Land for Sale in Melvin, Texas

New Opportunity-Strategically Priced. Brady Creek Ranch: Straddling Concho and McCulloch Counties (Tract 1, 432.83 acres and Tract 2, 609.72 acres totaling 1,042.55 acres.) Brady Creek Estates, a recreational ranch development situated in the rolling, picturesque landscape of Concho and McCulloch counties in the western Texas Hill Country, consists of eight tracts totaling 4,773 acres. In a rare opportunity, Tract 1 (432.83 acres) and Tract 2 (609.72 acres) are available. Offering more than just a place to reside, Brady Creek Estates embodies the essence of country living. Located near Melvin, home of Jacoby's, a prime source of feed including deer protein, seed and memorable cheeseburgers, Brady Creek Estates is less than an hour's drive from San Angelo, 2.5 hours from Midland, 2.5 hours from Austin and 2.5 hours from San Antonio. Historic Fredericksburg sits about 1.5 hours from the ranch. Tract 1 encompassing 432.83 acres boasts a Soil Conservation Lake fed by South Brady Creek which traverses the entire 1,042.55+ acres in this offering. When at capacity, the lake can swell to 50-plus surface acres creating excellent waterfowl hunting and fishing opportunities. Troughs, providing additional water for livestock and wildlife, are well-spaced throughout the ranch. Water for the community is provided by a Hickory Aquifer well owned and operated by the HOA. The ranch, which has been professionally managed for years, is home to diverse wildlife including a small herd of axis deer. Abundant coveys of bobwhite quail are seen regularly along with good numbers of wild turkeys. The white-tailed deer herd is up-and-coming with some standout bucks beginning to make their presence known. Arguably, the jewel in the hunting crown is the waterfowl. Because the lake is the largest waterbody in the immediate area, it is a magnet for a wide variety of ducks and geese as well as sandhill cranes. The ranch could easily be adapted for exotic wildlife and livestock. A 90 acre field on the west end of the property offers many management options. Improvements: Tract 2 measuring 609.72 acres includes a 60' x 32' modern metal barn with large bay doors, 14' x 32' living quarters, 1BR/1BA with kitchen and 16 'x 60' covered parking for a Class A Motorhome with utility hookups. A skinning station outfitted with lights and water is located near the barn. This offering is for the entire ranch being all of Tract 1 and all of Tract 2 encompassing 1,042.55 +- acres.