Bois D' Arc Lake Getaway

Description

DESCRIPTION

PROPERTY OVERVIEW: Bois D' Arc Lake weekend retreat. Private and heavily wooded land with paved highway frontage located under a mile from the shores of Bois D'Arc Lake in Fannin County, TX. Hunt, fish, trailside, hike, and enjoy your private 47.373 acre retreat and still be just minutes from one of the hottest fishing lakes in Texas. Barndomenium has 1800 sf of insulated and heated garage space with epoxy floor and the house portion has 1800 sf of heated and air conditioned living quarters. Open concept with a huge living area, large bathroom with jetted tub and double shower, and an enclosed porch that makes a great sleeping area. Enjoy the views from the 600 sf covered patio and completely fenced yard for the dogs. An additional shed offers covered parking and an enclosed storage area, and there is a third shed for livestock or equipment parking. Development within 5000 feet of the shoreline is regulated by Fannin County.

LOCATION & ACCESS: This retreat is positioned in a desirable rural corridor of Fannin County, with the parcel benefiting from road frontage along FM 100.  Proximity to U.S. Highway 82 and other major corridors offer quick access to Honey Grove, Bonham, Paris, and the DFW metroplex.

WATER FEATURES: A cosy 3/10 acre pond near the barndomenium offers private fishing and beautiful views.

TERRAIN & SOILS: Classic North Texas topography with gently rolling hills, open meadows, timbered draws, and natural elevation changes that create scenic views. Soils are almost entirely made up of different fine sandy loams, with some rockier soils along ridgelines - both supporting pasture grasses and hardwood timber growth.

TREE COVER: 85-90% of the property consist of mature stands of post oak, blackjack oak, pecan, elm, cedar, sycamore, walnut, and other species native to the greater Red River Valley & North Texas.

WILDLIFE & HUNTING: The property supports healthy populations of whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, feral hogs, coyote, bobcat, and abundant songbirds also live on the property.

PASTURES & FENCES: Approximately 10-15% of the property consists of native pastures suitable for grazing. 

RIGHT-OF-WAYS: None.

MINERALS: Surface only.

ELECTRIC UTILITY: Electricity in the area is provided by Fannin Electric Cooperative. 

GROUND WATER & WATER WELLS: Water is provided by Bois D'Arc Municipal Utility District.  An old hand dug well is located on the property but is not currently in use.

AREA HISTORY:   Honey Grove is on U.S. Highway 82 fifteen miles east of Bonham in east central Fannin County. The first Anglo-Americans who settled in the area arrived from Tennessee in 1842, but in 1836, Davy Crockett camped near a grove of trees filled with wild bees on his way to the Alamo and wrote about the honey trees in letters home, giving the area its name. Within a few years a community developed on a rise that provided residents a view of the surrounding countryside, timber on one side and prairie on the other. Near the site in a grove was an apiary from which the community received its name. In 1846 a post office branch opened to serve the growing community. A decade later the population of Honey Grove reached 300. Residents voted to incorporate in 1873. By the mid-1880s the tracks of the Texas and Pacific Railway had reached the community. The railroad established Honey Grove as a retail center and shipping point for area farmers. In 1890 it had a population of 3,000, 100 businesses, seven churches, two schools, two banks, and two weekly newspapers. By the 1890s a prosperous stone quarry was operating just outside the town. The population of Honey Grove in 1914 was 2,800. By the eve of World War I an ice and light plant and a third bank had opened in the city. Subsequently, the population steadily decreased. By the end of World War II Honey Grove had a population of 2,500 and seventy-four businesses. In 1988 it had a reported 1,861 residents and twenty-five businesses and was the second largest town in Fannin County. In 1990 the population was 1,681, and in 2000 it was 1,746.

Lake Bois D'Arc:  Bois d’Arc Lake is the first major reservoir in Texas in over 30 years. The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) owns and operates the lake located northeast of Bonham in Fannin County. The lake’s primary purpose is to supply drinking water to the growing region, and NTMWD began delivering water in March 2023.  Covering approximately 26 square miles, an average depth of 22 feet, and a maximum depth of 70 feet, the lake has a storage capacity of 367,609 acre-feet and a firm yield of 82 million gallons per day, ensuring a reliable water supply even in the driest conditions. Bois d’Arc Lake reaches a full elevation of 534 feet above sea level when at capacity.  NTMWD owns the shoreline around BDL and adjacent landowners may request permission to use the shoreline for recreational purposes, such as private docks.  The lake offers opportunities for boating, fishing, waterfowl hunting, and day-use picnic areas, while also supporting environmental mitigation efforts on more than 17,000 acres to protect local ecosystems.

HOSPITALS: Bohnam, Greenville, and Paris have hospitals within easy reach of the property.

SCHOOL DISTRICT: Honey Grove Independent School District.

PROPERTY TAXES: The property taxes for 2025 were $2,844

PRICE: $1,100,000

SUBDIVIDING/PARCELING: Owner would not be willing to seperate the property.

BROKER & COMMISSION DISCLOSURE: Buyer's Agent/ Broker must be identified upon first contact with Listing Broker/ Listing Agent, and Buyer's Agent/ Broker must be present at the initial property tour in order to participate in the real estate commission. Commission splits will be at the sole discretion of Listing Broker.

CONTACT:

Jared Groce, broker.   (940) 390-0081 . jgroce@mossyoakproperties.com

Directions:

4.2 miles north of US Hwy 82 on FM 100.

Directions:

4.2 miles north of US Hwy 82 on FM 100.

Showing Instructions:

Contact office to schedule a showing for ready and qualified buyers.  Please allow at least 24 hours notice.  Listing agent will be present, and buyer's agent, if applicable, must be present with their clients.