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Aberdeen Realty Group ...................... 174 Adkins & Associates ........................... 150 Allie Beth Allman & Associates ......... 180 AmanVerde Land Co. Inc. .................. 139 Bacon & Ranch Investments, Inc. ....... 134 Beach Properties ................................. 100 Bill Johnson & Associates Real Estate.. 128 Bownds & Associates, Inc. Realtors ... 140 Capitol Area Realty ............................. 155 CC Herber Co. Real Estate ................. 126 Century 21 Harvey Properties Inc. ...... 166 Century 21 Lake Country.................... 180 Childress Ranch Investments .............. 142 Clift, Scott & Associates ..................... 154 Coldwell Banker Taylor & Taylor Realtors .................. 178 Coldwell Banker United ..................... 157 Continental Pacific .............................. 160 Country Connection ............................ 173 Creekside Rural Investments............... 148 David A. Nisbet Ranch Sales .............. 183 DeBord Real Estate ............................. 149 Deitra Robertson Real Estate .............. 179 duPerier Texas Land Man, LLC ............ 44 Ebby Halliday/Texoma Land .............. 182 Ed White Realty .................................... 68 ERA Colonial Real Estate................... 151 ERA Graceland Real Estate ................ 183 Evans and Associates .......................... 124 Fredericksburg Realty ......................... 122 Frosty Miller Ranch Realty................. 143 Grubb & Ellis ...................................... 158 Guilott Realty Inc................................ 147 Heritage Texas Country Properties ..... 159 Highland Lakes Real Estate ................ 146 Hodde Real Estate Co. ........................ 165 Hoffman International Properties.... 27, 82 HomeLand Properties ......................... 164 Hood Real Estate Company .................. 61 Jacobs Properties................................... 94 Jeff Soele Ranch Investments ............... 30 Jim Berry Hill Country Ranch Sales... 130 John McCollom & Associates Realtors ....................... 108 Keller Williams Realty ........................ 156

Kennedy Country Properties ............... 162 Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty ... 54 LANDTX ............................................ 106 Llano River Real Estate ...................... 163 Lonesome Ranch Realty ..................... 176 Mac Coalson Real Estate .................... 177 Markham Realty, Inc. .......................... 168 Matt Muehlstein Real Estate ............... 172 Meek Ranch Sales ............................... 110 Navasota Realty .................................. 170 Nixon Real Estate ............................... 138 No Fences Land Co............................. 120 North Preston Properties ..................... 182 Open Range, Inc.................................. 145 Phyllis Browning Company ................ 112 Ranch Connection ............................... 171 The Ranch Group ................................ 135 Ranches & Rivers Realty .................... 161 The Real Estate Station ....................... 175 Reata Realty ........................................ 169 RE/MAX Greater Waco ...................... 181 RE/MAX Llano..................................... 91 RE/MAX Platinum.............................. 181 RE/MAX Properties .............................. 90 RE/MAX Temple-Belton ...................... 92 RE/MAX Town & Country ................... 93 Ross Setzler Real Estate...................... 144 Round Mountain Ranch ...................... 167 Ruple Properties .................................... 97 Saddleside Realty ................................ 116 Schulgen Ranches ............................... 136 Sherron Properties............................... 104 Steve Grant Real Estate................... 23, 78 The Murphy Companies ..................... 153 Terry Wootan Real Estate.com ............ 137 Texas Homestead Real Estate ............. 121 Texas Ranch Broker ............................ 114 Texas Ranch Sales, LLC ....................... 98 Texas Ranches For Sale ...................... 102 Tina McCelvey & Associates .............. 152 United Country Real Estate .................. 86 Utopia Ranch Realty, LLC .................. 118 VIP Country Properties ....................... 132 W. K. Shumpes Co. ............................... 74 Wendland & Associates ...................... 141

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Central

4..................... Austin......................... 132 6..................... Austin......................... 128 10................... Bexar.............................60 13................... Uvalde...........................55 14................... Travis.............................60 16................... Washington.............. 165 20................... Medina..........................55 25................... Wilson........................114 25................... Hamilton................... 148 27................... Washington.............. 165 31................... Travis.......................... 146 35................... Travis.......................... 156 36................... Washington.............. 133 38................... Austin......................... 129 50................... Comal......................... 157 50................... Travis.......................... 146 50................... Washington.............. 162 55................... Washington.............. 162 56................... Coryell..........................89 60................... Bell.................................92 60................... Washington.............. 159 70................... Fayette........................ 157 76................... Colorado................... 129 86................... Austin......................... 133 86................... Fayette........................ 133 87................... Austin......................... 128 101................. Washington.............. 132 102................. Travis.......................... 148 106................. Fayette........................ 159 115................. Austin......................... 132 145................. McLennan................. 183 149................. Gonzales.................... 162 156................ Uvalde...........................56 158................ Austin......................... 133 170................. Gonzales.................... 162 181................. Austin..........................181 188................ Colorado................... 159 202................ Uvalde...........................40 240................ Lampasas.................. 130 243................ Karnes...........................57 248................ Guadalupe...................59 251................. Wilson........................114 259................ Menard.......................141 259................ Milam..........................176 279................ Bastrop..........................43 370................ Travis.......................... 157 380................ Medina....................... 113 387................ San Saba.................... 122 400................ Grimes....................... 170 400................ Uvalde...........................58 490................ Medina..........................41 525................ Bosque....................... 173 534................ Medina..........................46 534................ Medina..........................50 589................ Uvalde...........................98 600................ Bosque........................171 663................ Concho.........................59 675................ Uvalde...........................43 690................ Uvalde.........................101 700................ Bell.............................. 121 707................ Austin......................... 128 720................ Menard...................... 149 803................ Uvalde...........................56 820................ Hamilton................... 142 870................ Colorado................... 143 950................ Medina..........................39 993................ Mills............................ 137 1,120............. Medina..........................32 1,175............. McCulloch................ 149 1,186............. Concho...................... 149 1,209............. Menard...................... 137 1,339............. Medina..........................30 2,000............. Uvalde...........................59 2,279............. Uvalde...........................39 2,426............. Concho...................... 149 2,845............. Kinney........................ 148 3,700............. Uvalde........................ 158 8,000............. Kinney.........................110

High Plains

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8..................... Bandera.........................56 12................... Hays........................... 155 14................... Bandera...................... 105 14................... Kerr............................ 104 17................... Kerr............................ 151 28................... Kerr............................ 108 30................... Kendall.........................58 35................... Gillespie........................87 36................... Kerr............................ 121 37................... Burnet........................ 157 40................... Real............................. 178 41................... Kerr.............................111 53................... Kerr............................ 108 56................... Gillespie..................... 125 59................... Bandera...................... 124 60................... Burnet...........................53 60................... Gillespie..................... 123 65................... Kerr............................ 151 81................... Kerr...............................64 82................... Kerr...............................67 85................... Real............................. 125 90................... Kerr............................ 103 90................... Llano.......................... 137 92................... Bandera...................... 147 100................. Blanco...........................42 100................. Hays........................... 139 100................. Kendall.........................36 107................. Bandera.........................42 114................. Burnet.........................161 126................ Bandera...................... 147 130................ Bandera.......................118 131................. Kendall.........................75 132................ Kerr.............................141 135................ Blanco...........................38 135................ Gillespie........................86 140................. Bandera...................... 140 143................. Llano.......................... 148 145................. Hays........................... 134 150................ Bandera...................... 100 155................ Bandera.........................57 160................. Bandera...................... 140 173................. Burnet........................ 130 175................. Kendall.........................40 179................. Kerr...............................48 189................ Bandera.........................55 190................ Kendall.........................74 200................ Blanco........................ 165 200................ Burnet...........................89 200................ Gillespie........................86 205................ Hays........................... 139 209................ Gillespie..................... 124 210................. Burnet........................ 130 216................. Hays........................... 173 223................ Kerr............................ 124 229................ Kendall.........................76 229................ Kerr...............................51 230................ Bandera...................... 106 233................ Kerr...............................47 235................ Kerr...............................49 239................ Bandera.........................41 250................ Kendall...................... 152 264................ Blanco........................ 183 265................ Kimble..........................65 275................ Kendall.......................101 280................ Gillespie..................... 138 287................ Burnet........................ 130 290................ Bandera.........................58 290................ Kendall.........................75 300................ Gillespie........................39 312................. Gillespie..................... 138 314................. Blanco...........................75 333................ Gillespie........................44 350................ Gillespie..................... 127 350................ Hays........................... 150 352................ Gillespie........................93 372................ Gillespie..................... 122 389................ Blanco........................ 150 432................ Bandera.........................54 432................ Blanco.........................114 435................ Bandera.........................38 444................ Bandera.......................111 460................ Llano.............................91

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475................ Blanco........................ 167 492................ Bandera.........................98 505................ Bandera.........................41 544................ Bandera...................... 158 599................ Kimble....................... 103 600................ Edwards.......................65 640................ Burnet.........................131 640................ Llano.......................... 143 664................ Bandera...................... 147 720................ Mason........................ 163 773................ Llano.......................... 122 775................ Kimble....................... 106 800................ Bandera...................... 140 844................ Hays........................... 113 851................. Edwards.......................61 894................ Blanco........................ 107 900................ Gillespie..................... 104 900................ Mason...........................80 975................ Gillespie..................... 123 975................ Kimble..........................66 975................ Kimble....................... 123 1,000............. Mason........................ 137 1,200............. Gillespie..................... 126 1,240............. Bandera.........................75 1,250............. Kerr.............................111 1,300............. Real............................. 103 1,376............. Edwards.......................61 1,400............. Edwards.................... 145 1,427............. Kerr............................ 125 1,500............. Kendall...................... 102 1,581............. Burnet........................ 134 1,800............. Kimble....................... 121 1,800............. Kimble....................... 121 1,881............. Edwards.......................61 2,000............. Bandera.........................52 5,270............. Kerr............................ 109 11,080........... Kimble....................... 109

Metroplex

1..................... Palo Pinto.................. 120 5..................... Denton....................... 175 6..................... Dallas............................90 6..................... Denton....................... 175 15................... Dallas............................90 17................... Grayson......................116 18................... Denton....................... 175 22................... Denton....................... 175 28................... Collin..........................181 30................... Grayson..................... 182 41................... Palo Pinto.....................88 50................... Parker............................88 67................... Cooke......................... 182 70................... Grayson......................116 100................. Denton..........................83 117................. Grayson........................84 150................ Parker......................... 177 154................ Hunt..............................85 196................ Wise........................... 173 300................ Kaufman.....................174 342................ Hunt............................117 430................ Cooke......................... 173 800................ Hunt............................116 927................ Ellis................................87

Northeast

2..................... Henderson...................79 10................... Henderson...................78 10................... Henderson...................81 20................... Red River................... 166 33................... Wood............................86 40................... Anderson......................81 50................... Upshur..........................89 70................... Henderson...................78 206................ Smith.......................... 180 240................ Henderson...................79 320................ Henderson...................78 326................ Red River................... 166 450................ Henderson...................85 632................ Red River................... 166 680................ Hopkins........................82 708................ Bowie.......................... 166 1,056............. Henderson...................80 2,100............. Wood............................79

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2,200............. Smith.............................85 3,661............. Bowie.............................87

Northwest

26................... Brown......................... 144 212................. Brown............................81 212................. Brown............................81 341................. Montague.................. 180 487................ Brown......................... 144 507................ Montague.................. 120 828................ Nolan............................80 1,127............. Brown............................87 1,414.............. Runnels........................80 2,425............. Eastland........................88

South

160................. Frio................................56 200................ Frio............................. 125 240................ La Salle.........................57 380................ Frio............................. 152 407................ Jim Wells......................97 442................ Jim Hogg......................54 554................ Frio............................. 124 580................ Zapata........................ 135 600................ La Salle...................... 136 1,000............. Maverick.......................99 1,062............. Live Oak.................... 115 1,200............. Zapata........................ 135 1,410.............. Live Oak.......................62 1,433............. Zavala..........................119 1,660............. Atascosa........................97 1,700............. La Salle...................... 152 1,768............. Zavala......................... 136 2,475............. McMullen.................. 102 2,546............. Webb...........................110 2,725............. Maverick.......................42 3,377............. McMullen...................111 3,705............. Maverick.....................110 4,240............. Duval...........................110

Southeast

5..................... Montgomery................96 22................... Brazoria..................... 159 48................... Montgomery................95 52................... Walker........................ 168 88................... Walker........................ 164 100................. Walker...........................95 145................. Brazoria..................... 132 312................. Walker...........................94 316................. Walker........................ 168 509................ Montgomery................96 736................ Walker...........................94 894................ Walker........................ 164 1,223............. Harris......................... 160 3,866............. Hardin........................ 160

West

310................. Val Verde......................65 365................ Tom Green................ 172 378................ Val Verde................... 178 4,600............. Sutton........................ 102 5,463............. Val Verde................... 142 6,400............. Val Verde......................99 6,643............. Val Verde................... 107 9,100............. Val Verde................... 153 10,000........... Crockett........................52 23,000.......... Val Verde....................141 34,457.......... Culberson................. 169

Outside the Region New Mexico

150................ Taos............................ 179 215................. Chaves....................... 178

Oklahoma

784................ Choctaw.......................89 1,925............. Delaware.......................86 2,800............. Johnston.................... 120 2,962............. McClain........................76 11,084........... Macon...........................88

CENTRAL

Austin Bastrop Bell Bexar Bosque Brazos Burleson Caldwell Colorado Comal Concho Coryell De Witt Falls Fayette Freestone Gonzales Grimes Guadalupe Hamilton Karnes Kinney Lampasas Lavaca Lee Leon Limestone Madison McCulloch McLennan Medina Menard Milam Mills Robertson San Saba Travis Uvalde Waller Washington Williamson Wilson

HIGH PLAINS 18 28 76 24 13 22 26 37 20 40 1 75 16 41 19 31 74 57 14 30 25 3 6 10 38 8 58 42 29 5 39 56 7 32 4 11 21 12 17 9 2 23 55 15 54

Armstrong Bailey Borden Briscoe Carson Castro Childress Cochran Collingsworth Crosby Dallam Dawson Deaf Smith Dickens Donley Floyd Gaines Garza Gray Hale Hall Hansford Hartley Hemphill Hockley Hutchinson Kent King Lamb Lipscomb Lubbock Lynn Moore Motley Ochiltree Oldham Parmer Potter Randall Roberts Sherman Swisher Terry Wheeler Yoakum

HILL COUNTRY 187 173 158 184 172 190 188 186 171 157 156 185

Bandera Blanco Burnet Edwards Gillespie Hays Kendall Kerr Kimble Llano Mason Real

METROPLEX 66 48 85 65 104 100 50 49 126 101 67 103 105 127 82 83 86 102 84 64

Collin Cooke Dallas Denton Ellis Erath Fannin Grayson Hill Hood Hunt Johnson Kaufman Navarro Palo Pinto Parker Rockwall Somervell Tarrant Wise

SOUTH 243 218 232 248 245 253 228 238 217 233 251 247 239 249 240 229 231 215 230 241 244 242 250 234 237 252 246 216

Aransas Atascosa Bee Brooks Calhoun Cameron Dimmit Duval Frio Goliad Hidalgo Jim Hogg Jim Wells Kenedy Kleberg La Salle Live Oak Maverick McMullen Nueces Refugio San Patricio Starr Victoria Webb Willacy Zapata Zavala

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209 192 159 205 125 195 194 191 223 189 139 144 221 160 208 147 207 196 206 124 220 202 143 222 193 161 146 178 140 145 204 155 176 141 177 142 174 203 210 209 175 219

NORTHEAST 148 53 89 73 129 68 70 108 109 128 69 162 51 91 72 149 131 88 52 130 150 107 71 90 106 88

Anderson Bowie Camp Cass Cherokee Delta Franklin Gregg Harrison Henderson Hopkins Houston Lamar Marion Morris Nacogdoches Panola Rains Red River Rusk Shelby Smith Titus Upshur Van Zandt Wood

NORTHWEST 45 44 122 98 46 121 123 33 99 78 34 27 60 63 79 43 95 47 96 120 77 80 81 59 97 61 36 35 62

Archer Baylor Brown Callahan Clay Coleman Comanche Cottle Eastland Fisher Foard Hardeman Haskell Jack Jones Knox Mitchell Montague Nolan Runnels Scurry Shackelford Stephens Stonewall Taylor Throckmorton Wichita Wilbarger Young

SOUTHEAST 163 226 213 225 227 200 212 235 182 214 199 236 211 183 201 180 165 164 198 179 181 197 223

Angelina Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston Hardin Harris Jackson Jasper Jefferson Liberty Matagorda Montgomery Newton Orange Polk Sabine San Augustine San Jacinto Trinity Tyler Walker Wharton

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People regularly ask John Thomas to predict wildflower seeds and is considered one of the Last fall, the Hill Country received enough rain

the future. Since early January, his phone has been

world’s foremost experts.

ringing with reporters, chamber of commerce

How can he be certain?

employees and potential tourists all asking the

“There are plenty of baby bluebonnets out winter rains, they can survive dry spells like

to get the job done in most locations.

Although the immature plants thrive with

same question: “Will there be wildflowers in the there,” he said.

the drought currently blanketing the area.

Texas Hill Country this spring?”

In the winter, temperatures are lower and

Unlike garden-variety annuals, bluebonnets

Unlike traditional fortune tellers, Thomas, and other wildflower seeds germinate in the nights are longer, which slows evaporation owner of Wildseed Farms in Fredericksburg, fall. Then, in the cool, damp weather of winter

and makes the available moisture last longer.

doesn’t gaze at a crystal ball, tea leaves or Tarot

As a result, the immature plants are not

the tiny plants develop significant root systems.

cards; he looks at the ground. After exploring When the weather warms up, the plants grow stressed as rapidly as in warm seasons. With rolling pastureland and winding roadsides, he and mature quickly, allowing for their famous warm weather around the corner, though, the makes his prediction.

“Despite the drought, there will be wildflowers

early spring bloom.

flowers need adequate late winter and early

“Adequate fall rains are the foundation of spring rains to maximize the bloom.

in the Hill Country this spring,” said Thomas, a colorful Hill Country spring,” Thomas said.

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that you can really describe what happens. For the native pastures of the Hill Country, color a little while each year, Mother Nature literally

remains visible into early May. By June, the

transforms this rugged landscape into a sea of hills predominantly are green. According to color. It is the world’s largest flower show.”

Depending on temperature and rainfall,

Thomas, wildflowers still dot the landscape, but their numbers are smaller; the grass is

the show usually begins in late March with taller, making them harder to see; and the the emergence of bluebonnets, Indian paint- temperatures are hotter, causing the plants brushes and Engelmann daisies. Following

to bloom for a short period of time and then

close behind are Indian blankets/firewheels, quickly set their seeds. coreopsis and black-eyed Susans. handle what Mother Nature dishes out. If they

“April is generally THE wildflower month

couldn’t, they would have disappeared from in the Hill Country,” Thomas said. In fact, the landscape a long time ago.”

Wildseed Farms will hold its annual Wildflower Fortunately for people who love beauty, Celebration from April 3 to April 23 this year to Texas wildflowers have not only survived, but coincide with the peak bloom on its 200-acre thrived. Today, they blanket vast expanses of farm and corporate headquarters. Here and at its the countryside in red, yellow, pink, purple, growing facility in Eagle Lake, Wildseed Farms orange and of course, blue.

“People who have not experienced a Hill Country spring are overwhelmed the first time

grows over 25 species of wildflowers, ranging from purple coneflower to lemon mint.

At Wildseed Farms, people can enjoy they come here,” Thomas said. “There’s no way color from March through October. But in

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The seeds are as hardy as the plants, Thomas

said. If the seasonal rains don’t fall, the seeds can remain viable for years.

“I know of a man in Mason County whose family had a concrete watering area for their goats in place for 80 years,” he said. “They took it up in the summer and the next spring, there were bluebonnets growing where that waterer had stood. Imagine plants growing from seeds that had been covered by concrete for almost 80 years. Wildflowers are survivors.”

Today, many Hill Country residents who are searching for survivability, easy care and brilliant colors are including wildflowers into their landscapes.

“As people have moved into the Hill Country, we have seen an increase in the number of people using wildflowers as part of their landscape designs,” Thomas said. “Those folks with larger homesteads are installing small

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‘formal’ yards right around their houses, and then creating natural, but equally beautiful areas throughout the rest of their property.”

The natural areas are appealing, he said, of wildflower seeds in the country, Wildseed

Wildseed Farms, the nation’s largest

because they require less water, less attention Farms’ staff is uniquely qualified to offer

wildflower farm, is located just seven miles

and less mowing. As a result, the natural areas,

expertise along with first-quality merchandise.

east Fredericksburg on Highway 290. Open

which generally include a mixture of native

“When I began this company in 1983, hardly

daily, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the unique,

grasses, wildflowers and native plants, are less

anyone else was commercially producing

shopping destination, offers something for

expensive to maintain.

wildflower seeds,” Thomas said. “We had to

everyone. Where else can you find fun for

For those interested in wildflowers and native start from scratch, and we did. We’ve designed

the entire family set against acres and acres

plants, Wildseed Farms is a one-stop shop.

and built our own equipment, developed

of wildflowers in full-bloom?

