East Texas Recreational Ranch & Estate Home Bullard TX Cherokee County

Recreational Ranch for Sale with Estate Home in East Texas The Bullard Ranch is a 47.04 ± acre recreational ranch for sale in Cherokee County, Texas, combining a 3,300 square foot estate home with an in-ground pool, a metal shop building with finished guest quarters, and a small pond across land split between improved pasture and hardwood and softwood timber. The property fronts FM Road 2137 roughly two miles west of downtown Bullard. GPS coordinates are 32.12967° N, 95.35377° W. The property's mix of open ground and wooded cover attracts whitetail deer, ducks, hogs, and predators, giving this East Texas hunting land year-round recreational value alongside its residential improvements. The Estate Home, Pool and Guest Quarters Built in 2001 and well maintained, the two-story home spans approximately 3,300 square feet per Cherokee County Appraisal District records. Four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms are arranged across a den, game room, family room, library or study, and great room, with a formal dining room and kitchen sized for extended family gatherings. A gas log fireplace serves the main living area, and central electric heat and air conditioning serve the residence year-round. A covered front porch overlooks the pasture, and covered porch and patio areas at the rear extend the living space outdoors. The in-ground pool sits behind the home in a long rectangular layout suited to lap swimming, with mature trees around the yard offering shade. A paved asphalt driveway runs from the entry gate to a side-entry carport at the house. Behind the residence, a metal shop and equipment building includes finished guest quarters with two bedrooms and one bathroom, suitable for visiting family or a private office separate from the main house. Land, Terrain and Water From the entry gate, the paved driveway runs approximately three-tenths of a mile through improved hay pasture before reaching the impressive estate home, which sits among clustered hardwood and softwood timber. The land's sandy soils and gently rolling topography are typical of this section of Cherokee County. A small pond on the property provides a year-round water feature and draws wildlife. A private well supplies domestic water, and a conventional septic system serves the residence. Wildlife and Hunting The property's combination of open pasture, timber, and pond water supports whitetail deer, ducks, hogs, and predator species, giving owners hunting opportunity across multiple seasons without leaving the property. Ducks are attracted to the pond, while deer and hog activity range along the wooded edges bordering the open pasture and through the woods. This makes The Bullard Ranch a working example of Cherokee County recreational land that pairs hunting access directly with a full-time residence. Fencing and Access The property carries partial barbed wire fencing. Bullard Ranch is reached from downtown Bullard by traveling west on State Highway 344 for approximately 1.3 miles, then north on FM 2137 for approximately 0.9 mile to the driveway. Location and Proximity Downtown Bullard, with fuel, groceries, and basic medical services, lies approximately two miles from the property. Tyler is roughly 20 to 25 minutes north via US Highway 69 and provides full retail, hospital, and medical services. Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is approximately 25 to 30 minutes away, and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is approximately two hours and fifteen minutes away, keeping the ranch within a manageable drive for Metroplex buyers. The property is zoned to Bullard Independent School District, served by Bullard Elementary, Bullard Middle School, and Bullard High School. County and Tax Considerations Bullard Ranch carries an active agricultural exemption. Buyers should confirm the current exempted tax figure and exemption type directly with the Cherokee County Appraisal District prior to closing.