Post, TX 79356 - Garza County

Location: The Willoughby Ranch is located in the northwest-quadrant of Garza County, Texas, being approximately 10 miles southeast of Southland and 30 miles southeast of Lubbock.

Access: Access to the ranch is good, being by paved FM 211 on the north side for approximately 1 mile.

Acres: 1,965

General Description: The Willoughby Ranch has a diverse terrain, ranging from nearly level to gently rolling, with areas of rougher broken country. The north section of this ranch has a mostly level terrain. The south two (2) sections become more rolling and broken, giving this area of the property a much more scenic appeal. Falls Creek, and several tributaries of this creek, meander through the south two sections of this ranch. This creek runs through the ranch in an easterly direction, eventually spilling into the North Fork of the Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River which is approximately 2.5 miles east of the ranch.

The property is all native pasture, with the exception of a cultivated field consisting of approximately 95 acres located on the north end of the ranch. This field is typically planted in wheat. The native portion of the property has a good mix of fairly open to dense mesquite. Some scattered Cedar is found in the rougher areas. The ranch supports a good blend of palatable native grasses and browse. Elevations range from approximately 2,750 feet in the upland plains to around 2,570 feet in the creek bottoms.

The Lake Alan Water Pipeline extends across the southern end of the ranch. According to the stipulations of the easement, this area will be seeded to grass. Approximately 300 acres of the extreme north end of the Willoughby Ranch burned in 2011. Due to the extended drought in this area, the grass turf has had little recovery.

The entire property is fenced and cross fenced. The exterior fences are in fair to excellent condition, with approximately 4 miles of the exterior fence being new. Several dirt tanks provide water to the ranch. One windmill is located on the property; however, this windmill is not in working condition.

Hunting: The Willoughby Ranch offers hunting and cattle ranching opportunities. This area is known to support a whitetail deer, muledeer, quail and turkey. Wild hogs are also frequently seen in the area. This ranch has been under the same family ownership for many years.

Price: $650 per acre

Minerals: Seller will retain all minerals.

Taxes: The 2011 base property taxes were approximately $.66 per acre, or a total of approximately $1,297.

Remarks: If you are in the market for a hunting/cattle ranch reasonably priced, this offering deserves your attention. To schedule a showing, or for additional information, please contact Rusty Lawson.