Customers can find seeds for native grasses our own methods for planting, propagating

Guests can explore the vast meadows

and wildflowers, including special blends for and harvesting seed, established storage and

(with a paid admission) on a self-guided

distribution channels, and created a sustained

tour, tempt their tastebuds in the gourmet

hummingbird gardens. Shoppers can also demand. Every day, we learn something new

food shop or buy one-of-a-kind presents

select potted native perennials from the Farms’ - and we’re proud to share our knowledge with

in the gift shop. It is also possible to “pick-

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your-own” wildflowers, be entranced by

creating special landscapes such butterfly and

the 3,000-square-foot live butterfly display and enjoy refreshments, including a Hill Country peach ice cream, in the Brewbonnet biergarten. If that’s not enough, Wildseed Farms is home to one of the Hill Country’s largest live plant nurseries and pottery collections. Plus, there are gorgeous display gardens and trial plots showcasing the newest species under cultivation. It is easy to spend an hour or a day in these inviting surroundings.

For more information or to obtain one of Wildseed Farm’s award-winning catalogs, call 800 848-0078, or go the company’s website at www.wildseedfarms.com.

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another camp, but that didn’t work out,” Meg said. The Clarks found the land on which Lonehollow now sits about three years ago and knew it was right.

“The ranch had all the key elements: big lakes, lush fields, tall mountains,” Clayton said, “everything you’d expect from the Texas Hill Country.”

He made that statement while stopped briefly during a two-hour ATV tour of the property. The spot was on the far side of the lake, looking across it onto a busy construction site that eventually would become camp headquarters, and the view was exceptional.

Lonehollow’s main entrance is on the scenic drive between Vanderpool and Utopia, but its heart is tucked more than two quiet miles into the vital hills. From that secluded base, campers, counselors and staff will embark this summer on an important mission.

“The first year is a great opportunity, the only one, actually, to be part of establishing the traditions of the camp,” Meg said. “Few people get this sort of chance.”

What those traditions will be is anyone’s guess. The only certainty at this point is that the kids who are first to leave their footprints on these hills and swim in Lonehollow’s deep, clear lake never will forget the experience.

The Clarks have invested millions of their own dollars to build a summer camp without equal and have done so on a 3,000-acre foundation. Lonehollow’s cabins are constructed of native stone and 19th century timbers. Dining facilities will serve a variety of healthy, energypacked meals that kids actually will find quite tasty.

There’s an indoor gymnasium and climbing wall, miles of hiking and biking trails, shooting range and horse barn, kayaks, a deep lake for snorkeling and diving, and musical instruments.

This is not some ``marshmallows and basket-weaving’’ summer camp. Lonehollow was conceived and created to accommodate the interest of kids who, for lack of any better way to describe it, want to be kids. from a recipe that includes decades of camping Lonehollow is for adventure-seeking campers experience, deep passion for the outdoors and who want to press beyond basic skills and into an unwavering desire to share what they know the technical aspects of the activities they enjoy. with children.

“Campers today need this sort of experience “Clayton and I always wanted to create a more than ever,” Meg said. “Years ago, kids unique outdoor experience,” said Meg. had more freedom. Lonehollow is where kids They have, and they found an incredible can go to nurture their independence in a piece of property on which to do so. controlled environment.”

At Lonehollow, boys and girls will get the “Originally, we negotiated to purchase

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or thousands of children, a dream some of them haven’t even yet dreamed already has come true with the opening this summer of Lonehollow adventure camp in

the Texas Hill Country.

Camp founders Clayton and Meg Clark, director of the prestigious, all-girls Camp Waldemar in nearby Hunt, created Lonehollow

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opportunity to put a little air beneath their wings, to explore, to challenge themselves as they cannot be challenged in the city.

The Clarks chose to open Lonehollow to boys and girls because that’s the environment in which children grow up. “While they’ll be separate most of the time,” said Meg, “our belief at Lonehollow is that the co-ed experience helps young men and women work together in a safe environment, as preparation for college,

spill over into other aspects of their lives.”

What Lonehollow’s campers take away from their time here will depend entirely on the confidence and competence of their leaders, and the Clarks conducted national searches to build the finest staff possible.

Ultimately, and not coincidentally, they chose mostly people from the area - Judy and Chris Ramsey, Jay and Jessica Poindexter, Steve and Jane Furbush. Nobody tends to

This is not some “marshmallows and basket-weaving” summer camp. where there usually isn’t much supervision.”

One of Lonehollow’s greatest objectives is to teach comprehensively in what its founders have dubbed the “full circle” approach.

When asked about one activity or another afterward, kids who attended other camps might say, “I did that.” Lonehollow’s campers, when facing the same question, are going to answer, “I know how to do that.”

Instead of just riding horses, for example, they’ll learn to groom and saddle the animals.

Rather than just sleep in a tent, Meg said, campers will know how to plan and execute an entire camping trip.

In addition to the usual summer-camp fodder, Lonehollow will emphasize and encourage mountain biking, climbing, mountain boarding and several wildliferelated activities. Whatever they learn, Lonehollow’s campers will learn fully.

“We’re going to instill the confidence to actually do the things we do at camp start to finish,” Meg said, “and that confidence will

be more proud or protective of an area, or to know more about it, than people who have roots there. Lonehollow’s ranch manager came from farthest away. Gordon Duff is a native of Zimbabwe and grew up on his family’s ranch there, but he has embraced Texas and even is

acquiring a bit of a “twang” in addition to his native accent.

This summer’s inaugural sessions will be available to just 150 campers ages 8-12, but plans and infrastructure are in place to peak at 200 boys and 200 girls per term in just a few years.

“We’ll be adding age groups as the camp grows,” Meg said. “Eventually, we’ll even offer more experienced campers the opportunity to take their understanding to yet another level, actually traveling to international destinations.”

Session lengths vary and are explained in detail at the camp’s website, lonehollow.com, or you can speak with someone directly at 830 966-6600. Cost, competitive with that of other premier camps, is $135 per day.

Thanks in equal parts to the Clark’s reputations in the camping industry, to their enthusiasm over this project and to genuine need for this sort of camping experience, Lonehollow’s first terms are nearly filled.

Photos will be taken, laughs shared and initials carved at Lonehollow this summer as traditions are born in the hills between Vanderpool and Utopia. “As amazing as this experience will be right from the beginning, it will only continue to get better as campers return year after year to enhance their newfounded skills.” v

QUICK FACTS What: Lonehollow Adventure Camp Where: Hill Country, 3,000 acres between Vanderpool and Utopia Activities: Mountain biking, mountain boarding, climbing, kayaking, horseback riding, basketball, swimming, crafts, music, and more How much: $135 per day; session lengths vary Contact: 830 966-6600, or go to lonehollow.com

After a few years at camp, parents may have little “outdoor chefs” on their hands.

Campfire cooking and lakeshore lunches are important at Lonehollow.

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creek with many springs, huge live oaks, limestone bluffs, heavy cover for game and lots of rolling hills and valleys with views of the sought-after Texas Hill Country. Add 40+ species of African, Asian, European, native and many more animals. Quality, quantity and elusiveness promote total recreational satisfaction. The beautiful fully furnished lodge is elegantly appointed with custom furniture and rustic atmosphere, custom pool, hot tub, patio and outdoor cooking area, fabulous (owner’s house with three bedrooms and four baths) caretaker’s house, foreman’s house, office, nice horse barn, scientific breeder pens, paved roads, cattle pens, four water wells, gated rock electric entry, paved access, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, carport and workshop. There are four-wheel drive trucks, jeep feed buggy, a John Deere tractor, furniture, appliances, televisions, blinds, feeders, tools, a four-wheeler and more. This ranch is ready to go as a business, corporate retreat or your own personal family paradise and is currently run as a commercial hunting ranch with nice income.

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Minutes to Bandera or San Antonio, this property offers more water, not to imagine, but to see for yourself! There are 1.5± miles of the gorgeous, crystal-clear cypress-lined Medina River with unique limestone bluffs, fast-moving rapids, deep holes, shallow and easy-access banks and more for you to come and see. Add a great crystal-clear, cypress-lined creek, great plantation-style two-story, four-bedroom, four- and one-half-bath, home, guesthouse, pool house with recreation

Bandera’s Best River Ranch

435± Acres

Texas Hill Country v Bandera County

room and bath, swimming pool, tennis court, horse barn with seven stalls and two-bedroom apartment, equipment barn, livestock corrals, six water wells, nice paved access with electric gate, paved ranch driveway, 80 acres of coastal, Bermuda and lots of wildlife! This is a great ranch with lots of variety and more live water than you can find. It is great for horses, cattle or a recreational retreat.

Blanco County 135 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Blanco County v Johnson City

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This Pedernales River recreational retreat is minutes to San Antonio or Austin, truly a ready-togo place with Highway 281 frontage! There is a gated piped entry, granite roads, hundreds of trimmed trees, small gazebo, horseshoe pit, underground landscape lights and a cozy and rustic almost-new, two-bedroom, two-bath cabin with porch overlooking the river! Add an enclosed carport, another guest/caretaker’s apartment with private carport, smokehouse, cattle pens, game cleaning area, great fencing, good road system, Highway 281 and county road frontage, great hunting and wildlife, some commercial value on 281 and fabulous land with gorgeous views of the Texas Hill Country! The river here is wide, deep, crystal-clear, easy to get to and already looks like a park! There is possible development potential.

Medina County 950± Acres

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This outdoorsman’s paradise is only 45 minutes to San Antonio, but still has that quiet and far away feeling! The property has paved access and a real big ranch feel with big valleys, mountains, big tree cover, great views and abundant wildlife! Campsite with water well and electricity! This property is a diamond in the rough and has a great price. This property has big neighbors, big land, a small price and great hunting!

Gillespie County 300 Acres

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Minutes to historic Fredericksburg, Kerrville and only 45 minutes from San Antonio, this is a great place to raise deer or exotics in a location that everyone wants, but cannot find! There is good country with hundreds of oak trees, some big post oak trees, a very unique, big, heavily treed flat mountaintop with tremendous views (a great homesite) just waiting for that private hilltop home, yet not too far from Fredericksburg’s fabulous shopping and restaurants. This ranch also offers great hunting with lots of wildlife already! If that’s not enough, add a nice crystal-clear running spring with lots of character and possible water development! Recent price reduction!

Uvalde County 2,279± Acres

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Located right in the middle of the sought-after Sabinal Canyon, this big ranch has big water, big mountains and canyons. Rarely ever does a ranch of this quality and variety come up for sale. There are both sides of a crystal-clear rock-bottom creek with two dams, plus the gorgeous cypress trees line the Sabinal River. Add a main ranch house, guesthouse, foreman’s house, small cabin, barns,

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Uvalde County 202Âą Acres

Central Texas v Uvalde County v Utopia

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Minutes to beautiful and sought-after utopia, Texas, in one of the best school districts in the Hill Country, this property is truly a one-of-a-kind and one of the finest live water places. Situated in the middle of the Sabinal canyon, this place offers 200-year-old cypress, fabulous limestone bluffs and crystal-clear running Sabinal River. Add great privacy, but not remote. There is tabletop flat mountaintop, good bottomland, big trees and only more for you to see. Rarely ever does a property like this come available. Morris Killough 210 415-9850.

Kendall County

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Between Bandera and Hondo, Texas, this property fronts Highway 173, 45 minutes to San Antonio, offering thousands of oak trees, big hills and nice wine valleys with lots of wildlife, such as deer, turkey, wild hogs and other native species. There is a great road system, electricity, water well, small rustic cabin, nice barn with

Medina County

concrete floor, equipment shed, many homesites

Central Texas v Medina County v Hondo

sell as a good investment or place to park some

490 acres

with possible small tract development potential.

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Bandera County

239 acres

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This property has crystal-clear live water near Medina, minutes to Kerrville and only 45 minutes to San Antonio. The gorgeous cypress-lined Medina River has rapids and deep holes. This property offers highway access, a nice 50-acre field for horses, hay crop for grazing, big trees with deep soil and 360-degree views of the Texas Hill County. There is a small rustic house, hunter’s cabin, water well, electricity and unique pastureland rare to the normally rocky Hill Country.

Free-roaming exotic animals, such as axis, blackbuck antelope, sheep and all native species roam the land. This place has lots of variety and character for the quality minded and many dream homesites waiting for your own personal touch and creativity. Owner/Broker.

Bandera County 505 acres

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Near historic Lost Maples State Park and the beautiful Sabinal Canyon, this game-fenced sportsman’s paradise has many elk, fallow, axis, blackbuck antelope, oryx and native species!

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There is a rustic four-bedroom, two- and one-half-bath cabin with lots of open windows overlooking your own spring-fed lake and views of the Texas Hill Country’s finest mountains and canyons! Add many crystal-clear running springs, big deep canyons, flat mountaintops, a great road system, shooting range, equipment barn, workshop, quiet tranquility, but not to remote,

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Bandera 107+ Acres

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This horseman’s dream place is minutes to Bandera and only one mile to town, offering paved access, a new water well (good water) and income-producing large coastal field with good hay production. This property has great new fences, deep soil with big trees, a small stock tank, great hunting with some freeroaming exotics and views of the Texas Hill Country! This place is rare and unique with hardly any rock! Owner/Broker.

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Maverick County 2,725 Acres

South Texas v Maverick County

hilltop lodge has three bedrooms, two baths, a big rock fireplace with large commercial kitchen, pool table and is fully furnished. This is a well-watered ranch, which is rare in some of South Texas. There are five water wells with 40± miles of underground water pipe and 20 concrete water troughs. There are two fishing lakes, a good road system, thick brush, big trees, rolling hills with views and lots of character and variety. Add eight lifetime deer blinds, protein feeders, corn feeders, nice carport, garage barn with game-cleaning area and walk-in cooler, a separate 1,100-acre game-fenced pasture, brush strips planted in buffel grass for quail and more only for you to come see. Priced to sell.

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Minutes to Dripping Springs, Austin, and only 30 minutes to San Antonio, this property offers both sides of two crystal-clear, rock-bottom creeks with limestone bluffs, deep holes, rapids, waterfalls, four dams and more room for possible future water development. There is paved access, a nice field, cozy ranch cabin, nice two-bedroom, two-bath rock ranch home with patio, lots of wildlife and your own large hilltop for a future dream home of your creation. This is a good one and one that won’t last!

Bastrop County

279 acres

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Only 20 minutes to Austin and Bergstrom International Airport, this large rock home is 6,000Âą square feet, with four bedrooms, three baths, a grand master suite, two living areas, large dining area and breakfast bar, gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, observation tower, fabulous custom pool and patio, fully landscaped yard with nice porch area and large concrete floor. The insulated building would convert easily into horse barn, and the airconditioned weight room could be an office.

There is a separate covered area for large bussized motor home. Add paved highway access with gated rock entry, paved driveway, coastal fields, thick tall trees, small fishing tank and more. There is lots of wildlife. This property is great for cattle or horses, is quite and private, but not remote.

Uvalde County 675Âą Acres

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What a ranch! This new listing has spectacular water! Near beautiful Utopia, Texas, and only one hour from San Antonio, this property has a nice three-bedroom, two-bath cabin with nice open living room and open bar area with kitchen among large trees overlooking two beautiful spring-fed lakes! You can actually hear the water and fish from your porch/deck area. 11 species of exotics plus native wildlife create great opportunity for hunting. Add both sides of one of the finest crystal-clear creeks with two dams in the Texas Hill Country, creating deep holes and fabulous waterfalls, and you have truly one of the best ranches I have seen in a while! For an appointment, call Morris Killough at 830 966-3444 or 210 415-9850.

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Snaffle Bit Ranch 333 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Gillespie County v Fredericksburg

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his premier 333-acre ranch is a one-of-a-kind in pure classic beauty of the land and improvements. It offers dramatic views, hills, improved and native pastures, irrigation, Wolf Creek flowing strong and freely through the ranch and pecan grove. The state-of-the-art horse facility with large barn and office and living quarters is adjacent to a 400' by 150' riding and roping arena. The foremanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home is spacious

and conveniently located. The impressive main residence is approximately 7,500 square feet and is an architectural masterpiece. It was designed and remodeled from the original Fredericksburg rock home originally built in the late 1800s. $4,900,000.

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2,050 Acres in Maple Ridge

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Central Texas v Bandera County v Medina

This rugged, yet pristine ranch is on famous Highway 337 loaded with maple trees and live water!

Each canyon has flowing springs that originate on the ranch and all congregate in the valley below into a gorgeous rock bottom creek. Some of the springs are the size of fire hydrants bursting from the rocks! Come to the Hill Country today to buy your own Lost Maples Park-like ranch.

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Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Kerrville This 233-acre ranch with live water and paved roads is tucked away in a secluded corner of the ranch, with a cabin that accommodates four and offers an opportunity for you to enjoy a private retreat without ever leaving the property. It is peaceful and perfect. Behind the cabin, a small waterfall cascades down a sheer limestone bluff, splashing into a small pondâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an ideal swimming hole. With many building sites to choose from, you will surely fined the perfect building location. $1,795,000.

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Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Kerrville These 179 acres have it all. In the Hill Country, water is precious. Nothing is more beautiful than crystal-clear springs bubbling up through the limestone, bringing life. On this ranch, there are four lakes, fed by natural springs. Each lake is stocked with bass, crappie and perch, providing plenty of challenges for the angler. The property has paved roads and great building sites with stunning views. $1,750,000.

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Texas Hill Country v Kerr Co. v Kerrville If you are looking for superior horse facilities, this is the place. This immaculate 20,000-square-foot barn has 30 stalls, vet lab, his and her lockers with showers, offices, upstairs guest quarters and upstairs ballroom with a great view of the arena. There is also a large indoor arena, indoor and outdoor round pens, indoor and outdoor walkers, outdoor pens and stalls and more.

All of the hills surrounding the improvements and 13-acre lake are on the ranch, providing the utmost privacy. The entire ranch is gamefenced and separated into numerous pastures.

Thistlewood Farms would make an excellent horse ranch/guest ranch with three homes for housing guests or workers. This superb facility has 235 acres and is on FM 783, just minutes out of Kerrville. $2,695,000.

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534 Acres in Medina

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Central Texas v Bandera County v Medina This ranch features a 4,000-square-foot ranch house. There are huge rock bluffs lining parts of the creek bed, waterfalls, calm, clear pools and deep holes can be found up and down the creek.

There are Indian mounds, concrete dam on the creek and superior hunting. Exotics, whitetail and turkey are abundant. The neighboring ranch is over 12,000 acres, so peace and quiet is not hard to find.

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Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Kerrville This 229-acre live water ranch with spectacular views includes many amenities. The main ranch residence was built on a bluff overlooking the lake to take advantage of the view. The three-bedroom, two- and one-half-bath, Austin stone house was constructed five years ago as the ranchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guest residence. Its open floor plan boasts a spacious kitchen, expansive great room, large private master suite and a three-car garage. The complex is completed with a standalone equipment shed, also constructed of Austin stone, and a walk-in game cooler. $2,595,000.

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2,000± Acres Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Medina

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Great springs feed the creeks throughout the ranch! Two cypress-lined creeks come together and form a nice body of water that runs through the property. This is a unique ranch for the Texas Hill Country area. There are over 1,000 acres of flat hilltops with post oak and blackjack oak trees. These tops are lightly cedared and offer tremendous views and building sites. Another great asset of the ranch is end-of-the-road privacy and no easements through the ranch. There is a charming farmhouse that overlooks the spring-fed pond and offers great fishing and swimming just outside the door. Ranches of this size and quality are becoming a rare find, so hurry before this one is gone!

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West Texas v Crockett County v Ozona

This is a great property to own! Windmills, wells and a good road system remind you of city conveniences, while the hunting cabin, oak trees and great elevation change brings you back to a country state of mind! Enjoy good deer and turkey hunting, awesome views and beautiful plateaus. Only 20 miles southwest of Ozona, this ranch is close enough! $395/acre.

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Mormon Mills

850 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Burnet County v Marble Falls

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This great ranch has more than two miles of Hamilton Creek running through the hills. The site, locally known as Mormon Mill, features an incredible waterfall on the creek that drops into a blue-green hole that is said to be 60 feet deep. The site is where early Mormon settlers found a home in the late 1850s and created a three-story mill to earn a living. Only a few traces can be found of these early settlers, but the awesome waterfall is still present. The ranch has numerous Klein grass and coastal fields, two quaint farmhouses and much more.

In addition, the ranch has been under a strict game-management program, creating excellent deer and turkey populations. This unique estate is convenient to San Antonio and Austin and perfect for a family homestead. Call today to see this magnificent ranch.

