Brett is a fourth-generation native Texan raised on a ranch in North Central Texas. He resides south of Weatherford, Texas, on the Brazos River with his wife Molly and two daughters. He attended The University of Texas at Austin and Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. Brett earned a bachelor’s degree with a binary major in finance and real estate law with other minor emphasis on tax accounting.
Brett has spent most of his professional career selling ranches in north, central, and west Texas. His expertise is in hunting and recreational investment properties, high fence game ranch operations, operational farms, and cattle ranches. His experience includes ranching, general contracting in commercial and residential construction, land and wildlife management, and brokering unique transactions with creative marketing and financing options.
As a farm and ranch broker, as well as being a ranch owner himself, Brett knows the importance of taking care of clients in an ethical, emotional, and practical fashion. He identifies effective communication and dependability as keys to his customer’s satisfaction. Brett provides the guidance, experience, and expertise needed in making what is often a life-altering decision to purchase or sell ranch real estate.
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3T Ranch is a 985± acre partially high-fenced hunting and recreational property located 12 miles south–southwest of Abilene in southern Taylor County, Texas. The ranch has been used primarily for hunting and recreation, with minor cattle grazing, and is well-improved throughout. Paved frontage on U.S. Highway 277 and a quarter-mile asphalt driveway deliver all-weather access to the headquarters complex, accommodating luxury vehicles, motor coaches, and high-end equipment with ease. Improvements include a barndominium-style main residence, a newly constructed party barn with a commercial kitchen, pool, and patio, and a custom climate-controlled shop with a car garage, gym, and gun bunker. The hunting infrastructure is well-developed with established food plots, multiple blinds and feeders, and a professionally installed $60,000 observation tower blind on a prominent hill providing 360-degree views across the ranch. Water is a notable strength of the property, with seven producing wells distributed across the ranch, supplemented by four ponds that provide additional surface water. The eastern boundary is partially high-fenced, and completing the perimeter would allow a buyer to operate a fully managed game ranch or high fence hunting lodge.
A quarter-mile asphalt driveway off U.S. 277 leads to the hilltop headquarters complex where the main improvements are situated. The terrain is characteristic of southern Taylor County — rolling, with native live oak and cedar brush, relieving pastures in the valleys, long-distance views, and major elevation changes with a hill-country character. The headquarters sits at an elevated position with good views across the surrounding ranch. Seven water wells are evenly distributed across the ranch and provide adequate water to the headquarters and various locations. In addition to the wells, four ponds fed by runoff provide a secondary source of surface water. The eastern boundary is high-fenced, with the remaining perimeter conventionally fenced. A basic set of working pens for cattle is located near the headquarters. The ranch has a strong mix of live oak, juniper, and red oaks that create a quilted coloration as the seasons change. The quality and substantial improvements immediately make you feel as though you are at a private resort.
3T Ranch is a well-rounded property that checks a lot of boxes that are genuinely hard to find together in one offering. The water situation alone, with seven producing freshwater wells, sets it apart from most recreational ranches in West Texas. The improvements have been built over time with a clear purpose and are in good condition. The party barn and pool complex give this ranch entertainment and event capabilities that go well beyond the typical hunting camp, and the commercial kitchen and AV infrastructure make it a functional venue for large groups. The shooting ranges, gun bunker, and long-range range capability will appeal to serious shooters. The paved access to the front door is a practical advantage that matters more than buyers sometimes realize until they’ve spent time on properties that lack it. The infrastructure is in place to support a wide range of uses, and there is little to no deferred maintenance to contend with at closing.
3T Ranch is located in southern Taylor County, Texas, approximately 12 miles south-southwest of Abilene along U.S. Highway 277. Abilene serves as the regional center for commerce, healthcare, and services for this part of West Texas. The southwestern side of Abilene, closest to the ranch, has seen the majority of the city’s recent retail and commercial development. The combination of paved highway frontage and proximity to Abilene makes this property more accessible than most rural recreational ranches in the region.
The surrounding area is rolling, rugged West Texas ranch country, with rocky limestone bluffs, native brush, and open native pastures in the valleys, typical of southern Taylor County. The region has a long history of cattle ranching and hunting, and it supports healthy populations of native wildlife. Abilene provides full services, including a well-appointed regional commercial airport, grocery stores, restaurants, hospitals, and agricultural supplies. Major institutions in the area include Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene Christian University, and Hardin-Simmons University.
The ranch sits in a semi-arid West Texas climate with approximately 23 inches of average annual rainfall, warm summers, and mild winters. The climate is well-suited for hunting in the fall and winter and supports year-round recreational use of the improvements.
The main Barndominium residence was constructed in 2007 and has served as the ranch headquarters since that time. The party barn, pool complex, and red shop are recent additions that reflect continued, deliberate investment in the property’s recreational and entertainment capabilities. The ranch was designed and built around family, friends, and meaningful gatherings.
Approximately 985± deeded acres in southern Taylor County, Texas.
Access and Infrastructure:
The ranch has paved frontage on U.S. Highway 277 with a quarter-mile asphalt driveway leading to the improvements. This level of access is practical for everyday use as well as large-group events. The driveway and entrance comfortably accommodate luxury or low-clearance vehicles, motor coaches, RVs, horse trailers, and heavy equipment. Paved access of this kind is a meaningful practical advantage for a property intended to host large groups regularly and to be accessed with high-end luxury equipment.
