246 Ranch

$4,584,300.00

Guthrie , TX 79529

Acreage2478 +/-

Status: Sold

The 246 Ranch is located in western Knox and eastern King Counties. This ranch was part of the famous 6666 Ranch near Guthrie, Texas. This whole area is a huge part of Texas history, and is right in the middle of some of northwest Texas’ famous ranches such as the 6666, Pitchfork, Tongue River, Spike Box, Moorehouse and the Waggoner Ranch.

The 246 Ranch has some of the best hunting and diversified terrain in this part of Texas. Buzzard Peak and Snake Den Lake are both on this ranch and are a great part of Texas history. There also is a Dugout that has been restored to original stature, that preserves the history along with it. The Texas Rangers have been coming to this ranch for years to camp and qualify their shooting skills. The Smithsonian Institution has been to this ranch several times and found petrified trees dating back 270 million years. There are several places on the ranch that were very popular to the Indians that roamed this area of Texas.

The Ranch is one of the best hunting and fishing ranches in this part of Northwest Texas. There are 8 food plots that are 3-5 acres strategically placed within the ranch to optimize the value for the wildlife. There are also corn and protein feeders scattered on the ranch to help grow trophy deer and provide feed for quail and turkeys. Snake Den Lake, when full, covers approximately 30 acres. It provides great fishing and is home to numerous ducks and geese. The current owner has placed water tanks around the ranch to help water all the wildlife native to this area. Last but not least Croton Creek runs through the ranch and offers water and great habitat for wildlife. The current owner has built small dams to pool water along the creek to ensure fresh water for all of the animals and cattle in the area.

The 246 Ranch is one of the most highly improved ranches in this area. There is a main lodge with an outdoor entertaining area equipped with an outdoor fireplace, pizza oven and first class outdoor dining facilities. There is a main ranch home, manager’s home, working shop, walk-in freezers and numerous storage. The Texas Rangers have a small house with outdoor entertaining facilities for when they visit the ranch. The rock work around the lake, patio and outdoor facilities are world class. The owner had a crew working on the rock for 6 years. You must see the improvements to truly appreciate all the ranch has to offer.

If you are looking for a Texas ranch with worlds of history, fantastic improvements, world class hunting and a 30 acre fishing lake then you must see the 246 Ranch!!