Doyle River Ranch

The Doyle River Ranch represents a true central Texas rarity. Beautifully framed by over 1.5 miles of the pecan tree-lined Navasota River, the property is rich with wildlife, grazing potential, and awe-inspiring vistas around every bend. Owned by the same family for two generations, this property has been deliberately managed and now awaits a new owner with respect for its past and future. Situated only a few miles from Groesbeck in centrally positioned Limestone County, this ranch offers ease of both local and regional accessibility, highly productive soils, and the coveted rolling beauty of a river bottom ranch. The 230 acres are currently operated under a rotational grazing system, utilizing 3 separate pastures, allowing for proper rest and promoting a healthy ranch. Perched atop one of the highest points of the property is a ranch house and covered barn outfitted with a domestic water well and solar power. Exterior and interior fencing is also turnkey. LOCATION The Doyle River Ranch's location is about as close to perfect as one property can get, boasting less than a 2.5-hour drive from all three major metros, including Dallas, Houston, and Austin. Additionally, this property sits only 3 miles from Groesbeck, allowing less than 10 minutes' access to amenities like the Brookshires grocery store, a variety of restaurants, and several stores covering most all ranching needs. Distances to Texas Metroplexes' from the front gate are listed below. -Dallas: 1.5 hours -Austin: 2.25 hours -Houston: 2.5 hours -San Antonio: 3.5 hours TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT The Doyle River Ranch displays the favorable characteristics one would expect of a well-managed river ranch. Enjoying a significant ~50' of elevation change, large old growth hardwood trees, including species like Post Oak, Water Oak, and Pecan, and dark sediment-rich blackland soils characteristic of this commonly celebrated ecoregion known as the Blackland prairie. The property's internal pasture system has allowed for healthy maintenance of the pastured acres, while the wooded acres of the property support a healthy population of whitetail and wild pigs that are constantly trading along the Navasota River, and the small drainage that exists on the East side of the property. Water on the property is plentiful, with over 1.5 miles of frontage on the live waters of the Navasota River, a beautifully constructed 1-acre pond on the uplands of the property, and several seasonal ponds and drainages distributed across the 230 acres. Several opportunities exist to create wetland waterfowl units to attract the wintering waterfowl using the Navasota River as a flyway. WILDLIFE Thanks to the travel corridor of the Navasota River, the remaining clusters of woodland habitat, and the large contiguous habitat-friendly neighbors, this ranch is rich with wildlife. According to the property manager and confirmed by plentiful wildlife signs, large groups of whitetail and wild pigs utilize the property frequently as well as other native species not limited to coyotes, bobcats, squirrels, and raccoons. The river bottom is also known to produce mature whitetail bucks. Mallards, wood ducks, and other puddle ducks are commonly found on the property's ponds and seasonal wetlands. With some strategic planning, the development of wetland units would create great habitat for waterfowl. IMPROVEMENTS Current improvements include a 600SF ranch house with an adjacent carport, water well, and perimeter and interior fencing. ELECTRICITY Historically, power has been provided to the small ranch house via an off-grid solar system. However, overhead lines are located just across LCR 412, allowing for single-phase power to be brought to the property. MINERALS Surface estate only. AREA HISTORY The Doyle area lies within one of Limestone County's most historically significant landscapes, shaped by early frontier settlement along the Navasota River corridor. In the 1830s, the region marked the edge of Anglo settlement in Texas and was closely tied to Fort Parker, a fortified homestead whose 1836 raid became a defining moment of the Texas frontier era. Following statehood, the area transitioned into a productive agricultural country, with rolling blackland prairies and creek bottoms supporting cattle grazing and cotton farming. Nearby Groesbeck emerged as the county seat and regional hub, while small rural communities like Doyle developed quietly around family farms and churches, preserving the area's working-land character and strong sense of place that endures today. 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