Bret Polk
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Shelby Ranch 283+/- Acres Hamilton County, Texas $778,250 ($2,750/acre)
Shelby Ranch
Hamilton County, Texas | 283+/- Acres
LOCATION: The Shelby Ranch is located 11+/- miles
DESCRIPTION: Quiet, peaceful, and scenic, best
southeast of Hico, Texas, on the eastern edge of
describe this gem of a hunting ranch. Bordered by
Hamilton County near the Bosque County line,
significantly larger low fenced ranches on the west &
approximately 100 miles south of Dallas and 85 miles
south (2,675+/- acres), north (533+/- acres), and
south of Ft. Worth.
northeast (1,478+/- acres), the Shelby Ranch is an undisturbed sanctuary for an abundance of wildlife.
DIRECTIONS: From Dallas or Ft. Worth, take US 67
Perfect for all types of recreational activity, and just
and TX 220 to TX 6 in Hico. Turn right on TX 6 and
the place to create unforgettable memories with
continue west to the intersection of US 281. Turn left
family and friends.
on US 281 and continue south 0.8 miles to FM 1602 on left. Proceed south on FM 1602, 5.3 miles to
WATER: The ranch features a 4+/- acre bass lake that
Hamilton County Road 234 on left. Proceed along
is fed by a generous watershed. The lake provides a
CR 234, in 2.6 miles turn left on CR 234 at an
good source of clear fresh water for recreation,
intersection, continue 1.0 miles, crossing Falls Creek,
wildlife, and livestock. There is also an old well at a
to another intersection. Turn right and continue 1.7
windmill that could potentially be reclaimed to
miles to gated ranch entrance on right.
provide water to fresh water troughs. Ground water is excellent and power is readily available.
All information is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC. All information is subject to change
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Shelby Ranch
Hamilton County, Texas | 283+/- Acres TERRAIN: There is approximately 90’ of rolling
IMPROVEMENTS: The remains of an old storm
elevation change across the ranch providing scenic
cellar, windmill, and concrete water tank are located
views of the surrounding area, potential building
near what was believed to be an old settler’s
sites, elevated hunting blind locations, and good
homesite.
watershed. Predominately cedar/mesquite brush cover with scattered oak motts, various other
MINERALS: No minerals available. Severed prior to
hardwoods, and good native pasture. Soils consist
current ownership. There is no O&G production on
of the Brackett-Maloterre Complex, Nuff Silty Clay
the ranch.
Loam, Denton Silty Clay, Cranfill Gravelly Clay Loam, Oglesby Gravelly Silty Clay, and Topsey Clay
RIGHT-OF-WAYS: A well maintained gas pipeline
Loam.
easement crosses the ranch providing a good cleared sendero for hunting, potential area for food
WILDLIFE & HUNTING: The ranch has not been
plot establishment, and a means of travel across the
hunted by the owner or leased for hunting in years
ranch from West to East.
and pressures on wildlife have been nonexistent. This area along the eastern border of Hamilton
ELECTRICITY: Hamilton County Electric COOP
County and western border of Bosque County, is
provides electrical service to the ranch.
known to produce some of largest native trophy whitetail bucks in either county. It is locally believed
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Hico Independent School
that over the years improved genetic whitetail have
District
gotten out of a high fenced ranch just up the road to the North and mixed with the native deer to
TAXES: Property is ag-exempt and annual property
further enhance the genetics of the whitetail
taxes were $414.39 for 2014.
population in the area. Dove hunting can be phenomenal with proper management. Turkey, hog,
PRICE:$2,750 per acre ($778,250)
and varmint also call the ranch home, and it is a seasonal stop for many different types of water fowl. This is just a great all around ranch to hunt.
CONTACT:
FENCING AND ROADS: Fencing along the west
Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC (Broker)
and a portion of the south boundary is fairly new
10711 Preston Road, Suite 100
and in excellent condition. The remainder of
Dallas, Texas 75230
boundary fence is older, but has been maintained to
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hold cattle. One good cross fence is in place on the
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ranch and borders a 50+/- acre field on the
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southeast portion of the ranch. The ranch has approximately 1.5 miles of CR frontage on CR 234
Bret Polk- Agent
and CR 233 along with multiple pasture roads and
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trails leading into and around the ranch.
[email protected] All information is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC. All information is subject to change
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Shelby Ranch
Hamilton County, Texas | 283+/- Acres
Copyright © by Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC (Broker)
www.hrcranch.com
Shelby Ranch 283+/- Acres $778,250 ($2,750/acre) Hamilton County, Texas
Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC (Broker) www.hrcranch.com Office: (214) 361-9191 Fax: (214) 361-2095
Bret Polk- Agent
[email protected] Mobile: (254) 965-0349
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