Layne’s roots trace back to eastern New Mexico, and he spent his formative years working and hunting on his family’s ranch in south Texas. Initially, he pursued a football scholarship at Southern Methodist University, later transferring to Texas Tech University to continue his athletic journey while earning degrees in finance and real estate.
Post-graduation, Layne returned to Dallas, launching his career in the steakhouse franchise business, covering Texas and surrounding states. However, a shift in his professional trajectory led him into the insurance industry in the Dallas area for several years. In 2006, Layne followed his passion for ranch real estate, making a return to his initial love.
Currently residing in Dallas with his wife, Sonya, Layne’s affinity for the ranching lifestyle stems from his upbringing. In addition to his family’s ranch, he gained valuable experience on large farms in eastern New Mexico during high school and college. Leisure moments will find Layne indulging in his love for golf and hunting, often enjoying these activities with his sons.
Chapel Ridge Ranch is a versatile property encompassing approximately 5,540± acres in North Texas, tailored for entertainment, hunting, and livestock operations. The ranch features 3,140± high-fenced acres stocked with exotic animals, including blackbuck, fallow deer, axis deer, nilgai antelope, buffalo, and aoudad sheep, alongside native wildlife such as whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, and migratory doves. The adjoining 2,400± low-fenced acres boast diverse topography and vegetation, complemented by three lakes, coastal fields, and native habitats.
The ranch's amenities include a 10,000± square foot lodge with seven bedrooms, four baths, a game room, and an outdoor entertainment area with a pool, bar, and cooking area. The property also features a 4,000± square foot party/event barn, multiple horse and equipment barns, and five additional houses for guests or staff. Water resources include four lakes, over 20 ponds, several all-weather creeks, and water wells, along with improved roads and infrastructure.
Strategically located in Jack County, the ranch is easily accessible, just 60 miles from DFW International Airport and close to recreational lakes like Lake Bridgeport and Possum Kingdom Lake. Chapel Ridge Ranch presents a unique investment opportunity with substantial recreational amenities, excellent infrastructure, and a prime location poised for future growth along the Dallas-Fort Worth corridor.
Listing Price is $54,500,000
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