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Investment results and distributions are not guaranteed. This information does not constitute an offering of, nor does it constitute the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities. This material is not intended to provide any tax, legal, or investment advice. Securities offered through Saxony Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. All 1031/DST transactions carry risks and are not suitable for every investor. To learn more about 1031/DST investment opportunities, please call Brad Watt at 719.649.7770, or email at bradwatt@petracapitalproperties.com Are You Selling Highly Appreciated Farm, Ranch or Other Investment Property? Turn your investment property into potential cash-flowing real estate... and defer taxes after you sell. www.petracapitalproperties.com ABOUT PETRA Petra Capital Properties is a national real estate investment firm specializing in diversified 1031/DST exchange solutions. We are passionate about helping our investors discover the potential of income producing real estate without the burden of day-to-day property management.

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In the words of Yogi Berra… “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll get there every time.” As 77 million baby boomers brace for retirement, the road to financial security is paved with uncertainty. For most active landlords and property owners, the question looms large of how to reposition highly-appreciated real estate into sustainable streams of passive monthly income. Most investment real estate owners have worked a lifetime for Return on Investment. However, at this stage of life, the goal is to transform self-managed property into versatile lifestyle income that can be used for “living or giving.” We

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According to the USDA Farms and Land Summary Report dated February 2022, there are more than 2,000 private farms and ranches in the U.S. representing over 1 billion acres and an estimated value of nearly $3 Trillion. In light of changing business models and aging demographics, we believe that property owners are focused on profitable exit

strategies. In making a hold versus sell decision, one fact remains the same. You’ve worked a lifetime to accumulate wealth, now the goal is to keep it. Simply stated, the objective of most investors is to Preserve Capital and Protect Cash Flow.

Under IRS 1031 exchange rules, investment property sellers can defer capital gain taxes provided they reinvest proceeds into another investment property or properties. For most investors, a 1031 exchange starts with tax deferral. After all, taxes represent a permanent loss of capital as well as reduced earning power. However, as financial history demonstrates, we believe it is far more important to focus on investment fundamentals than tax advantages. All real estate is not created equal. Investors should remember that a 1031 exchange is an investment strategy first…and a tax strategy second.

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Long ago, when dinosaurs still walked the earth and I was a sophomore at the University of Texas at Austin, some buddies and I made plans over a pitcher of beer at Scholtz’s Garden to mount a camping expedition to Enchanted Rock, between Llano and Fredericksburg.

Shortly thereafter, we found ourselves hiking up the “easy side” of that magnificent mountain (okay, maybe it’s really a large hill), packing in water, tents, and sleeping bags.

We made a point of scheduling the trip during a full moon, and I’ll never forget that moonrise across the windswept granite, or the sharp scent of cedar filling the air, or—even though it was long ago—the diadem of stars suspended overhead, so very close you could almost touch them.

As Texas celebrates the 100th anniversary of our State Parks, I realize now that we were following the directive of Governor Pat Neff, who, when he created the first Texas State Parks Board in 1923, expressed his hope that the eventual parks—including the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area—would provide outdoor spaces where Texans “might go and forget the anxiety and strife and vexation of life’s daily grind.”

The very first state park was created after the Governor’s mother, Isabella Neff, donated six acres on the Leon River southwest of Waco to which a local benefactor named F.P. Smith added another 259 acres. Mrs. Neff was nicknamed Mother Neff by the cowboys to whom she offered food, coffee, and motherly comfort as they came up the Chisholm Trail, hence the name of the first Texas park: Mother Neff State Park.

part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. Texas Farm & Ranch is published four times per year by Farm & Ranch Publishing, L.L.C., 2 Spencer Road, Suite 101, Boerne, TX 78006. Information provided to Farm & Ranch Publishing, L.L.C. is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The publisher will not be responsible for any omissions, errors, typographical mistakes or misinformation within this publication. Measurements and figures are approximate. Properties are subject to errors, omissions, price change or prior sale. Printed in the U.S.A.

In a state where 95% of the land mass is privately owned, the park system eventually fulfilled the Governor’s vision, expanding to 50 parks and over 630,000 acres. When President Roosevelt created the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933 to send unemployed Americans back to work, it built infrastructure still visible today at Garner State Park, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, and Balmorhea State Park.

If any of y’all decide to get out and celebrate the centennial by visiting some of our parks, you may want to spend some time with Texas Frontier column, “Indian Raids,” you go. Many of the battles and skirmishes he writes about took place near one of the state parks that may be on your itinerary. And if Enchanted Rock is on your list, you may want to wait for a full moon.

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INDIAN RAIDS

For hundreds of years the Comanche were a part of the Shoshone tribe living in Wyoming and Montana. Once the Comanches acquired horses, their greater mobility and access to new hunting grounds led them south making their way into Texas in the late 1700s.

Almost immediately, the Comanches dominated every Indian tribe. They came close to wiping out the Apaches and constant raids into a more populated Mexico singlehandedly brought the migration of Mexicans into Texas to a halt.

The Comanches were always on the move following the buffalo that provided them food, clothing and shelter. The Comanche grew in number because of their raids into Mexico where they kidnapped women and children. These raids into Mexico resulted in

one-third of the Comanche nation bearing Hispanic heritage.

The Comanches were brutal and feared by everyone. When their warriors were killed, they felt honor-bound to exact a revenge and that resulted in torture killings that knew no boundaries.

In 1836, an early settler family called the Parkers had joined other families in building a stockade they called Fort Parker near what is known today as Groesbeck in Limestone County. One hundred mounted Comanche Indians approached the fort waving a white flag.

Benjamin Parker went outside the gate to meet the Comanches. He was suddenly surrounded and they drove their spears through him. The Indians then surged

toward the fort and burst inside before Silas Parker could bolt the gate. Silas was immediately killed and his father and mother quickly killed and dismembered. Silas’ wife and four children tried to run but they were all captured and taken away.

One of those captured was 9-year-old Cynthia Ann Parker. She spent most of her life a part of the Comanche tribe and married Chief Peta Nocona. Their son, Quanah Parker, would become one of the prominent Comanche chiefs and war leaders.

In 1840, the various tribes of Comanches and Kiowa Apaches agreed to become allies after bitter in-fighting, the successes of Texas Rangers against them and devastating bouts with smallpox. Both tribes knew they would have to join forces to fight as one against the

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ever increasing encroachment of American settlers coming into Texas.

The Comanches agreed to peace talks with Texas government officials in San Antonio on March 19, 1840. The Texans demanded that the Comanches abandon Central Texas, cease interfering with Texan incursions and avoid all White settlements.

A total of 33 Comanche chiefs and warriors accompanied by 32 other Comanches, including some women and children, arrived for the peace talks. Texas officials had hoped the Comanches would bring many, if not most of the white women and children the Indians had been holding hostage. Instead, the Comanches brought a Mexican boy and a 16 year old white girl named Matilda Lockhart. Matilda and her sister were captured in 1838.

Officials were shocked when they saw Matilda. Her entire body was battered, burned and bruised with sores. Her nose had been literally burned off. She described the horrors of how she had been tortured by both the men and women.

When Matilda said there were at least 15 other captives like her left behind, Texas lawmakers immediately ordered the arrests of the Comanche chiefs. When the Comanches realized what was happening, they began fighting their way out with bows and arrows and knives. But they were surrounded by soldiers who opened fire. Twelve Comanche leaders were killed inside the Council House, while 23 others were shot and killed in the streets of San Antonio. Thirty Comanches were taken captive. Seven Texans including two judges were killed in the melee.

When word of what became known as the Council House Massacre got back to the Comanche tribe, all of their captives were killed and Comanche chief Buffalo Hump launched a massive raid of an estimated 600 warriors, whose deadly trek started at the Edwards Plateau in West Texas and went all the way to the Texas coast. The Comanches raided several cities including Victoria and Linnville. At the time, Linnville was the second largest port in Texas and Indians burned it to the ground. The city never recovered.

At least 25 settlers were killed and several were taken captive including the granddaughter of Daniel Boone, who was later killed by her captors. During the massive raid Comanches captured a huge herd of horses and mules as well as firearms and a cache of mirrors, liquor and cloth.

Texans responded with what led to the Battle of Plum Creek on August 12, 1840. On their way back from the coast, the Comanches were chased by a group of 200 armed settlers, many of them Texas Rangers and Tonkawa Indians who were marked as allies by wearing a white arm band. After a one hundred mile chase, the two sides confronted each other at Good’s Crossing on Plum Creek near the town of Lockhart. The running gun battle continued all the way to San Marcos. The Comanches lost 80 chiefs and warriors while only one Texan was killed and seven injured. This battle ended the Comanche penetration of settled portions of south Texas.

While peace may have settled in for settlers, such as the hundreds of Germans and Czechs who migrated into south and south central Texas, settlers trying to make a living in north Texas were frequently targeted by bands of marauding Comanches. An estimated 200 settlers were killed each year by Indians. Settlers first built stockades, or private forts, as a way of defending themselves, but much more protection was needed.

With the annexation of Texas, the U.S. Army began building forts for protection. The state’s first fort was built in Brownsville in 1845 to deal with Mexican forces, but four years later, an entire line of forts were built in north Texas to deal with the Comanches. A second line of forts was built further west to defend the increasing number of settlers coming into Texas.

In the 1850s, bands of Comanche warriors were terrorizing north Texas settlers. These new Texans were wanting to stake claim to what had been prize Comanche hunting grounds. While U.S. Government officials in Washington were trying their best to make peace with the Comanches and provide them protection, settlers were under almost constant attack.

The protection provided by federal troops was not enough and the creation of the Texas Rangers was a tremendous boost to keeping the Comanches in check. Texas Rangers rode horseback and could ride as well as Comanches. The Rangers were also equipped with the new Colt six-shooter and allied with the Tonkawa Indians. The Rangers were so effective that the federal government paid them for their services.

In 1854, the U.S. Army opened the first of three Indian reservations near Fort Belknap. The reservations were hundreds of acres of land set aside for the various tribes to farm

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and ranch. The U.S. Government gave the Indians thousands of dollars in supplies to build themselves a new protected place to live. In a perfect world with perfect weather, the federal project may have worked, but Texas weather wasn’t cooperating with the project and neither were the Indians, especially the Comanches. Settlers who lived near the reservations had ongoing skirmishes with the Indians, who often raided nearby farms and ranches and then returned to the reservations for cover. The continuous fighting only led to more distrust and anger.

In 1858, a large contingent of Texas Rangers and Tonkawa Indians began tracking Comanches who were responsible for deadly raids in north Texas. The Rangers pursued Comanches into Indian Territory in southern Oklahoma, where the Comanches had a permanent camp that was supposedly protected. The Rangers followed the Comanches to Little Robe Creek where 200 armed Texans fought 600 Comanches. The fight left 80 Comanches dead and only one Ranger.

As a settler in north Texas you stayed armed whether you were traveling or working. You

were always watching for Indians who not only killed unsuspecting settlers, but took their scalps as well.

On June 15, 1860, Josephus and Frank Browning, were riding outside their ranch in search of cattle, when they stopped to rest in the shade on a hot day near the Clear Fork River in Crystal Falls in Stephens County. Soon, the boys heard Indians coming, so they hurriedly cut the hobbles from their horses and started away. Josephus had problems with his horse and he was soon overtaken and killed. Frank was badly wounded and fell off his horse near Hubbard Creek. His horse, with two arrows sticking in his body, galloped to the ranch. The boy’s father instantly knew that Indians had attacked his sons and he set off with others in back-trailing the pony. They found Frank who was still conscious and able to tell his father what had happened. Frank had shot two of the Indians but he had been shot with arrows 17 times and at least two of the arrows passed completely through his body. Thanks to a doctor nearby at Fort Belknap, Frank recovered, but 20 years later, he succumbed to his wounds.

A group of only six men led by John R. Baylor set out to find the Indians responsible for the Clear Fork raid. The men caught up with the Indians in Haskell County and after a fierce fight, 13 warriors were killed. The scalp of Josephus Browning and that of a frontier lady’s scalp were recovered as well as several horses that had been stolen in Palo Pinto County. When they returned home, Baylor and his men were honored with celebrations and barbecues in Crystal Falls, Palo Pinto and Weatherford.

The Comanches and Kiowa Apaches continued to be pushed further north, but the protection Texas settlers had received from U.S. Army troops disappeared at the start of the Civil War in 1861. Settlers had to rely on Texas Rangers and their own militia to fight the Indians and for the next ten years, Indian raids were relentless and deadly.

The next Texas Frontier will look at the last Indian battles that took place in Texas.

