Salt Creek 721

“bob-white” is the distinctive sound you hear as you pull up to the gate; the sentries of quail are out in full force to give you that unique West Texas Howdy. Their chorus of whistles creates peace that makes the Double Mountain view much more special. Quail aren’t the only ones that enjoy this area of Stonewall County, the wild hogs, Whitetail deer, dove, and much more flourish in this landscape abundant with water throughout. The Salt Creek 721 offers all that you would expect in the great outdoors with uninterrupted views of iconic landscape, wildlife, water, and more stars than you can imagine. This is a full experience. Along the foothills of what early settlers used to guide their travels, this property has a landscape that rises in elevation to soak in those historic views. You’ll find the place functional too, with three large stock tanks collecting water from the canyons that flow into Salt Creek. Cross fenced for livestock; the interior and perimeter fences are in good shape. The property has been managed over the years, so grass production is better than normal for the area. A variety of trees are thick in the canyon draws and around the surface water. The cover is very good with the landscape serving as travel corridors and the trees protecting those wild travelers. The open areas will be critical during rut season as the neighboring properties are thick with trees. Fawns can be found bedding down in the thick grass and find the property nice to run and play. Large concrete troughs can be found throughout filled by the working windmills and a series of buried poly lines. A good property just off the beaten path is sometimes hard to find, especially one with good water, terrain change, wildlife, and views both day and night. Come see what the early settlers saw, its sure worth the look. Give Dan Byerly a call at (325) 665-3489. Driving Directions: From Aspermont, TX, take FM Road 610 for 11 miles west, property located on the south side of FM 610. From Abilene, TX, drive 24 miles north along US Hwy 277/US Hwy 83, turn left onto US Hwy 83 for 34 miles. Turn left onto W Swenson Ave for .5 miles and continue straight on FM Road 610 for 11 miles. Location: A little over one hour from Abilene, this land is two hours or less from Lubbock, Midland, and Wichita Falls; just over three hours to Fort Worth. Acreage: Approximately 721± acres in Stonewall County, this acreage is considered pasture with improved grasses. The land is consider rolling which is a good fit for the Rolling Plains namesake in the area. With a good mix of topographical changes, the property gives you several looks as you work yourself across it. This is a fun property. Topography: The property as a nice gentle roll that lowers to the creek areas and then rises up to the south end. An unnamed feeder creek runs across the center of the property to join the Salt Creek. Rainfall/Elevation: Average annual rainfall for Stonewall County is 25 inches. The elevation is as low as 1750' and rises above 1900' with a nice gradual slope from North to South. Cover: The old pasture was cleared years ago and some new growth has started back in a few areas. The draws leading up to the stock tanks and the areas behind those dams are still lush with a healthy variety of Hackberry, Willow, and mesquite. The feeder creek and Salt Creek both have mature growth framing out those areas. The rest of the property is fairly wide open and easily seen from the south end as it towers over the property. Wildlife have been seen throughout bedding down in the thick grass and hanging out in the canopy of trees near the water features. The quail seem to thrive on the property as they can be heard throughout. Fences: The fences are good five strand barbed wire with t-posts and pipe throughout. The cross fences create nice pastures to rotate. With nearly six miles of fences, there should be some good depreciation available. Utilities: Cooperative electricity runs along FM 610. A meter is installed, and electricity is active at the cattle pens; it could serve a future homesite or RV. All utilities should be verified by the buyer or the buyer's representative. Water: Gyp springs are thought to be scattered along the unnamed creek that merges up with Salt Creek. The two creeks had been flowing without any recent rains at the time pictures were taken and running fairly well under the bridge over on the CR. Three canyons have been dammed up to create some significant bodies of water for that part of the world. All three are attract both wildlife and livestock. The two windmills function and provide the polylines with ample water to fill several concrete troughs throughout; aided by gravity provided by the property’s slope. Rural water is along CR 440 on the furthest south end of the property; however, this property does not have a meter. All water should be verified by the buyer or the buyer’s representative. Hunting: Bobwhite quail are thriving this year out on this property and their sounds are intoxicating. Whitetail deer can be seen throughout using the thick grass to bed down the new fawns. The openness of the property, along with the extra thick cover of the neighbors, makes this property ideal for the rut season. Feral hogs, dove, and much more can be found as well. The property has not been hunted or grazed for a few years. Pressure from the neighbors appears to be light. The area is know for good hunting. Price: The property is priced at $1,803,375. The information contained herein is believed to be true and correct. However, Ekdahl Real Estate does not give any warranty for its accuracy. It is the buyer or buyer’s agent responsibility to verify all information. 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