Grand Saline Texas Ranch for Sale Near First Monday Trade Days
East Texas cattle and horse ranch for sale in Van Zandt County near Grand Saline, Texas. The 107-acre ranch for sale is located a short distance south of US Highway 80 from Grand Saline and a short distance north of Interstate 20 from Canton, Texas home of the World-Famous First Monday Trade Days. The ranch lies on the north and south side of FM 17 with the majority of the land and all the improvements being on the north side of FM 17. There are four access points in and out of the ranch with three gates on FM 17 and a side entrance gate on Van Zandt County Road 1818 on the west boundary of the property.
East Texas Cattle & Horse Ranch in Van Zandt County for Sale
The ranch land is fenced and crossed fenced into five pastures for rotational grazing and hay production with water in each pasture with one of the pastures being on the south side of Van Zandt County Road FM 17. There is a tunnel under FM 17 for moving livestock from pastures on the south to pastures on the north. On FM 17 there is an access gate to bring cattle trucks onto the property and directly into pipe fenced holding pens to sort out and move through the covered working chute.
There is a six-stall horse barn with turnouts and for the Cowboys a lighted roping arena. Besides the horse barn and covered cattle working pens, there are four other outbuildings on the property being used for various kinds of storage.
Hilltop Ranch House Overlooks Sprawling Green Pastures
Enter the main gate and follow the winding entry driveway to the ranch house that sits atop the highest elevation point on the ranch overlooking scenic views of the lush green pastures and beyond. The three-bedroom two-bath brick ranch house was constructed in 1967 and has a living room with a fireplace and a separate dining area off the country kitchen with a breakfast bar. The bathrooms are in need of some repairs or remodel and the seller is leaving that project to the new owner.
Stephens Texas Legacy Ranch in Grand Saline for Sale
The Stephens Ranch was founded by Tommy Stephens in the early 1960’s and was operated as working cattle ranch up until Mr. Stephens death in 2012. The family has carried on the tradition over the past ten years and is ready to find a new owner that will be a good steward of the land going forward. The land is one of the most beautiful tracts of land in all of Van Zandt County Texas and is strategically located a short drive from the DFW Metroplex.
Things to do in Van Zandt County
Recreational opportunities are abundant in Van Zandt County. The success of Canton’s First Monday Trade Days saw entrepreneurial area landowners develop campgrounds and short-term rentals to accommodate Trade Day attendees.
Lake Tawakoni, Purtis Creek State Park, and Mill’s Creek Lake provide excellent opportunities for camping and water-related activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming. Hikers and outdoors types enjoy exploring the land and appreciate the natural beauty of many creeks, ponds and small lakes throughout the County.
Residents and visitors benefit from the Sabine River, the second largest average watershed per the Texas Water Development Board, flowing through the county. The Sabine River produces smaller streams providing a secure water resource to Van Zandt County. If sports fishing is your preference, the Sabine delivers opportunities to fish largemouth bass, crappie, sand bass, and catfish.
Other attractions include The Salt Palace, detailing the history and operation of the salt industry, Zip the USA, home of the longest zipline in Texas, Splash Kingdom Water Park, Texas Rose Horse Park, Annual Bluegrass Festival, and Van Zandt County Fair and Rodeo to name a few. There is plenty to do in Van Zandt County!
