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PRICE REDUCTION! This superb equestrian facility is situated on 61 manicured acres. As you enter the ranch you will be impressed by its layout and custom built horse facilities. Located in a beautiful country setting only 30 minutes from Austin, 25 minutes from Killeen, and within easy access to Dallas and San Antonio. It fronts off paved Farm-to-Market road 487 about 5 miles east of the city of Florence, Texas. The 61 acres this ranch encompasses is ideally suited for a horse ranch. Its open pastures and good soils offer plenty of grazing. There are large pecan trees that are scattered throughout the ranch that provide excellent shade for the animals. The headwaters of Salado Creek flow along the north boundary adding even more beauty to this ranch. The owners have constructed a large pond that is stocked with catfish and brim. The ranch is completely fenced and has four cross fenced pastures. The ranch house: This gorgeous all stone home is custom constructed by its owners and features a spacious 5,154 sq. ft. of living area, 821 sq. ft. garage area, and 822 sq. ft. of relaxing patio and porch space. One of the stand-out features of this ranch is the matching construction of all the buildings which features the same style and material. The main barn consists of a 116X 44 ft. two story structure containing 14 horse stalls, a vet and tack area, and a 26x16.6 ft. upstairs office featuring large picture windows that overlooks the exercise, track pond, and Salado Creek. The office has a wood floor, birch cabinets, copper sink, vaulted ceiling, and is wired for phone, high speed internet and Dish TV. There is a 72x32 ft. foaling barn that has a nice heated and cooled apartment and also features a vet and tack room, and run-out pens for each stall. All the stalls in each of these barns are built right and provide for the comfort and protection of the animals. In addition to the barns there is a well built 60x30 ft. workshop with plenty of room for any task or repair you have to do. No matter what you are looking for in an equestrian ranch, this ranch either has it, or has plenty of room to build it! This is one of the better deals on the market today, considering all the amenities, structures, location, and land that is offered for the asking price. Whatever you want to do with your horses, you can do it here! This is a great place to raise a family, where you can enjoy the benefits of rural living, but still be only minutes from the larger cities.