2496 Farm to Market Road 182, Clifton, TX 76634 - Bosque County

Overview

Imagine savoring every sunrise and sunset from your home atop the high elevation, overlooking your immaculately maintained turn-key ranch in the historic Norse District of Bosque County. From the custom entrance gate, youll climb a 60 ft elevation change amongst the rolling hills to your well-appointed residence with sweeping long-range views and comfortable outdoor living spaces. Your leisure time could be spent enjoying the numerous recreational options including hunting, fishing, ATV trails or horseback riding. Your friends and family can join you because you have a second lodge-style residence with all the modern amenities where they can stay. This high-fenced ranch, previously used as a deer breeding operation, is turn-key and ready to be enjoyed by the new owner.

Location

The property is located in the Norse District of Bosque County, which is highly desirable due to its blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and rural tranquility. Known for its scenic rolling hills and clear skies, this area provides an ideal setting for ranch living. The district is rich in Norwegian heritage, offering a close-knit community with many traditions and landmarks. The rural charm is balanced by easy access to nearby towns like Clifton, Cranfills Gap, Meridian and Waco. Drive time from Dallas is 2 hours, Waco is 35 miles, and Meridian is 15 miles.

Improvements

The original home, built in 1975 and updated in 2001, is constructed of rock with wood trim and has a metal roof. The nicely appointed 2,000 sf home has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, and spacious living and dining areas accented by a large rock fireplace, vaulted ceilings and loads of natural light. The galley style kitchen has granite countertops, plentiful cabinet space, and stainless appliances. Multiple patios and porches expand the living space to the outdoors. The second home, constructed in 2010, is approximately 1,750 sf with an open floor plan and space to accommodate 7 guests. This lodge-style home includes all the modern amenities on the interior, along with the same vaulted ceilings, natural light, and spacious outdoor living space like the main home.

A 3-stall metal horse barn with electricity and water is ready for use. There are 6 deer pens in place from the previous breeding operation. A 3-sided metal equipment barn has parking space for tractors, mowers, ATVs, side-by-sides, and more. The ranch is completely high fenced.

Hunting and Recreational Activities

Excellent fishing opportunities await the new owner in the 5+ acre lake and the 2+ acres flooded habitat is ideal for duck hunting. The numerous ranch released deer exhibiting top quality genetics from the previous breeding operation are still in place, which enhances the ranchs appeal for outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. All other native wildlife species are found on the ranch including turkey, ducks, dove, hogs and varmint. Aside from hunting and fishing, this ranch offers opportunities for hiking, ATV trail riding, horseback riding, a shooting range and simply enjoying the beautiful views from the back deck of the main house.

Water

Over a half a mile of Gin Branch creek runs through the southwestern portion of the property creating a 5+-acre lake and a 2-acre flooded waterfowl habitat. The ranch has two additional ponds and two stock tanks.

Terrain

The rolling terrain offers an amazing elevation range from a low of 820 ft to a peak of 960 ft with areas of both open pasture and wooded cover.

Additional Information

The furniture in each home will convey with an acceptable offer. The attached list details equipment that will convey with an acceptable offer.

The ranch is currently used for hay production. There is a pipeline easement in the northeast corner of the property.

Minerals

Contact Listing Broker for information on mineral rights.

This property is exclusively listed by John Willingham of Clayton-Waggoner Properties, LLC. Any and all information contained herein has been obtained from sources deemed reliable by Listing Broker. Listing Broker does not warranty or guaranty the accuracy of the information.

Buyers broker/agent must be identified on first contact and must accompany prospective buyer on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, the fee participation will be at the sole discretion of the Listing Broker. Prospects may be required to provide proof of funds prior to scheduling a showing.