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Mill Creek Ranch 342+/- Acres Smith County, Texas $2,390,000
Mill Creek Ranch Smith County, Texas | 342+/- Acres
LOCATION / DIRECTIONS: Mill Creek Ranch is
From Tyler: From the intersection of I-20 and State
located in the scenic rolling hills of north central
Park Hwy 14, travel north on State Park Hwy 14 ~4.3
Smith County, approximately 8 miles north of Tyler and ~87 miles east of Dallas. All-weather road access
miles to Smith County Road 319E. Turn right (east) on County Road 319E which turns into County Road
to the ranch is provided by County Road 3201, which
3201 and drive ~.6 mile east to the ranch’s entry.
ends at the ranch’s gated entry. From the ranch entry, a paved ranch road meanders through the property
OVERVIEW: Mill Creek Ranch’s primary uses include:
and across Mill Creek to an ideally located lakeside ranch home.
remarkable waterfowl hunting, dense cattle production, outdoor recreation and family fellowship in a memorable setting. Over a mile of spring-fed
From Dallas: Travel east on I-20 for ~82 miles to
Mill Creek, dramatic topography changes, rolling
State Park Hwy 14. Travel north on State Park Hwy 14
coastal Bermuda pastures, timber-laden hills, and
~4.3 miles to Smith County Road 319E. Turn right (east) on County Road 319E which turns into County
highly productive soils typify this remarkable multiuse East Texas ranch. The current owner has owned
Road 3201 and drive ~.6 mile east to the ranch’s
Mill Creek Ranch for over 30 years and it has never
entry.
been on the market.
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Mill Creek Ranch Smith County, Texas | 342+/- Acres
HOUSE: Mill Creek’s custom one story ranch home
primary tree canopy. Through brush sculpting and
is privately located on a hilltop offering scenic views of the ranch’s fishing lake and Mill Creek. The wood
cautious range development, the ranch has the perfect balance of open pasture and woods. A well
and stone ranch style home is ~3,600 SF (living
designed ranch road system provides access to
space) with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Below
each area of the ranch and across Mill Creek.
the main house is a workout room with a full bath that was previously used as a guest suite. Designs, textures, fixtures, fireplaces, appliances and overall
PASTURES / STOCKING RATES / SOILS: Most of the ranch’s pastures are highly improved, well
finish are impressive and ideal for the setting. The
maintained coastal Bermudagrass. Meticulous range
home offers ~2,600 SF of covered parking, elevated
management practices, regular herbicide/fertilizer
outdoor patios, decking and a hot tub which are
applications, 43+ inches of annual regional rainfall
ideal for entertaining guests or relaxing in outdoor solitude. The house features an elegant swimming
and well drained Gallime, Cuthbert, Wolfpen and Oakwood sandy loam soils fuse, creating cattle
pool with an elegant chiseled trough fountain
range that will impress any discerning cattleman
overlooking the ranch’s fishing lake. For backup
looking for top tier pasture. The ranch’s soil types
power, the ranch house also has a generator. The
are considered productive or prime by the USDA.
combination of seclusion via all-weather access, the quality of the construction and the remarkable
Currently, the ranch carries ~80 cows; historically, the ranch has carried as many as 120 AUs.
setting pays tribute to the overall character of Mill Creek Ranch.
FISHING: The ranch’s fishing lake is ~11 acres and features tree shelter along the majority of the
SHOP / BARN / WORKING PENS: For projects, storage and pre-hunt coffee there is an ~1,500 SF
northern and eastern banks. The approach from the south side of the lake is park-like with St. Augustine
air conditioned and heated metal workshop with a
grass, two fishing piers and scenic shade trees. This
concrete floor, extensive shelving, bay doors and
setting is outstanding for family gatherings and
plenty of power and lighting. For additional
making one last cast before dinner. The lake’s
covered storage the owner has maintained the ranch’s original 2,700 SF barn with wooden siding
tannic tea colored water is ideal for mitigating unwanted aquatic vegetation. Fishing is reported
and a tin roof. Nearby are the ranch’s well-
to be very good for black bass, bream and catfish.
designed pipe working pens and livestock chutes. All of these structures are located near the center of the ranch along the all-weather main ranch road and away from the ranch’s home. MILL CREEK /TERRAIN / ELEVATION: Mill Creek is a scenic spring-fed creek that bi-sects the ranch. In addition to its natural beauty, Mill Creek adds a perennial water source for livestock and wildlife on the ranch. An elevation change of over 100’ occurs within the ranch boundaries, giving it a large feel. Mature oak and pine varieties comprise the ranch’s All information is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC. All information is subject to change
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Mill Creek Ranch Smith County, Texas | 342+/- Acres
WATERFOWL HUNTING /CORN FIELDS / GREEN
UTILITIES: There is rural water to the ranch home,
TREE RESERVOIRS: The waterfowl hunting at Mill Creek Ranch is world-class! Historically, an 8+/- acre
shop and barns. Electricity is provided to each structure by an electrical Co-op. The house is on a
natural riparian wetland was the main attraction for
conventional septic system.
puddle ducks. The landowner has improved this wetland asset by installing water control structures
WATER WELL: A prolific 50 gpm Wilcox water well
allowing for post season drainage, soil enhancement and enabling natural waterfowl forage
provides water to top off the fishing lake and is piped underground to each of the cornfields. The
such as smartweed to flourish. Generations of
water well also irrigates the two acre yard around
mallards and other puddle ducks have been
the house and the flower beds.
imprinted to migrate to this wetland, annually. Corn Fields - The owner has developed two irrigated corn fields with well irrigation for flooding
TAXES: Mill Creek Ranch is agriculturally exempt and estimated to be $5,656.69 for 2016.
just prior to hunting season and water control structures for drainage in the postseason and
PRICE: $2,390,000
growing season. These fields are 3.2+/- acres and 3.7+/- acres in size and located in areas of the ranch with prime soils. For crop preservation, each corn field has hog paneling and varmint wire around its
CONTACT:
entire perimeter. In addition to strategically
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standing trees for cover, each corn field has custom
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duck blinds that are easily accessible in knee boots. The duck hunting on these corn fields is spectacular
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and low maintenance. Green Tree Reservoirs - Next to the two corn
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reservoirs provide a natural food source and resting
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ranch and are visually beautiful in the winter months. For further history on the waterfowl hunting and harvest data, please contact us. OTHER HUNTING: Mill Creek Ranch has a strong population of whitetail deer. The owner has never allowed hunting pressure or harvested deer. The ranch also has feral hogs, varmints and doves.
All information is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC. All information is subject to change
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Mill Creek Ranch Smith County, Texas | 342+/- Acres
Copyright © by Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC (Broker)
www.hrcranch.com
Mill Creek Ranch 342+/- Acres $2,390,000 Smith County, Texas
Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC (Broker) www.hrcranch.com Office: (214) 361-9191 Fax: (214) 361-2095 Wright Monning- Agent
[email protected] Mobile: (214) 794-1475
Copyright © by Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC (Broker)
Brandon Rutledge- Agent
[email protected] Mobile: (214) 533-1548
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