Stalwart Ranch, Normangee Division is a working cattle ranch in the northwestern portion of Madison County. This ranch is predominantly rolling open terrain. Several areas of woods remain for wildlife with Caney Creek crossing the eastern side of the ranch providing waterfowl opportunities. It is fenced into 9 separate pastures with water, either lakes/ponds or a trough in every pasture. One pasture is used as a hay field to produce coastal and Jiggs hay. Fences are in good shape from new to recently reworked. A partially covered heavy made set of pipe working corrals exists with loadout chutes and hold over pen with shed. The working pens have electricity, lights, and water. The ranch offers two homes, with the main home being a 3/2.5/2 and located on a hilltop with views. The second home is a 3/2/2 with carport and outbuildings, being used for ranch employee housing. The main barn is a steel 40'x80' structure with 3 sides being fully enclosed. Ranch is located 12 miles Northwest of Madisonville, just east of FM 2289 at the dead end of Sparrow Lane, a County maintained road. Property is in the regarded Normangee School District. Easy access to I-45, minutes to Bryan/College Station, 1 hour north of The Woodlands and Conroe, Also, 1.5 hours to Houston and 2 hours to Dallas/Ft. Worth.
Location:
12 miles northwest of Madisonville off FM 2289. Also 6 miles southeast of Normangee. The property is east of FM 2289 and accessed off Sparrow Lane, a county-maintained road that dead ends into the ranch property.
Topography:
Rolling land with a slope from west to east towards Caney Creek. Elevation variances are from a high of 380' to 290'. Soil type varies from sandy loam to tighter soils in the bottom area. All is good for growing grass. A small percentage of the ranch would be considered in the floodplain; this area being near Caney Creek.
Residential Improvements:
Main home: 2,121 SF, built in 2007, 3/2.5/2. This home is of modern design with warm colors, custom cabinetry, flooring, and countertops. The family room has built-ins and a fireplace, and the kitchen has a breakfast room. Split bedroom design with two bedrooms and bath on one side of home. The master suite is large with three walk-in closets. Oversized two car garage, screened in porch, large covered back porch, all on a hilltop setting overlooking the beautiful countryside. An additional feature is the storm shelter by main home.
Guest Home: 1,731 SF, built in 1974, 3/2/2.This home has been well taken care of and is used for employee housing. The garage is detached from home and is very large, plus there is a 2 car detached carport. The yard has several large live oak trees that add to the attractiveness of the setting.
Agricultural Improvements:
40'x80' multipurpose barn, several other outbuildings including a two-stall horse barn with turnouts, two water wells, good fencing and well-made pipe working pens. Fencing and roads thru the ranch are in good shape. All the ponds and lakes have recently had their dams slopes worked to help with erosion issues. One previously wooded pasture has been cleared of the timber and is being sprigged in Jiggs Bermuda grass.
Utilities:
Electricity is provided by Mid-South Electrical Cooperative. Water is provided by two water wells, gas by propane, and sewer by septic. Main house has an aerobic septic system.
Water Features:
The ranch has 13 separate bodies of water ranging from stock ponds to 2-acre lakes. Caney Creek crosses the ranch in the southwestern corner.
Wildlife:
Whitetail deer are in abundance with the native habitat the ranch offers. Feral hogs are plentiful in the area. Seasonal game are doves and ducks. Other native species of wildlife seen are bobcats, raccoons, coyotes, and an assortment of birds. The ranch offers prime habitat for wildlife and has not been leased for hunting, and only lightly hunted by owners.
Neighboring Area:
This area of Madison County is known for agricultural enterprises, mainly cattle and horse ranches exist in the area. Several large ranches adjoin Stalwart Ranch, Normangee Division.