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Estrella Ranch 442± Acres

South Texas v Jim Hogg Co. v Guerra

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This ranch has been under game management since 1980. The property is completely high fenced with an abundant population of trophy deer, quail, dove, wild hogs, javelina and turkey. There are sandy loam soils with excellent brush diversity. The centerpiece of the ranch is a spacious Camargostyle hacienda with high ceilings, courtyard with fountain and deep porches connecting the spacious living/entertaining areas to guest quarters. There is an elegant dining room, commercial kitchen, office, beamed and Boveda brick ceilings, mesquite/tile floors, stone fireplaces, three bedrooms and three and one-half baths. The Mirador tower offers panoramic views of the ranch and starfilled skies. There is a barn, game processing area plus staff quarters. This property is 35± miles southwest of Hebbronville and 80± miles northwest of McAllen. $1,675,000. Contact Al Philip.

Hill Country Ranch 432± Acres

Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Bandera

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A unique combination of high hills with spectacular views plus useable pasture, this property offers a nice lake, springs, two tanks, two seasonal creeks and two wells with storage tanks. There

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are excellent hardwoods, cleared of cedar with native and improved pasture. The handsome stone/frame residence has three bedrooms, two baths, fireplace and a pool. There is a substantial barn, corrals, superb whitetail, axis, turkey and dove. This would make a great recreational family retreat or horse place. Secluded, the ranch is just 7± miles from historic Bandera and under an hour from San Antonio. $2,098,500. Contact Al Philip.

20± Acre Historic Paradise Texas Hill Country v Medina County v Rio Medina

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The focal point of Red Bird Ranch is a historic 1906 two-story home and its ‘commissary,’ circa 1915. The five-bedroom, three- and one-half-bath home was renovated with integrity and superbly updated. There is a pool and pavilion with fireplace, ‘commissary’ game room, guest/bunkhouse with kitchen, two baths, a dairy barn, wood/metal horse barn with tack room and a barn with stalls and storage. This excellent horse property is 25± minutes from downtown San Antonio or its airport. $1,100,000. Contact Robert Dullnig.

Picturesque Acreage 188.97± Acres

Texas Hill Country v Bandera Co. v Bandera

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This unique property can be utilized to your needs as a horse or cattle ranch, hunting or beautiful residential setting. It is relatively flat with large trees, 75± acres improved pasture, remainder rangeland, deep soil, good access and abundant deer, turkey, hogs, dove and free-ranging

exotics.

$916,504.

Contact

Robert Dullnig.

13± Acre “Casa de Viento” Central Texas v Uvalde County v Uvalde

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‘Casa de Viento’ is on a large scenic hilltop with million-dollar views. There is a two-story, fourbedroom, four-bath home with three-car garage, a well, plus a 2,000± -square-foot barn. Enjoy serene views and deer as they come to feed every evening. Horses are allowed on this property 7± miles southeast of Uvalde and 90± miles from San Antonio. $558,000. Contact Robert Dullnig.

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Double V Ranch

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This rare and desirable recreational ranch

803± Acres

offers South Texas hunting with outstanding Hill Country views. Great brush diversity

Central Texas v Uvalde County v Uvalde

mixed with large beautiful oak trees, providing a wildlife haven. The property is ideally situated amongst very large ranches and is 2± miles off the highway, offering seclusion necessary

for

high-quality,

free-ranging

whitetail deer. Three water wells. $1,144,275.

Contact Robert Dullnig.

160± Hunting Acres Central Texas v Frio County v Dilley

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Log Cabin Retreat 8.45± Acres

This is a great hunting property in popular Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Tarpley Frio County with 70% good diverse brush and This would make a wonderful main residence or weekend retreat. There is a beautiful 5± year-old 30% in native field, making for great bird and

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log cabin on 8± manicured acres with large oaks and slope to the creek. It offers an open design deer hunting. There is red dirt, storage and a with fireplace, loft, relaxing wood wraparound covered porch and water supplied by spring from water well with 150 GPM. $280,000. Contact creek. Minutes from Tarpley! $335,000. Contact Robert Dullnig.

Robert Dullnig.

Scenic Hunting Property 156± Acres

Central Texas v Uvalde County v Concan

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This property is 1± mile north of scenic Concan in Frio River Canyon, near Garner State Park. It offers breathtaking views, native grasses and trees, one well with submersible pump, whitetail deer, hogs and exotics. Location 1.5± hours from San Antonio. $395,000. Contact Robert Dullnig.

Live Water

155± Acres

Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Pipe Creek

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Minutes from San Antonio, this property provides an ideal homestead residence or relaxing recreational retreat with refreshing live water from Pipe Creek. This vintage 1920s frame home with metal roof is shaded by grand oaks, three bedrooms, two baths, covered porch, one well with submersible pump, fencing and cross fencing, gently rolling terrain with native oaks and hardwoods and 70± acres in fields. $1,500,000. Contact Albert Muzquiz.

South Texas Oasis 240± Acres

South Texas v La Salle County v Cotulla

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This property offers level to gently rolling hills with a variety of native trees and brush, sandy loam soil, an attractive 7± year-old, four-bedroom, three-bath main residence with 3,400± square feet, island kitchen, game room, study, superb entertaining patio, barbecue area, tropical pool with spa, three-car carport with storage, four-stall pipe horse pen, tack and feed room, cattle pens, one well and excellent tank sites. Native whitetail deer, hogs, quail and dove. Contact Alberto Muzquiz.

South Texas Getaway 243± Acres

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Central Texas v Karnes County v Kennedy

This scenic country property is 1± hour from San Antonio and 2± hours from Austin or Houston.

It is an excellent combination of heavy to light brush with improved open fields, prime for food plots, crops or livestock. There is a seasonal creek, a tank, plus municipal water, fencing and cross fencing, 1,700± feet of highway frontage, good roads, excellent building sites, white-tailed deer, quail, duck, hogs and dove. $328,050. Contact Richard Coiner.

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Park Chalk Bluff 400± Acres

South Texas v Uvalde County v Uvalde

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Since 1940, Park Chalk Bluff bordering the spring-fed Nueces River has provided an exceptional year-round park contrasting dramatic terrain and canyon bluffs. This is a scenic property for relaxation or exploration with bountiful natural resources, wildlife and birds that inhabit and migrate through. This property is being sold in its entirety with owner/staff residences, 48 cabins, 75 campsites, 18 RV hook-ups, pavilion, office/store, garage, barn, boats, etc. This area is southwest of San Antonio and 15± miles north of Uvalde. $3,500,000. Contact John Tarrillion.

Limestone Residence

30± Acres

Texas Hill Country v Kendall Co. v Blanco

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A jewel in the Hill Country, buffered by large ranches and surrounded by rolling, treecovered hills, this home features limestone, four bedrooms, three and one-half baths, metal roof, study, deck, patio, waterfall, three-car garage and loft game room. There is a well, a tank, metal barn with concrete floor, graded roads, selective clearing and good fencing. 13± miles west of Blanco. Contact John Tarrillion.

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This rare live water property of 290± acres is divided into six estates, ranging from 30 to 60± acres, each with unique elevation, ample water frontage and county road access. Flowing Pipe Creek runs through the center, bordered by picturesque rock outcroppings. There is excellent privacy for each owner. Contact Rick Kuper or John Tarrillion.

Nopalito Ranch 2,000± Acres

South Texas v Webb County v Laredo

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This ranch offers native brush country and an ideal blend of elevations with views. The main three-bedroom, two-bath hacienda has a loggia and two fireplaces. There is a spacious two-bedroom, one-bath guesthouse, staff cabin, underground shelter, shop, two-stall barn, pens, electric gates, fencing and cross fencing and good roads. Torres Creek runs through the property. There are numerous tanks, native deer and game. It is located 30± minutes from Laredo and its airport. $2,400,000. Contact John Tarrillion.

Specht Ranch

248± Acres

Central Texas v Guadalupe Co. v Marion

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There are magnificent woodlands with 50% improved pastureland, fencing and cross fencing, plus pens. Hilltop limestone fourbedroom, three- and one-half-bath main house with two fireplaces, wet bar, office, study, game room, covered porches open to manicured lawn, landscaped pool, shop and four-car carport. The immeasurable privacy belies the easy IH-35 access and city conveniences minutes from New Braunfels. $2,500,000.

Contact John Tarrillion.

Concho River Frontage 663± Acres

Central Texas v Concho County v Paint Rock

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This ranch has been cleared and has coastal Bermuda, Klein grass, Sudan fields plus native grasses. Fenced and cross-fenced, the property has several large tanks, native turkey, deer, bobcat, quail and dove, a home, barn and pecan orchard. Owner may divide. Contact John Tarrillion.

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Texas Hill Country Travis County v Spicewood

These rare 14± acres gently slope to the shores of a peninsula on Lake Travis. The exterior features Colorado Bluff Stone, Monray tile roof, wraparound porches, boulder waterfalls, endless-edge pool, rock pavilion with fireplace, two guest suites, eight-car garages, video security, sand beach and one covered boat slip.

This is a pampering estate with Panama-style parlor room, steam/dry sauna, wine room and featuring rich Brazilian cherry wood, granite countertops, Italian travertine and many antique Asian elements. $7,700,000. Contact J.P. and Kelley Martin or Rick Kuper.

Scenic Loop Estate 10± Acres

Central Texas v Bexar County v San Antonio

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Art and nature find a flawless blend in this Hill Country estate off Scenic Loop Road, surrounded

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by breathtaking pastureland in a valley rimmed with hills. There is a creek with stone bridge entrance. The stunning interior has cut limestone walls and a fireplace, three dramatic living areas, wood floors, walls of windows, ultra-high ceilings, three bedrooms and two and one-half baths. Almost every room is provided access to the deep covered terraces that wraparound the design. Horses are allowed. $998,000. Contact Carol Case.

Carta Valley Wildlife Ranch Tract #1 - 1,881± Acres

Texas Hill Country v Edwards County v Carta Valley

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The Carta Valley Wildlife Ranch is the ultimate in an exotic and native game ranch. From the time you drive through the impressive main entrance, you will see the superb opportunity to own a very exclusive and highly improved ranch overlooking the Carta Valley. The beautiful five-bedroom, threeand one-half-bath main lodge is located high on a hill and has a Rocky Mountain feel, with its high ceilings, exposed logs, gourmet kitchen, native rock floors and ultimate rock fireplace. Other amenities include a walk-in cooler, mobile home, guesthouse and two water wells. Entire perimeter is under high fence. Carta Valley Wildlife Ranch has many different exotics, such as axis, fallow, sika, blackbuck, red deer, auodad, red sheep, muflan and Corsican rams. Native wildlife includes white-tailed deer, turkey, dove and wild hogs. $750/acre. Carta Valley Wildlife Ranch can be purchased in any combination of tracts or all together. This is the best-priced high-fenced ranch in the Hill Country today. Call for a private showing.

Carta Valley Wildlife Ranch Tract #3 - 851± Acres

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One of the focal points of this property is the Hutto Bat Cave, which is one of the top 250 longest caves in the state. The ranch has one

Carta Valley Wildlife Ranch Tract #2 - 1,376± Acres

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This scenic piece of the Hill Country offers a two-bedroom, one-bath home with trailer, good set of working pens, three silos, two water wells and one concrete floor metal barn. Beautiful live oak trees cover the property, which is also under high fence. Also, an abundance of wildlife roam property.

Priced at $725/acre. Call for a private showing.

water well, exotics, perimeter all under high fence and big cliffs with tremendous vistas.

Tract 3 also has an abundance of wildlife that roam the property. Priced at $700/acre. Call for a private showing.

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Windwood Ranch South Texas v Live Oak County v Mathis

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he 1,410Âą-acre Windwood Ranch invites the discerning buyer to see the phenomenal world-class hunting

and ultimate in outdoor entertainment. The Windwood Ranch has been extensively managed for over 20 years with elk, fallow, blackbuck antelope, axis deer, whitetail deer, turkey, quail and dove. Windwood Ranch has more fallow deer in the top end of the record books than any other ranch in the world! The planning, stocking and extensive management of Windwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big game herds, turkey, dove and other wildlife has been to combine all amenities to provide the ultimate game preserve, Texas-style. Nine large beautiful ponds stocked with Florida bass, channel cat and blue gill all have permanent water piped to them.

Special features of Windwood Ranch are the seven unique homes. Enjoy world-class luxury from the grandeur of the

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main mission-style mansion, which boasts 7,500 square feet with too many amenities to mention. Also included are guesthomes, a foremanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house, an Indian house, cowboy house and employee houses. Other ranch amenities include a good network of interior roads, ancillary buildings, livestock barn, corrals, hay storage, blinds, feeders and other fenced areas. The entire perimeter of property has game-proof fencing. A skeet trap, shooting range and putting green are also included on the property. This spectacular property has many possibilities for corporate retreats, development

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residence. Windwood Ranch is conveniently located only 35 miles north of Corpus Christi, Texas, fronting on Highway 37, overlooking Lake Corpus Christi. This rare find in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market is priced to sell at $5,795,000.

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Guadalupe River Paradise 81 Acres

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v Kerr County v Hunt

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The fabulous Guadalupe River is the focus of the 81Âą-acre estate located on Highway 1340.

Tremendous water opportunities invite everyone to picnic, swim, fish, canoe or just lounge by the cool rushing river. This water oasis includes a four-level chalet-style lodge with six bedrooms and five and one-half baths and two guesthouses. This would be a perfect family or corporate retreat. Other amenities include a large barbecue pavilion, outdoor fire pit, breathtaking views and abundant wildlife. This is truly a rare find in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market. $2,250,000.

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N & B Wildlife Ranch

600± Acres

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Texas Hill Country Edwards County v Garvin Store

This 600±-acre property is located 19 miles west of Garvin Store on Highway 41. N & B Wildlife Ranch has gentle rolling terrain with many live oak trees and entire ranch is under high fence.

Many exotics such as black buck, fallow, auodad, axis, sika and red stag roam property. Native wildlife includes trophy-white-tailed deer, turkey and dove. Property also has one water well with submersible pump and one stock tank. All deer blinds and feeders are included. $1,595/acre.

Owner would consider selling ranch in smaller parcels. Call for details.

T & H Ranch Texas Hill Country Kimble County v Junction

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Cradled in the surrounding hills of Junction, is the captivating 190-acre T & H Ranch. Legendary

310± Acres

water with 3,200± feet of the Llano River makes West Texas v Val Verde County v Pandale this a premier water property in today’s market. Located 40 miles south of Ozona, Texas, lies the beautiful Pecos River and Fielder Draw. Amenities

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The river bottom is lined with huge oaks, pecan include one 40' by 75' pole barn and two water wells. Big rolling hills with panoramic vistas offer and mesquite trees. An abundance of wildlife tremendous views in all directions. Wildlife abounds with mule deer, white-tailed deer, turkey, such as white-tailed deer, turkey, dove and quail quail and dove. Priced at $1,200 per acre. make this an ideal getaway in the gentle rolling hills. Go back in time with the rustic older home, scenic valleys and river land. Conveniently located to town and Interstate 10, this rare find won’t last long. Call for a private showing! $7500 per acre.

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Deep Llano River 975Âą Acres

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Phenomenal views and unbelievable water will attract the discerning buyer to these 975 acres with 4,340 feet of Llano River. Fronting on FM 1871, the ranch is 50 miles north of Kerrville.

Surrounded by 8-foot deer fence and seven years of year-round protein has created many large whitetail deer, turkey and numerous coveys of quail. Gentle rolling hills with a variety of live oak, elm and pecan groves makes this property especially appealing. Imagine fishing, swimming, kayaking or just hiking along the riverbanks of this magnificent river.

This ranch is a wonderful cattle ranch, as well as a wildlife ranch. What more could you want? $4,350/acre.

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Spectacular 82Âą-Acre Estate in the Heart of the Hill Country

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Imagine coming home to the rustic beauty, serenity and seclusion of country life on this 82acre custom estate. Enter this property with its 4 year-old ranch-style home through the private security gate that winds up to the 4,200-square-foot, four bedroom three and one-half-bath rock home with sprinkler system, standing seam metal roof, custom landscaping and four-car carport.

Magnificent open great room with 28-foot ceilings, custom wood work, massive stone fireplace and gourmet kitchen with granite countertops overlook the breathtaking pool and cabana.

Surround sound stereo system inside and out offers the best entertaining possibilities for the new owners. Cabana and blue lagoon swimming pool includes outdoor fireplace, kitchen, builtin barbeque pit and private bath all overlooking this one-of-a-kind view of the Texas hills. The diverse terrain offers all the ideal elements from high views to several springs in the canyons. The entire property is all under 8-foot game-proof fence. This true Texas estate has it all with country life yet close to town. Call for a private showing! $1,950,000.

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Luxury Spring-Fed

Wildlife Ranch

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Only one mile northwest of Barksdale, this ranch features 1,594' to 2,139' elevations, 2 permanent springs, water well, live oak, shinoak, 8,631 feet of TX Hwy 55 frontage, a 4,825-square-foot luxury three-bedroom, four-bath, Spanish-style villa with wrought-iron fenced security gated compound, concrete drive and parking area, Blue Haven heated swimming pool with waterfall, Jacuzzi, professionally landscaped grounds, 1,243-square-foot guest home, 918-square-foot managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home. The ranch also includes a 38' by 60' metal barn, a 70' by 100' metal barn, an

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8' by 16' tack house, miles of roads and game fencing, spring water system with 3 concrete reservoirs (21,000 gallon, 42,000 gallon, 28,000 gallon), axis and whitetail deer. Most of the back of the ranch is rugged hills with awesome views while most of the highway frontage is gently rolling grasslands with large oaks. The luxury home is located at the foot of the hills with excellent views overlooking the large

Rocksprings, Texas

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Silver Horn Ranches

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Texas Hill Country v Edwards County v Barksdale 13 miles west of Barksdale, only minutes by county-maintained road, through scenic large ranches crossed by crystal-clear creeks. This excellent wildlife haven is heavily wooded, rolling oak Hill Country with elevations of 1,860 to 2,200 feet and wet-weather creeks in an area of very large ranches. Silver Horn Ranches are under wildlife management, with a professional wildlife biologist available to advise owners. Wildlife water will be piped to all ranches from shared wells.

Electricity is supplied by Pedernales Electric Co-op. The wildlife habitat of rolling oak and pinon pine forests are home to axis, whitetail deer, elk, turkey, dove, quail and mountain lion.

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100 acres

road 2 sides, shared well, elec avail

$99,950

102 acres

road 2 sides, shared well, elec avail

$109,950

105 acres

road 1 side, fenced 1 side, shared well, views, elec

$115,000

115 acres

road 2 sides, oak views, shared well, elec avail

$126,000

160 acres

road end, fence 1 side, hilltop views, creek valley

$175,000

202 acres

road 2 sides, shared well, elec avail, views

$199,900

233 acres

road end, fence 2 sides, hilltop views, creek valley

$256,000

393 acres

road end fence 2 sides, hilltop views, creek valley

$399,950

409 acres

road 1 side fence 1 side, hilltop views, shared well

$408,950

542 acres

road end, hilltop views, tank, elec, borders 60,000ac

$699,950

600 acres

road end, fenced 2 sides, shared well, elec avail, views

$599,950

817 acres

road 2 sides, fence 2 sides, shared well, elec, views

1,390 acres

end of road, windmill well, elec avail, views, deer, elk

$1,389,000

$799,950

2,008 acres

end of road, windmill well, elec avail, views, deer, elk

$1,999,999

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Only 18 miles southwest of Rocksprings with elevations of 1,800 to 2,222 feet and 14,000 feet of highway frontage, this ranch features a 1,600-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath hilltop home, a 2,436-square-foot barn with a 471-square-foot, one-bedroom, one-bath apartment, a 28- by 12-foot, one-bedroom, one-bath bunkhouse, two wells, 20,000-gallon reservoir, six miles of perimeter fencing, miles of interior roads, live oak, shin oak, cedar, pinon pine, whitetail, axis, turkey, dove, quail, javelina, feral hogs and aoudad. This ranch ranges from high mesas with multi-mile vistas to rugged canyons and gentle valleys.