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Abandoned grist mill on the Clear Fork of the Brazos

Costa Grande Ranch is located along the Texas Gulf Coast waterfront in Calhoun County just three miles west of Port O’Connor, 75 miles northeast of Corpus Christi, 110 miles southwest of Houston, and 130 miles southeast of San Antonio. The ranch fronts on the south side of state Hwy 185 for over two miles and along the shoreline of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway for 2.5 miles. The ranch also has access from a private, gated ranch community easement through neighboring properties. Totaling 2,805 acres, the Costa Grande Ranch is remarkably diverse

with its scattered mottes of coastal live oak, intact wetlands, coastal prairies, and a range of fishery habitats.

The ranch is high-fenced along the west boundary and lowfenced along the remaining three sides into multiple working pastures. Through a series of raised and constructed roads, mowed lanes, and adjoining public roads, ranch accessibility is favorable. Multiple submersible and solar wells are scattered throughout the ranch and connected through a substantial system of pipes and storage to various locations. The property

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provides a large equipment barn, sheds, and working/shipping pens on the western portion, with seven individual building sites scattered amongst the ranch. Each site offers endless possibilities for home, guesthouse, pool, or other infrastructure in the future. The tracts were placed under their own conservation easements in 2016 as part of a comprehensive plan to implement a wildlife and landscape conservation strategy while simultaneously preserving and providing for future recreation development and usage. One centrally located, 23-acre portion is an eighth tract is not protected by a conservation easement, but is the prime location for a significant hunting and fishing lodge and waterfront access. Extensive waterfront and private shoreline access creates one of the most recreation rich ranches in Texas! The ranch is located across from the Powderhorn Wildlife Management Area and the future Powderhorn Ranch State Park, in context to others including Matagorda Island WMA, Mad Island WMA, Welder Flats WMA, Guadalupe Delta WMA, three units of Aransas National Wildlife

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Refuge, and thousands of acres of private preserves and conservation easements. Additionally, a million acres of state and federal waters for hunting, fishing, and recreation connect them all. The habitats at Costa Grande are very similar to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. This system is characterized by a diverse complex of soils, and habitat associations, including live oak mottes, coastal prairie, sand barrens, freshwater marshes, and freshwater pothole pond along Live Oak Bayou. Tidal bayous, brackish emergent marshes, saltwater lakes, and channels further enhance the ranch’s biological diversity. This broad soil diversity supports a unique assemblage of native grasses, forbs, brush, and trees. It is home to a wide array of wintering waterfowl, shorebirds, and waterbirds such as ducks, geese, cranes, stilts, plovers, egrets, bitterns, and herons. Fishing on the ranch and in adjacent waters is world class. Redfish, trout, flounder, and drum are all part of the fishery that makes Port O’Connor a fishing destination. With the jettied pass out into the Gulf, offshore fishing for billfish, snapper, ling, and tuna are all possible. Significant improvements have been made in habitat management, infrastructure, and wildlife management. Prescribed burning has been an ideal tool for coastal prairie management and regular use of it has had significant impact on the health of the native range. Ranching livestock has been the traditional use of this ranch over past generations and is still a part of the management and use of the ranch today. In 2020, the properties were enrolled with the Texas Wetland Prairie Program, a cooperative led by US Fish and Wildlife Service, NRCS, and Ducks Unlimited for assistance in enhancing and restoring coastal wetlands. This has allowed for enhancements for over 38 acres of wetlands and installing/ upgrading water wells to ensure controlled flooding can occur. This objective is for waterfowl, as well as threatened and rare species to find migratory refuge on the ranch. $3,850 per acre or $10,799,250.

For more information, please contact Harrison King, Agent with King Land & Water, LLC at 432-386-7102 cell or by email at Harrison@KingLandWater.com.

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BREWSTER RANCH

424,000± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // BREWSTER COUNTY

Brewster Ranch offers over 650 sections of contiguous West Texas property and is located in classic Big Bend country. This ranch is divided into seven contiguous ranches that can be purchased separately. From its majestic peaks to the clear water creeks to the Rio Grande, enjoy your very own national park! Big Horn sheep, elk, and desert mule deer are abundant. $267,788,015.

DAGGER FLATS RANCH

120,444± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // BREWSTER COUNTY

Dagger Flats Ranch has a variety of habitats and improvements which start on the north at Tres Hermanos summit, at 5,210 feet on the Shely Peaks, down into a wide scenic valley. Here you’ll find the live-water section of San Francisco Creek, lined with cottonwood for over five miles. This ranch is part of a 424,000±-acre contiguous block of land for sale. $71,664,180.

RIO TEXICO RANCH

95,570± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // BREWSTER COUNTY

Rio Texico Ranch is located in the vast expanse between Big Bend National Park and Black Gap WMA to the west, Hwy 90 to the north, and Mexico to the south, in one of the last truly wild landscapes of the Chihuahuan Desert. Much of the environment and appearance of the past has been maintained, including the Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande River. Various amenities make this large ranch diverse, scenic, and full of adventure! This ranch is part of a 424,000±-acre contiguous block of land for sale. $52,085,650.

EAGLE & CARRIZO MOUNTAIN RANCH

77,260± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // HUDSPETH COUNTY

The Eagle Mountain and Carrizo Mountain Ranches are two nearby, distinct properties that are connected by an improved caliche county road and miles of a paved/concrete private easement road. Similar to the Davis Mountains and the Chisos Mountains of the Chihuahuan Desert, this mountain range functions as a sky island habitat, with intermountain ridge lines and valleys serving as corridors for wildlife migration. $56,915,020.

AGUA FRIA RANCH

23,482± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // BREWSTER COUNTY

Agua Fria Ranch is located 60 miles south of Alpine, adjacent to Big Bend Ranch State Park, and is comprised of almost the entire Agua Fria Mountain range, with adjoining mid-lower elevation grasslands and scrubland. Agua Fria Spring, a prolific natural water source, is captured and distributed throughout the ranch. There are three separate areas of improvements and one working mining operation. $12,900,000.

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DESERT MOUNTAIN RANCH

20,424± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // BREWSTER COUNTY

Desert Mountain Ranch’s name says it all. It is tucked away in the solitude of the Chihuahuan Desert of Brewster County, just north of Big Bend National Park and Black Gap Wildlife Management Area. The ranch is rich in history, habitat, geology, and modern conveniences. $8,067,480.

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Y-6 RANCH

113,650± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // JEFF DAVIS & PRESIDIO COUNTIES

This ranch has some of the best all-around hunting opportunities in the West Texas area as it combines mountain habitats with grassland and desert habitats. Abundant mule deer, herds of pronghorn, whitetail deer, mountain lion, and occasional elk can all be found here. $80,701,500.

DOVE MOUNTAIN RANCH

102,078± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // BREWSTER COUNTY

Dove Mountain Ranch is massive contiguous cattle and hunting ranch located near the southern gateway to Big Bend National Park and is home to a wide array of natural features. The ranch’s best feature is the availability of desert big horn sheep habitats, as well as the availability of permits by TPWD. This ranch is part of a 424,000±acre contiguous block of land for sale. $68,902,650.

HORSE MOUNTAIN RANCH

34,123± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // BREWSTER COUNTY

Horse Mountain Ranch is located a 30 minutes from the Gage Hotel in Marathon, which serves as the gateway to Big Bend Nation Park to the south. Horse Mountain Ranch is divided into two contiguous, historical ownerships with the north portion consisting of a wide valley between the Pena Blanca Mountains, Horse Mountain, and Twin Peaks. This area creates an expanse called Lightning Flat where the headwaters of Horse Draw and Pena Blanca Draw are located. The headquarters is located on the north unit adjacent to the Historic Reed Spring, which features a beautiful cottonwoodlined lake. This ranch is part of a 424,000±-acre contiguous block of land for sale. $26,786,555.

Y.E. MESA RANCH

34,480± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // BREWSTER COUNTY

Y.E. Mesa is an elevated, high mountain, volcanic structure sitting above Big Bend National Park’s north entrance. It includes 10 miles of the Santiago Mountains that form Persimmon Gap to the south. Rugged, wild, secluded, and amazing are just a few words to describe this true mountain ranch. This ranch is part of a 424,000±acre contiguous block of land for sale. $22,929,200.

TESNUS RANCH

19,814± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // BREWSTER COUNTY

Tesnus Ranch is a secluded cattle, hunting, and recreational ranch located just 45 minutes from Marathon, TX and the Gage Hotel. This vast, private area is bound by the towering House Top Mountains and Shely Peaks Mesa, where you can look off over San Francisco Creek valley into Mexico. It features a series of wooded canyons, mountains, valleys, and draws. Tesnus is “sunset” spelled backwards; a creative name for the historic railroad town established in 1882 on the Southern Pacific Railroad. This ranch is part of a 424,000±-acre contiguous block of land for sale. $15,157,710.

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MATTHEWS-LAW RANCH

17,542± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // BREWSTER COUNTY

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atthews-Law Ranch is a combination of two historic ranches and has over four-and-a-half miles of the Santiago Mountain ridge line cascading down into Santiago Flats. Rugged, wild, secluded, amazing are just a few words to describe this true mountain ranch. Santiago Peak is just off the north boundary of the ranch and is a sentinel that can be seen from all over the ranch. This ranch is part of a 424,000±-acre contiguous block of land for sale. $10,262,070.14,502± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // PRESIDIO COUNTY

Comprised of some of the most well cared for acreage in Far West Texas. It boasts sweeping vistas, plateaus, mountains and canyons, abundant grass, and water. This is Chihuahuan Desert hunting land is a nature lover’s dream and has it all. Located 60 miles south of Marfa. $13,414,350.

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6,253± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // BREWSTER COUNTY

COSTA GRANDE RANCH

aravillas Creek Ranch has recently had a major overhaul of roads, fences, wells, water troughs, dams, and tanks. A new private building site is located up in the hills with electricity. The ranch terrain varies from a nice combination of overflow flats to igneous rolling hills. The ranch is embedded in a landscape of public land, creating unlimited hunting and recreational opportunities. Enjoy Big Bend National Park, Black Gap WMA, and Big Bend State Park. $2,657,674.Costa Grande Ranch is located along the waterfront of the Texas Gulf Coast in Calhoun County just three miles west of Port O’Connor, 75 miles northeast of Corpus Christi. Costa Grande Ranch lies within the Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes ecoregion and is part of the Ingleside barrier-strand plain geologic system, a unique Pleistocene coastal system. $10,799,250.

DRIPSTONE RANCH

2,275± ACRES // CENTRAL TEXAS // UVALDE COUNTY

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ripstone Ranch is uniquely located in the geographic transition area between the rugged Hill Country Balcones Fault, the Chihuahuan Desert, and the topography of South Texas Brush Country. Ranching and nature unite here, with areas of wildlife habitat and river, combined with agricultural areas designed into improved pastures, amazing ranch infrastructure, and the famous karst limestone caves found on the ranch. $15,350,000.S

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H BAR H RANCH

7,410± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // TERRELL COUNTY

HBar H Ranch is located “West of the Pecos;” a region full of history, natural habitat, and wildlife. It is set upon rolling Hill Country and rugged wild canyon country. Enjoy 1.75 miles frontage on the Rio Grande, accessible by vehicle. This turnkey ranch boasts a restored historic and furnished home, outbuildings, and hunting blinds with feeders. Seller will convey 25 percent of minerals owned. $3,667,950.

EL CAÑÓN RANCH

7,076± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // PRESIDIO COUNTY

El Cañón Ranch is located 31 miles south of Marfa on paved Casa Piedra Road, past the Alamito Creek bridge on a private deeded easement road. It is comprised of 7,076± acres of vistas, plateaus, mountains, canyons, igneous outcrops, and sweeping grasslands making for excellent hunting opportunities. The seller will convey 50 percent of minerals owned. Seller’s cousin owns the Pascasio Ranch to the west which is also being marketed by King Land & Water. $5,413,140.

ALAMITO HILLS

2,600± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // PRESIDIO COUNTY

Located 25 miles south of Marfa, TX off paved Casa Piedra Road (FM 169), Alamito Hills Ranch is comprised of wide-open rolling grass and scrubland surrounded by rugged mountain ranges, which can be seen from most places on the property. This vast area lies in a narrow elevation range between 3,750 and 4,200 feet, allowing for mix of vegetation, providing excellent habitat for game and non-game animals. $2,210,000.

PASCASIO RANCH

215 WARBONNET ROAD

40± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // JEFF DAVIS COUNTY

Enjoy the privacy and tranquility of this park-like, move-in ready property. The 1,700±-square-foot, southwest style home features three bedrooms and two baths, and is located in 40± acres that border legacy ranches. The property boasts views of the Marfa Plateau grasslands and the rugged Davis Mountain highlands. $1,200,000.

Located only 31 miles south of downtown Marfa, the 2,450±-acre Pascasio Ranch is comprised of vistas, plateaus, mountains, canyons, igneous outcrops, and sweeping grasslands. This is Chihuahuan Desert hunting land at its best and a nature lover’s dream. Seller will convey 50 percent of minerals owned. Seller’s cousin owns the El Canon Ranch to the east which is also being marketed by King Land & Water. $1,874,250.

