Property Description: Sitting amidst the rolling hills of Montague County, Prairie Oaks Ranch boasts some of the most incredible views, abundant surface water, and pristine improvements around. This exclusive ranch has all the amenities including a 9-hole golf course, 29 +/- AC lake, several smaller lakes, a shooting range, and a beautiful 5-bedroom home overlooking the lake and golf course. Historic Prairie Oaks Ranch was once home to Sauropod Dinosaurs, American Bison rangeland, Comanche hunting parties, and even a way station along the famed Chisolm Trail. Today, Blackjack Oak forests, wild plum, blackberry thickets and native grasses continue to thrive through extensive conservation efforts. White tail deer, bobcats, coyotes, migratory fowl, and bald eagles, among many other species of birds, fish and game now make their home at Prairie Oaks Ranch. Improvements for all your needs have already been completed – from the 5 Bedroom house with vast porches overlooking the swimming pool and lake, numerous water wells, equipment barns, working pens and fencing for livestock. It is a perfect example of the quite retreat, just an easy drive from the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. Location: The property is located at the south end of Airport Road (PR 227) adjacent to the Bowie Municipal Airport (paved 3,600 ft runway) and just south of Highway 59. The property is just east of Bowie in Montague County. Bowie has an estimated population of 5,200. Bowie is less than a ten-minute drive and has all the necessary services with numerous shops, stores, and restaurants. There are also several wineries and vineyards in Montague County. Road/Frontage Access: The ranch is accessed off HWY 59 via a private road and entrance. Land: This ranch is in the Cross Timbers section of North Central Texas. Tree species on the ranch include Blackjack Oak, Bur Oak, Live Oak, Mesquite, Juniper, Elm, Cedar Elm, and several other species providing an excellent habitat and forage for wildlife. An abundance of native grasses exists on the ranch including Big Bluestem, Little Blue Stem, Costal varieties, and some other bunch grasses. The property has an agricultural exemption. Soil types on the ranch include Cona association, Windthorst and Daffau soils, Windthorst sandy loam soils, Pulexas fine sandy loam, and Daffau-Guilied land complex. Water: There is a 29 +/- acre lake located in the center of the property, which is feed by live water Denton Creek. The ranch features over 4,000 feet of frontage on both sides of Denton Creek. There are an additional 9 lakes, most of them stocked with a variety of fish and several with wooden docks and piers. The other lakes/ponds range in size, but there are a couple that are 2 to 3 AC and some ranging from 1 to 2 AC as well. Several seasonal creeks can also be found on the property. There are numerous water wells throughout the property including 2 EOG wells which are permitted for 26 million gallons per year that were used for oil and gas exploration and have since been conveyed to the owner. Terrain/Topography: The terrain of this property is rolling with great views looking over the various lakes, pastures, and golf course. Located in the Cross Timbers portion of North Central Texas, there are a variety of trees ranging from many types of hardwoods (various oak, elm, pecan) with a variety of brush, making wonderful habitat for livestock and wildlife. Elevation on the ranch ranges from 1,100 +/- feet above sea level at the highest point on the southern end of the property and 1,010 +/- feet above sea level at the lowest part along the banks of Denton Creek.