1,239 acres

$1,490,000

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68 acres

Camper, 3 stands, 3 feeders, shared well, water tank

$39,950

75 acres

Camper, 3 stands, 5 feeders, shared well

$39,950

86 acres

Trailer, tripod, 3 blinds, 2 feeders, shared well

$49,950

106 acres

Cabin, 3 stands, shared well

490 acres

Hwy frt, elec avail, perimeter fence, trophy whitetail

$439,950

746 acres

782' lodge, 203' barn, hwy frt, elec, 3 wells, minerals

$449,950

$69,950

Scenic Wildlife Ranches Texas Hill Country v Edwards County v Rocksprings

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35 acres

Hicks mobile home, 600 gal cistern, 2 water troughs, 3 blds/fdrs

$49,950

40 acres

16x16 cabin, elec, shared well, 2 blinds, 3 feeders

$39,950

40 acres

Fence, Hwy 674 frontage

$60,000

45 acres

2003 Layton Scout 32', elec, 2 blinds, 4 feeders

$49,950

50 acres

Fence, Hwy 41 frontage, 3 blinds, 3 feeders

$69,950

50 acres

48x14 Lodge, 26' trailer, elec, 4 blinds, 5 feeders

$89,950

Million Dollar View

52 acres

Elec avail, shared well

$49,950

54 acres

2,060' 4/3 home, 344' barn, 10x10 shed, well, fenced, hwy

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Red Bluff Creek, oaks, 2 blinds, 2 feeders, shared well

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Only 9 miles west of Barksdale, this ranch is rugged canyons on the north and gently rolling on the south with elevations of 1,980' to 2,264' and features Fleetwood Mallard 8x30 and 8x25 homes, storage unit, backhoe, 2 generators, elec avail, 5 blinds, 7 feeders, 6 water troughs, shared well, oak, pinon, deer, turkey, dove, quail, mountain lion. The ranch borders 20,000 acre and 60,000 acre neighbors. $699,950

732 acres

Cave Creek Ranch Texas Hill Country v Edwards County v Rocksprings

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Beautifully scenic wildlife habitat has 2 stock tanks and a hilltop two-bedroom lodge with multi-mile views in all directions. Rolling to hilly 2,100' to 2,280' elevations with valley floor meadows only 20 miles west of Rocksprings and quick access to US 377 make this Edwards Plateau ranch a rare find.

238 acres

650-sf lodge, electric service, 5 blinds, 5 feeders

$250,000

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Indian Creek Wildlife Ranches Texas Hill Country v Edwards County v Rocksprings

Own some of this beautifully scenic wildlife habitat. This end-of-the-road wildlife haven has treecovered large valleys and rugged hills, 1,880' to 2,280', heavy live oak, shinoak & pinon pine cover. Seasonal Indian Creek with axis, elk, fallow, whitetail, turkey, feral hogs, dove and quail.

Shared wells. 2,200-foot airstrip. Electric service available (Pedernales Electric Co-op).

102 acres

road 1 side, shared well, fence, water tank & trough, terms

$99,950

102 acres

road end, shared well, fence 2 sides, water tank & trough, terms

$99,950

102 acres

road 1 side, shared well, elec, trailer, camper, blinds, feeders

$99,950

115 acres

road 1 side, shared well, elec, fence, 876-sf 2/1 home, water system

$279,950

146 acres

road 1 side, shared well, fence, feeder, water trough, views

$499,950

156 acres

road 1 side, shared well, fence, feeder, water trough, views

$499,950

203 acres

road 1 side, shared well, fence, 2 water tanks, 2 water troughs

$199,900

210 acres

road 3 sides, shared well, 3 water tanks & troughs, feeders, blinds

$249,950

301 acres

road 1 side, shared well, 3 water tanks & troughs, protein feeder

$999,900

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Canyon Creek Ranch 190 Acres

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Texas Hill Country v Kendall County v Boerne

This magnificent 19,000+ sf European-influenced country estate is set gracefully among 190 acres of native Texas hills, commanding panoramic views of mountain tops and rich fertile valleys and has been designed with detailed attention to sophistication and style. Some of the most luxuriant features are: an expansive 38 foot tall two-story great room with hand-painted frescoes on the arched ceiling, a multi-roomed kitchen suite with granite countertops, a digital theater with recliner seating for 12, a climate-controlled wine cellar and tasting room, a luxurious office framed by dramatic view of the mountains, an elegant ballroom with balcony, a self-contained ground-floor suite for extended family, a covered pool with full outdoor kitchen plus an opulent master suite with massive bath and dressing areas. Additional rooms and features are simply too numerous to list. Canyon Creek Ranch is located just off IH-10, only 25 minutes from the conveniences of San Antonio and just 5 minutes from Boerne. Multiple additional tracts are available. $7,500,000.

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312 River Road â&#x20AC;˘ Boerne, TX 78006

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Zoeller Road Guadalupe River Ranch

131 Acres

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Texas Hill Country v Kendall County v Waring

Everyone wants flowing water! This scenic farm with nearly 90 acres of manicured fields has a quarter-mile of the prettiest Guadalupe River frontage to be found in the Texas Hill Country. The property features a modern three-bedroom, two-bath masonry and siding home with a standing seam metal roof, fireplace and covered back porch, along with a metal barn and cypress shed.

This property is conveniently located only 20 minutes to Boerne and 40 minutes to San Antonio.

Comfort schools. $1,875,000.

Mountain View Ranch 1,240 Acres

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Located only 30 minutes from San Antonio, this pristine Hill Country ranch with panoramic mountain views is being divided into several large ranch-sized tracts and a few estate parcels. The parcels are a botanical and wildlife paradise with a tremendous variety of native hardwoods, including live oaks, wild cherries, madrone, Spanish oaks and mountain laurel, plus plentiful whitetail deer and wild turkey. Call for more details.

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Brushy Top Ranch 314 Acres

Texas Hill Country Blanco County v Blanco

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Picture perfect family retreat protected with a conservation easement and cleared of most cedar, high fenced, complete with a couple of 180 class whitetail bucks, 15-20 head of elk, several scimitar horned oryx and a gorgeous 4-acre stocked fishing lake. The ranch offers numerous inviting building sites sheltered by oaks, overlooking either the lake or miles of unspoiled Blanco River Valley views. Conveniently located on Hwy 281, only 2 miles north of Blanco and less than a 45 minute drive from both Austin and San Antonio, the property can be divided as long as all parcels are at least 100 acres. $6500/acre for parcels, entire ranch for $4,750/acre

Twin Peaks Ranch

290 Acres

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Texas Hill Country Kendall County v Sisterdale

Views from two high hill tops on ranch nestled just north of Sisterdale --minutes to Boerne & San Antonio. Rustic 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin with beautiful views from porches from each bedroom. Abundance of hardwoods, flowing headwaters of Platten Creek and 3 small ponds.

High fenced with a variety of exotics, including waterbuck, blackbuck antelope, axis deer & zebras. $1,650,000

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312 River Road â&#x20AC;˘ Boerne, TX 78006

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CP Blue Branch Ranch

2,962 Acres

Oklahoma v McClain & Garvin Counties v Rosedale

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Looking for a true bargain in today’s hot real estate market? Take a good look at this hunting and fishing paradise in south central Oklahoma, less than an hour’s drive south of Oklahoma City and two hours north of Dallas. The ranch offers a seductive blend of scenic canyons filled with hardwoods, deer and turkey, rolling grasslands tailor-made for cattle and upland birds, such as quail and dove. There are over 25 lakes and ponds up to 30 acres in surface area and completely full of bass, crappie, perch and channelcat. A comfortable foreman’s home overlooks the ranch’s paved entrance and cattle facilities. The owner’s cabin is nestled near a 6-acre clearwater fishing lake. Bring your family and selected friends today–plan to stay a weekend or a lifetime! Let me get my hat, and I’ll go with you! $4,000,000.

Boerne Commuter Ranch 229 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Kendall Co. v Boerne

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This picturesque commuter ranch offers easy access to both San Antonio and Boerne via IH 10 and features a sparkling spring-fed lake and several prominent mountaintops affording building sites with truly spectacular views. The ranch has viable herds of both whitetail and axis deer protected by its high fence and can be sold in up to 3 tracts. $1,832,000

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Powder River Ranch contains 1,056 acres of rolling hills in a magnificent combination of open pasture, scattered trees and heavy woods. The property offers several lake sites ranging up to 18 acres in size, numerous existing ponds, high elevations, incredible panoramic views and is readily accessible with tremendous road frontage on U.S. highway, farm to market and county roads. Located within minutes of downtown

Powder River Ranch

1,056 Acres

Northeast Texas v Henderson County v Athens

Athens, Lake Athens and within an approximate one-hour drive from Dallas, Powder River Ranch is an outstanding recreational property and offers unlimited development potential, as well. It is being offered as a whole or in part. $3,115,200.

London Oaks Ranch 900 Acres

Central Texas v Menard County v Mason

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Why pay the normal Hill Country acreage price? London Oaks Ranch is 900 acres of rolling hills covered with large live oaks, lush grass and wonderful vistas. There is a three-bedroom, two-bath cabin with a porch plus a smaller hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cabin. There are two water wells, a pond and windmill.

The ranch is loaded with deer and turkey and has good roads, custom blinds and feeders. This is a one-of-a-kind property ready for you to hunt and enjoy! $1,950/acre.

Quail Valley Ranch 828 Acres

West Texas v Nolan County v Blackwell

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Estrellas Arriba los Lagos Ranch 1,414 Acres

West Texas v Runnels County v Ft. Chadbourne

Quail Valley Ranch has 828 acres with oak, cedar, hackberry and mesquite trees. This ranch has lots of deer, turkey, dove and quail.

There are also two windmills and tanks, several springs, wet-weather creeks, deer stands and feeders. $750/acre.

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This ranch is 1,414.4 acres with a 25-acre stocked lake loaded with ducks and sand hill cranes.

This is a place to hunt. There are several ponds, whitetail deer, turkey, dove and quail. There is also a newly built 3,000-square-foot six-bedroom, two-bath house with grand porches and great vistas. The ranchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terrain is made of heavy live oak timber, some mesquite and cedar and 300acre wheat fields. There is an $1,100/month livestock lease. $895/acre.

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Northeast Texas v Henderson Co. v Athens

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Enter this 10+-acre property through its solarpowered automatic gate; drive up the gentle incline and admire the stately appearance of this finely built home. The grounds are dotted with newly planted fruit trees of peach, apple and apricot. There are established pecan trees that greet your drive in and native oaks that offer a great backdrop and give cover to the north portion of the property. New and unique describe this home, built in 2005, with natural materials like stone and wood with a partially covered flagstone patio and custom columns that enhance the main covered porches. The entry welcomes you with its tailor-made curved mahogany double doors with beveled glass. This home is complete with four bedrooms, four and onehalf baths and three living areas. The main living area has a wood-burning fireplace and built-in shelves. There is a formal dining or exercise room, a gourmet kitchen that would suit any cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream and a three-car garage. This home will accommodate any size family. Custom features of the home include imported tile throughout, several walk-in showers with dramatic tile work, unique vanity cabinetry with outstanding mirrors, deep crown molding. The house also features recessed lighting and specialty ceiling fans throughout. All of these amenities and much more combine to create the tremendous appeal afforded with this offering. $599,000.

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Talk about southern charm! This custom-built, three-bedroom, two-bath home has so many great features that we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t list them all. This East Texas paradise is on 40 beautiful acres with woods, meadows and a creek running though it. Wildlife thrives, and your family will too. As for the features, just to name a

Southern Charm 40 Acres

Northeast Texas v Anderson County v Palestine

few, the home includes 15' cathedral ceilings and rock wood-burning fireplace in its family room. There is an open design kitchen with ash cabinets, an island and two pantries. Roomy bedrooms and a great master suite make this home comfortable for your family. There is also a three-car garage, floored attic space, a wraparound veranda on the back of the house and a wooden front porch. All added together makes this an excellent property for anyone who appreciates quality in a country setting. $279,000.

Las Palomas Ranch Central Texas v Brown County v Brownwood

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Approximately 212.46 acres located 12 miles south of Brownwood, Texas, off FM 586 on CR 226 in the Indian Creek community. With approximately 50 acres in lush coastal pastures, 100 acres in Klein grass and 62 acres in native grasses, live oaks, post oaks, mesquites and native brush, this property boasts a superb wildlife habitat holding deer, turkey, dove, quail, ducks, hogs and varmits. A combination of hunting land, pasture land and hay meadows. Other features of this property include

Steve Grant Real Estate P.O. Box 350 Athens, TX 75751

five ponds, good road frontage, fencing and cross-fencing. The property consists of rolling terrain and

903 675-3503

huge vistas and is very scenic. An excellent hunting/ranching property. Owner will divide into two

Specializing in Farm and Ranch Properties

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Distinctive and unique, this four-bedroom, fourbath family compound accents the inert beauty of native hardwoods, rolling hills, lush Bermuda pastures and the pristine lake with running natural

Casual Elegance in the Country Northeast Texas v Henderson County v Athens

springs. Located in Athens, this magnificent home has an open feel and outstanding views of the property. Features include an open living area with beamed ceilings, a state-of-the-art kitchen with microwave oven and gas range with granite countertops. The main home, guest quarters and fitness center with sauna overlooks the compoundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landscaped pool with hot tub spa, wet bar and wood-burning fireplace. All of the improvements, including separate living quarters for staff and workshop, have been created to blend and enhance the unbelievable beauty of East Texas. A magnificent 17-acre treelined spring-fed lake offers a peaceful setting to reflect with an abundance of wildlife. Developed to the highest standards of quality, this property offers a unique lifestyle, while preserving the unparalleled beauty of this property. Located only minutes from the Metroplex, this property is worlds apart in terms of dazzling sunsets, natural beauty and quality of life. $3,200,000.

Sugar Mountain Ranch Northeast Texas v Henderson County v Athens

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Located in Poynor, approximately 15 miles southeast of Athens, Sugar Mountain Ranch consists of 320+ acres of rolling to hilly terrain. This fabulous, newly constructed ranch-inspired home overlooks an existing 2- to 3-acre lake and a newly constructed 17-acre lake site. Incredible views of the property and of the surrounding area are offered for miles in every direction. Features of the home include three bedrooms, two and one-half baths, stained concrete flooring, a massive rock fireplace, vaulted and beamed ceilings, a gourmet kitchen with granite counters, a detached studio or fourth bedroom with bath and over 600 square feet of covered patio. The home is beautifully appointed, with high-end rustic elegance, and is being sold completely furnished. $1,250,000.

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Located just west of Tyler, Texas, the Marshall Ranch represents the best of East Texas. Tremendous elevations, lush bermuda pastures, native hardwood and pines and excellent wildlife habitat, complete with ponds, duck marsh and native hardwoods make up this diverse retreat of 240+ acres.

Custom-designed and constructed in 2002, the traditional-style Austin stone/brick three-bedroom, two- and one-half-bath home offers the finest of quality and comfort. Italian Tuscany ceramic floors,

The Marshall Ranch Northeast Texas Henderson County v Chandler

11-foot ceilings and an open floor plan have been strategically placed to enjoy the magnificent views of the property. Ideal for formal getaways or intimate family gathering, the home defines upscale living. The land exemplifies what is special about East Texas. Dramatic elevations with open and

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wooded areas which include approximately 200 acres, pastures, wildlife habitat and flat lands.

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Cross Pines Ranch is a truly special Texas ranch. Situated in the scenic Lake Country of East Texas, within short driving distance from the Dallas and Fort Worth area, the ranch features over 2,100 acres of rolling meadows, tall pines and majestic hardwood trees surrounded by serene lakes teeming with large-mouth bass. Longhorn cattle and horses graze the ranch’s beautiful pastures. Cross Pines Ranch is a shared-ownership ranch with only 40 owners, where a variety

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of gracious, first-class amenities have been carefully integrated into the beautiful natural habitat.

The ranch’s natural preserve has been protected into perpetuity through the use of conservation

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easements and deed covenants and restrictions that prohibit further development. 40 Ranch Homesteads have been carefully located within the ranch to ensure owner privacy and preserve

the ranch’s natural integrity. All 40 ranch homesteads have been sold. However, there are a limited number of resale ranch homesteads currently available. The ranch’s amenities have been thoughtfully planned to provided owners and their guests a wonderful, no-hassle experience. All amenities have been completed and are available for owner and guest use, subject to the Ranch Rules and Regulations. These amenities include secure gated access to the ranch, 1/40th ownership interest through the Ranch Association in the 2,100-acre Cross Pines Ranch, trophy bass and other fishing on nine managed lakes throughout the ranch, boat houses and piers on larger lakes with electric powered bass boats, ranch headquarters including great room, billiards room, kitchen and health and athletic facilities, swimming pool with fire pit and outdoor barbeque area adjacent to ranch headquarters, equestrian center including stables, tack room, grooming facilities, ranch horses and tack and owner’s bunk room and suite, gun club featuring professionally designed skeet and trap range, rock range roads, hiking, jogging and mountain bike trails and protected wildlife habitats. Limited number of resales are available starting at $325,000 for each homesite.

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A little east of Athens, in the small community of Murchison, you can find a perfect place for you and your equine friends. This 10-acre piece of horse heaven features a custom-built brick home with approximately 2,600+ square feet, open floor plan, three bedrooms, three and one-half baths and a two-car garage. The 40-foot by 48foot custom horse barn has every feature needed

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hot water wash stall, tack room, six stalls and automatic watering system. There are five more

stalls located behind the 120-foot by 240-foot arena and also a 10-foot by 10-foot outbuilding with washer/dryer connections to wash blankets and a full bath. Pipe and cable fencing surround this property for the perfect finish. Convenient to Athens and Tyler. $369,000

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This spectacular lodge in the pines is complete with the utmost in amenities and upscale comfort, while blending with the natural beauty of East Texas. The lodge is newly constructed and crafted by renowned builder, John Van Horn. This four-bedroom, three-and one-half-bath home is reminiscent of rustic getaways in various mountain resorts. The large living area boasts vaulted ceiling, massive beams and a wood-burning fireplace that creates a relaxed warm feel. The floor plan was designed to craft a rich comfortable feel and is great for entertaining. A spacious screened-in porch is a peaceful place to spend early mornings with coffee while enjoying the large masonry fireplace. The guest home is a charming cottage offering privacy and comfort.

Another feature of this offering includes the use of two private lakes. Elk, exotic deer and zebra roam the vast Safari Waters community. $475,000.

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Rafter L Ranch Texas Metroplex v Hopkins County v Sulphur Springs

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This 680-acre showplace is in a prime location only one hour from the Dallas Metroplex and features a custom-built mansion, lovingly constructed and completed only six years ago.

With over 18,000-square-foot under roof, this two-story mansion features six bedrooms, six full baths, two powder rooms, two master suites, a complete guesthouse with living room, kitchen, large bedroom and bath. The two-story grand entry features a Gone with the Windstyle double staircase leading to the upstairs landing, opera balcony and art gallery with lighted cabinets. The gallery leads to the game

room with adjoining sitting room, multi-level theatre room with full bar. The two-story great room features 36' ceilings and overlooks the rolling Texas countryside complete with a huge fishing lake.

The gourmet kitchen has a butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry. Next to the kitchen are an elevator and an indoor 40' pool with arched painted cloud ceiling. The downstairs master suite features a sitting room, huge bath/dressing complex and a room-sized closet with electronic clothes racks. This cattle ranch has two 100' by 200' barns, corrals and improved pastures. A rare opportunity to purchase one of the finest ranches in Texas in a prime location with frontage on Interstate 30.

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Stargate Farm Texas Metroplex v Denton County v Dallas/Fort Worth

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Stargate Farm, Texas’ premier horse training and breeding facility, has 100 acres in a prime location just north of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and only minutes from DFW Airport. Designed with the finest equestrian amenities, with quality and craftsmanship at every turn, Stargate was built to host world-class equestrian events, such as the recent North American Symposium with Ulla Salzgeber, silver and gold medalist representing Germany at the 2004 Olympic Games. The main show barn has 20 deluxe stalls, office, two climate-controlled tack rooms, two large wash racks, kitchen, conference room and bathroom with shower. Each stall measures 13' by 14' and has its own

owner’s tack locker. This state-of-the-art facility features an industrial fire suppression system, an overhead fly-spray system, security cameras and motion sensors. The Training Barn has 20, 12' by 12' stalls, each with tack locker and an air-conditioned tack room with bath. Stargate Farm has one of the finest indoor riding arenas is the country. It is climate-controlled with central air and measures 200' by 100' of custom cushion flooring. Overlooking the arena is a custom viewing area with kitchen,

bar and large lounge area and library. The outdoor arena measures 450' by 500' of all-weather cushion footing. Other improvements include a covered round pen, an uncovered round pen and a covered Euro-Walker. Stargate has 30 fenced paddocks, ranging from .125 to 20 acres.

The breeding barn and lab is separate from the training and show barns. Stargate features a custom-built 4,000-foot main home, manager’s home, deluxe apartment over the show barn and ample staff quarters. Stargate offers the buyer the opportunity to purchase one of the world’s finest equestrian properties.

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Texas Metroplex v Grayson Co. v Pottsboro

This resort estate on 117 lush acres in Grayson County is contiguous to the Tanglewood Golf Course and minutes to Tanglewood Country Club and Lake Texoma. Just 10 minutes away is an airport with a two-mile runway. This property is the ultimate getaway. The threestory mansion boasts over 14,000 square feet, six bedrooms, nine baths, six living rooms, four separate kitchens, banquet dining hall, playroom, media center, exercise room and two separate offices. The guest suite is about 1,200 square feet with fully equipped kitchen, office, living, bedroom and bath. The grand entry stands 26 feet tall, and the barrel ceiling features a painted Tuscan sunset mural at one end and Tuscan country setting mural at the other end, 17-foot tall European-style doors, glazed tile floor with custom marble and granite medallion, and spiral staircase with ornamental iron balustrade and oak wood rail. The barrel ceiling ends in the living room centered above the imported custom marble fireplace. The luxurious master bath features a â&#x20AC;&#x153;warm floorâ&#x20AC;? heating system, fireplace, Jacuzzi tub with custom stained glass window, glass block walled shower. The media center has upholstered walls and ceiling with builtin cabinets to house the sound equipment and media The natatorium features a 55,000gallon indoor heated pool and is supported on 21 piers.

