Chalk Point Ranch

Description

Summary:    The Chalk Point Ranch is located approximately 10 miles southwest of Glen Rose, Texas, and offers convenient access from US Highway 67. The property features highly sought after topography, and views “as big as Texas”, as the property provides scenic vistas of Somervell and Hood County to the north and northeast. The property’s location between the historic and charming towns of Glen Rose and Hico, along with numerous area features and attractions such as Rough Creek Lodge, Fossil Rim, Dinosaur Valley State Park, etc., make it highly sought after as the region and its many “things to do”, continually draw people to visit and stay. The land possesses many geologic features such as rock outcroppings, overhangs (caves), and ridgelines that are always of interest and intrigue, offering unique character to the landscape. The property also provides a nice mix of abundant tree cover and a well-maintained open area atop “Chalk Point” that encompasses the improvements. The perfect spot for your retreat to the country.

Location: If you’ve ever travelled west from Glen Rose on US Highway 67, you have most likely taken notice of the tremendous change in elevation as the highway climbs a mountain system near the western edge of Somervell County. Locally referred to as “Chalk Mountain”, this expanse of mountainous terrain stretches from Somervell County west into Erath County, and is a noted landmark providing gateway to Hico, Stephenville, and points further to the south and southwest. The headquarters area and entrance to Chalk Point Ranch sit atop this mountain system. Found approximately 10 miles southwest of Glen Rose, 16.5 miles northeast of Hico, and 20.5 miles east of Stephenville, the property is an easy 1 hour southwest of Fort Worth, and 1 hour 30 minutes southwest of Dallas. Physical address is 9828 W Highway 67, Glen Rose, TX, 76043.

Terrain:   One of the most notable and breathtaking features of the Chalk Point Ranch is the topography of the land and the huge views that open up due to the extreme natural undulation of the landscape here. Amassing a total of ~170’ of elevation change across 40+/- acres, you quickly get a sense of what it feels like to be “King of the Mountain”. A rock outcropping protrudes along the edge of the bluff that encircles this higher elevated portion of the property. Here along this ledge, you’ll find your favorite new lookout points, unique rock overhangs/caves and other geologic formations worth exploring. In the distance looking north and northeast are views for miles across parts of Somervell and Hood County. On a good clear day, as you look to the north across what would have centuries ago been vast prairie, another formation rises toward the sky and stands out on the horizon. This is Comanche Peak. From this vantage point it’s easy to see why the Comanches might have used these mountain tops as their signal base. Tree cover and vegetation consists primarily of red oak, shin oak, red bud, hackberry, cedar elm, juniper, scattered live oak, sumac, elbow bush, green briar, and mustang grape.   

Structures: The headquarters area at Chalk Point boasts a ~3,850 SF (large barndominium) insulated steel structure with 5 roll-up doors that also include approximately 1,200 SF of finished two-story living area with a master suite, kitchen, living area, and bunkroom, with high end finishes and personal touches. Outside and just off the master suite and kitchen are approximately 1,000 SF of covered and/or screened in porches for enjoying the outdoors, relaxing, and entertaining, and includes a covered/enclosed dog run area. The shop area is large enough to store your RV, camper, boat, and all kinds of UTV’s and ATV’s, and also has a large heated/cooled storage room that houses some of the water system equipment. East of this structure the land moves out near the rock lined bluff where you will find an ~800 SF decorative stamped concrete pad. The owners had planned on constructing a one of kind hangout here where you can take it all in but have decided to leave that to the designs of the next owner. This area may be the spot to build a new ranch home or additional guest quarters and take full advantage of the elevation change and big views. One look and you’ll quickly see what we’re talking about. This area has an irrigation system in place that helps keep the grounds looking great.

Water:   Underground water in the area is in good supply and the property has a ~840’ deep Second Trinity Aquifer water well in place that provides domestic use water to the barn and living quarters, as well as supplies the irrigation system that waters the grounds atop “Chalk Point”. Contact Broker for a copy of the water well drilling report.

Wildlife: Typical of this area, whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, hogs, bobcats, fox, coyote, and songbirds of all kinds may be seen and/or heard.

Roads: The ranch is accessed via a good all-weather gravel ranch road that winds its way from US Highway 67 to the gated ranch entrance. From the automatic entry gate, a continuation of this all-weather gravel road comes into the property and to the headquarters. There are a few cleared walking paths and utv/atv trails that lead to some of the lookout points and unique rock features. More trails and roads could be added down in the bottom to improve access throughout the property. 

Minerals: The Seller’s mineral ownership, if any, is unknown. There is no O&G production on the property, and it is believed that the minerals are not leased at this time. Buyer will assume responsibility and expense associated with a mineral ownership report if one is desired.

Utilities: United Cooperative Services provides electrical utility service to the property.   

School District: Glen Rose ISD

Property Taxes: The ranch does not currently hold a 1-d-1 Agricultural Use Tax Exemption. Property taxes for 2024 are anticipated to be around $23,600.

Easements: The property does benefit from an ingress/egress easement that runs from US Highway 67 to the most westerly northwest corner of the ranch. The neighboring 13+/- acre property to the south also benefits from the easement and has access through and along the west side of this 40.752+/- acres with minimal impact. There are two communication towers located on the adjacent property to the northwest.

Asking Price: $1,625,000.00 

Contacts:

Bret Polk - Broker Associate, (254) 965-0349 mobile, bret@hrcranch.com

Chance Turner - Broker Associate, (972) 765-7326 mobile, chance@hrcranch.com

Broker & Commission Disclosure: Buyer’s Agent/ Broker must be identified upon first contact with Listing Broker/ Listing Agent and Buyer’s Agent/ Broker must be present at the initial property tour in order to participate in the real estate commission. Commission splits will be at the sole discretion of Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC.

All information is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC. All information is subject to change without prior notice.