2,450± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // PRESIDIO COUNTY UNDER CONTRACT

FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER

11± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // BREWSTER COUNTY

For the first time in decades Far Flung Outdoor Center is available as a turnkey, complete business opportunity. Own, manage, and expand upon one of the leading outdoor adventure businesses in the state of Texas. The combination of real estate, location, cabins, conference center, pool, infrastructure, adventure equipment, vehicles, and a reputable brand creates an investment opportunity you don’t want to miss!

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The 17,132-acre Rancho Agua Grande, located 25 miles northwest of Uvalde, is one of largest live-water ranches for sale in Texas. Year-round Live Oak Creek, fed by more than 30 springs, bisects the ranch from north to south for about seven miles. The ranch is home to Boiling Mountain, the highest peak in Uvalde County, and Salmon Peak, the highest point in Kinney County. Because three ecoregions converge on the ranch, the vegetation is diverse. Wildlife gathers to drink at Live Oak Creek, making it easy to view some of the approximately 60 species of exotics that roam the ranch. Native game includes whitetail, turkey, dove, and limited quail. Rancho Agua Grande is considered one of the nation’s premier hunting destinations. More than 50 miles of high-fence encircle the perimeter. Call Howard W. Hood, 830-739-3815. Listed for $150 million.

10,687± ACRES

ZAVALA COUNTY

AVAILABLE FOR $5,950/ACRE

Located five miles north of La Pryor and 15 miles south of Uvalde in Zavala County, the North Ranch encompasses 10,687± acres and includes almost six miles of the Nueces River. The high-fenced ranch, which resulted from the consolidation of six properties, fronts on FM 1436. It is home to exceptional whitetail deer and some of the best bird hunting—Bobwhite quail, dove, and Rio Grande turkeys—in the state. Oryx, axis deer, feral hogs, and a host of non-game species reside here. Mature trees line the river, while guajillo, black brush, white brush, mesquite, guayacan, and other protein-rich brush species inhabit the uplands. Approximately seven miles of five-wire cedar post fences have been installed as cross fences. The North Ranch possesses water rights from the Nueces, which is pocked with deep, blue, drought-resistant swimming and fishing holes. In addition, the North Ranch has approximately one-and-a-half miles of surface water, measuring about one-quarter mile wide. More than seven-and-a-half miles of two-inch poly water line and an additional seven-and-a-half miles of four-inch poly water line have been laid and buried. The water distribution system also includes eight (eight-feet in diameter) cement water troughs and two (20-feet in diameter) cement water troughs; all with cement skirts. Four irrigation wells (one = 120 gal./min.; one = 300 gal./min.; two = 110 gal./min.) are used, in part, to supply a 40-acre Reinke pivot and a 36-acre Reinke pivot. Domestic wells include two solar wells, six electric submersible wells, and one well (60 gal./min.) connected to a 60,000-gallon storage tank that supplies the headquarters. The front third of the 11,600±-square-foot Barndominium is well-appointed living space, while the remaining two-thirds provides

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storage. The two-bedroom, two-bath Farm House encompasses 1,600±-square-feet of updated living space. The 2,500±-square-foot Dog Trot has four bedrooms, four baths, and serves as a guest house. The two-story Chef’s House features two bedrooms, one full bath, and one-half bath. The six-bed, six-bath Cowboy Cabin lodge measures about 1,000-squarefeet. The River House, now used as storage, could be easily upgraded. Infrastructure includes: a 700±-square-foot laundry, a 500±-square-foot secure gun room, a shooting range with a two-story, covered shooting deck and a five-station skeet range with an elevated shooting pavilion; cattle working pens, and two (2,000-square-feet and 4,000-square-feet) equipment barns. All furnishings, deer blinds, corn and protein feeders convey with the sale. Call Howard W. Hood, 830-739-3815. Listed for $5,950/acre.

1,874± ACRES BANDERA COUNTY

AVAILABLE FOR $16,000/ACRE

Sitting on the headwaters of Myrtle Creek, in a ruggedly beautiful box canyon in Bandera County, the BW Ranch offers live-water and some of the most magnificent views in the country. The 1,874.83-acre ranch, which fronts FM 2828, is just 12 miles from Bandera, 17 miles from Kerrville, and 42 miles from San Antonio. In Texas, it is rare for a ranch to include an expansive, stunning view-shed as a primary asset. The BW Ranch showcases 24 peaks, expansive valleys, and views that stretch to Bandera, Kerrville, and Medina. The ever-changing landscape is enhanced by diverse vegetation. Cypress trees surround the main lake while pecan trees shade the valley. Live oaks and Spanish oaks dot the native grasslands and a lone bull mesquite shades the pavilion. Cedar has been aggressively cleared and prescribed burns have been used to clear and reinvigorate the land. As a result, the desirable browse provides a nutritious buffet for wildlife. Whitetails that benefit from enhanced genetics, Rio Grande turkeys, dove, and Bobwhite quail are native to the ranch. A herd of 50± bison graze the flats and hillsides. Auodad sheep along with blackbuck antelope, axis, fallow, and sika deer also call the ranch home, along with coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions, and a host of non-game species and songbirds. Two Longhorns also roam the ranch; one with near world-record length horns of 13.5 feet. The year-round Myrtle Creek brings life-giving crystalline water to the property. It feeds nine dammed ponds, making water easily accessible for wildlife. An 8±-acre, spring-fed lake— stocked with largemouth bass enhanced by Florida bass genetics, blue cats, blue gills, and sun perch—is arguably the recreational focal point. Anglers have landed some bass that tipped the scales at more than 14 pounds. A boat house with a bathroom, a fish cleaning station, and a pontoon boat, allow family and friends to take advantage of the clear, inviting water. The ranch boasts a second spring-fed lake, which is smaller and stocked with desirable fish for additional angling fun. The three-bed, two-bath ranch house features native limestone, which defines the exterior and interior flourishes including the impressive fireplace. Built with an eye for simple and comfortable elegance, the bright and airy home combines soaring ceilings, shiplap, warm

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wood accents, Saltillo tiles, and oversized windows. The sunroom, which overlooks a pond surrounded by a bounty of native vegetation, unites outside with inside. The home’s open floor plan includes a well-appointed kitchen, living room, and trophy room; all aesthetically designed to invite gathering. Building sites, with exceptional views, abound. The possibilities for creating a livable masterpiece built to the new owner’s taste and specifications are limitless. A nearby open-air pavilion, reminiscent of old-time Hill Country dance halls, takes the party outside. The pavilion, which follows the architectural theme of the main house, includes a full kitchen and large fireplace. The comfortable three-bed, two-bath caretaker’s quarters with a full kitchen and large porches is situated nearby. Currently, it is used for employee housing, but could host overflow guests. More than 25 miles of improved roads stretch to the highest peaks and most far flung corners providing complete, easy access. The insulated main barn— approximately 40x60-feet—was constructed from metal and features four horse stalls, an office with a shower, a tack room, and a tool room. Twelve-foot-tall doors on both ends keep equipment access simple. An equipment barn—approximately 20x45feet—provides a cleaning station with winches, running water, and a walk-in cooler. The Hill Country is known for its live water and breathtaking scenery, but it’s rare to find a ranch that offers both, with plenty of elbow room and convenient location. Call Howard W. Hood, 830-739-3815. Listed for $16,000/acre.

1,313± ACRES MEDINA COUNTY

AVAILABLE FOR $29,500,000

Two Creeks Ranch—1,313± acres located just 30 minutes west of San Antonio in Medina County—is a live-water destination designed to make people feel right at home in natural Texas. Previously used as a corporate retreat to entertain up to 24 people per weekend, it is equally suited as a private family getaway or a rental property. Income can be generated from wildlife and agriculture, including a 500-tree irrigated pecan orchard. Year-round Verde Creek courses through the ranch for about two-and-a-half miles on the east, providing private access. Hondo Creek runs along the south border for about two miles. The seven-acre stocked lake is also a prized swimming hole. Two Creeks Ranch has five water wells, including two Edwards Aquifer irrigation wells: one with 276-acre-feet of base Edwards Aquifer water, and the other with 60-acre-feet of transferable Edwards water. The property also boasts six center pivots. The ranch has been managed primarily for doves, but whitetail deer, feral hogs, and free-ranging exotics call the low-fenced ranch home. Guests can sharpen their shooting skills at the five-stand skeet range outfitted with six movable trap

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houses, and then congregate at the 945±-square-foot gun room. A nearby 1,850±-squarefoot covered porch area allows the party to move outside. Two identical, 3,130±-square-foot dogtrot lodges, each sleeping up to 12 people, serve as the main compound’s focal point. The downstairs includes four bedrooms with private baths while the upstairs features two king suites with private baths. The party barn—a well-designed, 11,600±-square-foot facility— combines entertainment, dining, storage, and a workspace under one roof. The dining hall and the custom commercial kitchen can accommodate up to 50 guests. An outdoor passthrough transition into a 3,600±-square-foot work barn with a gym and loft storage area. In addition, there are three small apartments with private baths. The party barn also has a 3,000±-square-foot covered porch appointed for outdoor entertaining. The ranch’s second compound, which features two homes and a large storage barn, is just a short drive to the west. The newly renovated, 2,000±-square-foot, two-story Casa Verde House offers two beds, three baths, and a wrap-around porch. The nearby three-bed, two-bath Ranchero House includes a kitchen, office, laundry room, and more. The three-bed, two-bath Bader House, used for employee housing, features a loft. Other improvement include: the multi-purpose Two Creeks Outpost, 800±-square-foot laundry building, 3,000±-square-feet of covered parking, 5,900±-square-foot maintenance barn with a covered game cleaning station, a walk-in refrigerator, freezer, restrooms, and additional storage; and the 22,500±-square-foot hangar barn. Call Howard W. Hood, 830-739-3815. Listed for $29.5 million.

5,698± ACRES

EDWARDS & KINNEY COUNTIES

AVAILABLE FOR $15,950,000

Situated where the Hill Country meets the Brush Country, the 5,698±-acre T&C Ranch, located in Edwards and Kinney counties, provides complete privacy in a ruggedly beautiful setting. Neighbored by large ranches and nestled among Rocksprings, Brackettville, and Barksdale, the ranch is a secluded oasis that boasts starstudded night skies and superlative wildlife habitat. The primary ranch entrance provides access via a private easement road; the second entrance fronts on Cedar Creek Road. For those who prefer to travel by air, the ranch has a 4,000x75-foot, paved runway. In addition, there is a grass landing strip as well as a lighted, concrete helipad with tie downs. While the T&C Ranch is a haven for those who love wildlife and the outdoors, its amenities make the time spent indoors as enjoyable as the time spent afield. With nine bedrooms and four baths, the lodge is set up to accommodate large groups of hunters or family and friends. The lodge features a fully equipped commercial kitchen as well as a media room, office, and walk-in cooler. Expansive covered porches, a barbecue area with an assortment of grills, and rock patio with fire pit are just a few features of the outdoor entertaining area. For parties that exceed the lodge’s capacity, T&C Ranch provides three cabin options, each with a kitchen, living area, bedroom, and bathroom. To make the most of the views, there are three observation decks placed at prime locations throughout the ranch; one of which is roofed and outfitted for skeet shooting. A four-bed, four-bath main house enjoys panoramic views of the landscape and boasts multi-level decks, including a hot tub deck. The well-appointed kitchen features two sinks, custom cabinetry, and top-of-the-line appliances. The master suite includes an oversized copper tub as well as

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terrain is diverse. Majestic bluffs offer expansive views of Indian Mountain, the area’s highest peak that rises more than 2,100 feet. Cedar has been strategically removed throughout the ranch, opening space for native grass, forbs, and brush. Several varieties of oaks, elm, sycamore, Texas persimmon, and other native species dot the land, providing shade and shelter for game. Nine water wells with varying production and several stock ponds are scattered throughout the ranch. During wet years, Sycamore Creek and Little Sycamore Creek run through the property. The majority of the ranch is high-fenced, but a few select sections have been low-fenced to maintain eligibility for inclusion in Boone and Crockett Club records. Native whitetail deer and Rio Grande turkey are plentiful. Free-ranging exotics including elk, auodad, red stag, addax antelope, as well as axis, fallow, and sika deer are spotted regularly. In recent years, T&C Ranch has been managed solely for wildlife. Management efforts include a protein feeding program. Approximately 24 box blinds are set up on the ranch in close proximity to timed corn feeders. Other ranch infrastructure includes a covered game processing area with running water and walk-in coolers, a double-wide mobile home used as the manager’s house, a mobile home to house additional staff, an equipment barn, a workshop, an overhead grain storage bin with separate compartments for both corn and protein, and two grain buggies, two overhead fuel tanks, a set of livestock working pens, and so munch more! For those who want to enjoy the best of the Hill Country and South Texas in one expansive, breathtaking package, the T&C Ranch is the destination of a lifetime. Call Howard W. Hood, 830-739-3815. Listed for $15,950,000.

