Situated in southeast Shackelford County, just a stone's throw away from the quaint community of Moran, lies the 160-acre Cottle Ranch. This cherished property has been lovingly held by the same dedicated family for generations and is steeped in rich family heritage. From the moment you pass through the front gate, the profound care and devotion poured into this ranch to create a true sense of home is unmistakable. Tucked away at the end of the inviting gravel drive and cocooned by large crepe myrtles, mulberry, and juniper trees that provide both privacy and cooling shade rests the Cottle family ranch home. Boasting a generous 2,440 square feet, this cozy home features a spacious master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, two additional bedrooms just across the hall, and a full bathroom. The seamless flow of the living room, dining area, and kitchen leads to a sizable mudroom with a washer and dryer. Just beyond the mudroom awaits a roomy four-car garage, offering the perfect canvas for expanding the home or ample space for parking all your ATVs and vehicles. Adjacent to the garage lies a substantial pole barn with four bays, accompanied by a fully enclosed barn to safeguard equipment and tools from the unpredictable elements of nature. Flanking the barn are four supplementary buildings for storing the essential tools to maintain the property. A fence has been erected to deter cattle from grazing within the perimeter of the homestead to ensure a serene environment. Venturing beyond the Cottle homestead and into the pasture, you will discover approximately two and a half miles of roads and trails meandering through the ranch's landscape. Encompassed by mature mesquite and scattered oaks, this property boasts a large draw just below the ridge line on its southern border, hosting a system of wildlife trails. A substantial pond graces the rear of the property, complemented by a smaller pond located just in front of the home, providing essential water for the cattle and local game. Cottle Ranch lacks internal cross fences, featuring two miles of well-maintained boundary fencing. Most roads are tended to by the oil company accessing the property from the east. Nestled within the center of the ranch lie three pump units, accompanied by a set of tank batteries just inside the southern gate. Furthermore, the owner can convey their mineral rights with a compelling offer. AGENT COMMENTS: The Cottle Ranch offers a serene privacy in a small town with the opportunity to manage a few cattle. With approximately eight acres of native grass surrounding the home, this property is tailor-made for a roping arena or horse training facility. Not just limited to ranching, this property also boasts exceptional deer, hog, and dove hunting prospects. Even more, there's a local rancher managing the cattle and open to staying on for added income. -- HOME -- Home Specs ~ 2,444 sqft; built-in 1972; 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths Kitchen ~ Walk-through kitchen with lots of cabinet space Living Area ~ Cozy living room with wood-burning fireplace Master Bedroom ~ Large master with a private, spacious bathroom Guest Bedroom ~ 2 bedrooms in the hall that share a full bathroom Front Porch ~ Covered front porch Water ~ Fort Griffin SUD Watermeter Electricity ~ AEP Electric Septic ~ Septic tank -- IMPROVEMENTS -- Main Shop ~ 800 SF with sliding doors; concrete floor; 4 bay covered parking Storage ~ 2 - 20' X 15' storage buildings; 1 - 10' X 12' storage building; and 1 - 12' X 20' storage building Interior Roads ~ Excellent road system Boundary Fences ~ 5 strand barbed wire; excellent condition; 2+ miles of boundary fence Interior Fences ~ No interior fence Entrance Gates ~ Custom pipe gate Cattle Pens ~ Small set of pens just used to load cattle -- WATER, COVER & TERRAIN -- Surface Water ~ 2 ponds at 1 ac and .30 ac (When Full) 1 old pond that can be brought back to life with dozer work Elevation ~ 50ft; gently rolling Water Wells ~ No water wells in this area Tree Cover ~ 100% wooded; live oak, elm, mesquite Underbrush ~ Moderate; lotebush, bumelia, skunkbush, ephedra, cat claw, yucca, and prickly pear Native Grasses ~ Native grasses such as switchgrass, Indiangrass, and wintergrass Grazing ~ Currently leased Cultivation ~ No cultivation; 56% Truce fine sandy loam and 37% Leeray clay -- HUNTING & RECREATION -- Wildlife ~ Whitetail Deer, duck, turkey, dove, few quail, hogs, varmint Hunting Pressure ~ No hunting pressure Blinds & Feeders ~ No blinds and feeders; the property has not been hunted Fishing ~ Largemouth bass Habitat ~ Thick scattered woods Pictures & Videos ~ Game footage & fishing pics coming soon -- MINERALS & WIND -- Mineral Rights ~ Owned mineral rights will convey with an acceptable offer O&G Production ~ 3 active gas wells; 1 injection well Operator ~ Bayou Operating Company, Inc. Pipeline ~ Two 2" Natural Gas line; One 3" Natural Gas line; Taurus gas services, I.p. Wind Rights ~ 100% wind rights convey Wind Production ~ Wind farm 5 miles SE of property outside of Cisco, TX -- ACCESS & DISTANCES -- Road Frontage ~ 1 mile NE of Moran Nearby Towns ~ 15 miles NW of Cisco, 15 miles SE of Albany Major Cities ~ 106 miles W of Fort Worth, 35 miles E of Abilene Airports ~ Property is 32 mi W of Abilene Regional Airport, 125 mi W of DFW