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Apex Ranch Texas Metroplex v Hunt County v Lone Oak

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The Apex Ranch has 154 prime acres, only one hour from Dallas, with a spectacular custom-built lodge-style home with 10,500 square feet under roof, including 2,600 square feet of covered flagstone terraces. Built to overlook a 24-acre private lake and surrounded by majestic oak and elm trees, this two-story stone mansion has five bedrooms, four and one-half baths and a banquet-sized dining room with a restored 1800's mantel. The gathering room has 22-foot vaulted ceilings and a floor-to-ceiling Austin stone fireplace. The gourmet kitchen has granite, Viking Pro appliances and wet bar with sink. The study has copper ceilings, two computer stations and built-in media/theatre has wet bar. The game room has French doors. The master suite has a fireplace and semi-private porch, Jacuzzi and a 10-jet stand-up spa with waterfall. There is a silver-plated antique chandelier with alabaster shades, restored antique wall sconces throughout, hand-scraped oak flooring, safe room with vault door, pool, outdoor kitchen and a horse and equipment barn. This fisherman’s paradise has a stocked lake with bass and catfish. Duck and dove hunters have two permanent duck blinds on stilts and two permanent shore blinds. Perfect for a corporate retreat or hunting ranch. This home is offered at $1,900,000.

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This 450-acre Texas showplace is one of the world’s great equestrian properties, with a 32,600square-foot show barn and indoor arena patterned after the famous Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth. It features a glassed-in viewing lounge, two apartments with baths, two offices, 20 stalls, feed and tack room with security system, fly control and watering system. The second show barn is a 26,000-square-foot breeding and foaling facility with 40 stalls, covered holding pens, office and apartment. There are two covered round pens, an outdoor arena, a 10-stall barn, hay barn and various other workshops and buildings. The centerpiece of this ranch is the two-story antebellum-style home with over 9,000 square feet under roof, including wraparound porches that can be accessed from all rooms. Lovingly built by one of the country’s foremost entrepreneurs for her own personal home, with all the elegance and grandeur of a bygone era and all the modern conveniences and grand-scale living and entertaining, this impeccable home features five bedrooms, lavish entertaining areas, rich hardwood flooring, luxurious millwork and detail and an elevator. Other residences include a three-bedroom log home with high ceilings, plank floors and stone fireplace, a three-bedroom brick home and a two-bedroom home. This property is prime for horses with deep sandy soil, lush, improved pastures, a new 20-acre lake, a 400-tree fruit orchard, several other lakes and easy access to Dallas and Houston. Priced at $5,900,000.

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1,127-Acre Brown County Ranch Minutes from Dallas Texas Metroplex v Ellis Co. v Waxahachic

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This working 927 acre farm and dairy is

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These 1,127± acres of prime wildlife habitat are approximately 45 miles from the perfect geographical center of Texas. The ranch offers live oak, red oak, mesquite, cedar, pecan trees and abundant brush cover. Five earthen tanks, a beautiful 25-acre lake with 10-pound bass and

minutes from Dallas. Located in the path of large catfish, water well and electricity add to the fine character of this ranch. Hills, canyons, growth from Midlothian and Waxahachie.

valleys and lush bottomland make for a rare find in today’s marketplace. Large deer (several 16

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point whitetails taken), wild turkeys, quail, dove, ducks and more call this place home. There

areas, a 20-acre lake and tree-lined creeks. This are 45± acres in coastal and strong native grasses throughout. With paved highway frontage, excellent investment property is well suited for

this property is only 145 miles from Dallas. All of owner’s minerals convey! This would make

future development. $3,900,000.

excellent high-fenced game ranch! $2,635,000.

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With 3,661+ income-producing acres, this farm has approximately 1,753 tillable acres. The crop is rice with some soybean production. This is a great investment with approximately 1,254 acres planted in loblolly pine plantation ranging from three to 17 years old. There are several areas of native pine and hardwood. The farm has two very large lakes: one is 200+ acres and the other is 100+ acres. Other canals, irrigation wells, lakes and creeks truly complement the property. Over $70,000 was spent last year putting in large water pumps, updating the grain bins. There are several

Rice Farm/Pine Plantation/Recreational Property Northeast Texas v Bowie County v DeKalb

acres of farmland that would qualify for Wetland Reserve Program. Whitetail deer, hogs, turkey and the ducks love to visit the lakes. County roads surround the farm. There is a small plane landing strip. The serenity and beauty of the area and the farm is mesmerizing. $4,576,250.

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Mountains in the background. All you hear are the birds in the massive oak trees that surround the historic log home. The 1800s log cabin has been professionally restored and a new addition incorporates a luxury bath complete with a claw foot tub. For the fisherman, a large pond and pier complete this a private retreat. This is the perfect getaway or a fantastic place for building that luxury home. $485,000.

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Where the Spavinaw Hills meet the Ozarks nestled among the pine and oak forests is one of the jewels of Northeast Oklahoma. This 1,985acre ranch has a home with approximately 5,000 square feet with six bedrooms, five baths, safe room, large porch and oversized garage. Inside is very rustic; outside is made of log and stone. The ranch has eight sets of pens and arena with chutes. There is a burglar-proof

Longhorn Ranch Oklahoma v Delaware County v Jay

saddle building with 12 saddle trees and room for firearms. The three-level barn has a shop, office and restroom, hay storage on second level and storage on third level. The ranch fronts two all-weather roads and has lots of pipe fencing and more. Currently a working longhorn cattle and horse ranch, but would make a great dude ranch, hunting resort or corporate retreat, this ranch is the home of hundreds of whitetail deer, wild turkeys, quail, bobcats, coyotes and numerous small animals. Located within 30 minutes of four golf courses, 15 minutes from Grand Lake, two miles from Lake Eucha and 45 minutes from Wal-Mart Headquarters. There is a lighted round pen with podium, 50' by 100' hay barn, 30' by 100' feed barn and a 40' by 60' equipment barn. The arena has bucking and steer chutes with water in pens. All utilities are on both entry roads. The bunkhouse has a game room, ATV building and rural water is available. There are eight pastures, a 10-acre trap with water, 100-acre trap with water, 300gallon gasoline tank, 1,000-gallon diesel tank with electric pump, two large springs, 25 ponds with eight more ponds scheduled to be built, several frost-free waterers, four wells, wood-burning furnace in bunkhouse and barn and only 1.25 hours from Tulsa International Airport, 100 miles to Branson, Missouri, and 30 minutes from Northwest Arkansas. $4,500,000.

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Picture this shining new Victorian farmhouse around 1910; then, picture it today! All the charm of yesteryear lives right here. A wide covered porch for enjoying the sunrise, a nostalgic Vermont wood stove, a period-style electric range combine to make fresh country memories. The original farmhouse has been expanded to accommodate today’s busy lifestyle. A spacious great room with massive stone fireplace features gleaming 14-inch oak plank floors. Upstairs, the original dormer bedroom with private bath offers great space for guests. A sitting room separates the

Victorian Farmhouse on 33 Acres Northeast Texas Wood County v Golden

guest quarters from the master suite. This quiet retreat features a cozy fireplace and outside deck overlooking the tranquil pastures. A king-sized closet features worlds of custom-designed storage.

The 30 acres surrounding the farmhouse are a horseman’s dream. New wood horse fences line the county roadway, and a new brick paved driveway leads to the wide veranda side of the house.

The horse barns and outbuildings are constructed of galvanized metal to lend authenticity to the vintage homestead. Golden is located about two hours from DFW, 45 minutes from Tyler and 10 minutes from Mineola. If you are looking for “Small Town USA,” this is it! $489,000.

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This 3,555-square-foot, three-bedroom, two- and one-half-bath, custom-built home offers exceptional landscaping with panoramic views. The property features a 4-acre lake, year-round creek, 1,200-square-foot metal workshop, 800-square-foot kennel, 10-foot fencing and includes over 150 exotic game animals. $1,450,000.

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This is where the artistry and creativity flow.

This state-of-the-art facility includes 55 acres in producing vineyards, tasting and gift store, Texas Hill Country. This vineyard is ripe and ready for new owners to flourish. Vintner/owners

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production facility, barrel storage and a gorgeous 3,200-square-foot home in prestigious part of

a great retreat or retirement business! Taste the good life now! $2,113,000.

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Stunning Cattle/Recreational Property Oklahoma v McIntosh County v Eufaula

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These 11,084 acres of beautiful rolling hills and river frontage offer excellent grasses, barns and pipe corrals for your cattle operation. There are two homes, an owner’s residence and ranch foreman’s home; a bunkhouse and remote cabins for hunting and recreation. Additionally, the ranch has a private airstrip for direct access with small aircraft. There are too many features to list here. $9,200,000.

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“Cutting Horse Capital” Ranch Texas Metroplex v Parker County v Weatherford

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This magnificent 50-acre equestrian estate is high on a hill overlooking Weatherford, Texas, “The

This is a 2,500 acre working cattle ranch and Cutting Horse Capital of the World,” 30 minutes west of Fort Worth. The exquisite 7,000-squarecoastal Bermuda hay operation five minutes foot main house boasts twin spiral staircases, a heated diving pool and spa, cabana and a separate south of I-20 near Eastland, Texas. Easily 3,000-square-foot guesthouse with breathtaking views of picturesque Parker and Palo Pinto convertible to a first-class equestrian facility, the

Counties. The main show barn has seven stalls, tack room, feed room, washroom, office and

ranch includes more than 800 acres of irrigated living quarters. The second barn has an 800-square-foot workshop and room for 10 additional coastal Bermuda grass watered by five center stalls, plus hay and implement storage. A 125-foot lighted outdoor cutting arena with cattle pens pivots and two side rolls. The 5,200-square-foot and a hilltop shooting range complete this one-of-a-kind equine showplace. $1,795,000. rock ranch home includes a gourmet kitchen,

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five bedrooms, workout room and cozy keeping area with rock fireplace. Three fully lit metal barns measuring 120' by 240', 90' by 150' and 120' by 240' serve the operation. Two barns serve as hay storage and the third includes workshop and 1,200-square-foot apartment. $6,875,000.

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Texas Metroplex Palo Pinto County v Mineral Wells

This executive brick home is one mile west of the Brazos River, 2.5 miles west of Mineral Wells and about an hour from downtown Fort Worth. It has approximately 3,400 square feet and sits on 41 beautiful coastal-covered acres. This meticulously designed home features three good-sized bedrooms, three baths with a two-car garage.

Brazilian cherry hardwood floors complement this very impressive home with too many features to

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mention. Sitting high on a hill, the location affords awesome views of the beautiful countryside and

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2,000 feet of white pipe and cable fencing with six-strand smooth wire. The home and property

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rolling Palo Pinto Mountains. An awesome covered patio and party area is perfect for entertaining.

For the horse owner, there are two steel horse barns, a 150' by 250' outdoor arena, coastal field and have city water plus two water wells, as well as a large recently improved tank. $599,000.

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These 2,544Âą acres with 9,500+-square-foot lodge are located in Coryell County, in the heart of Central Texas. Incorporated into this ranch are world-class horse facilities, expansive cattle working pens, four lakes, 12 ponds, an 8-foot game fence and 17+ years of expert management. The luxurious main house has a vaulted ceiling trophy room, exercise room, hot tub, two-room guest apartment above three-car garage and exquisite gazebo that includes entertainment area, built-in grill, smoker and kitchen facilities. Ten different exotic species with prolific numbers allow for exceptional hunting and fantastic fishing all year. White-tailed bucks scoring over 200+ B.C. points and elk scoring 419+ B.C. points have been harvested. Hunting pressure has been light and selective in order to continue producing a large and healthy trophy-class population. A great lodge is available for housing and feeding hunters, guests and there are homes of various sizes for the foreman and help. This ranch is available for turnkey operations and located two hours from DFW, an hour and a half from Austin and less than an hour from Waco Airport. An additional 900Âą acres are available. $12,000,000.

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This 1,600-square-foot home built in 2000 sits on this 784-acre ranch in Soper, Oklahoma.

The home has two bedrooms, two baths and an office. There is a 40' by 60' barn, a quanset barn and working pens with shed. The land is divided into 12 pastures and has cattle carrying

capacity of 200 cows and cut hay. Each pasture has water source and there are two private water wells. Crowder Creek flows on part of this ranch. About 60 acres is separated from the land by

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a railroad track. The property lies along U.S. Highway 70 and also frontage on a county road.

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Owner financing may be available. Included in the price is 50 head of registered black angus This farm offers eight 300-foot broiler houses retrofitted, 50 acres, a 2,002-square-foot brick cows, two registered bulls and several horses. home and equipment, including a tractor,

Historical Treasure on Acreage Central Texas v Coryell County v Gatesville

Lewis housekeeper, spray rig, 100-gallon diesel tank, 300-gallon gas tank and two ponds. This

is a must-see property with large hardwoods This historical treasure was built in 1872 and scattered and beautiful hay meadows. Will sell remodeled in 1999 on 56 acres. At almost farm with 30 acres and eight chicken houses for

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4,000 square feet, it lends itself to being a bed $1,100,000. Financial information is available and breakfast or a retreat for anyone looking to qualified buyers.

for a spacious place to call home. This home features a central vacuum system, security system and sprinkler system to keep the lawn lush and manicured. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, commercial-grade stove and a custom copper vent hood, the Sub-Zero refrigerator and custom walnut cabinets along with the island lend to the kitchens charm, breakfast nook table made from beam that was originally under the home and features booth-style seating along with 16-foot ceilings, this home features four fireplaces, a wet bar and game room hand-hewn

Outdoor entertaining is a breeze with decorative lighting and deck/patio. There is a workshop that

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measures 36' by 48'. Huge oak trees grace this homes drive, must-see property. Sellers additionally

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stone bathtub in working order (first bathtub in Coryell County) featured in many newspaper articles. Office /study, wood, marble and stone floors distinguish this house as a one-of-a-kind.

selling some period pieces of furniture that lend itself to the homes charm. $828,000.

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City Ranch-Minutes to Dallas 15 Acres

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This absolutely sensational setting and a feeling of serenity welcomes all who enter the impressive star-studded electronically gated entry to rolling hills, pastures, native trees and fantastic views, all less than 15 minutes to downtown Dallas.

This 3,986-square-foot stone home was built in 2002 and is an authentic Hill Country design complete with copper roof, covered slate floored porches and French doors all around the house.

Every room is designed to capture an enchanting view of the countryside through low-emission glass windows. Interior design features superior craftsmanship and materials in a wonderful blend of woods and mountain cedar columns. Antique granite marble, beveled glass doors and barrel vaulted entry ceiling make this city ranch elegant. Tall patterned copper ceiling in library/study, art niches, built-ins, stainless steel appliances and honed copper slate (polished) floors in kitchen. State-ofthe-art technology in huge media room. The master bath is pure luxury with a fireplace, an aquatic deep heated tub equipped with blow dry and scent features. The large barn is covered with cedar for a picturesque look. It includes 2,000 square feet quarters and is nestled across the lush pond from the main house. Bring horses and/or other animals to the farm. Just minutes from shopping, fine restaurants, the famed Mesquite Rodeo and even pizza delivery! See slideshow and list of the many amenities at www.barbarahensley.com. Click on “City Ranch”. $1,400,000.

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These secluded 6 acres have mature trees, a pond and is ideally located 15 minutes from downtown Dallas in prestigious Sunnyvale.

The stunning Hill Country stone home features 4,900 square feet in the main house and 1,000 square feet of covered porches.

The home also offers scraped hardwood

floors, ceramic tiles, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, country utility room, hobby room, mudroom, media room, library/study, great room/formal dining, huge breakfast room, family room and four bedrooms. In addition, there is a 1,200-square-foot, two-bedroom

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guesthouse with tree-shaded front porch. Horses are permitted, and there is plenty of room for a barn or enjoy these beautiful acres as private nature haven. See slide show at www. barbarahensley.com. Click on “6 Acre Estate”. $699,900.

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This fabulous ranch has it all! It features a luxurious 3,600+-square-foot, three-bedroom, threeand one-half-bath home with a detached garage and covered breezeway. This home also has a very large office with beautiful mahogany built-in cabinets and ceiling. The kitchen has granite countertops and island and wonderful cherry cabinets. There is also a fabulous dining room, breakfast room, living area and very spacious utility room. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel like you are in the tropics while relaxing by the beautiful swimming pool and hot tub that features a waterfall and gorgeous landscaping in a magnificently manicured backyard. There are wildlife, stock tanks full of fish

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Sun Ridge Farm View From Home Site

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Located near Belton and Killeen in Bell County, this spectacular 124-acre estate is the perfect blend of a wonderful home, rural privacy, stunning

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and quick access to in-town conveniences... including some of the best health care in Texas.

The picturesque stone home rests on the highest hill looking over the beautiful Nolan Valley.

With impressive wraparound multi-level decks and approximately 4,425 square feet of living area, the four-bedroom home features Saltillo tile flooring, spacious rooms, an amazing office with super built-ins and a pottery/craft room.

A nice in-ground pool and hot tub make this place all the more special. The land includes an upper ridge with approximately 54 acres and spectacular valley views to the north and west.

Here, you will find huge live oaks, professional horse stalls, pipe-rail fencing, numerous barns and a rustic guest quarters, perfect for the cattleman or horse enthusiast. The lush creek bottom (approximately 70 acres) is primarily coastal Bermuda pasture and boasts towering pecan trees, an abundance of wildlife (deer and turkey) and roughly one mile of frontage on the peacefully flowing Nolan Creek. $1,400,000.

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The Circle W Ranch consists of 352+ parklike acres in the heart of the Hill Country, just west of Fredericksburg. A ranch with such impressive amenities is a rare find indeed.

There is a German-style, 4,500-square-foot home consisting of three bedrooms and three and one-half baths with exposed timber trusses, rock interior walls and much more.

The ranch also features a 2,500-square-foot guesthouse and a large barn with horse stalls.

Improvements include corrals and high fencing on about 60% of the ranch. Shown by appointment only or try a virtual tour on the web.

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Roberts Spur Ranch 312 Acres

Southeast Texas v Walker Co. v Huntsville

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A fully restored farm home from the 1880s graces this 312-acre ranch. Property is fenced, crossfenced and ready for livestock. The home features hardwood floors throughout. A large family room centers on a brick wood-burning fireplace.

Modern kitchen appliances are concealed in oldstyle cabinetry. Covered porches and a metal roof add to the historic ambience. The ranch also offers a guesthouse for visitors or live-in ranch help. Offered at $1,150,000.

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Gator Lake Farm 736 Acres

Southeast Texas v Walker County v Huntsville

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tree-studded hilltops surround two homes overlooking a private 40-acre lake. Gator Lake’s commercial hay operation produces 100,000 square bales (or equivalent) a year of quality horse hay. 110 acres are under pivot irrigation with room to expand. Included are 64,000 square feet of hay and equipment barns for storage. All necessary infrastructures are in place, with established pastures making this an extremely attractive turn-key package. This property would also make an outstanding yearling or “MIG”-type cattle operation. Offered at $3,900,000.

M&S Ranch 48 Acres

Southeast Texas v Walker County v New Waverly

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M&S Ranch is 48 acres ready for you and your animals. There is a 3,200-square-foot ranch home built in 1999. Open living/dining/ kitchen and wide back porch make for great entertaining. Living room has aspen vaulted ceiling, sandstone fireplace. The home has three bedrooms, two and one-half baths, office and an extra room off the master bedroom.

Sandstone also used for front of the house and porch pillars. Improvements include a sixstall horse barn with office and half-bath; large hay/equipment barn, cattle pens, pastures for horses and cattle, all with water and power.

There is also an 8-acre lake stocked with bass, catfish and perch, boathouse, two boat slips, camp house and lights on the lake. Convenient access to Houston or College Station; less than an hour to Bush Intercontinental. Everything is first class at the M&S. $1,025,000.

Lazy H

100 Acres Southeast Texas v Walker County v Huntsville

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The Lazy H offers 100 acres with improved hay pastures, a wooded buffer for seclusion and timber, and a 5-acre stocked lake. There is a 7,378 square-foot home that overlooks the lake across a stone patio and swimming pool. The great room has a two-story beamed roof, stone chimney, tile floors

Established 1967

and built-in entertainment center. The gallery above has two walls of bookcases and wood floors. The kitchen has two islands, top-of-the-line gas cook-top with stone surround, three sinks and many other features. The house has two master suites, one upstairs and one downstairs. The entire downstairs is handicap accessible. A game room with its own bathroom is beside the swimming pool. The pavilion is a screened-in 32’ by 30’ room with tile floor, fireplace and full kitchen including a grill/smoker, dishwasher, refrigerator and ice machine. The barn has four stalls, an air-conditioned office with a full bath, workshop and large storage room upstairs. Located southwest of Huntsville, one hour and

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20 minutes from Bush Intercontinental Airport and less than an hour to The Woodlands. The Lazy

206 Liberty • P.O. Box 1370 Montgomery, TX 77356

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Bois Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;arc Bend Estates 5 Acres

Southeast Texas v Montgomery County v Montgomery

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This spacious custom home sits on 5 acres in Montgomery near Lake Conroe. There are deed covenants in place to maintain values and, up to four horses are allowed on the property. In addition, there is a private water system, but no homeowners association, no annual dues and no M.U.D. The 3,624-squarefoot home features hardwood floors in the living room, two fireplaces, a study, formal dining room and an island kitchen with granite countertops. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, a full bath and den. Above the three-car garage are a game room, bedroom and full bath. Trees are planted around the perimeter of the lot.