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CB Farm, located just 30 minutes west of San Antonio in Medina County, is a 451±-acre haven of live-water and natural productivity. The farm has exceptional surface and groundwater, with the year-round Verde Creek coursing through the property for 3,283.8± feet. In addition, the farm boasts four center pivots supplied by an irrigation well with 276 acre-feet of base Edwards Aquifer water. Currently, the center pivots irrigate three corn fields and one sunflower field. Located in an ecological transition zone, the land showcases the best of the Hill Country and South Texas. While the low-fenced farm has been managed primarily for dove—and offers some of the state’s best wing shooting—the farm is also home to whitetail deer, feral hogs, free-ranging exotics, varmints, small game, and non-game species. The Verde Creek Outpost, converted from the original New Fountain Post Office, is a multi-purpose facility that is outfitted with Yancey Water Corporation Supply water. The former New Fountain Café is completely empty and awaiting the new owner’s personal touches. The property has frontage on FM 2676, as well as CR 4256 and CR 451, ensuring easy access. The combination of easy access, plentiful water, and unmatched productivity is rare. CB Farm has a place in an investment portfolio— and your family’s life. Call Howard W. Hood, 830-739-3815. Listed for $11,275,000.

The 634.5-acre Lake Farm, located just 30 minutes west of San Antonio in Medina County, is a live-water destination worthy of being called home. In addition to a seven-acre stocked lake, Verde Creek and Hondo Creek border the farm on two sides. Lake Farm has two center pivots supplied by an Edwards Aquifer irrigation well with 60 acre-feet of transferable Edwards water. Dove, whitetail deer, feral hogs, and free-ranging exotics call the low-fenced farm home. Accommodations are provided by two identical, enclosed, 3,130-square-foot dogtrot lodges which sleep up to 12 people. The downstairs encompasses 2,072±-square-feet and includes four bedrooms with private baths, while the upstairs features two king suites with private baths. Additional buildings include 11,600±-square-foot Party Barn, 3,600±-square-foot work barn with gym and loft storage area, three small apartments, 5,900±-square-foot Maintenance Barn, and 800-square-foot laundry building. Guests can sharpen their shooting skills at the five-stand skeet range or congregate at the nearby 945±-square-foot Gun Room. The main compound offers 3,000±-square-feet of covered parking. All furnishings with the dogtrots, entertainment area, and kitchen transfer with the sale. Call Howard W. Hood, 830-739-3815. Listed for $15,862,500.

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Located just 30 miles west of San Antonio in Medina County, the Double L Ranch combines all the benefits of a live-water, Hill Country property with a superlative wildlife habitat. The low-fenced ranch encompasses 123.5± acres with frontage on both CR 451 and CR 455. Year-round Verde Creek flows through the ranch for 3,794± feet. While the Double L has been managed primarily for doves, whitetail deer, feral hogs and free-ranging exotics call the lowfenced ranch home. It also has potential as an equestrian estate. The newly renovated, twostory Casa Verde House encompasses 2,000±-square-feet. The upstairs features a full kitchen, laundry room, a king suite with a private bath, bedroom, and a full bath. The downstairs offers a wet bar, shuffleboard, and restroom. The nearby three-bed, two-bath Ranchero House boasts a kitchen, office, laundry room, covered carport, and detached game room. The 22,500±-square-foot Hangar Barn provides individual and loft storage rooms. In addition to water from the Yancey Water Supply Corporation, there is also a well. Call Conner W. Hood, 830-928-2317 or Jeffrey C. Hood, 830-431-1177. Listed for $3.75 million.

B&M Ranch, located just 30 minutes west of San Antonio in Medina County, is a livewater, Hill Country retreat with South Texas accents. The ranch fronts CR 451, providing convenient all-weather access. Situated in an ecological transition zone, the 108±-acre ranch has towering pecan trees and majestic live oaks along with varied brush. B&M Ranch has been managed primarily for doves, but whitetail deer, feral hogs, free-ranging exotics, varmints, small game, and non-game species call the low-fenced ranch home. The year-round Verde Creek courses along the ranch’s western border for 3,857± feet. During wet weather, Second Creek runs north and south through the property. In addition to the natural surface water, the ranch boasts one well. The three-bed, two-bath home is currently being used as employee housing. The Yancey Water Supply Corporation provides the water for the house. Its size and location make the B&M Ranch ideally suited as an equestrian property, a smallscale cattle operation, or a family hunting destination. It offers plenty of privacy and elbow room for those who want a convenient getaway for family and friends. Call Jeffrey C. Hood, 830-431-1177 or Conner W. Hood, 830-928-2317. Listed for $3.5 million.

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DUKE RANCH

Hidden in the canyons at the headwaters of Little Creek, Duke Ranch is truly one of the most beautiful and unique live-water ranches available in today’s market. The property offers county road access, end-of-the-road privacy, large neighbors, 5,000± feet of Little Creek, an approximately five-acre lake, spring-fed canyons, scenic hills, a home, electric, phone, and internet. The owner has spent years selectively clearing large amounts of cedar from the property and has constructed an excellent road system that allows easy access to nearly all areas of the ranch, providing incredible 360-degree views of the surrounding Hill Country. The incredible spring-fed lake is situated between steep canyon walls, providing what is absolutely one of the most amazing settings anywhere in the Texas Hill Country. The lake is fully stocked with bass, catfish, and perch, with great fishing opportunities and unlimited water recreation including canoeing, kayaking, tubing and swimming. Enjoyed tranquility and beauty from the patio overlooking the lake and the surrounding hardwood-lined hills. This is one of the most spectacular ranches available; don’t miss out! $4,950,000. Call Morris Killough, 210-415-9850.

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ARC IRIS HORSE FARM

Located four miles north of Utopia in the center of the beautiful Sabinal River Valley, Arc Iris Farms is a turnkey, live-water jewel. The unique ranch offers three separate access points with paved frontage on B&R Road, River Road, and easement access from Hwy 187 North. The ranch offers an electric gate entrance, paved drive, and parking areas around the headquarters. The headquarters consists of older but well-constructed equine facilities, multiple barns, stalls, office with living quarters, multiple other barns, working facilities, barn/shop with living quarters, two-bedroom home, and small cabin. The home and cabin are located on a bluff overlooking an incredibly beautiful stretch of the cypress-lined Sabinal River, offering one of the most unique settings anywhere in the Hill County. The ranch offers approximately 700 feet of Sabinal River frontage that features crystal-clear, rock-bottom river; shallow rapids, and a deep hole for swimming, tubing, and fishing. Multiple springs flow from the rock bluffs and this area of the Sabinal is consistently flowing despite our current drought conditions. The ranch offers five water wells and a small pond. It is fenced and cross-fenced with mostly all valley land, super productive soils, large oak and pecan bottoms, concrete bridge crossings, and incredible views in all directions. The property is abundant with axis, whitetail, and turkey. One-of-a-kind, too much to list, owner/broker $3,299,000. Call Morris Killough, 210-415-9850

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Located just off Southeast Loop 286 on the southeast side of Paris, TX adjacent to the new Quality ER, this turnkey 500-acre ranch offers a fabulous location along with exceptional hunting, fishing, farming, and recreational use. The property has frontage on 41st Street SE and Hwy 905, and offers additional access to Loop 286 and across Sandy Creek to FM 275. The ranch offers electric gate access and gravel drive up to the parking area surrounding the home and headquarters area. The ranch offers a 3,600-square-foot main home, two-car detached garage, small apartment, a 85x30-foot shop with three bays and roll-up doors, 30x30 storage building, a large 60x80-foot equipment barn with store rooms, shop area, working pens, and multiple stalls. Near the main home the owner has constructed a fabulous mini golf course that features 11 individual tee boxes and a large artificial green with nine individual hole placements, complete with sand traps. The lake green setting was inspired by hole 13 at Augusta National and the tee boxes are situated from different angles and distances; approach shots vary anywhere from 36 yards to 200 yards in distance. Portions of the ranch are heavily wooded and offer great hunting with turkey, dove, hogs, whitetail, and coyote. The waterfowl hunting on the ranch is phenomenal with Canadian geese, mallard, teal, and wood duck; several Canadian geese have made the ranch home. The ranch is highly productive and is divided into numerous pastures. Throughout the years, the owner ran up to 300 Angus cattle at one time using a grazing rotation system. Annual hay production is over 3,000 round bales that are sold locally. The ranch offers a 100x150 pole barn that is used to store hay, tractors, and baling equipment. The main attractions of the ranch are the many stocked lakes scattered throughout the ranch. Over the years, the owners have constructed 20 lakes and smaller ponds ranging in size from 30 acres to small ponds. The larger lakes are thoroughly stocked with largemouth, catfish, and bluegill. The fishing is absolutely incredible with 10-pound bass caught regularly. The lakes are absolutely fabulous and provide endless recreation including fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and swimming. $14,995,000. Call Morris Killough, 210-415-9850.

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ALLEN RANCH

7,800± ACRES // WEST TEXAS // VAL VERDE COUNTY

This is a huge ranch with approximately 12 miles of lake frontage on Lake Amistad. The ranch also has five-and-one-half miles of paved Box Canyon Road frontage. Beautiful, clear water canyons stretch deep into the ranch. There are potentially hundreds of home sites with lake views throughout this unique property. The ranch is located just ten minutes from Lakeview, which offers restaurants, fuel stations, liquor, bait shops, etc. Del Rio is just 20 minutes away and offers fabulous dining, Walmart, Home Depot, H-E-B, and all other modern conveniences. Box Canyon Boat ramp adjoins the property for quick and easy boat launching. Lake Amistad is famous for the bass fishing, fabulous recreational water sports, and sightseeing. The northern portion of the ranch offers a 1,000-acre game fence pasture with enhanced genetics in place. The remainder is all low-fence with native whitetail, javelina, fox, quail, and occasional black bear, turkey, and cougar. There is an existing hunter’s cabin in the northwest pasture and the ranch grosses a strong six-figure income annually through grazing rights and a hunting program. The ranch has three water wells and a fourth shared well. The ground water is excellent quality and typically 425-feet on existing wells and in the general area. Additionally, the property has electricity along borders and intersects in the interior of the ranch. The amount of lake frontage on a property of this quality and size is extremely rare and won’t last! $12,090,000. Call Gene Gonzalez, 830-876-8241.

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MOORMAN RANCH

Moorman Ranch is truly one of the most unique Hill Country ranches to come on the market in years. Located in Real County, approximately 12 miles east of Vance, this secluded gem also offers end-of-the-road privacy. The ranch is a combination of rugged hilltops, sprawling plateaus, fertile valleys, and hardwood-lined canyons that provide habitat for the free-range whitetail deer, turkey, aoudad, hogs, and occasional exotics. The ranch is surrounded by larger neighbors and offers a 2,000-squarefoot barn/shop with five roll-up doors, water well, small metal cabin, utility room and a fourbedroom bunkhouse for guests or workers. 12,000± feet of Cord Springs Creek meanders through the ranch, offering beautiful rock bottoms, live-water, gentle shallow pools, waterfalls, and multiple spots for dams or manmade water features. The sheer limestone bluffs that line the watershed are incredible and are some of the most unique natural limestone features anywhere in the Texas Hill Country. The ranch offers a variety of trees including piñon pine, blue and red oak, live oak, black walnut, pecan, and sycamore. The ranch has never been leased or hunted commercially. Won’t last long! $4,250,000. Call Morris Killough, 210-415-9850.

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INCREDIBLE LIVE WATER PROPERTY

5± ACRES // CENTRAL TEXAS // UVALDE COUNTY

Located just three miles south of Utopia, this new listing is one of the finest turnkey properties in the Hill Country, offering some of the most beautiful Sabinal River frontage available. The live water on the property is breathtaking and features 615± feet of the most incredible cypress-lined Sabinal River frontage with gushing rapids and deep holes for swimming, diving, fishing, kayaking, tubing, or snorkeling. This amazing tract has a water well, manicured grounds with huge oaks, cypress, and pecan trees with a newly constructed, 2,162-square-foot farmhouse. The three-bed, three-bath home is fabulous and offers incredible views of the surrounding hills, cypress-lined Sabinal River, and beautifully manicured grounds. The wildlife on the property includes whitetail, turkey, occasional exotics, and dozens of birds $1,275,000. Call Chance Dean, 830-278-0079.

