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Hidden Lakes Ranch

2950000
|
196
± acres
Recreational Ranch | Endless Opportunities | 20± Acres of Surface Water
Contact Ken Hoerster

830-859-6256

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Property Details

Summary

Hidden Lakes Ranch is a scenic 196± acre ranch with 20± acres of surface water. Multiple improvements on the property provide endless opportunities to serve as a corporate retreat, youth camp, wedding venue, event center, or personal ranch.

OVERVIEW

Within a unique Central Texas setting, Hidden Lakes Ranch is a 196± acre ranch that is an ideal recreational property with endless opportunities. The ranch combines open pasture land, heavily wooded areas, and 20± surface acres of spring-fed lakes.

Status
Sold
List Price
2950000
County
Hill
Acreage (±)
196.0
Waterfront
Fencing
Electric
Topography
Water Source
Utilities
Listing Status
Days on Market
Annual Tax ($)
Zoning
Possible Use
Possible Use

Hidden Lakes Ranch is located about 16± miles from Waco and 90± miles from  Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex.

The ranch's landscape is unique, with 20± acres of surface water, creating a beautiful park-like setting. The ranch has six main bodies of water, the largest being an 11± acre lake. Several waterfalls are positioned along the banks. Vegetation near the water includes cypress, post oak, pecan, and aquatic grasses native to the area. A large portion of open pasture land has a healthy array of native grasses and scattered post oaks with a gentle roll of the terrain ranging from 480± asl to 540± asl.

Most recently, the ranch served as a treatment center ranch providing treatment, recreational activities, and lodging for up to 46± individuals. An extensive amount of improvements are located on the property, including a main house (converted to an office), a dining hall, two separate lodges, a conference building, and a recreational building.

MAIN HOUSE

The Main House is 4,152± sf with eight bedrooms and four bathrooms. It was constructed in the 1960s and renovated around 2010 to serve as an office space. A spacious floor plan offers a full kitchen, a dining, a living room, and a den with a full bar. The house has wood siding and a metal roof with a back porch overlooking a scenic live water setting.

DINING HALL

The Dining Hall is 2,059± sf constructed around 1999. There is a complete commercial kitchen equipped with a cast iron smoker and open pit. There are also two restrooms in this facility and a neat stone fireplace in the center of the dining hall. A walk-in cooler was installed around 2015.

LACY LODGE

The Lacy Lodge is a 6,509± sf with twelve bedrooms and ten bathrooms. It was constructed around 1999. This two-story building has a nice-sized lobby that could be used as conference space and a remarkable view of the main lake. The lobby currently serves as a game area, a full kitchen, and a laundry room.

AVERY LODGE

The Avery House is a 4,605± sf five-bedroom / five-bathroom lodge that was constructed around 2016. The lodge has a large living room, a conference room, a large storage closet, and a utility room with washer/dryer connections. The floors are carpeted and wood laminate. The lodge is the newest structure on the property.

CONFERENCE BUILDING

The Conference Building is 1,610± sf and was built around 2013. The building has multiple meeting rooms. There is a potential to convert it into additional lodging if necessary.

RECREATIONAL BUILDINGS

The Recreational Building is a 2,000± sf and was built around 2000. The building has been used as a workout facility and art room. There are two restrooms.

HORSE STABLE

A 6-stall stable with a feed room and tack room is located on the north side of the property. The center aisle has a concrete floor. Near the stable is a roping arena with a 6’± tall pipe rail fence.

ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS

Additional improvements include a swimming pool and tennis court. Two barns are located on the far north end of the ranch, which house ranch implements. The majority of the improvements are supplemented by 22± kw stand-alone Generac generators.

Wildlife on the property consists of whitetail deer, turkey, dove, duck other animals native to Central Texas. The ranch has the potential to be an outstanding duck-hunting property.

Water is also provided by Gholsen Water Supply Corporation for each of the improvements.

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Property Details

OVERVIEW

Property Features

County
Hill
Acreage
196
Waterfront
Fencing
Electric
Topography
Water Source
Utilities

Investment Considerations

List Price
2950000
Listing Status
Days on Market
Annual Tax ($)
Zoning
Possible Use
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