152.681 Acres with 4 Br 4 Ba Farm Style Home on The Cowhouse Creek

Property Description

This beautiful 152 acres outside of Gatesville, TX, with approx. 3,275 ft of Cowhouse Creek frontage boasts a 4-bedroom, 4 bath Country Style home with a rock fence leading up to it. The first floor contains a living room with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, master bedroom, one bedroom that is currently being used as an office, three bathrooms, as well as a dining room, and kitchen with a small breakfast nook. The master bedroom is straight off the living room and has French doors that lead to the back porch. The master bath has double vanities, a garden tub, and a large walk-in closet with built ins. The kitchen has electric appliances with quartz countertops and a central island. On the second floor you have 2 guest bedrooms, 1 bathroom, several storage closets, and a walk-in attic and a large open room that would be great for a game room or den. The home has a large back porch with great views, perfect for hosting family and friends. Two 1-bedroom guest cabins are located right off the main home. There is a second house on the property that is 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a living room, kitchen, and front porch. There are two large barns on the property. Approx. 65 acres of coastal grasses that is divided into 4 pastures. Great tree cover with rolling terrain. The property has 2 water wells and water for the house is provided by Multi County Water. The property is centrally located, about 1 hour from Waco and Temple and approx. an hour and a half from Austin.

History:
The ranch was written up in the Cove Herald November 16, 2006 laying out the history, stating that this historic ranch had only changed hands three times since the Comanches had it. The current owners are the fourth to own the property. The most famous owner was Clyde Bulldog Turner, legendary Hall of Fame NFL center & linebacker for the Chicago Bears. Bulldog Turner was the 7th player drafted in the first round of the NFL draft in 1940. Bulldog Turner played 13 years with the Chicago Bears winning 4 NFL Championships in 1940, 1941, 1943 & 1944, he was elected to the All-Pro team 8 times. When Bulldog Turner retired, the Chicago Bears retired his jersey No. 66 in 1952. Bulldog Turner was elected to The Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1966. When Bulldog retired from the NFL he bought this ranch in the early 1950s where he lived until his death. Michael Barr wrote a book about Bulldog and his retirement to this ranch. The book is Remembering Bulldog Turner. Unsung Monster of the Midway published by Texas Tech University Press.