Reduced to $449,000.

Flying K Ranch at Bee Creek

509 Acres

Southeast Texas v Montgomery Co. v Willis

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This premier ranch offers 509 acres of beautiful rolling hills with full horse facilities less than an hour from Bush Intercontinental. A band of woods screen the ranch from the highway and assure privacy. All the improvements are sited on a high ridge overlooking improved pastures

Established 1967

and spacious vistas across Caney Creek toward the Sam Houston National Forest. The unique brick home built in 1991 makes natural light a feature of every room. There is a 9,000+-squarefoot home that has seven bedrooms and four

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a large family and lots of guests to enjoy the elegance and grandeur of this fabulous residence.

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1,660 Acres South Texas v Atascosa Co. v Pleasanton

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The property is an excellent all-round hunting and cattle ranch. The ranch has all of the native brush that make it a great ranch for managing a deer herd and raising cattle. The property is very close to the Toyota site (approximately 20 minutes). There is excellent water available through six water wells and natural drainage.

The hunting and water recreational features of this property create a year-round reason to be at this ranch. There are large areas of native bull mesquite tree cover, and the creek bottoms are lined with oaks, elm, mesquite and a wide variety of native trees and plants. The ranch has frontage on Highway 97 and more frontage on county roads along the west end of the ranch.

The property has approximately 590 acres that have improved grasses or are utilized for planting food plots for deer, dove and quail. The remaining 1,083 acres are loaded with heavy mesquites trees and gorgeous creek bottoms.

407 Acres South Texas v Jim Wells County v Alice

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This majestic four-bedroom, three-and one-half-bath home has two large living areas with beautiful wood floors and rich dark wood trim. The house overlooks the large lake on the property. The fireplace in the living area with the wood shutters on the windows makes a relaxing place to enjoy family and friends. The house has approximately 4,500 square feet in living area (living area size is subject to verification) and approximately 3,500 square feet of wrap around porches on the up and downstairs levels. The upstairs porch has an unbelievable panoramic view across the property and the large lake. This is a very beautiful recreational hunting ranch with good

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492 Acres Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Bandera

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This high-fenced ranch is located 15 minutes from Bandera with property entrance on Highway 2828. This ranch is easily accessed with excellent roads throughout; rolling hills thickly covered in native grasses, incredible views and enormous oak and cedar elm trees.

All cedar has been removed from the property except the 40 acres that are reserved for an animal shelter. Native wildlife thrive on the ranch, as well as 10 different species of exotics.

There are corn feeders and large free-choice protein feeders along with 12 watering ponds scattered throughout the ranch for the wildlife nourishment and watering. Improvements include a 20’ by 30’ barn and a walk-in cooler.

589 Acres Central Texas v Uvalde County v Sabinal

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This ranch sits south of Sabinal on FM 187. It has an automatic gated entrance and all-weather road to headquarters. The ranch is completely high fenced and has one and one-half miles of Sabinal River bordering one side. This is a highly improved, first-class recreational, trophy hunting and whitetail deer operation. This ranch is ready to hunt with its abundant Rio Grande turkey, dove, quail and B & C class whitetails. Improvements include 80 acres of food plots, six hunting blinds, six corn feeders and nine free-choice protein feeders. There are also two redundant water wells with four miles of underground lines supplying water to all facilities. A 2,300-square-foot

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four-bedroom, semi-rocked, double-wide manufactured home with a porch and large carport are on the property, as well. The ranch also features cattle working pens, seven new scientific whitetail breeding pens, 100’ by 50’ metal barn with concrete slab, two-bedroom, two-bath living quarters, a 100-foot implement shed, a walk in game cooler and much more!

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This South Texas hunting paradise is between Uvalde and Eagle Pass on Highway 481 with paved access from the highway to ranch headquarters. This high fenced ranch is densely covered in native grasses, with a thick concentration of high protein brush species.

Native wildlife is outstanding on this ranch, including an exceptional genetically enhanced whitetail deer herd. There are four water wells and four ponds with piped water from the wells. The ranch has five wildlife food plots, two of which are irrigated. Improvements include a 2,500-square-foot four-bedroom, twobath home with wraparound porches. There is covered equipment/vehicle parking, a 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; by 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; barn, walk-in cooler, feed room and lighted skeet range. Also included are 4 3000# and 52000# protein feeders, nine corn feeders and a 25,000# grain storage bin.

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6,400 Acres

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West Texas v Val Verde County v Del Rio

This ranch is five miles north of Del Rio off of Highway 377/277. Incredible views from the vistas on the ranch accentuate the beauty of the surrounding countryside and Lake Amistad.

Terrain on the ranch is typical of Southwest Texas, gently rolling with diverse high-protein brush species and healthy native grasses. In addition to the topography of the ranch, the abundant water sources, large neighboring ranches and lack of past hunting pressures have created a vigorous population of game. Here, you will find trophy-whitetail deer, bobwhite and blue quail, Rio Grande turkey and dove. A good road system exists throughout the ranch.

Other improvements include a new Edwards 1,400 GPM well with two miles of underground water piping to all water troughs, creeks, tanks, a 15-acre food plot and a new residential well with two miles of electric lines.

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Bandera County 411+ Acres

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Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Tarpley

A new home, live water, views and land â&#x20AC;&#x201D; what more could a person want? This gorgeous one-of-a-kind place has all of that to offer and so much more. The property itself varies from hilltops to gorgeous pasturelands. There is high fencing, 150 acres of planted native grasses, miles of fencing, a superb road system and culverts throughout the property for easy access anywhere you would like to go. There are limestone bluffs, gorgeous rock bottoms and crystal-clear creeks. This is a very prestigious property and home. The nearly 4,000-square-foot home is absolutely stunning!

Put on a hilltop so you can enjoy the peace and tranquility all your own, the three-bedroom, five-bath home offers a study, gym, open floor plan and windows everywhere. This home offers everything imaginable inside and out, including an indoor/outdoor audio system, wireless computer capability, travertine and antique oak flooring, granite countertops, Thermador appliances, wet bar and so much more. Outdoors, you have a builtin gas grill, ice maker, barbecue area and tons of rock patio space to go along with the gorgeous infinity-edge heated pool. Enjoy entertaining and the views. This one-of-a-kind property and a must-see. Substantial price reduction!

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This gorgeous 17±-acre property offers a 3,100±-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath home with a spectacular open floor plan with high ceilings, office, large two-sided rock fireplace, stained concrete floors, tons of windows, large master with rock fireplace, breezeway garage, front and back porches, outdoor fireplace and views for miles. A new five-stall barn with runs and arena has a workshop, feedroom, hot walker and so much more. The property is completely fenced and cross-fenced with three foaling sheds. This property is move-in ready!

Gorgeous Hill Country Home Texas Hill Country v v Kendall County v v Boerne

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Diamond Ridge Estate

Texas Hill Country 3,600-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath home with a great floor plan. It is absolutely Kendall County v Boerne These 5 gorgeous acres are in the Boerne School District with great location. There is a spectacular gorgeous inside. You have to see this home to believe it. There is too much to mention, and the home can be sold completely furnished! This Hill Country-style home has a metal roof, rock exterior, paved driveway, tons of oaks and views. This is a special home and a must-see!

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These four gorgeous view lots are close to Boerne schools, with easy access and underground utilities. All lots are over 2 acres.

There are lots of trees and views that go on for miles. Custom homes are coming soon!

Live Water Ranch 690 Acres

Central Texas v Uvalde County v Leakey

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You will love this property! There are gorgeous hilltop views, beautiful bottomland with valleys and most of all, crystal-clear running springs and great hunting. Located eight miles south of Leakey with a mile of highway frontage, this one-of-a-kind property is priced to sell fast.

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TC Ranch 4,600 Acres

West Texas v Sutton County v Sonora

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This ranch is just east of Sonora and is one of the nicest in the area. There are several houses, including a three-bedroom, three-bath home, several farm houses and a newly built 2,000-

square-foot hunting lodge. The ranch is partially high-fenced with a nice field and a good cover of grass. There are four wells situated throughout and several tanks to provide water to the game. The terrain of the ranch is slightly rolling with live oak trees and various other species of trees. This ranch has been well cared for and is ready for this year’s hunting season. This ranch would make a nice corporate or family retreat. Please contact Steve or Ken for more information and to set up a showing of this ranch.

Three Hills Ranch

365± Acres

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This is a classic Hill Country ranch offering spectacular views of the Guadalupe Valley.

Elevation varies from 1,800 feet to 1,600 feet above sea level. Three Hills has numerous water tanks with potential for a lot of water storage.

Whitetail deer, turkey, feral hogs and many other species inhabit this forest-like ranch. The fences are in fair condition. This is an excellent location with easy access along IH-10. Please contact Ken or Steve for more information.

McMullen County Ranch Ken Hoerster, Broker Steve Bennett • Jay Whidbee Trey Barsalou • Barry Jordan Larry Godfrey • Scott Allen 508 East San Antonio Street Boerne, TX 78006

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2,475± Acres

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This ranch has six stock tanks, a water system with a deep well and concrete water tanks with water piped to each. Approximately 2,000 acres of the ranch is under high fence with the remainder low-fenced in the Nueces flood plain. There is a double-wide manufactured home with a metal shed attached along with other out buildings. Some minerals do convey. This is a great quail hunting ranch with good access and paved road frontage. Please call Ken or Barry for a showing of this nice hunting ranch.

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This exceptional year-round recreational ranch is located approximately eight miles southwest of Leakey in the heart of The Frio Canyon. The ranch features several nice springs, a wildlife feeding program and excellent hunting and fishing. The main lodge is a newly renovated five-bedroom, three-bath true ranch-style lodge

Cheyara Canyon Ranch 1,300 Acres

Texas Hill Country v v Real County v v Leakey

with a screened-in porch. Improvements include new roads, a bunkhouse, hunter’s home, stables and much more. Cheyara Canyon has a unique character and is definitely the Texas Hill Country at its best! Please call Ken or Jay to set up a showing.

Kerr County Ranch 90± Acres

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Kerrville

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This ranch is the perfect Hill Country showplace and is only 10 miles from Kerrville.

This ranch has it all! Lamb Creek flows through the property year-round to satisfy your fishing and swimming needs. The ranch is high-fenced and has native and exotic wildlife throughout.

There is a beautiful Hill Country home, as well as two country cottages, horse stalls and an implement barn on the ranch. The owner is ready to sell. The price has been reduced to $1.2 million. Contact Scott Allen to set up a showing.

New on the Market 599± Acres

Texas Hill Country v Kimble County

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New on the market, these 599± acres of tremendous hunting and live water are located in Junction, Texas. This property has excellent oaks and views. From its high point, you can see all of Kimble County. The property is completely fenced and cross-fenced. This ranch has had very little hunting pressure in the last five years, and while showing, you see numerous whitetails. This ranch has it all: hunting, views, trees and paved road frontage! This won’t last long. Call Scott Allen or Ken Hoerster for a showing.

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Muy Alto Ranch 900 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Gillespie County v Harper

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These 900 acres are in Gillespie County off Highway 783, between Kerrville and Harper. This unique ranch is low-fenced and has one windmill. There is water from Spring Branch and live springs that run through the ranch, making this a unique opportunity to find live water of this quality.

Johnson Creek Beauty 14.22 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Ingram

Marc Sherron, Broker 601 Main St. Kerrville, TX 78028

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Hill Country and live water doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get any better than this 14.22-acre homestead. With 1,200( feet of beautiful Johnson Creek, this great Hill Country ranch home with two bedrooms, two and one-half baths, bonus room, hot tub and swimming pool, all nestled on the bluff overlooking the creek and scenic vistas. Enjoy all the seasons, fishing, swimming or relaxing in the hills on this wonderful live water property. Located just west of Ingram, Texas, fronting on Highway 27, this property is conveniently located to town.

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Red Oak Canyon Ranch Texas Hill Country Bandera County v Utopia

Just minutes to Utopia, Texas, fronting on Highway 470 are a stunning 103.77 acres with a 30- by 50-foot barn, well, free-range wildlife, custom home with 3,200 square feet, four bedrooms, four baths, three-car garage, wraparound porches, standing seam metal roof, granite countertops, wood-burning stove, tile and carpet flooring, custom cabinets and wet bar are just a few features this wonderful home has to offer. Gated entry, paved drive and incredible views are all part of this wonderful estate. Call Marc to view this great property.

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Cedar Hollow Ranch 775 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Kimble Co. v Junction

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Cedar Hollow Ranch is 775 acres of hills, valleys and rushing water only eight miles west of Junction on I-10. The pristine North Llano

River forms the south boundary for almost one mile and offers excellent fishing, swimming and floating in long, blue-green holes laced with fascinating gravel bars. Trophy pecan bottom, panoramic vistas, fertile fields and craggy ridges provide the full complement of aesthetic amenities.

The habitat is typically superb for native and exotic deer species, turkeys, varmints and birds. Functional improvements, paved access and recent upgrades all contribute to value of this offering priced at $1.8 million.

Chase Family Retreat 230 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Bandera Co. v Medina

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The Chase Family Retreat comprises 230 acres in a private valley high up in the Medina River headwaters, west of the quaint town of Medina. This ranch has 50% ownership of a gorgeous 12-acre lake that is deep, blue and nestled in a fantastic private setting. This retreat has several springs that feed small creeks that flow over rock bottoms into fernlined pools and small waterfalls. Soaring hills look over picture-book valleys in a habitat that perpetuates native and exotic deer, turkey and songbirds. A comfortable cabin and nearby old west buildings add charm and function to wild, scenic beauty that can only be found in this part of the world. This affordable package is valued at just over $1 million.

David E. Culver P.O. Box 755 • Boerne, TX 78006

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Rancho Diablo Azul 6,643 Acres

Southwest Texas v Val Verde Co. v Del Rio

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Rancho Diablo Azul is a fabulous recreational paradise that has over 10 miles of frontage on beautiful Lake Amistad near Del Rio, home to jet-class airport. This wildlife sanctuary provides habitat for heavy-horned whitetail deer, quail, turkey and a plethora of varmints in a South Texas/ Chihuahuan high desert setting. Towering 300-foot cliffs jut out from the teal blue waters of this world-class fishing and playing lake, with tranquil coves offering the finest in kayaking, swimming and diving. Clear night skies beckon the stargazer as the lights of exciting Mexico twinkle in the distance. Clean dwellings and good infrastructure complete this unique package valued at $10,000,000.

Galloway Ranch 894 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Blanco Co. v Henly

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This ranch is only 40 minutes from Austin in a setting that is simply a joy to behold. Stand on the rear deck of the fabulous 7,000-square-foot lodge and view a self-contained valley that is virtually all part of this ranch. Yeager Creek winds through for two miles and is lined with grassybanked fishing and swimming lakes, shady reunion spots, huge boulders under limestone cliffs and the finest in Hill Country relaxation and recreation. Improvements are extensive, well-planned and built, yet not pretentious, and are clustered in two separate areas in a classic ranch setting shrouded by monster live oaks. All furniture, equipment, exotic game and management are included in this rare offering valued at $7.2 million.

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North Fork Guadalupe Ranch 53 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Hunt

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This North Fork Guadalupe Ranch is on Highway 1340 near Kerrville, approximately 11 miles west of Hunt in the prestigious Camp Waldemar/ Mo-Ranch area. These prime 53 acres are now offered in nine individual building sites with each building site being 5 acres or more. Every site also has 200 feet of highway frontage and 200 feet of Guadalupe River frontage. Each river tract has one or more great building sites that are above the flood zone. Building and use restrictions have been established to enhance the present and future value of each individual tract. This also provides for a common theme that will make your Guadalupe River home a better place to relax and enjoy the tranquility of the Texas Hill Country. The river is easily accessible and offers crystal-clear flowing spring-fed water that ranges from deep holes to bubbling shallow rapids. For additional information or to schedule a time to inspect, please contact Beaux Cook at 830 896-1122 or 210 387-9949.

Guadalupe River Estate 18 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Ingram

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This 18-acre estate is nestled on the bank of the Guadalupe River between Kerrville and Hunt where the river is deep, wide and lined with huge cypress, oak and pecan trees. The improvements include a very nice native rock home on the riverbank, plus five additional homes, a barn and water well. The property is perfect for a family compound, but is also ideal for a church or

Since 1962

corporate retreat. This estate compound with end-of-road privacy has been owned by the same

341 Junction Hwy. • Kerrville, TX 78028

family for over 40 years and is a must-see if you are looking for a family retreat, camp or income-

830 896-1122 • 830 896-4164

producing property. The rentals of the six residences can produce about $45,000 annually.

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$999,900. Contact Georgia Cook at 830 896-1122 or 830 377-3040.

Texas Hill Country Ranch 1,900± Acres

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Kerrville

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A prominent Texas businessman has owned this classic Texas Hill Country ranch just west of Kerrville and 70 miles northwest of San Antonio for many years. This ranch offers the very best Texas Hill Country features, including beautiful wooded pastures with Spanish oak, post oak and live oak trees. High plateaus, fantastic views, scenic valleys, fields and a pecan orchard only begin to describe this Hill Country jewel. There is about one mile of spring-fed creek and bubbling waterfalls along with four dams and lakes. Nestled high on a plateau is an estate home with pool and outdoor entertainment area. There is a “party barn” with a commercial kitchen designed for entertaining guest. A separate guesthouse is nearby with paved private interior roads, including an electric security gate from Highway 27 and a paved 2,400-foot landing strip. The perimeter of the ranch is high fenced. There is an impressive population of native whitetail deer, wild turkey, birds and exotic game, including blackbuck antelope, axis deer and fallow deer. $19,950,000.

Contact John McCollom at 830 896-1122 or 830 739-2533 for additional information or to schedule private showing.

Kimble County Junction Ranch 11,080 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Kimble County v Junction

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Offered for the first time in over 70 years, this classic Texas Hill Country ranch is located 110 miles northwest of San Antonio and five miles north of Junction. This ranch has frontage on Highway 83 and Highway 377. The terrain offers lush wooded valleys, scenic foothills, spectacular plateau mountains, rugged canyons and wooded creek-bottom pastures. Spring-fed Gentry Creek transverses the property for several miles. For 70 years, this has been a cattle ranch as well as a ranch with an abundance of game, including native whitetail deer, wild turkey, quail, dove and hogs. Exotic game includes axis deer, blackbuck antelope and fallow deer. This is a rare

Since 1962

opportunity to own a classic ranch of 11,080 acres that features the very best of the Texas Hill

341 Junction Hwy. • Kerrville, TX 78028

Country. Offered at $19,944,000. Contact Beaux Cook at 830 896-1122 or 210 387-9949 for additional information or to schedule private showing.

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Arenosa Creek Ranch

The Arenosa Creek Ranch has some attractive features that would appeal to a wide variety

8,000 Acres

of ranch buyers. The ranch is a very good

Central Texas v Kinney County v Uvalde

compromise for people that want the views of the hill country but the brush and the deer of south Texas. Creek drainages, big mesquite and oak trees, shallow underground water, electricity, and a good location known for excellent wildlife add to the overall attractiveness. The ranch has an attractive price tag on it in comparison to the prices of South Texas or the Hill Country. The owner will consider selling the ranch in two tracts.

Quemado Creek Ranch 3,705 Acres

South Texas v Maverick Co. v Quemado

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Quemado Creek Ranch is in the heart of big

Parrilla Creek Ranch 4,240 Acres

South Texas v Duval County v Freer

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This is a turn-key deal with great improvements including two nice homes, a barn, 70% high

deer country. There is abundant water on this fence, four water wells, and an elaborate ranch watering system. This ranch has been game ranch with two water wells, two natural springs, managed for many years and big deer are in place. Parilla Creek is lined with big live oak and elm five stock tanks, two homes and paved road trees all through the ranch. The owner will divide into two tracts. access, and the ranch borders four miles of irrigation canal. The topography of the ranch is big virgin brush with a mixture of rolling hills and big creek bottoms.

Palo Blanco Ranch 2,546 Acres

South Texas v Webb County v Encinal

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This ranch is located in the heart of the golden triangle! It has big brush, some red dirt and is loaded with game. Basic improvements include one house, a water well, six stock tanks and a new high fence. This ranch has been game managed and protein fed. The owner has an additional 2,000 acres that he will lease for hunting on a long-term deal.

