Steve Ruffner, DVM
Capitol Ranch Real Estate, LLC
Arrive to the GBH Farm through a solar-powered, code-access gate and follow the tree-lined drive to a beautifully remodeled farm house. The property is a turn-key retreat or primary home for people wanting a residential & or a hobby farm with beautiful views overlooking the park like forests and pastures that this East Texas location is famous for. Situated on 51.29 acres of cultivated and native pasture, woods with wet weather creeks and a nice pond, the land has been meticulously maintained. There are two separate houses, each with a separate entrance and separate driveway. The 2,047 sq ft primary home is a lovely 1900's farmhouse that has been thoughtfully restored and updated throughout. It boasts several patios overlooking the swimming pool (built in 2021) and outdoor kitchen (built in 2022), Spectrum high speed fiber internet, and wired for backup generators for both barn and home. The horse barn, stalls and tack room are a short walk away. The 2,014 sq ft guest house was built in 1982 has great views of the back of the property and the neighboring owners lake. There is a convenient adjacent 3 car carport and attached shop-storage building. The immaculately and lovingly maintained property is a mixture of gently sloping, open pasture land with beautiful views overlooking the park like forests and trails providing habitat for the abundant wildlife in the area. There are wet weather creeks-draws and a nice, stocked pond. There is a fenced vegetable garden and perimeter fencing as well as cross fencing with net wire. The farm has community water and a north-south seasonal creek running through the woods on the west side of the property. Water is piped to each of the stalls, turnouts and pastures and collected in a variety of troughs. The farm has a variety of trails and a blind to hunt or observe wildlife. Palestine is a growing city with access to restaurants, shopping and activities minutes away.
Directions: From the intersection of Loop 256 and FM 84 go east on FM 84 to FM 323. Head southeast on FM 323. The farm is located just down the road from the intersection of AN CR 153 and E FM 323.
Steve Ruffner, DVM
Capitol Ranch Real Estate, LLC
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Listed By: Bradley Pace of Staples Sotheby's International Realty Llc