1701 Ward Mountain Road, Santo, TX 76484

Overview: Turkey Peak Ranch is an exceptional, high-fenced Palo Pinto County property in a great location with a private lane leading to an impressive entrance before winding through meticulously sculpted trees to the first-class home and barns. There are large sandstone rock outcroppings, 2/3 wooded & 1/3 open pastures, sandy soils, and nice water features. Located atop the Ward Mountain range north of Santo, Texas, the property is an easy hour's drive west of Fort Worth. Turkey Peak Ranch is perfect for a permanent residence or weekend getaway. Entrance: The ranch's private entrance features an impressive sandstone archway with an electric gate and keypad. An all-weather rock road lined with beautifully manicured post oaks leads back to the family home and barns in a private location. House: Beautiful 2784 square foot residence with three bedrooms/two bathrooms. The home is in excellent condition and equipped with all the modern amenities. The back room of the house has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a bi-level rock terraced yard and a 3+/- acre private lake with a small dock. The home is on rural water and co-op electricity. A propane tank is in place for the stove and oven. Otherwise, everything is electric. Barns: The property has two (2) enclosed metal barns with concrete floors and roll-up doors. Barn #1 measures 1500 square feet (30x50) for vehicle storage. Barn #2 is 1500 square feet (50x30) and fully insulated with a side addition measuring 396 square feet (33x12). This side addition contains the water well pump system and a sizeable poly water holding tank. Each barn features three (3) large roll-up doors along the front with multiple windows and entrance doors on the back and sides. These barns are ideal for large equipment, trucks, additional storage, and UTVs. There is a small living quarters with a kitchen and bathroom inside Barn #2. Loafing Sheds: Two (2) 15x35 foot loafing sheds and two (2) water troughs sit in the middle portion of the property. Previously set up for horses, this area has sandy soils and scattered trees. Terrain: Diverse terrain with large sandstone outcroppings and hardwoods typify the east and west sides of the ranch. The topography is level to rolling with a deep draw on the eastern side, allowing Rock Creek to enter the property from south to north. Positioned between the wooded areas is approximately 20 acres of open sandy land. Vegetation: The ratio of tree cover to open land is 2/3 hardwoods to 1/3 pastureland. Tree cover consists primarily of mature post oaks, elm, cedar, pecans, live oaks, mesquite, and a mix of other trees native to this area. Forbs and browse species provide exceptional wildlife habitat. Native grasses and some improved coastal Bermuda can benefit both livestock and cattle. Wildlife habitat and pastureland are above average and in excellent condition. Soils: Soils are sandy loam, and the center portion of the property is perfect for horses and future equestrian facilities. Surface Water: On the eastern side of the ranch, Rock Creek is the water source for the 3+/- acre lake below the house. Fully stocked with bass, bluegill, and other baitfish, the lake attracts an abundance of ducks and a few geese in the fall and winter months. There is one (1) covered boat dock located on the lake with a small pontoon boat that conveys with the sale. Two (2) additional ponds sit on the west side of the property, one shared with the neighboring property. The full-size pond is approximately 1/2-1 acre, and the second along the west fence line is half the size. Wildlife: This high fence game ranch is stocked with thirteen (13) Axis deer (5 bucks/ 5 does/ 3 fawn). There are five (5) whitetail does, two (2) bucks and (6) fawn. The older buck is approximately three years old and in the 180 B&C size class. Whitetail deer genetics are high-quality and come from Cotton Mesa Ranch. Other species include Rio Grande turkey, dove, lots of duck and songbirds.