Hallettsville, TX 77964 - Lavaca County

Sweet Water Ranch: 308.15 Acres of Prime Hunting and Recreation

Welcome to Sweet Water Ranch, a premier 308-acre high-fenced property in the heart of Lavaca County, situated off Gandy Bend Road near Hallettsville, Texas. With a highly improved whitetail herd, 4 surface tanks, exceptional waterfowl hunting, diverse terrain, and modern accommodations, Sweet Water Ranch is a prime hunting destination and delivers it all. Its stunning natural features, thoughtfully planned infrastructure, and prime location make it a rare find in Lavaca County.

Location:

Situated in the highly sought-after Lavaca County, Sweet Water Ranch is located between Speaks and Ezzell, Texas, and only 19 miles northwest of Edna, 49 miles northwest of El Campo, and under 2 hours from Houston! Sweet Water Ranch boasts exclusive privacy being off a main thoroughfare, but offers convenient access off Gandy Bend Road that is county maintained! If youre looking for a convenient cast-and-blast ranch, Sweet Water is under an hour and a half from Port OConnor and Seadrift, Texas!

Terrain:

Sweet Water Ranch is characterized by its old-growth oak trees, dense underbrush, and picturesque open pastures. Dominated by large live oaks, the property also features water oaks, elms, and cedar trees. The soils vary from sandy loam along the creek bottoms to mixed sandy and gravelly soils in the uplands, supporting a mix of improved coastal grasses and native vegetation. Adding to the character, Sweet Water Ranch is also traversed by both sides of Chalk Branch Creek for over 1,600 linear feet laying the foundation for improved water features with the correct infrastructure introduced!

Improvements:

Sweet Water Ranch is well-established for convenience and overnight usability with the current improvements onsite. Overlooking one of the lakes on the ranch sits a 960 square foot, 2 bed 1 bath Operator House with an open layout, built-in bunks, open kitchen and living room with an inside laundry room! Having an equipment barn is important, and Sweet Water Ranch can accommodate, boasting an enclosed, 40x40 equipment barn with a roll-up door large enough to store tractors, multiple UTVs, additional feeders, and miscellaneous items! The ranch also features multiple blinds and feeders along with a feed silo onsite and a 4-acre soft release pen for accumulating new animals brought onto the ranch in the future.

Water:

Sweet Water Ranch is loaded with water and has the ability for more! Boasting four picturesque bodies of water, one of which is stocked with hybrid channel catfish, perch, and black crappie! If youre a waterfowl hunter, youre in luck! Surrounded by farmland, the ranch is in an excellent flyover zone for duck enthusiasts alike! Sweet Water lays an excellent canvas for more water with some of the wetland areas that would make for more duck habitat/watering holes for game! With over 1,600+/- linear feet of Chalk Branch Creek, and two water wells currently on site, the ranch is well-suited and equipped for your ambitions.

Wildlife:

Sweet Water Ranch is meticulously designed for premier hunting experiences. The entire property is high-fenced and divided into multiple pastures, including a dedicated 4-acre breeding pen. Years of effort have the ranch now flourishing with improved genetics, cultivating a population of trophy whitetails. The ranchs journey on the whitetail started with 15 bred does in the spring of 2011 after harvesting all of the native genetics off the property. Additionally, the ranch introduced a breeder buck, and meticulous management went into the herd to ensure the quality of where it stands now.

Currently under MLD and being ag exempt, Sweet Water Ranch is a rare chance to own a true Texas trophy opportunity as the ranch consistently produces bucks around the 170-180 inch mark and multiple bucks exceeding over 200 inches! Along with the world-class whitetail, turkey are prevalent throughout the ranch along with ample waterfowl and fishing in the ponds, allowing for a variety of outdoor experiences.

Minerals:

Seller-owned portion of minerals are negotiable with the sale. See broker for details.