Turtle Creek Estate 1,250 Acres

Texas Hill Country Kerr County v Kerrville

Pertle Creek Ranch

3,377 Acres

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South Texas v McMullen County v Tilden

The McMullen County Ranch is right in the middle of big deer country. The entire ranch is firstgrowth giant brush with very big trees. Because of the diversity and density of brush, the wildlife does very well. With Choke Canyon Lake close by, you are just minutes away from some of the best fishing the state offers. Another plus about McMullen County is it has one of the lowest property tax bases in all of South Texas.

Johnson Creek Ranch 41+ Acres

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Johnson Creek Ranch features huge pecan and oak trees, and good hunting for whitetail, axis, and turkey near Hunt in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. You are only eight miles from Kerrville with paved road frontage on Highway 27. Johnson Creek runs one-half mile on the ranch with year-round livewater. There is easy access to the creek and a combination of shallow rock bottom to deeper holes for fishing and swimming. There is a 1,400-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bath ranch house, garage/ barn and perimeter fencing. $795,000.

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This stunning Texas Hill Country ranch offers magnificent live water in Kerrville, Texas.

Three± miles of both sides of flowing springfed live water flow through this ranch. There are a variety of features on the creeks, including waterfalls, rapids and deepwater for fishing and swimming. There is a stunning 20±acre lake with 8-pound bass and a beautiful boathouse. Enjoy fishing, jet skiing or water skiing. Beautiful hills range from 1,900 to 1,600 feet in elevation and tremendous tree coverage exists throughout the ranch. Other improvements include a beautiful 5,000±square-foot ranch home with swimming pool, tennis courts, an 8,000±-square-foot barn, pool house, perimeter high game fence with 170 class B & C trophy-white-tailed bucks, two miles of interior paved roads, numerous cement and dirt dams on the creeks and paved road frontage on FM 2771. Come see this tremendous live water paradise!

Camp Verde Creek Ranch 444 Acres

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This beautiful ranch is 13 miles south of Kerrville near Camp Verde. The gorgeous live creek has Verde Creek Ranch has fantastic views of the Texas Hill Country and building sites loaded with

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Opportunity for Diversity 844 Acres

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This beautiful, Hill Country property is comprised of 844± heavily treed acres just minutes from Texas State University and less than an hour from San Antonio and Austin. It is one of only a few large tracts still left in the area. Numerous large, majestic oak trees cover the property, as well as other native trees and plants. All native Hays County wildlife can be found on the property, including deer, turkey and dove. A rustic hunter’s cabin and a small lake are both serviced by a new submersible pump. The ranch is also the host of the incredible Site Two dam for the Upper San Marcos Watershed District, which encompasses 110± acres under inundation easement. This versatile property is currently a working ranch, but has the growing potential as an investment property as San Marcos continues to develop land.

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Central Texas v Medina Co. v Castroville

This 380-acre property is a great find between Castroville and Natalia, just minutes south of San Antonio. An ideal mix of native brush and pasture provide a great habitat for deer and quail. Of the 380 acres, 120 acres are composed of rolling terrain featuring a couple of nice hills, which offer beautiful views of the surrounding property. Additional features include fencing, cross fencing, a barn, holding pens and two stock tanks–one of which is approximately 1 acre.

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Situated on 24.83 acres is this horse farm just south of San Antonio, outside Floresville. The level to gently sloping terrain offers excellent soils for coastal grass production. The recently built 10-stall Barnmaster horse barn comes complete with a tack room, wash bay and attached guest quarters with three bedrooms, office, living area and full kitchen. The original farmhouse was built in the 1990s and features two living areas, a split bedroom arrangement and a covered patio.

Other outbuildings and improvements include a hay and equipment barn, loafing shed, storage building and custom round pen. Additional features include fencing and cross fencing and a shallow well with a windmill that supplies water to the stocked tank.

The Ultimate Horse Farm 24+ Acres

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Located on 251 acres, just 40 minutes from San Antonio, is this hilltop getaway with an exceptional modern country Texas rock estate built in 2005. The grand double doors lead into the dramatic entry with a soaring 23-foot ceiling and a huge spiral staircase. The gourmet kitchen, family room, two bedrooms and the master suite are on the first floor, while a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Julietteâ&#x20AC;? balcony, more bedrooms, a living area and large covered porch share the upstairs.

Peaceful valley views of the rolling terrain are seen from the covered porch and patio area just beyond the pool. A second home on the

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251 Acres

Central Texas v Wilson County v Sutherland

property is the original homestead, circa 1870s.

This two-story frame house has an abundance of character, but is in need of restoration. The large barn has a work areas and living quarters.

The ranch has a hay barn, holding pens, water well and stock tank. The acreage is divided into five pastures of improved and native grasses, hay production and about 100 acres of brush.

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Triple D Ranch 432+ Acres

Texas Hill Country v Blanco County v Blanco

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This 432Âą acre ranch is in southeast Blanco County, 60Âą miles northwest of San Antonio, 40 miles west of Austin and two miles east of Blanco. With 1,959 feet of Blanco River frontage, this is truly a one-of-a-kind Texas Hill Country property. Improvements include a two-story ranch home with four bedrooms, five baths, two fireplaces and a kitchen with many windows. Overlooking the Blanco River, this home is great for entertaining. The ranch also has a guesthouse, large hay/equipment barn, garage/work shop, feed room, tack room and horse paddocks. The subject property is perimeter and cross-fenced. A good network of ranch roads traverses the property.

The ranch has Blanco city water along with four water wells, irrigated coastal fields with pivot systems and two ponds. This ranch has never been hunted and offers superb fishing rights on the banks of the Blanco River. The Triple D Ranch is truly a one-of-a-kind live water Texas Hill Country ranch. Very unique with million-dollar views and quiet tranquility, this spectacular

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property has many possibilities from a permanent residence, living the good life Texas style, a corporate retreat, to development and investment potential.

Nueces River Ranch 1,062 Acres

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An excellent choice for cattle or hunting, this ranch is 100Âą miles south of San Antonio. This property has high-quality improvements, including a 6,000-square-foot main residence, which boasts open living, four bedrooms, four baths, two living areas, two dining room and features too numerous to mention. The property also has a foremanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house, office, slaughter room, cooler, hay barn, equipment barns, grain bins, two wells, two pivot systems and two reels. This property is heavily treed with tremendous native live oak trees. The ranch has working pens and excellent fences. It includes native and improved pastures. The main feature of the property is the live spring-fed creek that traverses the property, a must-see.

A portion of this property also has over a mile of frontage on the Nueces River. This property has never been hunted. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, javelina, feral hogs, turkey, dove and quail.

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800 Acres With 6-Acre Lake Texas County vv Malone Malone Texas Metroplex Metroplex v v Hill HillCounty

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This property offers 3+ miles of creek, huge pecan trees, county road access, utilities and over 550 acres of cropland. With scenic beauty and great income, this land is located 70 miles south of DFW off Interstate 35. Owner will convey minerals. No lease. $840,000.

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Private 17.29 Acres Texas Metroplex Grayson County v South Mayd

These densely wooded and private 17.29 acres on paved road are well located just 35 miles north of Stonebriar Mall in Frisco and two miles west of Preston Road in Dallasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; booming north corridor. This ideal estate offers a building site bordered by a newly constructed 4-acre lake with dock and utilities in place. This area is ready to build, gated, fenced and offers a driveway and water service line. Offered at $150,000 with financing terms.

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Texas Metroplex v Grayson County v Bells

This majestic, secluded hilltop with superb highway frontage borders a 20+-acre conservation lake and Mill Creek. With great tree vistas, this ideal getaway is just north of DFW and 40 miles from McKinney. The owner is installing utilities, a driveway, entry and many more improvements. $316,000.

Lost River Ranch

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Texas Metroplex v Hunt County v Lone Oak This ranch is a distinctive estate property located in close proximity to DFW and North Texas. Superb location, unique setting, quality improvements and superior access. These are the features of land ownership that yield maximum appreciation and result in a country land investment frequently used in you lifestyle. Featuring beautiful rolling terrain down to the Sabine River bottom, this property offers a wonderful combination of treestudded pastures and dense animal habitat and wetlands. Remote, private, yet easily accessed, the Lost River Ranch includes many improvements, including a gorgeous Austin stone home. This three-bedroom, two-bath home, completed in 2001, overlooks river bottoms from a shaded knoll and has wraparound porches, amphitheater fire pit, connected garage/barn and a 1-acre sprinkled lawn inside pipe rail. The secluded homesite is situated back 1,500 feet from paved road down a tree-lined driveway. The property also has four lakes, separate stock pastures for cows and horses, stock barn, all-weather roads, helipad, several miles of creek frontage and numerous established hunting blinds and game feeders. This place would be a perfect fit for a hunting retreat or a family ranch. $995,000.

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The Chico Ranch 130Âą Acres

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This is truly an opportunity to own a gem of a Hill Country ranch. It is snuggled between big ranches, the perimeter of the property is high fenced, and there is approximately one-quarter of a mile of highway frontage with secured access. The terrain is gently rolling, has nice planting fields and about 60Âą acres that are heavily wooded in the back portion of the ranch. Like most Texas Hill Country ranches, one can find whitetail deer, black buck and axis deer on the property. This amazing ranch features a charming rock residence that consist of approximately 6,000 square feet and has six bedrooms, five bathrooms, two living areas and a two-room suite adjacent to the kitchen. There is a formal dining room, huge gourmet kitchen and breakfast area with a large island and built-ins with everything from a craft room to a large pantry. The extremely large den/family area with cathedral ceiling has a massive rock fireplace with heating system that is piped throughout the home. The residence features a 50-foot covered front porch and a 70-foot covered back porch with rock columns. Also attached is a three-car oversized garage with

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storeroom. There is a 50- by 140-foot metal shop with back covered storage for tractors/trailers

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One of the finest South Texas hunting operations today is just 23 miles south of Sabinal off Highway 187. It is here that you will find one of the finest South Texas hunting operations offered on the market today. This ranch really does have it all. For easy access into the ranch, there one-quarter of a mile of highway frontage and the perimeter of this ranch is game-fenced with all the roads and senderos to be in good working condition. The terrain is that of fields and pasture land to gently rolling hills. In addition to a good source of protein that is found

Windrose Ranch 1,433Âą Acres

South Texas v Zavala County v Batesville

in your typical South Texas browse, there are 18 food plots, most are being irrigated. The ranch has been under a game management program for several years with excellent genetics being introduced. Besides the whitetail deer, there are dove, quail, some hogs and lots of turkey. Some of the improvements include a three-bedroom, two-bath main house with a fireplace. For extra company or hunters there is a 1,500-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath guesthouse. There are two earthen tanks, three pivots with a 180 acres under pivot, and a Carrizo Springs water well on the ranch. Dog kennels, a 100- by 40-foot threesided shed, good working pens and a shooting range are just a few of the amenities.

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These spectacular 2,800 acres of varied rolling terrain in southern Oklahoma offer over a mile of the gorgeous year-round flowing Mill Creek, as well as several other springs and natural drainages. It is no wonder the deer

Mill Creek Ranch

grow such tremendous antlers. This property

Oklahoma v Johnston County v Mannsville

In addition to the turkey and hogs, there are

2,800 Acres

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This awe-inspiring lakefront lot in Possum Kingdomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most exclusive community is perched atop a breathtaking 65-foot sunsetfacing cliff. This parcel is nestled in a spectacular gated community with a $1 million

is an exceptional recreational opportunity with large numbers of trophy-class whitetails. several potential lake sites. $2,520,000.

The Ranch on Possum Kingdom 1.02 Acres

Texas Metroplex v Palo Pinto County v Graford

equestrian facility and $1.6 million pool. This exclusive, low-density community is like no other â&#x20AC;&#x201D; where your ranch house is also your lake house. Its Hill Country atmosphere fosters an exceptional setting where lifelong memories are created with family and friends, and quality time is spent taking in the rustic beauty of the vast ranchland and crystal-clear lake. The lakes unique limestone floor creates water clarity unsurpassed by any other waterway in Texas. Days can be spent taking in the view atop McAdams Peak or losing yourself among the 1,100 acres of private common ranchland. $300,000.

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Whitetail Breeding Operation 507 Acres

Northwest Texas v Montague County v Bowie

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This turn-key whitetail and red stag breeding operation is 60 miles northwest of Dallas. The

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operation is proud to own Renegade (197 B&C - four years old) and Big Jim, two of the top breeding bucks. The facility boasts 12 breeding pens, allowing handlers to sort the deer easily and use artificial insemination to enhance genetics and comes with all the equipment needed to grow and maintain the operation. As part of record keeping, every fawn is tagged at birth and hair pulled for DNA reference. In addition to the breeding operation, the property includes a furnished lodgestyle home that has been masterfully decorated. $5,250,000.

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Located close to Junction, 1 hour and 30 minutes from San Antonio via Interstate 10, this ranch is the ideal set up for a game ranch. The majority of the ranch is level mesquite flats, offering easy

1,800 Acres Texas Hill Country v Kimble County v Junction

access across the ranch and excellent habitat for raising large native and exotic game. The back third of the ranch has a 350-foot rise in elevation to a mesa-type hilltop. The hilltop offers an excellent building site for a lodge that would not only overlook miles of breathtaking Hill Country, but would give you a view of the majority of the ranch. This ranch has the terrain that animals thrive in. Mesquite flats offer natural protein and shade protection for the game. This ranch has the potential to create a fishing lake, as well. Gentry Creek traverses the southern side of the property. If you know anything about game ranching, you will agree that this ranch has all the ingredients to make a serious game ranch.

Tributary Ranch 1,800 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County

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The Tributary Ranch is on the southwest corner of Highway 27 and Highway 41, one mile from IH-10. Located in an area where there is not only an abundance of native game, such as whitetail, turkey and dove, the Tributary boasts an abundance of non-native game (exotics), such as axis, hogs, antelope, red deer, ram and black buck. There are over five miles of highway frontage on Highways 47 and 27. The Tributary has an unusual topographic feature called “The Hogs Back”, which is an area between Rough

Guadalupe River Frontage

Hollow and Johnson Creek. It is a piece of land

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Texas Hill Country Kerr County v Kerrville

Hogs Back offers a view not only over a good

top and has 100-foot limestone bluff sides. The portion of the Tributary, but also over many miles

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Located between Kerrville and Hunt, Texas, this

of open Texas landscape. If you are in the market

property has plenty of bang for the buck. The

for level to rugged topography, water, endless

main home has a Mediterranean flare and a view

hilltop views, wildlife, location, investment and

over the Guadalupe River. There are 4,000 square

most of all adventure, then you need look no

feet of recently remodeled living space with the master bedroom downstairs and four more bedrooms upstairs. The home has four different living areas. The property has 1,000+ feet of river frontage and a separate lake stocked with bass and catfish. There is a well and guesthouse, which has three bedrooms and two baths. The

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This property is on 2828 between Highway 173 and Highway16, 15 minutes from Kerrville and 50 minutes from San Antonio. This unique ranch features an extremely large lake for this

guest home has 2,000± square feet, a stucco and

area of Texas. 60± acres of total water surface

limestone exterior and a modern interior. There

area are teaming with bass and waterfowl. There

is an older frame home on the property, which

is a large home on the lakefront that looks over

could be used and a second guest home or office

breathtaking water scenery and majestic views of

workshop. The main body of the land sits 40 feet

the surrounding hills. The ranch is game fenced

above the river bottom and is fairly level, with

and home to native and exotic game. There is

hardwood trees and some pasture that could be

an airstrip on the ranch with a large hanger to

used for horses, an orchard or maybe a vineyard.

keep your aircraft out of the sun. If you want a

That’s three homes, one lake, over 1,000 feet of

game ranch with great fishing, great hunting, a

river, close to town and a wonderful view of the

large lodge to entertain guests and a fantastic

hills. $1,350,000. Not too shabby!

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San Saba

387-Acre Ranch Central Texas v San Saba County v San Saba

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This affordable hunting ranch in northwest San Saba County offers several ponds, rolling terrain, great cover, perimeter fencing, elevated points, excellent hunting and county road frontage. There is deer and turkey. This property can be divided in half or smaller. Buy at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prices for $1,895 per acre.

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Texas Hill Country v Llano Co. v Llano

This property is available as a 471-acre tract with a granite mountain, elevations from 1,400 to 1,651 feet, 12 ponds with great hunting and recreation. The adjacent 302 acres offer two astounding hill ranges and a prominent grassy valley with an intermittent stream, some deep holes and granite outcrops. This area is ideal for weekend retreats, hunting, camping or grazing. Both offer county road frontage, fencing, no improvements and are 20 minutes to either Llano or Mason.

Beautiful Texas Hill Country 371+ Acres

Texas Hill Country v Gillespie County v Fredericksburg 217 East Main Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624

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These 371.5 acres have 1,000 feet of dammed Klein Branch Creek traversing the property for fishing, swimming and recreational enjoyment. Cleared of cedar, this beautiful ranch has whitetail, black buck antelope, an enjoyable 1,800-square-foot home/lodge with three bedrooms and two baths, a 40- by 60-foot metal barn and a historic log cabin. This prime property is ready to go. $6,000 per acre plus improvements.

Big Sky Ranch 20 to 60 Acres

Texas Hill Country Gillespie County v Fredericksburg

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This premier residential ranch development offers limited tracts for the exclusive buyer seeking peace and quiet close to town, 20 acres in size with “real” spectacular country views, hardwoods and a pond. All have access to paved road from a small country lane.

Deep River Ranch

975 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Kimble County v Junction

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These fabulous 975 acres offer 4,340 feet of deep water Llano River in the Blue Mountain area of Mason, Texas, near London. There are rolling hills with a variety of hardwoods, two wells, 8-foot fencing, FM paved frontage, food plots and game management with minimum hunting. Surrounded by large ranches, this property has a South Texas feel in the Texas Hill Country with fabulous water and few neighbors.

Cool Water Ranch

Exclusive Living on Acreage Tracts Texas Hill Country Gillespie County v Fredericksburg

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This is a new residential ranch development with 56 assorted tracts from 4 to 17 acres with varied terrain, including wood hilltops with panoramic views, grassy meadows with streams and tanks, all part of the finest Texas Hill Country. Cool Water Ranch is the newest quality area to build your Hill Country home, so nice in fact that not everyone can wait to get there.

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Horseshoe Lake Ranch 223 Acres

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Lush valleys, beautiful hard woods and seasonal springs are just a few features that make Horseshoe Lake Ranch a rare find. There are great building sites and beautiful views on the ranch. A seasonal creek feeds a newly constructed lake and there is a water well and electricity on the property. This is a great location with both native and exotic wildlife!

Willow City Loop Ranch 209 Acres

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Texas Hill Country Gillespie County v Fredericksburg

Beautiful views just begin to describe the Willow City Loop Ranch. There is very nice house, guesthouse, two barns and a pond. Lots of oak trees, fertile pastures and fields, and both native and exotic game are a few features that make this ranch a must-see! In addition, there are two water wells and a small set of pens.

Fajita Flats Ranch 554 Acres

South Texas v Frio County v Devine

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The Fajita Flats has been highly improved with three pivot irrigators, electric well, metal pens and one hay barn. 80% of the fencing is newly replaced, and there are two large stock tanks on the property. This is a very beautiful ranch, improved and ready for haying or running cattle. Excellent hunting for whitetail deer, turkey, dove and quail!

Flying T Ranch 59.05 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Bandera Co. v Bandera

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This ranch would make a great personal residence, recreational or working ranch. The

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property terrain is flat to gently rolling and great for horses! The Flying T has a water well, excellent hunting for whitetail deer, wild turkey and free-roaming exotics!

Der Heimplatz 56 Acres

Texas Hill Country Gillespie County v Fredericksburg

83+ Acres

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Texas Hill Country v Real County v Leakey

orchard, two turn-of-the-century barns, one

This area five minutes north of Fredericksburg

Frio - River Dream Place

offers fantastic horse country. The property is fenced/crossed-fenced, has fertile coastal pastures, post oaks, three wells, a small

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This is a one-of-a-kind find, bordering a large ranch with excellent hunting, fishing and

implement barn with water/electric, a 1930s

unforgettable views! It has a new 3,000Âą-square-foot home with large wraparound porches under native stone home, root cellar, large pecan construction ready for your final touches for completion and a bluff overlooking the river with trees, and an additional 74 acres of fenced lush gentle walkway for easy access for total family enjoyment. This rare find will not last long.

field available.

Divide Ranch 1,427 Acres

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This ranch is fantastic for hunting, with some open oak tree areas and an abundance of shin oak and scrub oak for excellent browse for white tail deer, Exotics, turkey, dove and quail.

There is one water well and a good set of cattle pens with two miles of highway frontage. New on the market, this ranch has a great location 20 miles from Kerrville. Call for a showing.

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South Texas v Frio County v Pearsall

This highly improved feed yard has great potential to be used as a starter yard, finishing yard and/or a feed yard. There is an elaborate set of feed pens, a dry roll mill, corn storage, concrete and metal bunks, shipping, sorting and receiving traps, eight horse stalls, tack room, excellent drainage, retention pond, excellent water well and water storage, 60-foot truck scales and much, much more! This property fronts Highway 85. Call for a showing!