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WALFORD RANCH

Located just three miles north of Utopia along the banks of the cypress-lined Sabinal River, this unrestricted property is the perfect weekend retreat or investment property. This rare find features 400± feet of live water on the Sabinal River, beautiful custom home, equipment shed/shop, water system, large neighbors, end-of-the-road privacy, electric gate access, and private drive. The owners have maintained the property under a wildlife exemption that may be transferred to a new owners. The property is covered with heavy cedar, huge live oaks, red oaks, sumac, and persimmon. This area of the Hill Country is loaded with axis, whitetail, turkey, hogs, and hundreds of different songbirds and other bird species are regularly seen on Walford Ranch. The owners have cleared approximately four acres along the river and around the home that is maintained. The 400± feet of beautiful rock bottom of the Sabinal River features deep pools, crystal clear rapids, and a small island, providing unlimited recreation and enjoyment for family and friends. Won’t last! Come see for yourself. $1,475,000. Call Morris Killough, 210-415-9850

BRACKETT RANCH

This turnkey hunting ranch is located just five miles northeast of Brackettville. It offers 200 acres of prime low-fence hunting pasture, hidden just minutes from Ranch Road 334 and currently under a wildlife management plan. The headquarters of the ranch is located near the north property line and offers a very well constructed barndominium, shop, cabin, equipment building, feed room, concrete vehicle parking area, and covered outdoor patio. The entire ranch offers great South Texas brush diversity that provides excellent habitat for the large numbers of whitetail, turkey, hogs, and occasional exotics. The property offers gently sloping terrain with two separate watersheds, rolling ridges with elevation, low bottom land with deep tillable soils, heavy to medium cover, multiple senderos, and several high spots with great views. The ranch offers an excellent water well and water is thoroughly piped to multiple water stations throughout the ranch. There are multiple areas along the draws where small ponds could be built. During the fall, the dove hunting is exceptional and the ranch has numerous coveys of both Bobwhite and blue quail. The ranch also offers several feeding and hunting stations with bulk protein feeders, automatic corn feeders, and blinds. $845,000. Call Morris Killough, 210-415-9850.

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CHEROKEE SPRINGS RANCH

1,700± ACRES

CENTRAL TEXAS // SAN SABA COUNTY

This ranch boasts impressive water and includes miles of Cherokee Creek, a three-acre stocked lake, and Cedar Creek.

PADGITT RANCH

5,900± ACRES // NORTHWEST TEXAS COLEMAN & RUNNELS COUNTIES

This grand ranch dates back to the 1870s. It features 10± impressive miles of frontage on Lake O.H. Ivie, a trophy bass paradise.

BRADY BEND RANCH

1,190± ACRES

NORTHWEST TEXAS // COLEMAN COUNTY

On Brady Bend Ranch, over threeand-one-half miles of Colorado River meander through the property, creating an attraction for wildlife while adding beauty to the fertile pastureland.

HICKORY CREEK RANCH

1,258± ACRES

CENTRAL TEXAS // ROBERTSON COUNTY

Hickory Creek Ranch features large trees, rolling hills, excellent water, dynamic views, and recreational options plus proximity to Austin or Waco.

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SYCAMORE CREEK RANCH

2,866± ACRES

CENTRAL TEXAS // UVALDE COUNTY

This optimal Transition Zone ranch has sweeping hills, impressive hardwood trees, and lowland brush.

LIVING WATERS RANCH

705± ACRES

CENTRAL TEXAS // UVALDE COUNTY

This ranch features rare year-round , live water from the Nueces River, plus springs, a blufftop lodge, and guest houses.

PERDIDO CREEK RANCH

1,176± ACRES

CENTRAL TEXAS // KINNEY COUNTY

This hunting and cattle ranch combines privacy with two named creeks plus amazing managed wildlife.

GETAWAY RANCH

350± ACRES

SOUTH TEXAS // ZAVALA COUNTY

Getaway Ranch is low fenced with free-range hunting in the heart of the “Golden Triangle,” known for its abundant native wildlife.

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G. K. PALOMA RANCH

8,996± ACRES

SOUTH TEXAS // MAVERICK COUNTY

Considered one of the finest lowfenced hunting ranch es , it includes premier whitetail deer, dove, quail, and duck hunting.

DOS ARROYOS RANCH

5,820± ACRES

SOUTH TEXAS // MAVERICK COUNTY

This rare large ranch has been owned since 1900 s and is located within the famed “Golden Triangle” region.

PALO BLANCO RANCH

1,713± ACRES

SOUTH TEXAS // MAVERICK COUNTY

This ranch provides ample water —including Palo Blanco Creek— and great brush, which create a favorable hunting area.

M. H. WHEELER RANCH

3,093± ACRES

SOUTH TEXAS // MCMULLEN COUNTY

This turnkey hunter’s paradise has been under top wildlife management for exceptional quail and whitetail deer hunting.

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LEONA RIVER RANCH

5,000± ACRES

SOUTH TEXAS // FRIO COUNTY

Owned by the same family for over 70 years, this lush blank canvas includes Leona River frontage plus three other creeks.

LITTLE COMANCHE CREEK

1,111± ACRES

CENTRAL TEXAS // MEDINA COUNTY

This high-fenced, transition zone ranch offers top-notch whitetail deer genetics and great subsurface water.

TWIN LAKES RANCH

823± ACRES

CENTRAL TEXAS // MEDINA COUNTY

Twin Lakes Ranch is one of the finest bass fishing and hunting properties and boasts excellent improvements.

DOUBLE T RANCH

480± ACRES

SOUTH TEXAS // DIMMIT & LA SALLE COUNTIES

A handsome lodge highlights this fine high-fenced hunting and cattle ranch, with trophy whitetail deer and other wildlife.

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PATHWAYS RANCH

263± ACRES

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // GILLESPIE COUNTY

This stunning live-water ranch has both attractive infrastructure as well proximity to downtown’s Main Street.

CONTIGO RANCH

200± ACRES

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // GILLESPIE COUNTY

Contigo Ranch boasts historic homes, live water, wildlife, pastureland, and current income potential.

DIAMOND Y RANCH

575± ACRES

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // GILLESPIE COUNTY

Diamond Y Ranch is turnkey! Fabulous hilltop home, restored homestead, guesthouse, party pavilion , and barn.

ARROYO VISTA RANCH

138± ACRES

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // KENDALL COUNTY

This private and luxurious compound with live water is located just minutes from historic Boerne or metro San Antonio.

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SAN GABRIEL RIVER RANCH

443± ACRES

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // BURNET COUNTY

Providing river frontage and a 12±-acre lake, this turnkey recreation and working ranch is located less than an hour from Austin.

7 CANYONS RANCH

420± ACRES

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // BANDERA COUNTY

This spectacular turnkey ranch is set up for ultimate enjoyment with live water and rental income potential.

GRANDE VISTA RANCH

2,450± ACRES

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // KIMBLE COUNTY

Grande Vista Ranch is a truly wild property, with native free-range hunting, views, oaks, and infrastructure in place for future improvements.

LEAKEY FRIO RIVER RANCH

80± ACRES

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // REAL COUNTY

This one-of-a-kind property has 1,800± feet of Frio River frontage and potential for resort-style development.

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995± ACRES DIAMOND G RANCH

CENTRAL

The Diamond G Ranch has been meticulously maintained. The ranch offers great South Texas brush diversity that provides excellent habitat for the South Texas whitetail deer, blackbuck, Rio Grande turkey, dove, and quail. The ranch has been in MLD Level 3 for years. The Diamond G offers 22 corn feeders, six protein feeders, and 12 hunting blinds set up for rifle and bow.

845± ACRES BURR OAK CREEK RANCH

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // KERR COUNTY // KERRVILLE

Located in the corridor between Fredericksburg and Kerrville, on the end of a county road with paved easement. Live water Burr Oak Creek currently streams through the property. The typography features springs, ponds, lakes, fern-covered grottos, and caverns, as well as signs of Native Americans. Trees include Chinquapin oaks, cedar elms, wild cherry, pecan, post oaks, an olive oaks. Wildlife is plentiful on the ranch, with whitetail, axis, turkey, sika, and red stag. The property boasts amazing views from a nice hilltop settings. A preliminary plat was made years ago, complete with paved road in the hopes of development.

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915± ACRES FRIO RIVER RANCH

SOUTH

With abundant wildlife, excellent hunting opportunities, and over one mile of Frio River frontage, this property is an outdoorsman’s paradise! Improvements include an excellent road system and two water wells. The ranch offers both native brush and giant hardwoods along the banks of the Frio River. The fencing is in good shape and the pasture has been enhanced with seven brush strips adding forage for both wildlife and livestock.

690± ACRES WINDMILL HUNTING RANCH

NORTHWEST

Windmill Hunting Ranch features Hill Country terrain and West Texas views, located just southwest of Abilene. This triple-income producing ranch offers abundant potential. A magnificent, Colonial-style, red brick, white column home overlooks Mulberry Canyon and acts as a successful as AirBnB. The property includes six royalty-producing wind turbines and two stock ponds off wet-weather creeks. Hunters can lease the low-fenced land (two sides), cabin, out-building with storage, and walk-in cooler as there is an abundance of exotics.

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482± ACRES CYPRESS RIVER RANCH

This ranch consists of 482 acres with over 2,000-feet of Guadalupe River Frontage. The property’s landscape gently rolls from highway frontage down to the river, consisting of majestic oak trees and numerous other hardwood species. The cypress trees on the river complete the properties flora appearance. The headquarters consists of two houses and three barns, surrounded by trophy oak trees. The property overlooks a newly constructed, two-acre lake; is high fenced on three sides, and features an abundance of native and exotic animals.

325± ACRES CHERRY CAVES RIVER RANCH

In a cherished area deep in the Texas Hill Country—where some of the North Fork headwaters of the Guadalupe River originate—extends an extraordinary opportunity to own both sides of the river and an income producing property. Known as “The Flats” to the locals, an extensive limestone shelf makes up the river bottom for an impressive stretch and connects to a grand lake near the edge of the property. The property is complete with a paved walkway to a Texas-shaped outdoor patio, rock-walls on the riverbanks, and so much more. As scenic and alive as a river property could be, the land includes cliff sides, fern-laden springs, caves, distant views, and enhanced park-like, riverside settings. A small portion of the property extends into Guadalupe Ranch Estates granting you access to two more private river parks with more flats and deep swimming holes. The craftsmanship of the Main Lodge is unparalleled. The historic charm of the Sunday House attracts the most sophisticated of vacationers, not to mention the amenities and riverfront recreation area. In fact, the compound off FM 1340 is currently a very successful short-term rental. With the ability to sleep at least 28 guests a night, the space is accommodating for a variety of events and occasions. The bulk of the ranch located on the south side of the Guadalupe River carries an agricultural valuation, no known restrictions, high-quality high-fence, and is home to many select exotics like red stag, fallow, axis, and highly improved whitetail genetics. There are also a few impressive longhorns as well as donkeys intended to convey with the property. There is a separate headquarters on the south portion of the ranch with two outstanding country cabins, a shop with walk-in cooler and cleaning station, and a remarkable outdoor entertaining area on the most picturesque of settings with distant views. The abundance of noticeable and hidden land, water, and improvement details are ready to be explored but most certainly need to be seen in person to appreciate. Call today to set up your private showing.

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350± ACRES CROSSWAY RANCH

Located just 19 miles northwest of Kerrville, TX, lies the 350-acre ranch offering spectacular views and year-round recreational enjoyment. The land features gently rolling topography, an abundance of oak trees, and nearly half-a-mile of I-10 frontage road access. A water well and electricity service the property.

200± ACRES HILL TOP ESTATE

This stunning lodge was built on the high point of the property, offering stunning views of the surrounding Hill Country. The main lodge offers large wrap-around porches to view both sunrises and sunsets. Improvements include swimming pool, small barn with workshop, and a newly constructed, multipurpose building. The finish out in the lodge is highly customized and fits the property well. The great room has a vaulted ceiling with large windows allowing for the perfect entertaining area. The property consists of both hills and valleys, with abundant wildlife and prime hunting opportunities. A small stock tank adds water for wildlife and occasional wing shooting.

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166± ACRES HUNT RIVER RANCH

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // KERR COUNTY // HUNT

This stunning 166-acre ranch is located just minutes from the Historic Hunt Store. The property boasts close to a half-a-mile of frontage on the highly desirable North Fork of the Guadalupe River. River frontage includes giant cypress trees and stunning water access. The property offers several large rock bluffs with majestic views of the Texas Hill Country. New roads are being constructed on the property, offering excellent access to both the hilltops and river frontage. There are two small cabins on the property which could easily be updated for personal use or converted to income-producing bed and breakfast facilities.

37± ACRES HISTORIC MEDINA ESTATE

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // BANDERA COUNTY // MEDINA

Within the Medina River Valley lies 37.5 horse-ready acres of pristine property with private access to the river. First built in the late 1800s, the restored 4,300±-square-foot, Hill Country manor has four bedrooms and three baths. Other improvements include an eight-stall barn with side cover, a round pen, five paddocks with shade trees and water, a dressage arena, and swimming pool as well as a seasonal pond, a spring, three wells, electric gated entrance, and the ability to hunt.

