763 +/- Acre East Texas Legacy Ranch with Custom Lodge

Ranch Overview Rare opportunity to own approximately 763 acres of highly improved East Texas timberland. Approximately 600+ acres of income-producing pine plantation with the balance in mature mixed hardwood forest. Property assembled and improved for long-term recreational enjoyment, timber income, and legacy ownership. Borders National Forest, providing additional privacy and recreational opportunities. Located approximately 20 minutes from Toledo Bend Reservoir. Conveniently located approximately 4 hours from Dallas, 3 hours from Houston, 1 hour 45 minutes from Shreveport, Louisiana, and 1 hour from Lufkin and Angelina County Airport, providing excellent accessibility while maintaining exceptional privacy and seclusion. --- Custom Commercial Grade Lodge Approximately 3,600 square feet of living area. Extraordinary custom-built lodge positioned on a secluded hilltop near the center of the ranch with exceptional privacy and panoramic views. Modern industrial design constructed to commercial building standards. Engineered and built with virtually no budget constraints as a true legacy-quality ranch lodge. Designed for exceptional durability, efficiency, longevity, and low maintenance. Smart-home technology and monitored security system. Two luxury bedroom suites. Main living area located on the second floor providing elevated treehouse-style views overlooking the surrounding timberland. Service/freight elevator providing convenience and accessibility. Commercial-grade aluminum-framed glass systems throughout. Extensive floor-to-ceiling glass designed to maximize natural light and showcase panoramic views of the surrounding timberland. Automated premium window shades throughout the lodge, operable by smartphone, smart-home controls, and integrated automation systems. Attached oversized two-car garage. --- Engineering & Construction TerraCon geotechnical evaluation completed with multiple 20-foot soil borings. Reinforced post-tension foundation utilizing 4,000 PSI concrete. Extensive concrete grade beam and cross-beam system. Structural columns supported by deep drilled piers extending approximately 19 feet below grade. Full structural steel-frame construction from foundation to roof. Heavy-duty welded steel beams, columns, and roof support systems throughout. Commercial-grade standing seam metal roof system. WIP 300 waterproof roof membrane system. Roof purlins welded in place as part of the structural roof system. Reinforced concrete lower-level walls. Upper-level perimeter walls constructed with 6-inch, 18-gauge steel studs. Interior walls constructed with 20-gauge steel studs. WIP 250 exterior weather barrier system. Commercial aluminum-framed glass package throughout the residence. Extensive spray foam insulation throughout. Commercial-grade painting system utilizing sandblasting, epoxy primer, and epoxy finish coatings on structural steel components. Commercial-grade materials and construction methods rarely found in residential properties. The lodge has demonstrated exceptional structural performance during severe weather events, including sustained winds approaching 100 MPH associated with a tropical weather system, with no reported structural damage. Main residence was professionally engineered and reviewed by structural engineers, with most components meeting or exceeding commercial construction standards. --- Interior Features Steel stud framing throughout. No load-bearing interior walls, allowing future flexibility. Solid ash wood trim and baseboards. Eight-foot solid-core ash veneer doors. Polished and sealed concrete flooring. Commercial-grade metal door frames. High-end finishes throughout. --- Kitchen & Appliances Two Sub-Zero refrigerators. Wolf cooktop. GE double wall ovens. Premium vent hood vented to exterior. Sharp microwave drawer. Luxury appliance package throughout. --- Wellness & Spa Amenities Michael Phelps LSX 900 Master Spa swim spa and hot tub. Positioned on the expansive second-story covered porch overlooking the surrounding timberland. Ideal for year-round relaxation, fitness, and entertaining. --- Smart Home & Connectivity Fully integrated smart-home technology throughout the lodge. Smart lighting systems providing convenience, efficiency, and remote-control capability. Integrated whole-home audio system with centralized controls accessible through smart-home control pads. Satellite internet service providing reliable connectivity in a private ranch setting. Monitored security system. Designed to support modern communications, entertainment, and remote-work capabilities while enjoying the privacy of a secluded ranch environment. --- Mechanical Systems 400-amp electrical service with significant future expansion capacity. Electrical system includes a 400-amp disconnect, 400-amp automatic transfer switch, and 400-amp distribution panel. 