The Canyon Lake Ranch offering is one of those rare opportunities to own a truly remarkable ranch that has been perfectly developed to maximize all of the possibilities the land has to offer, making Canyon Lake Ranch one of the premier properties in the region. This unique 448-acre ranch has it all. With a hilltop luxury home, guest house, putting & chipping green, outdoor pavilion with an outdoor kitchen, all overlooking a 5-acre bass fishing lake equipped with a boat dock, bait shack, and an outdoor pavilion. The land offers unique versatility, with 4,200 ft of both sides of Buck Creek, 8 lakes/ponds, strategically laid out food plots, highly productive coastal hay pastures, and a road system that allows access to every part of the ranch. The versatility of the ranch makes it ideal for hunting/fishing, cattle, family use, a full-time residence, or even a corporate retreat that sleeps over 30+, just an hour to the DFW area.

The hunting & fishing opportunities on the ranch are exceptional, due to the abundance of surface water, food plot systems, year-round protein feeders, dense cover, and the wildlife management practices the current owners have put into place over a decade ago. This has yielded 160+-inch trophy native whitetail and a healthy population of Rio Grande Turkey. Also, many various waterfowl species like Mallards, Wood Ducks, Buffleheads, Hooded Mergansers, Pintails, Gadwalls, Wigeons, Teal, Canvasbacks, and Canadian Geese have been harvested on the ponds. Other various native species that are regularly seen on the ranch include dove, feral pigs, beaver, foxes, coyote, bobcat, raccoons, etc.

The landscape on the ranch is highly unique, and after spending time at Canyon Lake Ranch, you feel like there are several ranches wrapped into one. The land ranges from hilltop areas laced with post oaks, red oaks, and live oaks, with long-range views, to bottomland along the creek lined with cedar elm, sycamore, and pecan trees. In addition to the ranchs natural landscape, there are 50+ acres of coastal fields that offer some of the most beautiful views on the ranch. The other notable area of the ranch is what is called The Canyon. The Canyon area consists of rolling hills, oak trees, and many large and very unique moss-covered boulders. The Canyon area has multiple drainage points that eventually form the 5-acre lake.

The property is conveniently located just West of the DFW area, only 25 minutes from Weatherford, 50 minutes to Fort Worth, 1 hour 15 minutes to Dallas, 3 hours to Austin, and 4 hours to both Houston & San Antonio.

Broker Comments:

"This ranch sets itself apart from 99% or more of the ranches on the market. Not only does the ranch offer tremendous versatility, but 100% usability, as the hunting, fishing, outdoor recreation, improvements, functionality, etc have been purposefully laid out to maximize the full potential of the property. No expense has been spared on this property, and it has been built with the highest level of detail and quality, giving the next owner peace of mind."

Improvements:

The centerpiece of the ranch is the luxurious 4,225-square-foot ranch house, positioned to overlook the lake and surrounding landscape. Built in 2016, the home features 7 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, and 2 half-baths, comfortably accommodating large gatherings while still feeling cozy and welcoming. The home is centered around a single expansive main living area where the kitchen, dining, and living spaces come together seamlessly, creating an ideal setting for entertaining and everyday living. In addition to the ranch house, is an 805-square-foot guest house that can sleep up to 14 guests. Custom built-in bunk rooms and 2 full bathrooms make it ideal for hosting family and friends. Two fully climate-controlled shops totaling more than 2,800 square feet further enhance the property, providing space for equipment, storage, etc.

A nine-hole chipping and putting green adds an additional recreational element to the property, perfect for adults and kids alike. The outdoor pavilion features a full outdoor kitchen equipped with a Traeger pellet grill and Big Green Egg, along with a fireplace and integrated outdoor sound system. Additional improvements include a floating two-slip boat dock, a bait shack, a two-story shooting tower and gun range, an outdoor fire pit, a playground area, and custom Trex decking with steps that lead down to the lake.

Hunting & Fishing:

The hunting and fishing opportunities on the ranch are exceptional, supported by meticulous management practices that have produced an elite whitetail deer herd. The quality of habitat, nutrition, and long-term stewardship in place is reflected through 160-inch-plus Whitetail Deer harvested on the property. Thriving Rio-Grande Turkey populations, along with other wildlife, including Feral Pigs, Beaver, Raccoons, and predators like Coyote & Bobcat. The Waterfowl hunting is equally outstanding, with numerous bodies of water consistently attracting Mallards, Wood Ducks, Gadwall, Wigeon, Teal, Canvasback, and a variety of other migratory bird species throughout the season. Fishing opportunities are just as impressive, with multiple stocked ponds producing Largemouth Bass exceeding 5 lbs, with additional populations of Catfish, Perch, and other aquatic species.

Water:

Water is one of the defining features of the ranch that makes it stand out amongst other properties on the market. The highlight of the property is the 5-acre lake, formed from two canyons. The ranch also has both sides of Buck Creek, which flows through the ranch for nearly 1 mile. In addition, 7 other ponds and stock tanks are located across the property, supporting native wildlife populations and enhancing both hunting and fishing opportunities. The property also has 3 water wells that serve the house, the front pond, and a stock tank in the coastal field.

Utilities:

United Cooperative Services provides electricity on the property. At the ranch house, the well is equipped with a 3,100-gallon water storage tank. Starlink provides internet connection to the property. 3 water wells.

Location:

The ranch is ideally located for convenient access from Texass major metropolitan areas while still offering a private, secluded setting. It is approximately 25 minutes to Weatherford, 50 minutes from Fort Worth, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Dallas, 3 hours from Austin, 4 hours from San Antonio, and 4.5 hours from Houston. The ranch also has food and fuel options like Bent Bucket Bakery, Natty Flats BBQ, Chicken Express, Rustys, Sonic, Dairy Queen, Maverick Grill, Chevron, and Sunoco, all within a 5-15 minute drive from the ranch gate.

For more information contact listing broker Josh Smith at 512.699.4684.