Texas Lake House & Ranch | 1,145+ Acres
Lakehouse Ranch
1,145.87± Acres
Ellis County, Texas
$9,166,944
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Lakehouse Ranch is a premier recreational and working cattle ranch that has been in the same family’s ownership since 1933. It is located less than an hour from downtown Dallas. Encompassing 1,145± acres of productive pastureland, mature hardwood bottoms, approximately 457± acres of surface water, and 1.56± miles of Trinity River frontage, the property combines the amenities of a private lake retreat with the functionality of a working ranch. This is a unique opportunity to own a ranch and lake house, all in one property.
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Built in 2008, the 4,112± square-foot lake house includes 4 bedrooms (two being primary suites), 5 bathrooms, 2 flex rooms and expansive wraparound porches.
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The open-concept floor plan offers comfortable living centered around the lake views. The yard is irrigated and well-kept with a nice grass and live oak trees.
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Originally created through historic sand and gravel mining, the 275± acre Big Lake is the centerpiece of the ranch. The lake is privately owned by two brothers, each owns approximately half of the lake.
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The 65± acre Bass Lake is a private fishing experience exclusive to Lakehouse Ranch and features extensive shoreline, numerous coves, and several islands that create excellent fish habitat.
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The Trinity River Oxbow Lake encompasses approximately 33.5± acres of water and is 1.68± miles long. It is entirely within the property and provides a rare connection to the property’s river system.
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Corner Lake encompasses approximately 55.92± acres of shallow water and provides an important wetland component to the ranch’s diverse water resources, creating productive habitat for waterfowl, wading birds and other wildlife species.
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There is approximately 1.56± miles of Trinity River frontage characterized by mature hardwoods, native vegetation, and diverse bottomland habitat.
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An extensive levee system along the Trinity River allows owner to actively manage water levels across portions of the ranch.
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Fish species include bass, crappie, catfish, gar, carp, and baitfish. The Bass Lake was stocked and previously managed for bass fishing.
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Crappie fishing has been exceptional at times. The gar fishing/ archery hunting can be worldclass.
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The two-story boathouse is positioned along the shoreline of the 275± acre lake and is designed for both recreation and entertaining. The lower level features two covered boat slips, while the upper level includes a spacious entertainment deck with panoramic views across the lake.
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There has been little to no hunting pressure on the ranch and it is a wildlife paradise. Whitetail deer are abundant and the age structure should be great allowing for trophy buck potential. Ducks and geese numbers can be phenomenal and dove numbers can be very good.
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The ranch includes a 2,400± square-foot insulated barn constructed on a concrete slab. The barn features a roll-up door on one end and two sliding doors on the opposite end, providing convenient access for equipment and vehicles.
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Interior barn improvements include a tack room, large storage room, and a full bathroom. A 675± square-foot covered lean-to extends from the side of the barn, providing additional covered storage for equipment, vehicles, and ranch supplies.
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Historically operated as a cattle ranch, there are 496+/- acres of open pastureland consisting of improved and native grasses with potential to support ~1 animal unit per three acres of pasture.
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Conveniently located ~50 miles southeast of Downtown Dallas along the I-45 corridor, Lakehouse Ranch offers a rare combination of productive agricultural land, expansive private water resources, and quality improvements.
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