Herring Homestead

Herring Homestead is a stunning recreational 160-acre property situated just seven miles northeast of Breckenridge, Texas. As you enter through the welcoming gate, you'll travel along a beautifully paved road that extends nearly half a mile to the charming home, flanked by fencing designed to keep livestock safely off the road. Along the drive, the land is a mixture of mesquite trees and native pasture, along with excellent cultivation that is rotated between winter wheat and sunflowers. One deer blind and a deer feeder overlook the northern field for hunting. These fields offer excellent dove hunting during bird season and ample food for deer in winter. Located behind the home, the property's remaining 80 acres are rich with lush trees like bull mesquite and oak, providing an exceptional habitat for hunting wildlife and grazing cattle. Centrally positioned within this wooded haven is a dedicated hunting area featuring a small food plot, a blind, and a feeder-ideal for cultivating memorable outdoor experiences. Adding to the ranch's charm are three serene ponds, supplying an essential water source. One pond by the road even caters to the beautifully landscaped front yard, which benefits from an automated sprinkler system to ensure that everything remains vibrant and thriving! Herring Homestead boasts a versatile landscape, making it an outstanding choice for nurturing a family or serving as a delightful retirement haven for those eager to embrace life at a leisurely yet fulfilling pace. At the heart of this tranquil property lies a beautifully renovated two-story ranch-style home that radiates warmth, family spirit, and love. This inviting residence features modern appliances, elegant bathrooms, and plentiful storage options, creating a genuinely welcoming environment. Encompassing a spacious 3,800 square feet, the home offers three comfortable bedrooms and two full baths, designed in an open-concept layout that seamlessly connects the kitchen to the cozy living areas. Just off the kitchen is a charming sun room, an inviting dining area, and a warm den-currently a man cave that showcases the family's adventurous spirit. The living room flows into a generous primary suite with an ensuite full bathroom-your own private sanctuary! Ascending to the upper level, you'll find a roomy sitting area alongside two expansive bedrooms and another full bath, ensuring restful nights. One of the home's most enchanting features is the inviting front porch, where you can take in the stunning views of the landscaped yard, flourishing with lush St. Augustine grass and towering Live Oaks. This porch's views of the vibrant sunflower field are elegantly framed against a picturesque backdrop. Adjacent to the main house is a fenced-in pool area perfect for celebrating with family and friends. This low-maintenance space includes a charming cabana-ideal for cooking and finding shade as you soak in the delightful atmosphere. A handy shed in the backyard provides excellent storage to keep all your yard maintenance tools organized and in tip-top shape. Following the challenges of "The Great Texas Freeze" in 2021, the owners installed a generator paired with a 1,000-gallon propane tank. This ensures the home seamlessly transitions to generator power whenever the electricity goes out, providing peace of mind! Moreover, Herring Homestead features a charming historic barn complete with livestock pens and a spacious equipment barn, perfect for sheltering farming equipment, trailers, and recreational toys. Behind the home, high-fence breeding pens enhance the property's allure, having previously been utilized for raising and selling high-quality whitetail deer as an enriching hobby. With seven well-established pens, equipped with water, trees, feeders, and a convenient alleyway for animal rotation, this property is a perfect fusion of home and nature. At Herring Homestead, you are not just finding a ranch; you are discovering a place to create cherished memories in an environment that radiates serenity and warmth, offering a remarkable lifestyle. AGENT COMMENTS: Herring Homestead is a remarkable tribute to a family's deep commitment to wildlife, farming, and agriculture. Their heartfelt passion for this way of life shines through in every detail. Each thoughtful enhancement to the property has been masterfully executed, prioritizing simplicity while boosting efficiency and profitability. Herring Homestead offers a fantastic opportunity for those looking to simplify their lives or for individuals eager to transition from city living to embrace a refreshing new chapter in a fully equipped ranch. It's a wonderful chance for a positive change! -- HOME -- Built in 1988; 3,800 sqft; 3 bed, 2 full bath (recently remodeled) A beautifully manicured front yard Fenced-in pool with a cabana (9 ft deep) Primary bedroom with a huge walk-in closet; spacious bathroom with a large tub and shower Two additional bedrooms upstairs that mirror each other, a full bathroom Open concept, kitchen open to the great room Sunroom Den or man cave Dinning room Central HVAC 30 ft X 30 ft carport for parking Electric meter by APG&E Stephens County SUD Water Meter Some furniture can be conveyed with an acceptable offer Sprinkler system for yard on timer; water supplied by a pond Greenhouse for plants A Generac generator that automatically kicks on when the home loses power, runs on propane -- RANCHING & HUNTING IMPROVEMENTS -- Fencing ~ 3.5 miles of barbed wire fencing; good condition Ranch ~ Split into 4 pastures; +/- 29 ac with heavy woods, pond & cultivation; +/- 30 ac with pond & native grass; +/- 17 ac cultivation; +/- 74 ac heavily wooded with pond Barn with Corrals ~ Excellent pens within the antique 40 ft X 50 ft barn with lots of storage Equipment Shed ~ 30 ft X 95 ft; sheeted on 3 sides Storage ~ 20 ft X 20 ft shop behind the home; overhead door with electricity Roads ~ ATV/UTV dirt roads, gravel, paved -- WATER, COVER & TERRAIN -- Surface Water ~ 3 ponds; the front pond supplies water to the sprinkler system at the home Pond Sizes ~ Measuring +/- .85 ac, .75 ac, .61 ac, (when full) Water Meter ~ 1 Stephens County SUD Water Meter Elevation ~ 20 ft of elevation; sloping; views of neighboring elevation Tree Cover ~ 59% wooded; Bull Mesquite; Live-Oak, Elm Underbrush ~ Heavy underbrush; Lotebush, Bumelia, Skunkbush, Cat Claw, Prickly Pear Native Grasses ~ Winter Rye, Indiangrass, Bluestem, Gramma Pasture Land ~ 18% pasture land with some mesquite regrowth Cultivation ~ 17% cultivation Soil ~ Lindy silt loam, Leeray clay, Rowden clay loam, Throck clay, Truce fine loam -- HUNTING & RECREATION -- Deer blinds & Feeders ~ 2-MB Ranch King deer blinds; 2-MB Ranch King feeders High fence breeding pens ~ 8 ft net wire; 7 pens with alley; great hobby for exotics or whitetail Native Wildlife ~ Whitetail deer, Mourning & White-Wing Dove, Turkey, variety of ducks, hogs & varmint Hunting ~ Not on MLD Program; little to no hunting pressure; great neighbors Wheat/Sunflower Fields ~ The north is +/- 11ac used for food plot, Lindy silt loam; the southern field is roughly 17ac, Lindy silt loam -- MINERALS & WIND -- O&G Production ~ No active production Pipelines ~ No pipelines on the property Wind Rights ~ 100% wind rights convey; No wind farms in the area Mineral Rights ~ Seller does own an unknown percentage of the minerals and will be willing to convey with an acceptable offer -- ACCESS & DISTANCES -- Road Frontage ~ Gate on HWY 67 (675 ft of highway frontage) Nearby Towns ~ 7 mi NE of Breckenridge; 24 mi SW of Graham Major Cities ~ 60 mi NE of Abilene; 86 mi E of Fort Worth; 198 mi E of Midland Airport ~ 8 mi N of Stephens County Airport (Municipal), 102 mi W of DFW (International)