Franklin County Ranch Hunting, Fishing, Recreation, Cattle Hardwoods, Lakes, Ponds, Waterfowl Habitat, Pastures +/- 4,335 Contiguous Acres Janet G. Helm Ranch Broker P.O. Box 399 Van Horn, TX 79855 915-828-3532 helm@dellcity.com
DESCRIPTION OF FRANKLIN COUNTY RANCH LOCATION: ACREAGE: TOPOGRAPHY: Franklin County Ranch is located north of Mt. Vernon, Texas approximately 115 miles east of Dallas. The ranch is accessible from paved Highway 1896, which also serves as the east border of the property. + 4,335 contiguous acres The Franklin County Ranch is a pristine, very diversified property. The eastern portion of the ranch is at the end of the Daphne Prairie savannah and is flat to gently rolling grassland. Working west, the ranch falls off into the White Oak Creek bottomlands. These are classic bottomlands with well maintained waterfowl marshes and hardwood forests. As White Oak Creek courses its way through the middle of the ranch it provides more abrupt forms of relief along with large virgin hardwoods. The western portion of the ranch returns to gently rolling terrain with a mixture of grasslands, wildlife food plots, hardwoods and pines. Approximately 58% of the ranch is considered wetlands. WATER: TAXES: CARRYING CAPACITY: MINERAL RIGHTS: WILDLIFE: There are two significant lakes on the property. The largest lake is 178 surface acres, large enough to water ski. The smaller lake is 17 acres and is intensely managed for trophy bass. There are multiple smaller ponds located throughout the ranch, many stocked with fish. The White Oak Creek flows for over 5 miles through the property. This is a permanent creek with typical rises of large volumes of water. Municipal water is supplied to all the houses and facilities. $19,840.49 (2006 Ad Valorem Taxes) 600 animal units on native and improved grasses. Will convey all rights owned, if any. The ranch is populated by abundant wildlife including whitetail deer, eastern wild turkey, dove, waterfowl and feral hogs. 3500 acres of the ranch are enrolled in a wildlife management program with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. There are 378 acres of planted wildlife food plots.
500 acres of shallow, flooded marsh lands are devoted to waterfowl through a Ducks Unlimited sponsored program. Lakes and ponds on the ranch are stocked with Florida strain bass, catfish, and accompanying bait fish. At one time this ranch held the Texas state record for the largest bass taken from a private impoundment. The wildlife and fishing programs on this ranch are professionally managed. 26 miles of well-maintained ATV trails allow access throughout the property. IMPROVEMENTS: COMMENTS: PRICE: The property includes a 4000 sq. ft. Stucco Hunting Lodge, an 1800 sq. ft. Stucco Duplex, a 2000 sq. ft. Stucco Creek House, a 3200 sq. ft. Frame Hill House, a 1000 sq. ft. Frame Managers House, a 9,000 sq. ft. Metal barn with attached Stable and Equipment Cover, and a 1200 sq. ft. Metal Equipment Shed. All houses are in excellent condition, accessible by all weather roads and nicely landscaped. Each dwelling is located to provide seclusion and beautiful views. By northeast Texas standards, this is a large, much diversified, pristine ranch property. Few ranches go from rolling grasslands, to shallow marshlands, to virgin hardwood forests, to mixed grasslands with hardwoods and pines. The diversified terrain is sewn together by over 5 miles of both sides of a major creek. The size, location, accessibility, facilities and diversity of this ranch make the property very unique. The ranch is perfectly suited for private or commercial endeavors as a recreational, investment or income producing property. All natural and man built facilities have been very well maintained by a competent long term manager. The abundant water, wildlife and beautiful natural settings of this ranch are hard to find. $13 Million This ranch offering is subject to prior sale, change in price, or removal from the market without notice. While the information presented was provided by sources deemed reliable, it is no way guaranteed by the broker.
Franklin County Ranch +/- 4,335 Acres The Franklin County Ranch is a very well maintained and managed property with multiple houses and facilities. Whether you are interested in the hunting, fishing, recreational, production agriculture or investment aspects of Texas ranches, this property will meet your expectations. Aerial Map All weather roads, shown in yellow, provide access to all the permanent facilities. Over 26 miles of trails, shown in green, allow ATV access to all parts of the property.
Over five miles of the White Oak Creek traverses through the forests on the property. Access across White Oak Creek, and through the many acres of bottomland hardwoods, is possible by the bridge pictured and the 26 miles of well maintained ATV trails.
Among the many lakes and ponds within the property, the largest is the 178 acre lake pictured above. The lake overflow is controlled by an impressive spillway which regulates the water level while preventing erosion. A covered wooden pier boat dock is located on the lake, with all sides of the water accessible by roads or ATV trails. SPILLWAY COVERED BOAT DOCK The 17 acre lake (pictured) is intensely managed to produce trophy bass.
Approximately 3500 acres of the ranch are involved in a wildlife management program with Texas Parks and Wildlife. Ducks Unlimited sponsors a waterfowl project encompassing 500 acres of flooded marsh and timber lands within the property. Food plots with hunting blinds are in place throughout the property. Whitetail deer, Eastern wild turkey, waterfowl and feral hogs are abundant. All wildlife and fishing within the property are professionally managed. The Franklin County Ranch will run 600 animal units on the native and improved grasses.
Four very well maintained homes have been enjoyed by the owners and their guests. Each house or lodge is located to provide privacy and beautiful views. All are accessible by all weather ranch roads, are beautifully landscaped, have central air and heat and municipal water. The 3200 SF two story frame house with wrap around porches includes 6 bedrooms and 5 ½ baths. Three separate sitting areas provide a game/tv room, a library with fireplace, and an open seating area connected to the kitchen and dining alcove. Central air and heat is controlled by two separate units. This 2000 SF stucco home provides a back porch dining area overlooking one of the many lakes. An open living area with large rock fireplace connects to the kitchen and dining areas. The home is 3 bedroom and 2 bath, with the master bedroom/bath including a sauna and access to the outdoor Jacuzzi. The 1800 SF stucco duplex is built on a peninsula within the 178 acre lake. The home has 4 bedrooms and two baths, plus two separate kitchen and living areas. A large back porch provides ample space for outdoor seating and dining while overlooking the lake. A wooden pier and boat dock is near the home. The 4000 SF lodge has been used for hunters, fishermen and guests. Access to the lodge is through a separate gate from the main highway. This dwelling is a large 3 bedroom 2 bath with room for multiple beds or bunks. The den contains a nice fireplace and connects to the kitchen. A big game room and back porch complete the home.