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43± ACRES WHISKEY RIDGE CREEK

TEXAS

Whiskey Ridge Creek offers Hill Country luxury with its impeccably placed, custom, 5,880±-square-foot home and 1,275±-square-foot guest home on 43± acres. Enter into the park-like setting with both sides of Quinlan Creek, dammed up for enjoyment and prepared for entertainment or quiet relaxation. The ravine features a multitude of hardwood trees, including countless blue oaks, a charming bridge, paved driveway, and an estate in the hills. Countless details include unique doors, beams, flooring, and outdoor living amenities. Enjoy remote living while only being 15 minutes from town amenities. Come see how rustic, lavish living in the hills feels for you.

22± ACRES GABRIEL FARM

CENTRAL

This beautiful 22±-acre property is located on the banks of the San Gabriel River. Located in Williamson County, Gabriel Farms is only 10 minutes from Historic George Town. The property features a spacious 5,100-square-foot home, with seven bedrooms and five-andone-half baths. Improvements on the property include a large horse and equipment barn, five offices, and a riding arena complete with many other features. This special property offers favorable pastures, great views, and easy access for relaxing on the San Gabriel River. With convenient access to toll road 130, the drive to Austin or Bergstrom Airport is quick and easy.

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CINCO K RIVER RANCH

25± ACRES // TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // MASON COUNTY

The Cinco K River Ranch is approximately 25.8 acres and located in a highly desirable location on the north side of the Llano River. The ranch address is 8861 Lower Willow Creek Road, and includes frontage on both sides of the road. It is about 1.5 miles east of Hwy 87, 10.5± miles south of Mason, 30± miles north of Fredericksburg, and a 10-mile river trip to Castell. This ranch has a little bit of everything to offer: gorgeous Llano River frontage, large rock outcroppings on the lower half, and tremendous views of the entire river valley with its 80-foot rise in elevation change. The majority of the scrub brush on the north side has been cleared to expose the mesquite trees and allow for fencing. A new water well was drilled down by the river and electricity has been extended to the well with a water line up to the north property line. There is a small garage for storage and bath house, along with a RV hookup site. This ranch is bordered by a large ranch to the west and also has a restriction in place, not allowing it to be divided any smaller than the current 25 acres, allowing for plenty of deer and other native species to remain in the area. This ranch is agricultural exempt, and the taxes are approximately $280 per year.

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JOBE RANCH

156± ACRES // CENTRAL TEXAS // GONZALES COUNTY

Jobe Ranch is located at the southeast corner of IH-10 east and FM 794 south between San Antonio and Houston. This 156-acre ranch is located in Gonzales ISD, approximately one and a half miles south of Harwood, TX. The property has great investment potential, given its ample amount of frontage, which is approximately 5,000-feet on IH-10 and over 3,000-feet on FM 794. Jobe Ranch has been in the same family since the 1800s and is being offered for sale for the first time since then. It boasts great views, with over 70-feet of elevation change, and a mix of trees including post oak and mesquite. There are also established coastal fields, three small ponds, several creek drainages, and a wildlife exemption in place. There is a county water line that runs along the frontage on FM 794. There are two easements to the seller’s knowledge: a Flint Hills resource pipeline and a Bluebonnet Electric transmission line. Seller is to retain any and all owned minerals unless negotiated separately from the land sale.

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BIG MOUNTAIN RANCH

2,465 ± ACRES // CENTRAL TEXAS // UVALDE COUNTY

The Big Mountain Ranch is a 2,465±-acre property surrounding the northeast side of Uvalde, TX; adjoining the city limits with frontage on Hwy 90, FM 2369, and Hwy 83. It also offers over four miles of rail frontage. The ranch is currently being operated as an income-producing irrigated farm and hunting operation, with an ASR forbearance program as well. A cell phone tower—accessed by a easement—located at the top of Big Mountain also generates income. This ranch allows several different opportunities and options for the prospective buyer. It offers great potential for material sales, conservation easements, solar power, residential and commercial development, and water sales. There are four permitted Edwards Aquifer irrigation wells on the ranch along with a few other domestic wells; gpm ranging from 790 to 1,500. These allow for an annual groundwater withdrawal amount of 1,691 acre-feet; 795 acrefeet of which are unrestricted and 895 are base irrigation groundwater. This water is currently pumped to six pivots irrigating approximately 650 acres. There is another pivot on the ranch that is currently not being used. The Leona River and Taylor Slough run through the ranch, holding pockets of water during normal rainfall along with a handful of tanks. The remainder of the ranch is dry cropland, native pasture, and brush. Four of the pivots belong to the ranch and the other three would need to be negotiated with the sale. The ranch is partially high fenced around the perimeter and also has some interior high fencing. Big Mountain itself is totally high fenced, consisting of approximately 600 acres which would make for a nice exotic pasture. The wildlife on the ranch is all native to the area including deer, turkey, quail, aoudad, and hogs. There are no minerals to convey with the sale and no current mineral leases. The only current structural improvements on the ranch are a few equipment sheds.

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WILD ARROW RANCH

46 ± ACRES // TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // KENDALL COUNTY

The 46±-acre Wild Arrow Ranch is located in the heart of Waring, TX and Kendall County, fronting the Guadalupe River, Manning Street, Waring Welfare Road, and Zoeller Lane. The 2,065-square-foot owner’s home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, with a fourth bedroom or office option. A 3,500-square-foot lodge offers two bedrooms, a full bath, men’s/women’s showers, and full kitchen. Other buildings include a 3,305-square-foot fitness gym, 2,900-square-foot game room with a bunk room and bathrooms, 6,000-square-foot live oak hall with full commercial kitchen area and walk-in cooler/freezer, approximately 25 screened-in, 400-square-foot cabins all with electricity; five covered pavilions, wedding prep cabin, 1,240-square-foot red house, and a 1,240-square-foot bathroom cabin. Enjoy a swim in the 30x60, 80,000-gallon swimming pool. Three fiber lines service the property. There is approximately 1,260 feet Guadalupe River Frontage and there is also drainage through the property that has been damned up to create a small tank which holds water in wet weather. The water features do create floodplain on a portion of the property. The ranch will be sold with the majority of the large items conveying so that the new owner can step in and host events immediately if desired. Some of the items conveying are most of the necessary furniture in the hall and lodge and all of the major commercial cooking equipment and utensils. This ranch has been operated as an event venue and overnight vacation rental, hosting weddings and other family associated events for the past several years. Before that, it served as a girl scout camp and is still set up today with many of the original improvements, along with many new additions that the current owners have added. This ranch would make a fantastic winery, distillery, or Airbnb given its location and river frontage. More information can be seen on the Wild Arrow Ranch Facebook and Instagram accounts along with the website: www.wildarrowranch.com

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KIMBALL OAKS RANCH

189± ACRES // CENTRAL TEXAS // GUADALUPE & WILSON COUNTIES

Kimball Oaks Ranch is comprised of 189± high-fenced acres, located between Seguin and Stockdale, TX on Hwy 123 at the Guadalupe and Wilson County line. The property features mostly native hardwoods and brush with numerous roads and open fields for hunting. With a majority of the ranch located in Guadalupe County and a small portion situated within Wilson County, both Seguin and Stockdale ISD apply. The ranch is set in a highly sought after area for material sales of sand/gravel. Included on the property is a 2,500±-square-foot manufactured home with four bedrooms and three baths, along with front and back porches and a fire pit. There is also a 700±-square-foot shop with a cement floor, electricity, and insulation. The ranch is completely high fenced with galvanized wire and post. There are also five blinds, four corn feeders, and two protein feeders that will convey. One of the most unique features is a semi-annual water lease agreement with Canyon Regional Water Authority, which is for emergency purposes. It brings in over $16,000 per year and will convey to the buyer. There are also two water wells, creek drainage through the middle of the property, and six tanks, three of which have piped water and are stocked with perch and bass. Most hogs and native deer have been removed, but four years ago, the ranch was stocked with two breeder bucks and 10 does from the 5F Ranch. There are believed to be approximately 80-100 total deer and the animals are protein and corn fed year-round. The ranch offers dove and turkey hunting opportunities as well. Property is wildlife exempt and the seller will convey all owned minerals.

1286 NORTH MAIN

31 ± ACRES // TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // KENDALL COUNTY

One of the largest contiguous, commercial land tracts is available in Boerne, TX with almost 1,700 feet of frontage on Main Street. This property also adjoins the crystal-clear Cibolo Creek with almost 1,000-feet of frontage on the high bank side, providing great views with little flood plain. Boerne consistently ranks as one of the top destinations in the country for residential and commercial growth, along with several other categories including schools and its Main Street shopping corridor. There are also approximately 400 apartment units proposed on the adjoining land tract. The property provides city utilities including sewer, water, and gas to the site. It is located within Kendall county, but not within the city limits or CCN and no current zoning. Currently part of the FSA (farm service agency), the property also has an ag exemption and taxes are approximately $400 per year. Call broker for pricing.

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Olney Ranch is located less than five miles north of Burnet with ample paved road frontage. The property features a 4,300-square-foot rock home with four bedrooms and four baths, situated on a ridge line offering expansive views of the property and beyond. The windows, roof, and chimney have all been recently replaced and improved. Outdoor amenities include a pool, hot tub, fire pit, and outdoor kitchen which create an awesome entertainment space. The main entrance leads directly to the primary horse barn and main house, while a secondary entrance services the 225x100-foot covered arena, cattle handling facilities, and equipment shop. The main horse barn is approximately 5,600-squarefeet with pipe rail stalls, a pull-in feed storage area, a wash bay, and a tack room. Just off the tack room is a Priefert panel horse walker, round pen, and 30,000-square-foot covered riding arena. It comes complete with announcer’s stand, concession stand, restrooms, automatic chute, and overhead sprinkler system. With no restrictions against commercial activity, this facility is ready to host your next event. The majority of the 127 acres are comprised of gently rolling terrain and large groves of hardwoods. The seasonal Russell Fork of the San Gabriel River bisects the ranch east to west. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, turkey, wild hogs, varmints, and dove. The property is outfitted with a submersible pump water well, storage tank, water troughs, and a stock tank for cattle and wildlife. If you are looking for an unrestricted horse training facility or recreational ranch with great improvements in a highly desirable Hill Country location, look no further than the Olney Ranch! $3,495,000.

R 3 Ranch

52± acres // Texas Hill Country // Burnet County // Burnet

Olney Ranch

R3 Ranch is an attractive gentleman’s ranch located on CR 335 between Burnet and Marble Falls. It features a quarter-mile on both sides of the rock-bottom Hairston Creek, a variety of mature hardwoods, and deep soils with knee-high grasses. The property boasts some functional improvements, including a 4,000-square-foot metal building on concrete slab with living quarters and a rainwater collection system, along with a cozy tiny-home. It also has new perimeter fencing and a smooth-riding, limestone base road from the custom front gate to the improvement area. $1,895,000.

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J Bar G Ranch

Attention stargazers and night sky lovers, this gorgeous 20±-acre property in Blanco County is the optimum spot to view the 2024 eclipse! A 2,000±-square-foot, plank and rock custom home—built in 2013—features three bedrooms, two baths, RV port, barn, shop, office/studio, storage buildings, two central ac/heat units, stock tank, and a well with extra pressure tank in case of emergency. Property is move-in ready and is set up for propane generator. Located near the end of a cul-de-sac on Rolling Hills Road, the property is fenced and cross-fenced; perfect for livestock. A spring-fed, seasonal creek is situated on the property, as well as a variety of trees including some madrone. Restrictions expired, no POA rules. Priced at $1,199,000. ($3,000 bonus to selling/buyer’s agent!)

The 937 Ranch

This wildlife exempt property is unrestricted with no HOA! The 38.14-acre property is a perfect blank canvas. Whether you’re looking to build your dream home or simply escape the city, this property offers the perfect balance of privacy and natural beauty. Located just minutes from Johnson City and the Texas Wine Trail, and centrally located between Austin and San Antonio. Come and take a private tour today! $1,769,000.

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Rock Home on Leon River

This three-bed, two-and-a-half-bath rock home sits on 68.9 acres in Gatesville, TX with approximately 2,900-feet of Leon River frontage. The house has ceramic tile floors with carpet in the bedrooms. The living room features a vaulted ceiling with rock fireplace while the kitchen boasts granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and abundant cabinet space. The master bedroom features a skylight with rock fireplace and a master bath with garden tub, separate shower, and double vanities. Outdoor amenities and additional buildings include a back porch that overlooks the property, a 45x24-foot metal storage building, a 50x30-foot wooden barn, cattle pens, and one stock tank. The property is comprised of 48 acres of coastal grass and fencing conditions range from good to fair. $1,249,500.

