Location:Locate just outside Marlin in Falls County, Flying S Ranch is 2 hours from DFW, 30 minutes to Waco, 1 hour to College Station. Only 3 miles from Hwy 6, there are 1.2 miles of paved road frontage on State Hwy 7 with 4 entry gates to ranch.Land:Beautiful, rolling terrain is 97% open with numerous large pecan trees, oak and other species dotting the ranch throughout. Established coastal Bermuda in a combination of sandy loam and clay loam provides for excellent grazing and hay production. Ranch is currently under grazing lease until 6/1/2013. Property has a nice footprint with Hwy 7 as the north and east border and Big Creek as the southeast border. Surrounding properties are clean and uncluttered.Water:Rural water supplies the home. There are no wells on property. Five ponds, one could be considered a small lake, are strategically positioned in 5 crossed fences pastures to provide adequate water for livestock. Cedar Creek meanders on the lower portion of the property. Over 1.3 miles of Big Creek forms the southeast border of Flying S Ranch. The opportunity exists to increase the size of the ponds as well as to create a lake or duck marsh on the south pasture.Improvements:Custom built in 2002, the 4400 square foot home has 3 large bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, attached 2 car garage and a metal roof. It features a large den with high ceilings, a loft, a wood burning fireplace, home office, formal dining room, a kitchen with walk in pantry and tons of storage. Unique to the home is an elevator and an indoor accessible under ground storm shelter. There is a metal barn with attached pipe working pens with loading chute and is also accessible from gate on Hwy 7. Perimeter and cross fencing is good however interior cross fence gates need work. Wildlife/Hunting:Even though the property is 97% open there are ample opportunities for whitetail deer, wild hogs, coyotes and bobcats along the wooded area along Big Creek. Perfect for food plots to draw in wildlife from heavily wooded area across the creek. Dove hunting is a given around the ponds. Ducks also inhabit Cedar Creek and the potential to create additional duck habitat is strong. Fishing for bass is great in most of the ponds and small lake.Minerals:Seller believes they own most of the minerals on the property and is willing to convey 50% of what they own with an acceptable offer. No Fences Land Company makes no claims as to the amount of minerals Seller owns. Exemptions:Property is under an agricultural exemption.Taxes:$5100 per yearProperty Summary:Beautiful rolling terrain with fertile soils, crossed fenced coastal Bermuda pastures and a barn with working pens, makes Flying S Ranch the perfect ranch for a cow or horse operation. Add a custom built home, plenty of ground water, hunting and fishing opportunities and the fact that it is only 1-1/2 hours from Dallas and 30 minutes from Waco and you have the makings of a great Texas ranch! If this is the lifestyle you have been looking for, stop dreaming about it and take the time to tour Flying S Ranch!
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