2500 sf Home/Airport/Hangars

Welcome to Rhines Roost Airport (91TA), a truly unique aviation and country living opportunity nestled on 40 sprawling acres of fully fenced and cross-fenced land, ideal for cattle, horses, and timber or hay production. This one-of-a-kind estate features a private 2,300 ft grass runway extendable to 3,000 ft with no obstructions which can also be temporarily closed and used as additional pasture land if desired. The runway is 18/36, which is the preferred direction for the prevailing winds in East Texas. We have had our Piper Seneca, seaplane and Cherokee based at 91TA. Our friends have visited in their Bonanzas and Cirrus’s as well as many other aircraft.

The centerpiece of the property is a highly efficient custom-built stone home with a metal roof, 2×6 walls, foam insulation, Andersen windows, and a geothermal four-zone heating and cooling system. The home also features a tornado closet, safe room and energy recovery ventilator. Additional features include a hot water recirculation system, Heatilator fireplace able to heat the entire home in the winter, granite countertops, and custom knotty alder cabinets and doors. Baseboards downstairs are not installed awaiting the flooring installation of your choice. (No damage history, just general wear on the stained concrete floor). A surround sound system in the family room is also wired to an outdoor pool sound system for entertainment. With 4 bedrooms, a dedicated office, and a gym, both of which can be converted to additional bedrooms, this home offers comfort and flexibility for a growing family or frequent guests. The house is on an engineered slab with piers and a pier attached to the pool shell for longevity.

Two deep 700-ft water wells with excellent water quality, a house backup generator with a 750-gallon propane tank and 7 kW solar panel system ensure energy independence. The solar system is back fed to the grid and has net-metering with the electric coop. Spectrum fiber optic internet is located on the property. The outdoor amenities include a diving/lap pool with an electric retractable cover (pre-plumbed for solar heat), three serene ponds, wooded areas, and scenic creek beds perfect for hiking, fishing, or simply enjoying nature. Volleyball court located in the home’s side yard with half basketball court ready to go on main hangar ramp!

Aviators will appreciate the two expansive hangars totaling 5,800 sq ft with over 2,000 sq ft of additional covered storage, plus a 5-ton overhead car lift. There’s also a fully enclosed, chicken coop with water and power attached to a fenced 1/3-acre garden with its own sprinkler system. Hangar 1 is 75 ft x 40 ft with a 14 ft high x 50 ft wide door. Hangar 2 is 70 ft x 40 ft with a 12 ft high x 50 ft wide door.

If raising cattle is in your plans, three large cattle pens, cattle chute and head gate are located adjacent to the covered storage facility with loading/unloading access via paved taxiway.

The runway/airport has no additional taxes or fees and is under an agricultural exemption. Enjoy the runway as your own private airport or develop the land into an airpark with ample room for additional houses and hangars. Or enjoy additional income by renting hangar space to fellow aviators in the area.

This awesome property is located in the desirable Old Bethel Crime Watch community which has the lowest crime rate in Van Zandt County. The land is mostly sandy loam which is perfect for gardening and grass runway maintenance.

Additional 72 acres of pasture and wooded acreage available to the east. Purchaser will have first right of refusal to purchase the additional land at a later date. Driveway to VZ CR 2304 is on property that was part of original parcel. In the future the driveway will turn south and run alongside the runway to VZ CR 2301.

Furniture can be conveyed with home purchase.

Truly a rare find.