guests. The views from this compound are perfect for country living, managing ranch projects, and picturesque sunsets.
Landscape and terrain
The ranch mostly manages oaks and other hardwood timber mottes strategically located throughout. Its elevation is slightly rolling, with improvements located on the higher elevations and staged to overlook the ranch’s landscape with tremendous 180-degree views to the south. The soil is mostly sandy loam, with clay and tighter soils located in the lower areas of the ranch. There is a well-designed all-weather road system throughout the ranch for easy accessibility.
Lakes, fishing and lifestyle
Deer Valley Ranch has 10± acres of developed, deep, clear private water. The largest lake is 7.5± acres of surface water with a large drive-around dam, deep pockets of water and a new boat dock. Fathead minnows, copper nose bluegill, and adequate structure were added to the lake in 2022. Additionally, a 70 GPM water well has been drilled and piped to the lake. Above the largest lake is a 2.5± acre lake developed for fishing, wildlife and livestock.
Wildlife and hunting
Deer Valley Ranch is commonplace with whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkeys, doves, waterfowl and other critters. The owner hasn’t hunted the ranch personally but has fed protein and corn to its wildlife year-round.
Other
- The ranch is Ag Exempt through a wildlife exemption ($5,300 in 2023)
- United Coop Electric, propane tanks, septic and well water
- Minerals–the owner will convey whatever he has. No leases or active production.
- Ranch Shop and facilities could be used for equestrian or breeding facilities.
- Shop features covered RV parking.
152± Acres
Erath County, Texas
$3,699,000
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214-855-4000 • Info@Icon.Global
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