Location

The ranch is on Brunes Mill Road eight (8) miles north of Columbus. The property has over a half mile of paved road frontage on Brunes Mill Road. The ranch is 80 miles from Houston and 87 miles from Austin.

Topography, Rangeland & Habitat

The property is rolling topography with over 90’ of relief. It combines thicker woods and more open grasslands with primarily mature live oaks as well as other large trees such as water oaks, elms, juniper, and hackberries. The soils are sandy loams and the property is well drained with the topography and has no floodplain. A small, wooded creek runs through the property which provides great cover for the wildlife.

Wildlife

The Black Gold Ranch is high-fenced and includes genetically superior white-tailed deer and several species of exotics. The lake on the property attracts ducks in the winter, and there is a surprising number of quail and pheasant that find their way to the ranch from bird releases on the Big Easy.

Improvements

Main House: Built in 2014, this 5,467 SF magnificent home is a four-bedroom house with amazing attributes that create a fantastic experience. Decorated tastefully throughout with fine furniture and top-end appliances. A spacious master bedroom is found downstairs with an expansive bathroom that includes a large walk-in closet, and both tub and shower. The master bedroom also has its own fireplace at the foot of the bed with great views overlooking the lake. A study is found just outside of the master suite. Upstairs are three guest rooms with full bathrooms and plenty of closet space. Downstairs there is the great room with a den/kitchen with a fireplace and breakfast room. A large theater room, utility room, mudroom, foyer, a living room with fireplace, and inside access to the two-bay garage. Gas is provided by a buried 500-gallon propane tank that fuels the kitchen cooktop and outdoor grill. Just outside the kitchen/den area is a large enclosed and air-conditioned patio with a full outdoor style kitchen, fireplace, huge television, and expansive glass walls for outdoor views of the lake and swimming pool.

Guest home: The guest house is a short walk from the main house and provides an additional two-bedroom, two-bath home with a kitchen, den, and its own fireplace.

Lake House: Down the hill nestled by the lake in a large stand of oaks and elms is the third home that includes two full bedroom/bath combinations. It includes a large open den and kitchen and designed as a game room for large gatherings or sending the kids down to enjoy the afternoons playing games and watching football.

Storage Facility: In the back of the property is a 6,000 SF building that has 4,200 SF enclosed and air-conditioned for storage.

Water

An eight (8) acre lake is below the main home and is well stocked with trophy bass and catfish. The lake is maintained by an irrigation well so that water levels can be controlled and the lack of a creek running into the lake allows the owner to maintain a lake free of trash fish and operate a true trophy bass lake.

Groundwater here is plentiful, coming from the Gulf Coast Aquifer. There are two water wells on the property, one water well is 140’ deep and utilized for the houses, while a deeper well (480’), is used primarily for keeping the bass lake full and is on 3-phase power.

This beautiful property offers direct access to the Big Easy Club next door. From your private ranch you have easy and direct access to one of the top 18-hole golf courses in the State, a large clubhouse with outstanding food and amenities. Imagine driving your own golf cart to access the wonderful array of activities and never having to use public roads and then being able to go back home to your own private ranch when the activities are done!