36KW Generac automatic backup generator. Generator maintained under a regular annual service program. Buried 1,000-gallon propane tank. Carrier Infinity HVAC systems. Additional dedicated mini-split system serving the electrical room. Tankless water heater. PEX plumbing system with zoned shutoff capability. Whole-house water filtration system serving the main residence. 650-foot-deep water well providing reliable water service to ranch improvements. Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative electric service. New Water Supply Corporation water service. --- Guest Improvements Guest Cottage Approximately 980 square feet. Two bedrooms and one bathroom. Ideal for guests, family, or ranch staff. Shop Building Approximately 1,950 square feet. Large workshop and equipment storage facility. --- Additional Ranch Facilities Walk-in cooler. Walk-in freezer. Dedicated game processing room. Additional ranch infrastructure and support improvements. --- Water Features 10-Acre Lake Strategically positioned private lake. Stocked with hybrid bluegill, coppernose bluegill, approximately 1,500 black crappie, perch, and additional sport fish species. Professionally managed fishery designed to provide exceptional recreational fishing opportunities. 2-Acre Lake Approximately 2 acres in size. Constructed with a premium liner system. Established fish population. Additional fishing opportunities and wildlife habitat. Enhances the property's overall water infrastructure and recreational appeal. Duck Pond Approximately 1.25 acres. Approximately 16 feet deep. Constructed with a premium 60-mil liner. Decorative fountain system. Electrical service installed. Pier and lighting improvements. Reinforced concrete spillway. Boat launch and future expansion improvements already in place. Designed to enhance waterfowl habitat and recreational enjoyment. --- Hunting & Recreation Outstanding East Texas hunting and recreational ranch. Property has not been lease hunted for more than 10 years. No hunting club memberships associated with the ranch. Fifteen strategically positioned hunting blinds and feeder locations. Excellent opportunities for both rifle and bow hunting. Abundant populations of whitetail deer, wild hogs, eastern wild turkey, squirrels, and other native wildlife. Diverse habitat supported by pine plantation, hardwood timber, water features, elevation changes, and National Forest adjacency. Approximately five miles of developed ranch roads, trails, and hunting lanes. Approximately 35 acres of improved hay meadow planted in Jiggs Bermuda grass, providing additional agricultural utility, wildlife forage, and ranch management flexibility. Excellent access throughout the property. --- Timber & Investment Potential Approximately 600+ acres of managed pine plantation. Long-term timber income potential. Recreational, hunting, fishing, and timber investment attributes combined into a single ownership opportunity. Turnkey ranch with extensive infrastructure and improvements already in place. Replacement cost of improvements and infrastructure would be substantial in today's market. --- Financial Information Timber valuation currently in place. Property taxes approximately $8,000 annually. Average electric costs approximately $900 per month for the lodge, approximately $150 per month for the shop, and approximately $100 per month for the guest cottage. All structures are fully insurable. --- Area Attractions Adjacent to National Forest lands. Approximately 20 minutes from Toledo Bend Reservoir. Convenient access to boating, bass fishing, camping, hiking, birding, and water sports. Approximately one hour from Lufkin and Angelina County Airport. --- Legacy Ownership Opportunity Exceptional combination of commercial-grade improvements, timber production, fishing, hunting, privacy, and recreation. A highly improved East Texas ranch featuring a truly one-of-a-kind commercial-grade lodge, guest accommodations, multiple stocked lakes, quality water features, and income-producing timber resources. --- Real Estate buyers are hereby notified that real properties and its rights and amenities in the State of Texas are subject to many forces and impacts, whether natural, those caused by man, or otherwise; including, but not limited to, drought or other weather related events, disease (e.g. Oak Wilt, Anthrax, Chronic Wasting Disease), invasive species, illegal trespassing, previous owner actions, neighbor actions and government actions. Prospective buyers of Texas real estate should investigate any concerns regarding a specific real property to their satisfaction.