15134 FM 2134

Property Description

Partially bordered by almost 1.5 miles of the clear Concho River, the 2,000 acre high-fenced Horse Creek Ranch offers unmatched premium outdoor adventure. Lake O.H. Ivie has been named the very top big bass compound in North America. When this body of water is full, the ranch features several miles of lakefront with multiple coves and inlets. Yet, no matter the lake measurement, this sprawling ranch still offers prime angling not just for monster bass but also catfish and an annual spring crappie spawn that centers around the ranch’s frontage as well. Year round boating and fishing are always available since the ranch features its own private concrete ramp that easily ushers you and your boat straight into the famous lake waters. The creek, for which the ranch is named runs through the middle of the 2,000 acres with several clear deep holes that nearly always hold water providing preferred nourishment for wildlife most of the year and attracts a large duck population each autumn. Well water is abundant year-round with five water wells, each at about 150 feet that test at 20 to 40 GPM. Water quality is good and potable straight from wells, but living quarters are well served by a simple kitchen filtration unit. An extensive network of water lines from three tall reservoirs provides water to concrete drinking stations. Spinner feeders, protein feeders and high stands are situated throughout the ranch. There has been no livestock on the ranch since May 2022. Fencing is excellent with high game-proof fencing around three sides. The river acts as a northern boundary. This property offers excellent privacy with an entry road is well tended, private and is all deeded. Then, there are the deer. Let’s talk about the deer. Whitetails have been a focus of Horse Creek Ranch. Genetics are 100% native to the area with no outside breeding introduced. Present owners practice strict management and selective harvest. 160 class big-bodied bucks are sighted regularly, and a 170 class have been harvested The ranch is perfectly suited for these whitetails since dominant plant growth is made up of preferred woody brush and weeds. In a good year, it is not necessary to provide supplementary protein to get good antler growth. Dense stands of juniper provide more than adequate cover. There are plenty of turkeys on the ranch year-round, and dove hunting can be phenomenal. It is not uncommon to disturb six to eight large coveys during an evening drive about the property. A comfortable old ranch house serves as lodging for hunters or an overflow of kinfolk. There is a new fancy metal barn with overhead doors. The ranch has remarkable elevation changes for this part of Texas with several outstanding building locations and panoramic views that are out of this world. It is a classy place surrounded by classy neighbors. The mineral position is a rare and excellent one with the ranch owner possessing approximately half of royalties and, perhaps, more importantly, all executive rights providing control over any attempts to drill. Please note this mineral rights information represents the present owners understanding and should be verified by a professional.