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Hill Country Homestead & Ranch Fischer, Texas Comal County - A charming 3-bed, 2-bath home, on 36+ UNRESTRICTED acres and stunning views for miles. Perfect for short-term rentals or events. Located near Canyon Lake, the Guadalupe River, Wimberley, and Gruene, and less than an hour from San Antonio, Austin, and Fredericksburg. $1.175M An exceptional 950+ acre property, conveniently situated between London and Menard, TX, with direct access from FM 1221. Boasting a seasonal creek, a reliable well, and a tank, this land offers tremendous potential as a hunting paradise, boasting a thriving population of whitetail deer. $4M JUNCTION TX OFFICE (325) 215-2555 631 Main St. Junction HillCoBroker@gmail.com (512)393-9996 113 West Center St. Kyle, TX amydoyle@homesteadandranch.com KYLE TX OFFICE Serving greater Central Texas & Hill Country. Fall 2023 | farmandranch.com 73
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Double K Ranch

1,583± acres • Central Texas • San Saba County

When it comes to game ranches, the 1,583±-acre Double K Ranch is up there with the finest in regard to the overall quality, character, and continued land stewardship that has been utilized by the ranch for the last 30 years! If you’re looking for a legacy ranch with untapped potential, you won’t want to miss the Double K Ranch located in San Saba, TX!

Triple 8 Trophy Ranch

602± acres • South Texas • Live Oak County

Triple 8 Trophy Ranch is a recreational hunting operation ready to go for the upcoming hunting season. The ranch is equipped with three surface tanks, tillable food plots, and excellent road system. The seven-bed, six-and-one-half-bath barndominium is perfect for hosting! Blinds, feeders, and an array of ranch equipment are ready to convey. If you’re looking for a ranch to hunt whitetail, dove, quail, turkey, and fish, look no more!

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Lone Star Acres Ranch

632± acres • Central Texas • Milam County

Escape to your own personal paradise on the stunning 632-acre Lone Star Acres Ranch. Located in Milam County, the ranch is just a short drive from College Station! With rolling topography, abundant free-ranging wildlife, and excellent fishing opportunities, this ranch is the perfect retreat for any outdoor enthusiast. The Lone Star Acres Ranch offers serene beauty of rolling hills and sprawling landscapes with a heavy supply of water. Spend your days exploring the ranch’s many acres, fishing in one of its many stocked ponds, or load up the dogs and dock decoys in the UTVs! Whether you’re a seasoned rancher/hunter or just starting out, this property has everything you need to make your dreams a reality.

Hidden Springs Ranch

125± acres • Central Texas • Comal County

Hidden Springs Ranch is an incredible live water ranch located in Comal County. Within the city limits of Canyon Lake and approximately 1,000 feet of road frontage on Rebecca Creek Road, Hidden Springs Ranch offers the perfect opportunity for development or as your very own Texas Hill Country paradise.

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Indian Bluff Ranch

110± acres • Texas Hill Country • Edwards County

Indian Bluff Ranch boasts an incredible three-bed, two-bath home that is approximately 1,400-square-feet. The ranch house can sleep 10-12 comfortably, with built in bunk beds in both the master bedroom and secondary bunk room. Indian Bluff Ranch provides access to hunting for whitetail deer, axis, scimitar oryx, red stag, blackbuck antelope, and fallow, along with other native game such as turkey and dove. The game is well managed by the landowners with annual counts and quotas set.

High 55 Ranch

55± acres • Texas Hill Country • Kendall County

Located just three miles from Boerne and 30 miles from downtown San Antonio, High 55 Ranch boasts one of the most breathtaking views in all of Kendall County. This remarkable property offers the quintessential Hill Country lifestyle. Perched high above the ranch and atop five flat acres, you’ll find a custom-built 3,600-square-foot main home, meticulously designed by renowned architect and local builder Israel Pena. With four bedrooms, three full baths, and one half bath, this luxurious residence offers a spacious gourmet kitchen and a thoughtfully planned layout.

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Wells Exotics Ranch

62± acres • Texas Hill Country • Kerr County

Located in scenic Mountain Home, TX—just 20 minutes from Kerrville and an hour and a half west of San Antonio—Wells

Exotics Ranch is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, exotic game breeders, and hunters alike. The ranch is home to majestic dama gazelle, axis deer, and blackbuck antelopes. Luxury and comfort await inside the ranch’s extraordinary 4,000-square-foot custom home, just two years old, which featured four bedrooms, three baths, and two large offices. The property also includes a greenhouse, large barn and shop, and a backup generator system.

Panther Creek Estates

15± acres • Texas Hill Country • Kerr County

Panther Creek Estates is located in Hunt, TX off Hwy 39 between the Mystic Crossing and the Panther Crossing. It fronts the banks of the South Fork of the Guadalupe River. This exclusive community consists of only eight properties, ranging in size from 12 acres to 21 acres; six of which front the Guadalupe River and two of which front Bear Creek. All property owners in the community have access to an approximately one-and-a-half-acre river park near the entrance of the community.

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The Enlightening Ranch is a 302.22-acre, high-fenced hunting getaway in the Kerr County Divide area. The land is suitable for cattle, horses, sheep, or goats. Two hunting cabins are currently being renovated. A submersible well supplements a stocked pond and the water troughs. An intense cedar clearing project has been under way and several Indian mounds have been located, as the ranch borders an 11,000±-acre ranch near the North Fork head of the Guadalupe River. This is a highly desired area, featuring water, wildlife, beauty, seclusion, and proximity to the amenities of Kerrville, TX. Mark Meek, Broker. $2,871,090.

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ROAD CREEK RANCH

319± ACRES // SOUTH TEXAS // GOLIAD COUNTY

Road Creek Ranch is a scenic property loaded with wildlife. The ranch is covered in heavy timber, providing privacy while still located only 10 minutes from the grocery store. Most of the soil is creek bottom land and rich with nutrients. With its close proximity to Goliad, this property has excellent development value into smaller tracts. $2,500,000. Darren Scott, Agent.

MEDINA COUNTY - D’HANIS, TX

95± ACRES // CENTRAL TEXAS // MEDINA COUNTY

This property is located 45 miles west of San Antonio and five miles southwest of D’Hanis, TX. It is an excellent hunting retreat with good habitat for deer and dove, scattered Oak trees, and favorable soil. It is located on CR 514 just west of Squirrel Creek Road. There is a 1,600-square-foot (MCAD) Stucco home on the property and a wildlife exemption in place. Mark Meek, Broker. $895,000.

BRUINS CREEK RANCH-WHARTON DOCK RD.

This property is located five miles southeast of Bandera, TX with paved road frontage on Wharton Dock Road. It features rolling oaks with views, a small ranch house with barn, and good lake potential. Only 30 minutes northwest of San Antonio. $2,950,000. Mark Meek, Broker.

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This exceptional custom, one-story home is set upon 24.5 picturesque acres in Northcrest Ranch! The home features a gated entry, circular drive, a whole-house generator, six-acre stocked pond with island, bridge, and gazebo. Additional features include walnut hardwood floors, geothermal A/C system, four-car garage with epoxy floors, ADA compliant doorways, and foam insulation. There is also an insulated barn providing storage for lawn equipment, numerous cars, and a 45-foot Class A motor home! The dual island kitchen offers a SubZero fridge with a wine chiller, incredible walk-in pantry, and full catering kitchen. The game/media rooms have an adjacent wet bar with an ice maker, beverage fridge, and pocket doors leading to the patio. There is a private study with a cozy fireplace. The owner’s retreat boasts cathedral beam ceilings, a fireplace, and a dreamy two-story closet. Four additional bedrooms offer en-suite baths and walk-in closets. The spectacular backyard features an outdoor kitchen, Valoriani pizza oven, beach entry pool with in-floor cleaning system, spa, and an outdoor shower. The property is horse-friendly and there is additional space to build a guest house. $8,500,000.

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Five Lakes Ranch provides what every ranch buyer is looking for: water, wildlife, and woods, which are all abundant on this property. Contact Bret Polk today to schedule your private showing of one of Texas’ best kept secrets! $12,000,000.

Double R Nuevo Ranch is an excellent recreational ranch, ideally located in close proximity to Dallas, just 35± miles from I-635. The ranch boasts exceptional hunting opportunities for whitetail deer, feral hogs, and waterfowl. The land offers varied terrain, numerous flowing creeks and streams, and pristine hardwoods throughout with productive pastures for cattle. $5,200,000.

Rocker H Ranch is an impressive turnkey property with a beautiful home overlooking an approximately seven-acre deep bass lake with a covered dock. The property boasts exceptional elevation changes, a scenic terrain, hardwood tree cover with an abundance of live oaks, grazing, and excellent hunting and fishing opportunities. Located only two hours from DFW! $3,500,000.

Rolling K Ranch provides a private asphalt road for all-weather access onto this scenic property. The ranch is a supremely balanced, combination recreational and agricultural production ranch with excellent water features, a spacious custom home, foreman’s home, barndominium, and supporting improvements. The property boasts pristine hardwood timber, managed pine timber, fertile and productive pastures, spring-fed creeks, and fishable surface water including a beautiful a lake. $5,450,000.

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TAYLOR DEVELOPMENT LAND

This ideally-suited property for development is located near the Taylor Samsung plant. It offers frontage on two paved county roads, which contribute to about a half-mile of ingress and egress options for this agriculture tax exempt property. Improvements include a 3,150-square-foot brick home built on concrete piers with steel I-beams, a 10,000-square-foot barn, two sheds with a total of about 3,200-square-feet under roof, and a half-acre pond. Call for more details and price.

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69± ACRES // CENTRAL TEXAS // WILLIAMSON COUNTY

GUADALUPE COUNTY 401

401± ACRES // NEW MEXICO // GUADALUPE COUNTY

Enjoy ranch life on this 401.38-acre ranch, located 12 miles west of Santa Rosa. It offers good access, one windmill, pipeline to four drinking troughs, a rustic home, good fences, an open terrain, and rolling grass pastures.

WIND CREEK RANCH

2,091± ACRES // NEW MEXICO // UNION COUNTY

This ranch boasts 2,091.72 acres; 1,771.72 deeded and 320± acres state lease. It is well-watered with three wells and has two sets of steel pens. It is located in some of the best ranching country in the southwestern part of the nation, and is currently being used as a cow/ calf operation, with potential for a yearling operation. The ranch is located 20 miles west of Clayton, NM on Hwy 56.

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S. CASTRO CO. 2 SECTIONS

1,292± ACRES // TEXAS HIGH PLAINS // CASTRO COUNTY

This farm consists of 1,292.07 acres with approximately 989 acres under irrigation. It features good soils which consist of mostly Estacado and Olton clay loam soils, providing mostly level topography. This nice farm is located in the diversified farming area of South Castro County, TX!

DRAPER ROAD

1,216± ACRES // TEXAS HIGH PLAINS // DALLAM COUNTY

The 1,216.63-acre Draper Road property offers CRP/ranch land with irrigation, re-development potential, wells, and pipelines. Good grass with considerable depreciation.

PALO DURO CREEK TREASURE

941± ACRES // TEXAS HIGH PLAINS // RANDALL COUNTY

This turnkey cow/calf operation offers development potential and boasts stunning views overlooking Palo Duro Creek. The property includes a three-bed, three-bath, ranch style home with three-car garage; four wells, large shop and shed, enclosed livestock working facility with hydraulic chute, livestock pens and shed, miles of five and six barbed wire fence, and over 7,000-feet of pipe fence. It is located in the Canyon School District. You will not want to miss this!

MEGADO CREEK FORK RANCH

250± ACRES // NEW MEXICO // LINCOLN COUNTY

Featuring 250± acres, over a half-mile of NM 48 frontage, and elevations ranging from 6,800 to 7,200 feet. It also features two springs along a creek. Ideal for future development or for your own getaway home. It is rare to find acreage of this size with such highway frontage and potential in close proximity to the Alto/ Ruidoso area. This spring-fed gem offers development potential in the growing and desirable Sacramento Mountains area or would make for an excellent mountain getaway.

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HILLS OF ATHENS

The rolling hills of Athens, TX create a magnificent backdrop for this casual, rustic getaway. The majestic elevation changes, natural springs, beautiful foliage, and a variety of wildlife paint an unforgettable picture. This 148.715-acre tract stands out and combines all the characteristics referenced above to celebrate east Texas landscape! The hills that surround the community of Athens have long been a focal point. Mrs. Dull Avierette, the woman who is credited with the naming of Athens, once said the hills remind her of Athens, Greece. Owner/broker and agent have carefully planned restrictions to ensure the ambiance of these 148.715 acres and its adjoining properties, allowing them to maintain their natural beauty. Only a short drive from the DFW Metroplex yet far removed from the hustle and bustle of big-city living, this property is a picture-perfect definition of a legacy retreat. $1,487,900.

