Home Details for 00 Striper Cove

Welcome to Safari Waters Ranch, a private, gated community just south of Athens, Texas—about 90 minutes southeast of Dallas and 30 minutes southwest of Tyler. This unique waterfront offering is for two lots together. One of the last few opportunities to own a waterfront home site in this highly sought-after community. This beautiful combined lot has 1-acre lakefront and 1-acre non-lakefront. It offers a combination of privacy, mature hardwoods and evergreens, excellent water access, and multiple attractive building locations. There is a covered boat dock and two storage buildings included on the lots. Nestled within 1,800 scenic East Texas acres, Safari Waters Ranch is home to three spring-fed no-wake lakes totaling about 130 acres, stocked with trophy bass, catfish, crappie, and bream—perfect for fishing, boating, kayaking, or canoeing. The community is also known for its free-roaming exotic wildlife, including zebras, axis deer, fallow deer, whitetail deer, and Père David’s deer, along with more than 60 species of birds. Residents and guests enjoy shared amenities such as fishing docks, boat ramps, lakeside picnic and grill areas, common spaces, and RV facilities with hookups. There are approx. 11 miles of paved roads for walking, biking, and golf cart rides. There is a dedicated volunteer community that hosts fishing tournaments and family-friendly events throughout the year. SWR offers both peaceful solitude and a welcoming place to connect with neighbors. Properties are eligible for agricultural wildlife exemption benefits to help keep property taxes low. Whether you’re dreaming of a weekend getaway, retirement retreat, or full-time residence, this premium waterfront lot offers the privacy, natural beauty, and building potential to create something truly special. The 2021 pontoon boat & trailer is negotiable with an acceptable offer.

• Waterfront and Water Access

  • Lake Privileges
  • Lake Front

• Utilities

  • Electricity Available

• Parking

  • RV Access/Parking