Blanket Creek Ranch is a stunning and diverse 589.11 acre ranch property that offers the best of Mills County in one package. This versatile property is centrally located between Goldthwaite and Brownwood in the NW portion of Mills County and is approx. 30 minute drive to each of these towns.
This ranch, currently under Ag Exemption, was previously enrolled in Managed Lands Deer Program (MLDP), and continues to be home to impressive white tail deer population with amazing genetics being passed on to the offspring. A formal count has not be performed in several years but last count was an estimated 100 whitetail with 1 to 1 buck/doe ratio. Exotics are also part of the equation and provide year round hunting opportunities. Currently the ranch is home to Red Stag, Oryx, Black Buck Antelope & Axis. Native wildlife abounds also with turkey, dove, wild hogs frequently seen.
Surface water includes approx. 3,000' of both sides of Blanket Creek which will run after measurable rainfall and will keep holes of water the majority of the year. This creek is impressive and features huge rock outcroppings and heavy tree cover that add to the majesty of the ranch. Along with Blanket Creek there a multiple wet weather creeks and draws, a large stock tank which is currently approx 1/2 to 3/4 acre with the potential to hold up to several acres and one smaller tank that is also holding good water. The larger tank has been stocked with a variety of fish.
Elevation ranges from 1,250' to 1,400' and there are trails and roads to get to all the high points and everywhere in between. The views from multiple points are majestic. This diverse terrain of creeks, bluffs and hilltops is combined with fertile fields, strong native grasses and natural forage making this a great place to run some livestock also. Ranch parameter is high fenced with with larger field also being high fenced so can easily keep stock and wildlife off a newly planted field.
Improvements include a beautiful 3/2 modular home with porch and deck. This home is on one of the higher points and the views are amazing. There is also a shop with concrete floor with 2 roll up doors and overhang for equipment storage. There are 2 water wells, one that services the home is estimated to be 6 gpm and second well, near the larger tank, estimated to be 10 gpm. Home also has a rain water collection system.
Home and shop are powered by solar with back up propane generator with an electrical easement in place with Comanche Co Elec if new owner chooses to go that route. High speed internet is available with Central Tx Telephone Coop.
If you have been searching for a place to run some livestock, hunt, fish and that will be a good investment call and set up a time to look at this ranch. You will not be disappointed!
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