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.
This 1,157± acre property presents an exceptional opportunity to own an improved and operational 120 to 150 cow operation, allowing you to continue and grow an existing profitable branded beef operation while still enjoying the recreational aspects that Stonewall County has to offer. The ranch offers a completely remodeled mid-century brick primary residence, Quonset-style equipment shop, necessary outbuildings, underground shelter, and extensive infrastructure for working cattle and rotational grazing. This property stands out for its exceptional curb appeal and presentation, with paved road frontage on Highway 380 and an entrance that makes a bold statement. Its versatility for rotational grazing, existing branded beef operation with proven genetics, and recreational aspects for free-chase native game and fishing present a unique opportunity in this region. The ranch shows character and pride of ownership, highlighted by the nostalgia of a classic brush country ranch. The entire perimeter and the majority of the interior of the property are improved with new fencing. A sophisticated water system with remote monitoring and multiple water meters also supports ranching operations. The ranch derives income from the cattle operation and an annual hunting lease. Each aspect, from its layout and water accessibility to its location and potential with data center, solar, and wind projects with close proximity to Abilene, contributes to a turnkey ranching and recreational homestead or investment opportunity.
The presentation of this ranch from the road is a major highlight of the property. The highway navigates through rolling terrain with a heavy blanket of mesquites and native brush in all directions. Approaching the corner of this property from either direction, it is apparent that the owners have spent thousands of hours and dollars grooming the brush and improving the landscape. Over the last decade, they have selectively grubbed the mesquite brush, leaving only a quilted pattern of large bull mesquites every 30-40 yards, creating a scenery that is nostalgic for this region. Providing a glimpse of what it was like when the rolling prairie was clean and full of grass, water, and life.
The dry-stack and mortared stone entrance is a one-of-a-kind design and makes a statement with two automatic iron gates. A rock driveway leads from the entrance gates, winding through the manicured front pasture, passing an old homestead and rock water tank, as it approaches the creek. Just before headquarters, the land breaks and rolls into the winding banks of Tonk Creek. A lake-like body of water stretches across the entire property with deep pools, vegetation, and a healthy moss bed. This creek is a major waterway through Stonewall County and ultimately feeds into the lake at Munday. Tonk Creek, flowing through the ranch, is truly a captivating feature for a region with such sparsely distributed water resources. The creek has two impoundments that back up water year-round on the property and is a substantial enough water feature to maintain a fish habitat as well as provide duck hunting and recreation.
The layout of the ranch is efficient and functional, with fenced pastures leading to the corrals, and automatic waterers spaced at exactly equal distances across the ranch. Ponds are scattered across the ranch, in addition to the creek and city water, which provide surface water for livestock and wildlife. The terrain is gently rolling, typical of West Texas, reaching a high point in the northwest corner of the ranch. The house and barn are situated near the center of the property, offering privacy from neighbors and the road. Extensive fencing allows for rotational grazing, and electric and water utilities are available in every pasture.
This property is an extremely rare find in Stonewall County. The presentation from the road cannot be complimented enough. It is one of those properties that you can’t drive past without slowing down. It is immediately apparent that, in comparison to the surrounding area, an unbelievable amount of time has been spent grooming and transforming this property, which inherently forces you to take your eyes off the road. Plain and simple, it stands out in a big way from the rock entrance to the approach across the creek leading up to the headquarters. The extensive water infrastructure, strategic pasture design, thoughtful upgrades, and miles of new fencing drastically set it apart from others in the area. The ranch produces income from hunting leases, has an expandable branded beef operation, and maintains quality infrastructure that portrays old-money character and class. All of this, merged with ranching and homestead heritage, makes this a hard one to recreate.
The closest town, Aspermont, maintains the West Texas small-town character. Retail stores include an Ace Hardware, IGA grocery, Allsup’s convenience store, a town square with a few local shops and restaurants, a Dairy Queen, and a small hospital. Abilene, just under an hour away, provides a substantial variety of mainstream retail or restaurants as well. The area is quiet and remote, but it has all the necessary stores and outlets that provide supplies and retail goods. Neighboring properties are ranches of similar size and operations. The school district for the property is Aspermont ISD, and school bus service is available, with the schools located approximately seven miles from the ranch gate. In West Texas, hunting season, Friday night football games, and local rodeos are staples of entertainment, like the Texas Cowboy Reunion in Stamford. Otherwise, this rural area provides a quiet, slower pace of life.
The climate in this part of Texas is typically considered semi-arid, characterized by hot summers, mild winters, and variable rainfall. Annual precipitation averages between 20 and 30 inches, with minimal snowfall. The region supports year-round ranching and is conducive to native grass growth and wildlife habitat. Growing seasons are long, and while the weather is generally stable, dry conditions and droughts can occur periodically.
The current owners purchased the property nearly a decade ago from a family that owned the ranch for multiple generations. The ranch was originally over 5,000 acres, with multiple generations of the family living on the property. These 1,157± acres were purchased from one of the heirs to the original ranch. The home was originally built in the late 1950s by the patriarch of the original family and was considered state-of-the-art and frankly ahead of its time. It included, from original construction, a bank vault and an underground bomb shelter, encouraged by threats from the Cold War. The property was initially supplied by water from a spring-fed pond that sits along Tonk Creek adjacent to the house. The land has seen the booms and busts of the cattle industry and the oil and gas industry alike. Suffering through the drought of the 1950s, the family was unsure how they would survive, as the severity of the drought put a strain on the spring-fed water supply. However, shortly after the drought lifted, the city water line for Aspermont was brought through the property. In trade for the easement, they provided the ranch with multiple taps on the line. This provided a very reliable source of water, which can be a struggle for most properties in the area.
The total deeded acreage is 1,157± acres. The land consists of improved rangeland and brushland, with no irrigated cropland. Approximately 40% of the property is open, while the remaining 60% is native pasture with brush cover.
The main residence is a single-story home with five bedrooms and three bathrooms, spanning approximately 5,000 square feet. Additional improvements include a 4,000-square-foot barn with large automatic overhead doors, newly installed concrete flooring, water, and electricity. The ranch also includes a 23-man underground bomb shelter, expansive corrals with four large sorting pens, livestock scales, alleys, chutes, and both low and high-load-out facilities. The perimeter is fully fenced, with approximately 90% of the fencing recently upgraded. Concrete waterers, protein and salt block feeders, pipe fencing, and remote camera monitors have been installed throughout for effective ranch management.
Water is supplied by three rural city water taps connected to two pipelines and supported by a city line meter near the corrals. Electricity and water are accessible throughout the ranch. Four stock tanks are present. Tonk Creek is a broad, lake-like body of water that meanders across the entire length of the property, providing fish habitat and an additional source of surface water for livestock and wildlife.
Based on past years, the annual estimated property taxes are $2,833.
The brushy terrain and water availability support a healthy population of game animals. The ranch is currently leased for hunting, indicating suitable habitat for species such as whitetail deer, hogs, turkey, and upland birds. The property offers excellent opportunities for recreational hunting.
The ranch is currently used for a branded beef operation, as a homestead, and for hunting and recreation. It is set up for cattle operations with rotational grazing and infrastructure to support long-term livestock management. A hunting lease also provides additional income and recreational use. A hired hand is available at $25 per hour for maintenance and operations.
Not only did we feel we had the best in the industry by our side, but we also made a friend for life.
This is a letter to inform you that, as of today, my husband and I are proud owners of Texas property and feel it wouldn’t have been possible had it not been for Brett Grier’s perseverance and dedication in getting it done. From the start of our introduction to Brett’s big...
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