7985 Fm 2228 Baird, TX 79504

Nestled in the Callahan Divide, Spring Mesa Ranch is a legacy property featuring landscapes and accommodations. The ranch has been restored to reflect a Texas cattle ranch from the 1840s. A cedar removal and native grass restoration program has created wildlife habitats and rangelands. The land includes 38 earthen stock tanks, the headwaters of Brushy and Cottonwood Creeks, seven miles of all-weather caliche roads, fencing and cross-fencing, cattle pens, and nine pastures. A skeet shooting pavilion and a sanctuary with a cross offer views from the hills. The main gate leads to a private all-weather rock road, revealing the hilltop residence: an 8-bedroom, 8-bathroom home with 10,401 square feet of indoor living space, a swimming pool, and an outdoor entertainment area. East of the headquarters, the 'Happy House' sits in an oak-covered setting. Located on FM 2228, a ranch employee's manufactured home sits in a grove of oak trees. Improvements include a 100' x 45' eight-stall horse barn with an office and a 60' x 60' shop with an apartment. The primary residence, built in 2005 and expanded in 2008 and 2010, is a 16,770+/- square-foot compound with 10,401 square feet of HVAC-controlled interior space and 6,369 square feet of outdoor patio and entertainment area. The 8 bedroom/ 8 bathroom residence consists of three interconnected buildings. The East Building (2005) features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a full-size kitchen, a walk-in gun safe, a pool table, and an open living room with wood-burning fireplace. The upstairs includes a children's bunkroom, full bathroom, and loft-style living room. The Middle Building (2008) houses two guest bedrooms with full bathrooms, two half baths, a large kitchen with an island, an impressive fireplace centerpiece open on four sides, and two open living/ entertainment areas. A crow's nest at the top provides 360-degree views. Outdoor amenities include a swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, propane fire pit, and a golf driving range. The West Building (2010) serves as the master suite, featuring three bedrooms, three bathrooms, his-and-her full baths, large closets, a living area with a fireplace, a downstairs gun safe room, a sauna, and an outdoor elevator/lift. The home water system is supplied by three wells with two buildings housing four large holding tanks and two top-tier reverse osmosis (RO) systems. There is also a 60,000 gallon in-ground cistern providing an additional source of water. Six generators provide backup power for the home. Renovated in 2013, the two-story 'Happy House' features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two porches, a balcony, and a wood-burning fireplace. The property contains 3173 acres.