Turnpike Creek Ranch

Located in the Jacksonville area of Cherokee County, Turnpike Creek Ranch offers 163.256 acres with a well-appointed custom residence, an extensive collection of quality ranch improvements, productive pasture, timber, water and approximately 120 feet of mapped elevation change. The ranch is approached from CR 1508 through a heavily improved recorded access easement and also offers substantial frontage along CR 1509. A custom entrance, mature oak trees and a long white-rock drive create an attractive arrival before reaching the home, shop, barns and supporting improvements. The residence and primary ranch buildings are grouped into a practical headquarters setting, while the balance of the property opens into broad pastures, planted pine, hardwood creek bottom and water features suited to agricultural, equestrian and recreational use. Summary The ranch combines the infrastructure of a working cattle and horse property with the comfort and appearance of a finished rural residence. Improved and native pastures provide grazing and hay-production opportunities, while good-quality perimeter and cross fencing support livestock rotation and separation. The residence, shop, equipment sheds, horse barn, livestock facilities and covered working areas form an efficient headquarters complex near the southeastern portion of the property. This arrangement keeps equipment storage, livestock handling and daily ranch operations close together without crowding the home setting. The balance of the acreage includes open pasture, rolling uplands, lower creek country, planted pine and mature hardwood cover. Land Characteristics Elevations range from approximately 310 to 430 feet above sea level, creating about 120 feet of relief and long views across the open ground. The rolling topography maintains practical slopes for grazing, hay production and movement throughout the ranch. Higher upland pastures provide firmer ground during wetter periods, while deeper soils and additional moisture in the lower areas can help sustain forage during drier conditions. This mixture of upland and lowland creates favorable grazing opportunities through changing seasonal conditions and gives livestock access to different forage and ground conditions across the ranch. The property contains a productive mixture of improved and native pasture with good-quality barbed-wire perimeter and cross fencing. Existing gates and pasture divisions support rotational grazing, livestock separation and movement between the headquarters and the larger grazing areas. Planted pine adds cover, screening and visual diversity across portions of the ranch, while mixed timber and mature hardwoods follow the eastern drainage and creek corridor. Turnpike Creek crosses the eastern portion, and a pond measuring just under one acre appears to be spring-fed. The pond, creek, pine timber, hardwood bottomland and pasture edges create a varied East Texas landscape with agricultural, recreational and wildlife appeal. Improvements The ranch headquarters is positioned beneath mature oak trees near the primary entrance. The residence and supporting buildings are arranged within a cohesive complex connected by an extensive gravel drive system. The principal improvements include: • Residence: Custom-built around 2017 with 1,970 square feet of gross living area, a quality brick-and-stone exterior, cedar accents and ranch-style architectural details. The floor plan includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a dedicated office, giving the home useful separation between sleeping, living and work areas. • Interior Living Areas: Open-concept kitchen, dining and living areas create a comfortable central gathering space. Stained concrete floors, solid wood doors, custom stained cabinetry, upgraded appliances, a fireplace and complementary ranch-style finishes give the interior a durable, cohesive appearance suited to the setting. • Outdoor Living and Parking: An attached carport and multiple covered patio areas provide convenient parking, sheltered outdoor living and additional space for dining, entertaining and enjoying the surrounding pasture views. Mature oaks help frame and shade the residence and headquarters area. • Shop Building: Approximately 3,620-square-foot weld-up structural-steel shop with electrical service and interior high-bay LED lighting. The building provides substantial room for equipment storage, maintenance, fabrication, tools and ongoing ranch projects. • Equipment Sheds: Two structural-steel sheds containing approximately 3,104 square feet and 1,925 square feet provide covered storage for tractors, implements, trailers, hay and other ranch equipment. Their placement near the shop and livestock facilities supports efficient day-to-day use. • Horse Barn: Approximately 4,327-square-foot structural-steel barn with quality features and large custom built-in horse stalls. Its size and location support horse care, feeding, tack storage and equipment storage with convenient access to the surrounding pastures. • Livestock Facilities: Approximately 1,500 square feet of covered working pens, together with cattle pens, gates and supporting handling areas, provide a functional setup for sorting, working, loading and managing cattle and horses. The weld-up structural-steel buildings are of good quality and in good condition. The BPO field inventory includes approximately 15,838 square feet of covered outbuildings and related ranch improvements. The consistent construction quality and coordinated placement of the buildings give the headquarters a cohesive appearance rather than the scattered arrangement often found on older ranch properties. Their location near the residence, pastures and primary drive creates an efficient working complex for livestock management, equipment storage and ongoing ranch maintenance. Location The property is located at 3219 CR 1508 in the Jacksonville area of Cherokee County and is situated within Jacksonville ISD. The setting offers rural privacy while remaining convenient to Jacksonville for shopping, dining, healthcare, agricultural suppliers and everyday services. The broader East Texas location provides practical access to Tyler, Rusk, Palestine and regional transportation routes. The primary entrance is reached from CR 1508 through a recorded 30-foot access easement. The easement has a good-quality white-rock driving surface, a custom entrance at the county road, fencing along both sides and a substantial culvert system where the drive crosses the small creek and drainage area. The long approach creates separation between the county road and the ranch headquarters, while substantial CR 1509 frontage provides additional road exposure and access along the larger tract. Wildlife and Local Attractions Improved pasture, planted pine, mature hardwoods, creek bottom, surface water and transitional edges create habitat commonly associated with East Texas whitetail deer, feral hogs, dove, waterfowl, predators and small game. The wooded creek corridor provides cover and a natural travel route through the eastern portion of the ranch, while the pine and scattered timber add bedding cover and screening. Open pasture edges and the transitions between timber types increase the variety of feeding, travel and observation areas across the property. The pond and Turnpike Creek further enhance the wildlife habitat and recreational appeal. Jacksonville and the surrounding Cherokee County area are known for working farms, ranches, timberland and recreational properties. Nearby outdoor destinations include Lake Jacksonville, Lake Palestine and the broader network of East Texas lakes, public lands and recreational areas. Minerals Easements and Utilities The residence is connected to Craft-Turney Water Supply Corporation. The primary CR 1508 approach follows the improved recorded 30-foot access easement, and the property also has substantial frontage along CR 1509. Recorded pipeline and water-supply rights of way affect portions of the property. The seller will reserve all oil, gas and other mineral interests, and the property is being offered as a surface estate only. Details: 163.256 acres in the Jacksonville area of Cherokee County 2017 custom brick-and-stone residence with 1,970 SF GLA, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an office Approximately 15,838 SF of quality weld-up steel outbuildings and covered ranch improvements Improved and native pasture with good-quality barbed-wire perimeter and cross fencing Planted pine, mature creek-bottom hardwoods and diverse wildlife cover Spring-fed pond measuring just under one acre plus Turnpike Creek Approximately 120 feet of mapped elevation change with long pasture views Improved recorded access easement to CR 1508 plus substantial CR 1509 frontage Ag Exemption is currently in place. All information provided is considered to be reliable but should be verified by buyer or buyer's agent. The information contained herein is deemed reliable but is not warranted or guaranteed by the Broker, its Agents, or the Seller. Access to property, access to utilities, or any measurements including but not limited to, acreage, square footage, frontage, and mapping boundary lines shared herein has not been independently verified and is for purposes of marketing only. If exact measurements, access to property, or access to utilities is a concern, the property should be independently measured or investigated by the prospective buyer.