EPITOME OF COUNTRY LIVING

59± ACRES // NORTHEAST TEXAS // HENDERSON COUNTY

Nestled on 59.539 sprawling acres, this picturesque property is truly a sight to behold. With rolling hay meadows, two ponds, a babbling creek, and majestic shade trees, natural beauty is abundant at this remarkable estate. The 3,141-square-foot, custombuilt home boasts expert craftsmanship and attention to detail. With three spacious bedrooms, bonus room, three baths, an office, and expansive living areas, this home perfectly balances comfort and functionality. The dining area and breakfast nook provide ample space for gatherings, while the custom kitchen, equipped with high-end appliances, is an absolute dream for any culinary enthusiast. Outside you’ll find a personal oasis, where relaxation and entertainment effortlessly intertwine. Amenities include a stunning saltwater pool, rock landscaping, and a charming cabana. For equestrian lovers, this property offers a remarkable 35x40-foot horse barn, with four spacious stalls, spray foam insulation, tack room with air conditioning, water, and electricity. Additional features of the property include a generous 30x40-foot workshop, chicken coops, and a greenhouse, providing endless possibilities for a self-sustainable lifestyle. This idyllic estate offers the perfect balance of natural beauty, modern comforts, and limitless potential—don’t miss the opportunity to make this extraordinary property your new home! $1,150,000.

PRIVATE HUNTING PARADISE

This 34.9-acre tract is the embodiment of seclusion and natural beauty, while offering everything necessary for a hunting retreat, peaceful weekend getaway, or permanent home. The property features a three-bed, two-bath mobile home with vaulted ceilings, a convenient carport, and covered front and back porches. Additional amenities include dog kennels and chicken coops. The heavily wooded land has ATV trails in place, making it easy to navigate and explore. With multiple deer feeders and stands included, this property is a hunter’s paradise with abundant whitetail deer and hogs. The wooded landscape offers unparalleled privacy with many great building sites. Whether you’re an avid hunter or simply enjoy nature-watching, this property is the perfect location to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. $479,500.

BRAZOS RIVER BEAUTY

This property provides an extraordinary opportunity to own 11 acres of breathtaking riverfront on the majestic Brazos River. This pristine land offers a perfect combination of natural beauty, tranquility, and endless possibilities. With its expansive river frontage, this property promises a truly exceptional lifestyle for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat. $380,000.

903-675-3503

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148± ACRES // NORTHEAST TEXAS // HENDERSON COUNTY 34± ACRES // NORTHEAST TEXAS // HENDERSON COUNTY 11± ACRES // TEXAS METROPLEX // HILL COUNTY

108± ACRES // NORTHEAST TEXAS // BOWIE COUNTY

Own your personal piece of Texas with this 108-acre tract just south of DeKalb, TX. It offers rolling hills, coastal meadows, a farmhouse, a barn, and multiple ponds with HWY 82 frontage. $599,900.

Kyle Barrett

903-748-3524

sticksstones09@aol.com

txkrealestate.com

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SONRISE RANCH

82± ACRES // CENTRAL TEXAS // MEDINA COUNTY

Sonrise Ranch consists of beautiful oak-covered acreage off paved CR 251 N of Quihi. A custom, 4,300-square-foot home offers three bedrooms, three baths, and stunning views. The property includes a well, metal barn, tank, fencing, and hunting! $1,375,000.

VISTA VERDE RANCH

158± ACRES // CENTRAL TEXAS // MEDINA COUNTY

This secluded Hill Country ranch boasts spectacular views, high and low fencing, hunting, recreation, barn, well, and an RV concrete pad with metal roof. $898,690.

RIATA RANCH

200± ACRES // CENTRAL TEXAS // MEDINA COUNTY

This ranch is located in the highly sought after transition area of the Hill Country, just northwest of D’Hanis. This turnkey, hunting and recreational ranch includes a custom three-bed, three-and-a-half-bath ranch home, metal barn, well, two tanks, and high fencing. $2,300,000.

LABRISA RANCH

358± ACRES // CENTRAL TEXAS // MEDINA COUNTY

LaBrisa Ranch is a diverse hunting and cattle ranch with a well, two tanks, hay barn, four-bay horse barn, pipe arena, and pens. It boasts a Spanish-style, three-bed, four-bath home with a twobed, two-bath guest house, pool, and cantina with workshop. The property features West Squirrel Creek. $2,800,000.

LABRISA CANYON RANCH

414± ACRES // CENTRAL TEXAS // MEDINA COUNTY

LaBrisa Canyon hunting and cattle ranch offers prime location just south of Hwy 90. It is bordered by county roads on two sides and the property includes water meters, a foreman’s cabin, metal barn with RV and trailer canopy, pipe pens, high and low fencing, two tanks, and a diverse mix of brush and dry land. $3,200,000.

G5 RANCH

40± ACRES // CENTRAL TEXAS // MEDINA COUNTY

G5 Ranch offers a rare opportunity! This turnkey premier horse property features a 3,400-square-foot, four-bed, four-bath home, shop with bunkhouse, equipment barn, horse stalls with tack room, dog kennels, pipe arena, high fencing, well, water meter, tank, and paved county road frontage with an electric gate entrance! $1,650,000.

Kyle J. Heyen, Broker

830-426-4333 Office ● 210-912-6007 Cell

www.bobheyenrealty.com

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This breathtaking 309±-acre farm and ranch property is nestled in the heart of nature with panoramic hilltop views. The property features rolling hills and abundant greenery, while the ranch home sits atop the highest hill and offers unparalleled views of the surrounding landscape. It boasts rustic charm and modern amenities, multiple bedrooms with a walkout basement, a spacious kitchen, and expansive windows that allow for an abundance of natural light and stunning views. The property itself is a nature lover’s paradise, characterized by abundant trees including oak, pecan, and mesquite, and plenty of wildlife including deer, wild turkeys, and rabbits. There is also a pond and water catchment for cattle, plus plenty of room for grazing. This exceptional Texas paradise is located 6.6 miles to downtown Boerne and just 25 minutes to La Cantera shopping and resort. Dana

danaphillipsrealtor@outlook.com

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RD. 309± ACRES // TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // KENDALL COUNTY
210-846-5444
Phillips

HILLTOP RANCH ON 59.65 ACRES

Enjoy amazing hilltop views on 59.65 acres in Gillespie County with no restrictions. This turnkey, 2,400-square-foot livable barn is complete with bedroom loft, bathroom, living area, and kitchen. Reside here while building your dream home at nearly 2,000 feet of elevation. For very low taxes, property is exempt with a variety of wildlife including whitetail and turkey. This property includes a long and short gun range, a greenhouse and garden area, a pond for fi shing, and a Pinterest-worthy chicken coop. Extra storage is available for all your outdoor toys. Come see what Hill Country living is all about! $1,375,000.

This luxury home provides an investment opportunity for short term rentals. The home comes with 10-year structural warranty and a one-year home warranty. This breathtaking custom home boasts unique architecture, upscale room features, and luxury when it comes to entertaining friends and family. It is situated on approximately one acre in a quiet neighborhood and just across the street from the community pool. The beautifully designed kitchen comes with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and an oversized island for entertaining. Upstairs offers a separate, outdoor covered patio with stunning views of Canyon Lake, while a large game room provides a pool table and wet bar to entertain guests. $885,000.

Jennifer Natale, Agent 832-754-1847

kerrvilleproperties.com

realtybyjenny4@gmail.com

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59± ACRES // TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // GILLESPIE COUNTY CANYON LAKE LUXURY LAKE HOUSE 1± ACRES // TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // COMAL COUNTY

This unique ranch has it all! The ranch offers some of the best Hill Country views of Lake Travis, a beautiful building site, access to Lake Travis from Burnet County Road 346, and a convenient drive to Marble Falls and Austin. The property is completely fenced and has an AG exemption. Whitetail deer and wild turkeys frequent the property. Call for an appointment to see this special property. Bill Brewer, Broker, 512-789-3006.

Bill Brewer

512-789-3006

adbrewer38@gmail.com

BILLY GOAT HILL RANCH

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20± ACRES // CENTRAL TEXAS // BURNET COUNTY

Astunning 53-acre exotic ranch retreat in Yancey, TX that combines luxurious living with the beauty of nature. This exclusive estate offers an exceptional barndominium, a refreshing pool, and a spacious barn, providing a perfect blend of comfort and functionality. Wildlife is abundant, with everything from whitetail to zebra. You truly must see this one in person to appreciate all that this remarkable ranch has to offer. $1,200,000.

Rocking G Ranch is a dream property in Mountain Home, TX, located in a beautiful part of the Hill Country! Spanning across 75 rolling acres, this remarkable offering is a nature lover’s paradise. Lush and green, the property features majestic oak trees that provide cover for wildlife and an enchanting backdrop to the picturesque landscape.

Kyle Gilbert

210-287-9801

kwgilbert.tx@gmail.com

txpropertygroup.com

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CIRCLE T RANCH 53± ACRES // CENTRAL TEXAS // MEDINA COUNTY ROCKING G RANCH 75± ACRES // TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // KERR COUNTY

CROWN RANCH

83± ACRES // TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // LLANO COUNTY

The iconic Crown Ranch is now available for purchase. The Crownover family acquired a land grant over a century ago, which included much of the land between Marble Falls and Blanco on the west side of Hwy 281. The Crown Ranch is the last parcel from this grant. The property boasts 83 acres and Cedar Branch Creek frontage, which allows for ground water usage at will by owner. The ranch is located across from the Horseshoe Bay Resort and Escondido Golf and Lake Club entrances, and is largely paved for easy access on and off Hwy 71. As an added bonus, a giant culvert, previously used for cattle drives, connects this property under Hwy 71 to Horseshoe Bay Resort properties. A portion of Cedar Branch Creek has been dammed to create a rock-bottomed pool for water fun. The ranch has an agreement with the city of Horseshoe Bay regarding annexation and Horseshoe Bay City Utilities. The main house, which is paneled with hand-milled mesquite, has four bedrooms, each with their own outside entrance. Additionally, there are three bathrooms with stained concrete floors and a game room with a sauna. Other features on the property include a foreman’s quarters with barn, as well as stables, corral, working pens, a new barn with storage, and an unfinished apartment. Two good wells service the main house and foreman’s quarters. Aoudads, wild turkeys, and whitetail deer roam the property. Enjoy views of Packsaddle Mountain, Lake LBJ, and Horseshoe Bay Golf Courses. Escondido Golf and Lake Club is located within an easy five-minute drive. This is a one-of-a-kind prized prime ranch perfect, for a true Horseshoe Bay aficionado.

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Big Texan Sky has everything you could want in a Hill Country home. The main home consists of two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, while its floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the eight-and-one-half AG exempt acres. Careful thought went into the design aesthetics while creating this “Hill Country Modern” home. The style extends to the native landscaping and outdoor entertaining areas that feature a stoneencased spa, perfect for enjoying the sunset, and a fire pit for hosting larger parties. The sellers have cleared a nature path for ease of exploration on the property. A massive 26x40foot garage offers space for three cars, while its features include epoxy shield flooring, an insulated and automatic glass garage door, and 22x14-foot living quarters appointed with every feature a visiting guest might need. Big Texan Sky has been operating as a vacation rental for several years with incredible reviews. This could continue as an income-producing property, or a personal retreat surrounded by breathtaking views. $1,995,000.

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ACRES // TEXAS HILL COUNTRY // HAYS COUNTY

Discover the hidden gem of San Blas Ranch, ideally situated just 13 miles away from the Texas border in Coahuila, Mexico. Boasting a vast expanse of land, this remarkable ranch covers approximately 7,650 acres under high fence and an additional 890 acres under low fence. What sets San Blas Ranch apart is its abundance of wildlife, watering ponds, and convenient accessibility, while providing the perfect blend of functionality and comfort. The centerpiece of the ranch is a stunning 30±-acre lake accompanied by multiple serene ponds. Thanks to a combination of windmills, solar power, and electric pumps, water management is efficient and reliable. Which includes, an electricpowered, six-inch irrigation well ensures optimal irrigation capabilities. This turnkey property includes a high rack truck, tractor, a dozer, and more, providing you with everything you need for a Mexico hunting experience. Additionally, the ranch features good all-weather roads and plenty of senderos for a fantastic hunting experience. The headquarters boasts four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, and can comfortably sleep up to 12 guests. With electricity, air conditioning, and hot water, your comfort is assured. The ranch house comes fully furnished, ensuring a hassle-free move-in experience. Enjoy leisure time with an aboveground pool and a convenient cooking cabana. The property also includes a large barn complete with a ranch hand apartment, as well as pens and corrals for livestock management. This ultimate sportsman’s paradise is high-fenced and has been managed for the past eight years, resulting in an abundance of impressive Boone and Crockett bucks, as well as ample opportunities for turkey, dove, and duck hunting. The San Blas Ranch, proudly owned by a US citizen for over 20 years, offers a seamless transfer of ownership process. Don’t miss your chance to own this extraordinary sportsman’s paradise, where thrilling hunts, ice cold margaritas, and fun times in Mexico await. $3,900,000.

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Eric Williams, Broker 254-715-7555 eric@legacylands.com legacylands.com
SAN BLAS RANCH 8,540± ACRES // MEXICO // COAHUILA

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