Steve Ruffner, DVM
Capitol Ranch Real Estate, LLC
16± ACRES WITH A HORSE BARN, CATTLE FACILITIES, HUNTING LAND, MULTIPLE PONDS AND AN INSULATED WORKSHOP! Saddle up, run cattle, head to the woods or spend the afternoon tinkering in your own shop. This versatile East Texas ranch near Athens offers usable pasture, mature hardwoods and the improvements to make country living as enjoyable as it is functional. THE HORSE SETUP IS A STANDOUT! The barn, completed in 2025, offers approximately 45x45 of covered space, 3 stalls with electric-fenced turnouts, a 12x15 feed room and a 15x15 wash rack. Fenced pastures, perimeter fencing, an approximately 1-acre front trap with no-climb wire and a livestock trap with squeeze chute provide practical infrastructure for cattle and other livestock. FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO BUILD, FIX AND TINKER, the 36x36 detached workshop, completed in 2024, is insulated and equipped with electricity, plus separate insulated 12x12 tool storage. Whether you're working on equipment, organizing hunting gear or pursuing a favorite hobby, you'll appreciate having dedicated space for your projects. The charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath farmhouse, built in 2023, features vaulted ceilings, an exposed wood beam, an airy open-concept layout and a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry and a large island. Enjoy morning coffee on the covered front porch or relax under the expansive covered back patio overlooking the countryside. Beyond the pastures, explore wooded acreage offering hunting and recreational opportunities, MULTIPLE PONDS including a spring-fed pond, and a seasonal creek. With room for horses, cattle, hobbies and outdoor adventure, this is a rare combination of ranch utility and peaceful country living, conveniently located near Athens!
Directions: From N Pinkerton Street, turn right onto W Larkin Street, then left onto TX-19 BUS N (N Palestine Street). Continue for approximately 1.5 miles, then proceed onto TX-19 S for 8 miles. Turn right and continue for 0.2 miles, then turn right onto County Road 3800
Steve Ruffner, DVM
Capitol Ranch Real Estate, LLC
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Listed By: Delanee Clark of Re/max Landmark Rose