Description

~~~~UNDER CONTRACT~~~~

Fortune Bend Ranch

Approximately 1074.455 acres $6500/acre

$7,150,000

Along with 100 acre-feet of irrigation rights and 25 acre-feet of impoundment rights

Property Overview

The Fortune Bend Ranch is a dramatic 1074 acre Brazos River Valley Ranch only 65 miles from the Metroplex. This ranch has over 3.5 miles of incredible river frontage at the tip of the Fortune Bend of the Brazos. The ranches namesake is the historic Fortune Bend of the Brazos just 7 miles from the Hwy 16 crossing below the dam at Possum Kingdom. A very nice 3 bedroom 3 bath riverside lodge is privately tucked away and is an idyllic escape. A nearby barn has stalls to keep your favorite horses handy. Ioni Creek flows into the Brazos near the end of the river frontage and a large and deep hole has been created over the past millennia by the inflow of sand from the Ioni. This 1056 acres has the beauty of a state park along the shores of some of the best river fishing in the state. Three modest stock ponds are scattered across the ranch. Along with any seller owned minerals, the seller will also convey 100 acre-feet of agricultural water rights and 25 acre-feet of impoundment rights.

***This tract is part of a 4416-acre ranch. This ranch may be purchased in any combination of tracts or in its entirety. Please contact the listing agent for more information.

Location:

Northern Palo Pinto County in the Brazos River Valley watershed in the heart of the Cross Timber ecological Region.

Land and Terrain:

The ranch is generally moderately covered and has some very nice open areas. The soils on this ranch are rich and deep sandy soils. Much of this ranch is covered in strong native Bermuda grass.

The fencing ranges from good to fair. Sections of the fence had been recently replaced and are currently being leased for grazing.

The topography is generally sloped to rolling. The western end of Schoolhouse Mountain is on this ranch and sits at about 1200'. This point offers a spectacular and accessible destination that is a favorite among visitors. The overall elevation change is about 350'.

Water/Water Features:

The highlight of the water features is the spectacular 3.5 miles of Brazos River frontage along the tip of the Fortune Bend.

That average rainfall is around 34 cumulative inches a year.

The seller will convey 200 acre-feet of water rights and 50 acre-feet of impoundment rights

Recreation/Hunting/Wildlife:

The habitat on the ranch supports a healthy population of wildlife including Whitetail Deer, Rio Grande Turkey, Aoudad, local and migratory White Wing and Eurasian Dove, Bobwhite Quail, Wild Pig, Bobcat, Coyote, Migratory Duck, and numerous non-game species.

Utilities:

Electricity is provided by Tri-County Co-op and power is available at several places on the ranch.

Minerals:

Seller owns some minerals. Contact Broker for more information. The seller will convey all minerals seller owns.

Access:

From Fort Worth, take I-20 wet to Weatherford, from Weatherford take Hwy 180 through Mineral Wells to Palo Pinto, right on FM 4 in Palo Pinto to Fortune Bend Road, left on Fortune Bend Road for 8 miles to the first gate on the ranch.

Distances:

65 miles from Downtown Fort Worth

90 miles to DFW International Airport

20 miles to Mineral Wells

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This ranch is being offered For Sale and is Exclusively Listed by Allen Crumley, Associated Broker with Williams Trew.

Buyer's agent must be identified on the first contact and must accompany buying prospect on all showings to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of the Listing Broker. Prospects may be required to provide proof of funds prior to scheduling a showing. No trespassing, please. Seller's agent must be present at all showings. This Information was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but in no way warranted by Williams Trew or Ebby Halliday. The property is offered subject to errors, omissions, change in price and/or terms, or removal from the market without notice. The Buyer and Buyer's representatives should verify all information contained herein.

Contact Allen Crumley at 817-862-4459 for immediate assistance.

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