East Washita River Ranch

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Water:
There are several wells on the property including five solar wells and two submersible with an additional three to four other wells (condition unknown). The Washita River provides a good supply of water a majority of the year as well as a couple naturally occurring ponds. One in particular fluctuates but averages out to about a ½ acre in size.

Hunting:
The quail hunting on this property is unbelievable with over 20 coveys flushed per day hunting on foot. It is estimated that the quail population are about one per three-to-four acres. But quail are not the only viable hunting on the property, with whitetail deer score between 155 and 160 class range. Additionally, the deer on the property have been hunted minimally over the last 15 years. Turkey are also in abundance along the cotton-wood lined river. One will also find healthy populations of dove and wild hogs. No commercial hunting has been allowed on this ranch. All quail feeders and any feed bins currently on the property will convey with sale of the ranch.

History: 
Over the years, the property has been revered for its endless quail hunting thanks to strict wildlife management. Washita River Ranch has been enjoyed by the same family and friends over the last two decades and have preserved the natural habitats for future generations to experience.

Improvements:
A one bedroom apartment with a full kitchen and ¾ bath inside the 40 x 70 barn provides a comfortable place to stay on weekend trips. The barn also has a 30 x 70 shed for parking any equipment plus an additional 24 x 30 interior garage space with overhead door. About 25 acres has been set aside for future construction of a hunting lodge or homesite. There is also series of well-maintained ranch roads kept by operators and for related activities. The perimeter fence is in working condition and about half of the cross fencing has been maintained.

Minerals:
The seller does not own any mineral rights, but all surface leases and water rights will be sold with the land. The ranch is under a conservation easement.

Landscape:
The land is mostly flat with gently rolling terrain as you move closer to the river bottom. The soils here within are listed with the accompanying percentages with total area of interest equaling 100%: Springer loamy fine sand (SlC) 32.9%; Springer fine sandy loam (SfD) 24.0%; Sweetwater soils (Sw) 8.6%; Lincoln soils (Ln) 7.5%; Springer fine sandy loam (SfC) 7.1%; Springer fine sandy loam (SfB) 5.4%; Grandfield fine sandy loam (DaB) 5.0%; Grandfield fine sandy loam (DaD) 2.8%; Bukreek loam (DuB) 2.6%; Bukreek loam (DuC) 2.4%; Springer loamy fine sand (SlB) 1.9%.

See soil report for more information.

Exclusions: 
All farm equipment including but not limited to a tractor, a mower, a drill, and two plows will be excluded from sale of the property.

Zoning/Easements:
The property is outside of any municipality so is not zoned. There are no known easements that would affect operation of the ranch. It is anticipated all existing easements will be identified by surveyors.

Price:
$4,774,800.00

Estimated 2017 Taxes:*
$3,171.03.

Water Conservation District:
The property lies within the Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District.

Area:
The East Washita River Ranch is located in the southeastern quadrant of Hemphill County, Texas about 2.5 miles south of TX HWY 33.

Access:
Ranch Road 2654 runs along the west side of the property for about 3 miles.

Directions:
From Canadian, Texas, go south on US HWY 60 and continue for about 7 miles to TX HWY 33 and go east about 16.5 miles to Ranch Road 2654 and head south. The main gate will be about 5 miles south of TX HWY 33.