Location

Silver Smoke is located northeast of Danbury on County Road 210, less than 6 miles from the Danbury. Located only 45 minutes from downtown Houston.

Topography, Rangeland & Habitat

The property mainly consists of multiple duck ponds that surround the newly developed 18+ acre lake that is 10-12 ft deep which provides great habitat for bass. The property features numerous duck ponds surrounding a recently developed 18+ acre lake, with depths of 10-12 feet, creating an ideal habitat for bass.  All ponds are strategically built to ensure proper filling and drainage depending on the maintenance schedule for attracting waterfowl.

Wildlife

The property attracts a variety of ducks in the winter and is recognized as a waterfowl area with several hunting clubs nearby. Being only 5 miles from the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge and 7 miles to the bay system, this area attracts a lot of waterfowl during the winter, and for being so close to Houston, the hunting can be exceptional dominated by teal, pintail, and gadwall. It also has very good crane hunting and is often covered up with the “ribeye of the sky”. While goose hunting is not what it used to be, Silver Smoke still does get some geese as it is surrounded by rice farms. The area attracts diverse wildlife, including whitetail deer, pigs, coyotes, bobcats, alligators and various water birds including bald eagles and ospreys.

Agriculture

Currently the property is ag exempt through the wildlife program. The property has been and can be used for fish farming and crawfish farming should a new buyer wish to.

Improvements

House Plan Zone designed this newly built 5,187 sf home featuring 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Done in a classic modern “farmhouse”, the newly built home includes a spacious kitchen with a large island that overlooks the large den and a fireplace with vaulted ceilings, top-end appliances, and terrific tile work. The master suite includes a huge bathroom with a separate shower and tub and a large walk-in closet. Downstairs there are 3 more bedrooms (one with a private bathroom and the other two are a Jack and Jill set up), a study, dining room and mud room. The side facing the lake includes huge glass panes overlooking the lake with beautiful views. The lakeside of the structure features expansive glass windows that provide stunning views of the lake. This space can be utilized as a game room or workout area. One of the rooms on the first floor can function as a game room or exercise space.The first floor includes a room that can be used as either a game room or an exercise room. Upstairs is a large bedroom and full bath for the kids with bunk beds. The modern farm home is perfectly located looking out over the large lake on the property. 

The 50’x75’ 3,750 sf barn, conveniently located next to the home, offers ample space for storing all the necessary equipment and vehicles for the property.

Water

The property’s irrigation system utilizes a network of canals that spans the entire property allowing moving water from one pond to another. Water can be purchased from the farmers’ water canal system as a backup. The property’s water well is 153 feet deep and produces 60 GPM that feeds the house and barn as well as being able to supplement the bass lake. The well house shields the water well from the elements. The house comes equipped with an Aquasane whole-house water filtration system.

Electricity

Electricity is on the property.

Minerals

Surface sale and no production in the area.

Area History

The area around Danbury has long been known for its outstanding bass fishing and waterfowl hunting. Multiple hunting and fishing clubs are all around the town which helps keep ducks in the area.

Danbury is a great small town nearby that has several great restaurants which are always fun to visit on hunting weekends.