Property Description
Dream Creek Ranch is your opportunity to own a private fishing oasis located just south of Athens! Purchase for yourself or get a friend or two to share in the enjoyment. This premier East Texas ranch combines recreation, relaxation, and revenue potential. The crown jewel of the ranch is the spring-fed, 12-acre lake that remains at a near constant level and is picturesquely nestled between the main house and a backdrop of beautiful pine trees. World-class fishing opportunities await the buyer as the lake is stocked with up to 10+ pound bass, a boat house and a covered boat dock. Although currently used as a family ranch, imagine the potential of a private fishing club, a corporate retreat, or a weekend getaway. Surrounded by scenic views of both open pasture and wooded areas, the ranch provides space for cabins, picnic areas, additional docks, and gathering spots for members or guests.
Improvements:
Improvements include the 3,281-sf main house that boasts fantastic views of the lake. A unique feature of the house is that it is built around a rail car that serves as the kitchen and bunk rooms. The master suite in the house looks out over the lake and is accessed by a covered breezeway and separate lock and key. Located near the main entrance to the ranch, a 1,400 sf, 2-story log cabin is ready for renovation to create additional living space to accommodate members, guests, or family. The houses are supplied by municipal water, and there is one water meter.
Lake amenities include a covered boat dock located near the main house and a two-slip boat house located on the other side of the lake from the main house.
Livestock improvements include a 3,250-sf barn that features multiple horse stalls and storage space for utility vehicles and implements.
Surface Water:
The 12-acre lake has been managed for years, and the bass fishing is excellent! There is also a pond on the ranch that, when full, is approximately 1 acre.
Wildlife/Hunting:
Duck hunting possibilities are abundant on the lake and whitetail deer are frequently seen.
Income Potential:
Hay is cut on the pastures every year and could be sold or kept for livestock.
Minerals:
The current owner does not own any of the minerals. There is one producing well on the ranch.
Taxes:
The ranch is ag-exempt, and 2025 taxes were approximately $6,200.
Location:
Located just south of Athens, Dream Creek Ranch is conveniently located off Highway 19, near Bradford, TX. The ranch is 16 miles south of Athens and 19 miles north of Palestine. Drive time from Dallas is less than 1.5 hours. Dream Creek Ranch is approximately 10 minutes south of Coon Creek.
This property is exclusively listed by John Willingham of Clayton-Waggoner Properties, LLC. Any and all information contained herein has been obtained from sources deemed reliable by Listing Broker. Listing Broker does not warranty or guaranty the accuracy of the information.
Buyers broker/agent must be identified on first contact and must accompany prospective buyer on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, the fee participation will be at the sole discretion of the Listing Broker. Prospects may be required to provide proof of funds prior to scheduling a showing.
