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.
Texas River Ranch, conveniently located in proximity to the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex, has both livestock and hay production options. Consisting of 516± acres between Mineral Wells, Texas, and Weatherford, Texas, on Village Bend Road. The ranch has rolling topography and numerous oak trees creating some magnificent views along with great potential home sites. Not only a productive ranch but one bounding recreational beauty with whitetail deer, turkey, and feral hogs making it home.
The improved road passes through the ranch entrance and then traverses by the manager’s home, located amidst several oak trees. Further down the road, the main improvements have views of large, rolling, improved coastal Bermuda fields. The horse barn with quarters, stalls, arena, and pens is crafted in the Spanish style with rock veneer and tile roof. Inside are seven stalls with individual water troughs and outside runs. Also at the main headquarters is a two-bedroom, one-bath living area, covered arena, and working pens. Plenty of space is offered for equipment storage and hay storage.
Continuing towards the river, there are three large, approximately seven-acre-sized lots for cattle or horses. A couple of ponds on the approach to the river provide water for the native game and cattle. The Brazos River is the southern boundary of the ranch running about a mile in distance. Tree-lined bottoms run the entire length of the scenic river frontage. The river has easy access, providing fishing, canoeing, or just swimming in the cool water.
The Texas River Ranch is centrally located in an area well known for horse ranches and hay farms. Easy access to Weatherford, the cutting horse capital of Texas, is only 30+ minutes to the east via I-30 or Highway 180. Fort Worth, Texas is 50 miles from the ranch with Dallas only a few minutes more to the east. This ranch is ready for horses, cattle, or hay operation, and improved to take advantage of its natural attributes.
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