Additional Information:
The headquarters complex includes three primary structures: the main residence, the party barn and pool complex, and the red shop/performance garage. Some furnishings are included in the sale. Personal items and certain equipment will be excluded and identified during contract negotiations.
Main Residence – Barndominium (Built 2007)
The main residence is a barndominium-style structure with approximately 3,500 square feet of living space and 5,400± square feet of enclosed shop space under one roof. The home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with large, covered porches that take advantage of the hilltop position and views, facing southeast to catch sunrises, prevailing southern summer winds, and shelter from any northerly winter winds. An attached covered awning provides storage for equipment and vehicles. A walk-in cold storage unit is included and serves the ranch's hunting and operational needs for hanging wildlife or beef.
Party Barn, Pool, and Patio (Newly Constructed)
The party barn is a newly constructed structure adjacent to the main residence, designed for large group entertainment. It is separated from the main living areas and functions independently. The building includes a commercial-style kitchen, double ovens, double dishwashers, large butler pantries, bathrooms, an additional bedroom, storage rooms, and a dedicated AV control room. The structure's main focus is the open-concept multipurpose room for large gatherings. It connects to an outdoor pool and patio area with an in-ground pool, water lounge area, and a propane heater; custom landscaping; putting greens; and hardscape outdoor living areas, all serenated by the waterfall feature. The layout and commercial kitchen make this space well-suited for family events, corporate retreats, or use as a private event or wedding venue.
Red Shop – Performance Garage, Gym, and Gun Bunker
The red shop (performance garage) sits adjacent to the party barn along the asphalt drive and is a commercial-grade, fully climate-controlled structure serving three purposes: a four-car custom garage with a four-post high-capacity vehicle lift, a gym and workout area, and a hidden gun bunker for secure storage of firearms and valuables. A remote security system monitors the facility throughout. The vehicle lift is a BendPak 14,000-lb capacity automobile and truck lift installed on a 14-inch-thick concrete slab reinforced with oversized rebar. All overhead doors in the red shop are 14 feet tall, accommodating trucks, lifted vehicles, and large equipment with ease.
Working Pens
A basic set of working pens is located near the headquarters and is adequate for routine livestock handling, with a capacity of 40-50 head.
Food Plots, Blinds, and Feeders
The ranch has three larger established food plots that are traditionally plowed and planted in a wildlife mix for deer and other wildlife. These main food plots are fenced with pipe and t-post six-strand barbed wire to keep livestock out while allowing wildlife access. They are equipped with a solar-powered camera-monitoring system for viewing wildlife remotely. In addition to the three main plots, there are multiple other clearings across the ranch that can be utilized as food plots if desired. Multiple deer blinds and feeders are in place throughout the property and will be conveyed with the sale.
The centerpiece of the hunting infrastructure is a professionally installed observation tower blind situated on a prominent hill on the ranch. The tower stands 20 feet high on a 17-inch-thick concrete slab and features a 12’x12’ enclosed, insulated blind with a five-foot observation deck providing 360-degree views of the surrounding ranch. The long-distance shooting range is also visible from the tower. The structure was professionally engineered and installed at a cost exceeding $60,000.
Water is one of the property's more notable features. Four ponds are distributed across the ranch, providing surface water for wildlife and livestock. Seven water wells are currently operable, all producing between five and 25 gallons per minute. This combination of surface water and groundwater is above average for a West Texas ranch of this size and provides a reliable supply for the improvements, livestock, and wildlife year-round.
Water rights are appurtenant to the land and conveyed with the sale.
Any mineral interests owned by the seller are not included in the offering at the listed price. Minerals may be negotiable at an agreed-upon price acceptable to the seller. Buyers are encouraged to independently verify mineral ownership prior to presenting an offer or purchasing the property.
Total annual property tax: approximately $13,000 per year with an ag exemption in place.
Native wildlife on the ranch includes whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, mourning dove, quail, feral hog, coyote, and bobcat. The partial high fence on the eastern boundary establishes the beginnings of a high-fence perimeter that could support a managed trophy game program with adequate, evenly distributed water infrastructure currently in place. Axis deer, fallow deer, and elk have been observed on the ranch over the years, most likely having come from neighboring high-fenced operations in the area, but they are not native or frequent. A buyer who completes the perimeter high fence would have the opportunity to retain and manage animals as part of an exotic game operation if desired.
Hunting, entertaining, and long-distance shooting are the primary recreational focuses of the ranch. Multiple shooting ranges are in place, with the longest established target set at 1,300 yards. The terrain can support a 1,500-yard course. The gun bunker in the red shop provides secure, climate-controlled firearm storage on-site with a professional yet discreet presentation.
Additional amenities include a pool with a water lounge area, putting greens, and a fully equipped gym in the red shop. The party barn’s commercial kitchen and large open gathering room support group entertainment at a scale suited for corporate retreats, family events, or private venue use.
The ranch is owner-managed with no full-time caretaker on-site and is currently operated as a private hunting and recreational property with minor cattle grazing. All current uses can be continued without additional investment. The partial eastern high fence provides the foundation for a buyer interested in completing the perimeter and operating a managed game ranch.
A grazing lease is currently in place to maintain the agricultural exemption. The ranch operates as a private recreational and hunting property with minor cattle use.
Cash or conventional financing acceptable.
Special Conditions:
Information contained herein is deemed reliable but makes no implied guarantees and is subject to verification by the buyer. All acreage figures are approximate and should be independently verified.
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