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Crabapple Creek 1,200 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Gillespie County v Fredericksburg

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Diverse, scenic, serene and somewhat rugged, this beautiful Gillespie County ranch, perfected with close attention to the preservation of nature and its environment, is the great getaway you thought you would never find! Crabapple Creek cuts a deep one-half mile canyon with crystal-clear water and large rock outcroppings, plus three-fourths mile of gently flowing water through this phenomenal tract. There are outstanding panoramic and Enchanted Rock views, improved granite gravel and granite-colored concrete roads, several ponds, water wells, underground utilities and abundant wildlife. Improvements include two dwellings, a camp house and a lighted concrete helicopter pad. Secluded and recreational, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you must see to appreciate!

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Tin Star Ranch

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Texas Hill Country v Gillespie County v Fredericksburg This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of the beautiful Texas Hill Country with an authentic flair of the Old West. Spanning 350 diverse acres, the ranch terrain ranges from gently flowing Crabapple Creek, rolling pastureland, open fields to limestone hills with exquisite vistas.

The Longhorn Palace Saloon, built in an 1800s Victorian-style, features a 30-foot oak bar, accommodates up to 350 guests and comes complete with 14 rooms upstairs for overnight stays.

Outside, walk the street-lined Old West shooting stages replicating Dodge City, Lonesome Dove, Jersey Lily, Dry Bean Saloon and the Alamo, all excellent bed and breakfast potentials. There is a five-unit bed and breakfast settlement nestled among native oaks and grasses, featuring rustic log cabins and charming limestone homes built in the early Fredericksburg German pioneerstyle, antique furnished and providing all the modern comforts of home plus more. Live life to the fullest on the adjacent 9.98-acre scenic hilltop, featuring a beautiful authentic southwestern adobe-style home, guesthouse and an inviting negative-edge swimming pool. Capture the excitement 窶馬othing quite like it anywhere!

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Moonlight Ranch 87 Acres

Central Texas v Austin County v Bellville

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This beautiful two-story home built in 1991 is on 87 coastal covered, wooded and rolling acres about four miles north of Bellville. The property has about 2,950 feet of paved road frontage, with access from both Old Highway 36 and Highway 36 and a paved private road through the ranch.

This Fredericksburg/Hill County-style stucco and Austin stone home sits in a grove of mature oaks and overlooks the unequaled beauty of two sparkling spring-fed lakes. With four bedrooms, three and one-half baths, wood flooring, wood-burning fireplace and large wraparound porches, enjoy comfortable, peaceful country living a relaxing one-hour drive from Houston.

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With a 34-acre lake with an island used for recreational activity, the Tidwell Ranch is truly oneof-a-kind. It consists of 707 beautiful rolling acres covered with lush coastal and native grass

The Six Roses Ranch

fields nestled between heavy and scattered wooded areas of oak and pine trees. Several spring- Central Texas v Austin County v Bellville fed stocked ponds enhance the beauty of the wildlife-inhabited ranch land. Through the lighted This charming circa 1902 country home ranch entrance, magnified by 7,456' of wood fencing along prestigious FM 1094, one travels over the meandering ranch road to the main home at the hill’s top, overlooking the 34-acre lake complex. The main ranch home, designed for entertainment and enjoyment, consists of

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and 6 acres are in the rolling hills of Austin County near Bellville, just off FM 529. The

impressively restored four-bedroom home is 6,700 square feet of living area with six bedrooms and five baths. Other amenities include a nestled among large live oak trees and features comfortable brick guest or foreman’s home and a nice show barn. The Tidwell Ranch awaits the hardwood floors, a fireplace and covered back discriminating investor.

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and equipment storage. A unique property

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with an enjoyable 30-minute commute to the

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Coyote Crossing 76 Acres

Central Texas v Colorado County v New Ulm

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Sit on your spacious back porch and watch the rain clouds roll across the hills adjoining these 76+ gently rolling acres. A beautiful southern home with three bedrooms, three baths, butler’s pantry and an office are combined with a keeping room, kitchen and breakfast area convenient to the comfortably elegant living room and dining room. A wood-burning fireplace in the keeping room and a second remote-controlled fireplace in the living area adds a touch of coziness and warmth. Tasteful, lighted built-ins enhance the natural light of the ample windows throughout the home.

From within the home, one will enjoy dynamic views across the pool to coastal pastures and down to the oak and pecan-lined all-weather creek area where deer and other wildlife can be seen crossing the property. Two nice ponds and a large barn/workshop accommodate a small cattle operation. Located in north Colorado County near Frelsburg, a relaxing one-hour drive to Houston, enjoy country living in elegant style.

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The Red Bird Lane Farm is about 70 miles west of Houston, near the neat little community of New Ulm. Meticulous attention to detail and a designed master plan for management of the 38 acres of land and improvements has earned Red Bird Lane Farm its reputation as a recognized horse training and breeding facility. A lovingly restored 1860s farmhouse graces the farm, and its flagstone patio is an ideal place to relax and embrace the scenery. Three horse barns with 35 stalls, tack rooms, wash racks, collecting room, lab, hay and equipment barn, covered and open arenas, two horse walkers, office, guest quarters and a foreman’s house are but a few of the noted improvements in daily operation on this farm. The Red Bird Lane Farm is simply an outstanding horse training and breeding facility

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Everett Ranch

240 Acres

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This recreational property near Lometa has live oaks across the entire ranch, beautiful views off both sides of the high ridge, and two creeks. Other features include a water well and electricity, paved county road frontage, and wildlife such as deer and turkey. Taxed at agricultural value. $489,000

Hayes Ranch 173 Acres

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Texas Hill Country v Burnet County v Bertram

Bring your family to the Texas Hill Country and enjoy the tranquility and atmosphere. The house is situated near the center of the ranch amongst rolling hills with views. There will be plenty of room with a three-bedroom, two- and one-halfbath, two-story home on 173 acres. The house features relaxing wrap-around porches, one dining and two living rooms, a breakfast/office room, walk-in closets, lots of storage, security system and a detached double-deep two-car garage. The pastures feature a hay field, cross fencing, wildlife, and a stocked fish tank to add to its charm. This ranch would be great for raising a family or the weekend rancher. $850,000.

Tamega Ranch Texas Hill Country v Burnet County v Burnet

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This ranch on Burnet County Road 200 has been beautifully improved and maintained. The main home is nearly 3,000 square feet, and has a swimming pool, horse barn, and equipment barn. For your guests there is a 1,900-square-foot home. Coastal pastures, oak trees, and four stock tanks are ready for livestock and wild game. $1,300,000.

Creekside Ranch 210 Acres

Texas Hill Country Burnet County v Lake Victor

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This ranch is located on FM 2340, approx-imately 10 miles northeast of Burnet in the community of Lake Victor. About 75% of the ranch is covered with mature oaks with the remainder in improved grasses or brushy flats. This ranch features over one-half mile of both sides of the upper end of the North San Gabriel River.

The ranch is a perfect habitat for the abundant wildlife such as deer and turkey. Improvements include thousands of feet of new fences, a new

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barn, a good water well and a couple of stock tanks. All in all, this is one of the best ranches in the Lake Victor area. $3,650/acre.

Reed Ranch

N 640 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Burnet County v Burnet

Natural rugged beauty is the phrase that comes to mind when describing this rare Hill Country ranch. Substantial granite hilltops dominate the landscape and offer hiking and rappeling opportunities. Once near the top of these granite peaks, you are rewarded for your efforts with tremendous views of Inks Lake and Lake Buchanan. Along the way, you are sure to see much of the abundant wildlife that thrives in this primitive terrain. There are aoudad sheep, whitetail deer, turkey, red-tailed hawks and even bald eagles. For a refresher, you may want to take a dip in Clear Creek, which traverses through the northwest portion of the ranch. If hiking is not your speed, existing jeep trails offer access to most of the scenic overlooks across these 640 acres. This property is an hour from Austin, five miles to Burnet and just a few minutes to Inks Lake and Lake Buchanan. Never has such a primitive ranch been offered for sale in such a convenient location. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this opportunity to own one of the most unique ranches in Burnet County. $4,500/acre.

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Strategically located just 40 minutes from the center of Houston via Farm to Market 288, this 145-acre tract features massive live

ARMCOR Farms Southeast Texas v Brazoria County v West Columbia

oaks, pastures, woods and San Bernard River frontage. An electronic security gate opens to a winding paved road that leads to panoramic views of rolling pastures, pecan orchard, barn, river, pond and woods. A reflection lap pool decorates the front lawn with conversation areas under ancient live oaks. A multitude of surprising extra features make this spacious 6,200±

square-foot

home

an

impressive

gentleman’s farm. $1,900,000.

Country Place Central Texas v Austin County v Sealy

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Easily accessed by I-10, this 3,989-square-foot

Cuttin’ Low Ranch Central Texas v Austin County v Shelby

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home (per ACAD) offers the best of both worlds with quiet surroundings at home and big city attractions within 45 minutes. The spacious

This is an exceptional property for the serious horse enthusiast. The Cuttin’ Low Ranch has

and appealing four-bedroom, two- and one-

115 acres featuring barns, riding arenas, a distinguished main house, improved pastures,

half-bath house offers open living areas, a large

ponds, a distant view and live oaks. The layout of the barns is designed for a practical working island kitchen, beautiful crown molding, an ranch with the breeding operation to one side of the property and the training arenas and enclosed porch and a child-proof fenced pool barn/office on the other. The center hill provides a nice division point between the two with with spa. This 4-acre country property offers the 4,200-square-foot main house overlooking the entire operation and panoramic views of ample room for outside family activities such hills, ponds and trees. This is a remarkable ranch. $2,325,000. Also available as 95± acres

as gardening, swimming, horses or livestock.

including the main house and breeding barns. $1,750,000.

$399,000.

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Hidden away down a long tree-lined country road near the quaint town of Burton lies this 101-acre retreat. La Gema Retreat features a 2,600-square-foot stone home accompanied by a 2,700-square-foot recreation center.

La Gema Retreat Central Texas Washington County v Burton

There are also two guest cottages, a caretaker’s house and a rock gazebo on the property. The improvements are visually united by a common

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theme of rock, stucco, metal roofs and board fencing surrounded by rolling manicured pastures and enchanting woods. Add a riding pen, fishing pond and game courts to this package for a fully equipped entertainment facility. $1,100,000.

Lost River Ranch Central Texas v Austin County v Sealy

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The 158-acre Lost River Ranch is so close to the city and yet in the middle of a beautiful, tranquil world. Cross through a decorative iron gate into a large pasture of improved grasses interrupted by grazing cattle, pecan trees and a pond. On the perfect setting, this Austin stone home sits on a rise in the middle of a grove of large trees. The large expanses of glass, deep porches and metal roof take full advantage of the surroundings. This impressive home is accompanied by a pool with spa, barn, and manager's house while highlighted by the wildlife and water of the "lost river" nearby. $1,800,000.

La Bahia Cabin Central Texas v Washington County Independence

E Triple Creek in Round Top

Escape from the hassles of the big city and enjoy the tranquility of this 36-acre country side getaway located off La Bahia Trail. The property features a one-bedroom, one-bath,

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Central Texas v Fayette County v Round Top

four-room cabin with wood floors, wood-

Cross through the gated entry, wind down a tree-lined drive and step back in time 150 years as burning stove and a spacious front porch you cross the threshold of this meticulously restored log home. This wonderful three-bedroom, nestled in a grove of oaks. The cabin overlooks five-bath weekend home features three fireplaces, beautiful long leaf heart of pine flooring and rolling, fertile pastures accompanied by parka long porch overlooking highly improved pastures. The home lends well to entertaining with like groomed areas with scattered oaks, relaxing gardens, a hammock beneath the live oaks and a fenced pool with a patio area. There is also a separate game room with kitchen and bath that could be used as a second guesthouse. In

heavily wooded areas, a wet-weather creek and barn. $375,000.

addition, the 86-acre property features a one-bedroom, one-bath restored cottage. Lazy afternoons, walks along the wooded trails, fishing in the stocked pond or picnicking in the park-like setting along Cummins Creek are sure to refresh your soul. $1,750,000.

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Located in the small rural community of Welcome, Texas, this 86-acre tract of land offers long road frontage, high scenic hills, major live oaks, pond, sandy soil and a small tractor barn.

With the added convenience of easy access to Brenham via Farm to Market 109, this property provides a great combination for a country farm. $6,500/acre.

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Luedtke Ranch 1,581 Acres

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Only one hour northwest of Austin is this outstanding,

end-of-the-road

ranch,

with

approximately 1 mile of beautiful Lampasas River frontage. The rolling terrain has great tree cover, coastal field, spectacular views, several ponds, a creek and two nice homes.

The majority of the ranch is high-fenced and has been game-managed. There arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t many like this left.

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Just 35 minutes west of Austin, this outstanding 145-acre ranch is a place that offers a great three-bedroom, two-bath home overlooking a large pond. Other improvements include a one-bedroom, one-bath bunkhouse, RV barn with water and septic, implement barn and workshop. The terrain is varied with panoramic views. There is good tree cover with much of the cedar cleared. Over 2,000 feet of Freestone Branch Creek meanders through the property.

There is a spring on the creek and several good dam sites. Pride of ownership is evident in this beautiful, well-maintained ranch.

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Located in the “Golden Triangle” of South Texas and only 20 minutes south of Laredo, in an area of large ranches, this 583- to 3,000-acre hunting ranch boasts quality whitetail deer

Rancho de La Perla South Texas v Zapata County v Laredo

with Tecomate genetics, plentiful dove, quail, turkey and hogs. The terrain is gently rolling and is enhanced with numerous earthen stock tanks, good roads and excellent diverse brush.

No minerals are available; however, there are water rights for livestock and domestic use.

The ranch is perimeter high-fenced and is easily accessible from Highway 83. If you desire, additional acreage is available.

Rancho de Los Cazadores 1,200 Acres

South Texas v Zapata County v Zapata

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This 1,200±-acre hunting ranch is between Laredo and Zapata in the Golden Triangle of South Texas. It enjoys a careful, responsible and professional whitetail breeding program, which makes this hunting ranch second to none. There is an earthen stock tank, as well as water rights, which provide ample water for wildlife and domestic use. With the good soil, diverse brush, ample water, perimeter high fencing, quality Tecomate deer genetics and good road access, it would be difficult to find a better quality hunting ranch.

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Located 15 miles south of Uvalde Texas, this is a very unique ranch where 1.6± miles of crystal-clear (Hill Country-type) river flows through the South Texas brush country that trophy-whitetail call home! It’s the best of both worlds - beautiful river and giant deer!

The property is low-fenced on three sides, quality hi-pro vegetation, great wing shooting for quail, dove, whitewing and turkey. Throw in some good fishing and river recreation—This

Quajillo Ranch

is a ranch that offers year-round enjoyment!

South Texas v Zavala County v Uvalde

like this! God blessed Texas when “He” created

1,768± Acres on Nueces River

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There are nice improvements, blinds, feeders and minerals convey. It’s hard to find a ranch the Nueces River.

Tres Casitas Ranch 600± Acres

South Texas v LaSalle County v Cotulla

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The Tres Casitas Ranch is just off Highway 624 with over a mile of game-ladened Nueces River frontage. This is an area renowned for producing trophy B&C whitetail. Close-by neighbors such as the Baylor, Camaron and Dobie ranches are legends in South Texas. This is a beautifully maintained ranch and is offered “turnkey,” ready to use and enjoy. Improvements include three separate, like-new, one-bedroom cabins, barbecue pavilion, game shed, firepit quadrangle, high-fenced, blinds, feeders (year-round feeding program) and even some minerals. This ranch probably has too many deer, but what a nice problem to have!

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This is one of the most unique properties in the Hill Country! One-of-a-kind improvements will make you feel at home as soon as you step through the front door of the cozy twobedroom, two-bath main home. This home has a large open living room with a fireplace and a South American hardwood deck in the rear of the home, with a spa area surrounded by trees.

There is a guest home on Broken Horn Ranch that is also a two-bedroom two-bath, with a large outdoor fire pit. The barn/workshop has

Broken Horn Ranch 1,000 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Mason County v Mason

all the extras, including a covered mezzanine for storage. On the south end of the ranch, there are strong, permanent springs, two operating windmills and a large cistern. Views on the property are magnificent and one-of-a-kind. This ranch is rich with wildlife and has an excellent variety of birdlife, as well. The Broken Horn has been game managed for six years and is reaping the benefits. If you are looking for a unique piece of property, conveniently located between, Mason, Kerrville, Harper and Fredericksburg, come take a look at this Hill Country Jewel.

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These are stunning 30- to 90-acre ranches just west of Llano, on or near Pecan Creek. This is the newest and finest gated ranch community in Llano. There with be a water tap or water well on every piece of property. Each ranch will be secluded and private with paved road frontage and all the conveniences of being close to town. These ranches have abundant wildlife and plenty of room for your dream home. If you are looking for that perfect piece of land with all the Hill Country views you could ask for, take a look at Rough Hollow Ranch and see what it has to offer.

You won’t be disappointed! Call for individual ranch details.

Rough Hollow Ranch 30 to 90 Acres

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Investors and hunters, how would you like to own one of the most famous whitetail breeding ranches in the state of Texas? Well, here is your chance! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the hunting enthusiast or someone looking for a great investment. Hoof-n-Horns Ranch, in Mills County on gently rolling terrain, is loaded with improvements and extras too numerous to mention. Just a few of the extras are a beautiful spacious main home, large hunting lodge, smaller lodge, seminar/office facility, hay barn, equipment barn, outdoor kitchen, miles of high fence and much more! Behind the high fence is home to some of the most successful genetics in whitetail deer, including Don Juan 225+ Boone and Crockett, full house 240+ and co-home to dream buck 301+ Boone and Crockett just to mention a few. The 600+ acres not part of the deer breeding

Hoof-N-Horns Ranch 993± Acres

Central Texas v Mills County

facility are loaded with quail, dove, turkey, trophy-exotics and a lake stocked with catfish, bass and brim. Hoof-N-Horns generates a number of sales, whether in the sportsman hunts or in the deer breeding stock, there is a great amount of positive income. This is a fantastic opportunity to own this successful and knowledgeable ranch. The seller is willing to help the buyer get started in this venture, and current employees are ready and willing, as well. The new owner just needs to pack a suitcase when they buy this deal. Call for an appointment today!

San Saba River Ranch Central Texas v Menard County

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This is a 1,209-acre ranch in Menard County with a good road system, small set of working pens and a good hunter’s cabin. This is one of the best hunting ranches in the Hill Country. Whitetailed deer and turkey are plentiful. The San Saba River also offers great fishing under a huge canopy of pecan trees. Come see this property for yourself!

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Scenic Recreational Ranch Texas Hill Country Gillespie & Blanco Counties v Fredericksburg

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This scenic recreational ranch with 280 acres of varied terrain bordering Gillespie/Blanco counties has a spring-fed creek and two stocked ponds, excellent pasture with lush grass cover for cattle or horses, convenient auto gates and excellent hunting. Distinctive four-bedroom, two-bath, 1870s professionally restored pioneer rock home with large stucco addition includes a massive cypress-topped bar, rock/stucco fireplace, cellar, etc. The rocked outdoor living area has a fireplace, hot tub, wet bar, heated pool and water feature. A charming 1920s two-bedroom guesthouse includes a Jacuzzi tub. Most furnishings are available. This ranch has it all! Listed by Vic Nixon, Broker.

Ranch on South Grape Creek 312 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Gillespie County v Fredericksburg

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This great setting for a ranching/hunting operation with several fenced fields for crops and improved

Nixon Real Estate Residential • Recreational Farm • Ranch • Commercial Vic Nixon, Broker 830 997-2187

grasses, lots of water and diverse terrain with nice views is a short distance off the main highway. The ranch is easily traveled and benefits from the waters of approximately 3,000 feet of Hunters Creek, with its natural rock crossing creating a waterfall to the pool below and bounded by beautiful South Grape Creek on the northwest side plus a stock tank near the back of the property. Much of the pastureland has large mature live oaks, Spanish oak, elm, pecan and sycamores. Outstanding Hill Country vistas can be enjoyed from the high point on the back half of the ranch. The homestead is a three-bedroom, two-bath, historic, turn-of-the-century, two-story rock home with later frame additions and upgrades. Several authentic one-room log and rock outbuildings, a partial rock hay and livestock barn, a corncrib and a windmill still stand near the homestead. This rare find with

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Devil Jack Ranch

205 Acres

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66 Trillion ± Acres of the heavens above Texas (includes all stars and one moon) and just below 205 Hill Country acres of pristine ranch land just minutes from Austin, Texas, the Live Music Capital of the World. Named for Captain Jack Coffee Hays, Indian Fighter, Legendary Texas Ranger and namesake for Hays County, this ranch is the very best the Hill Country has to offer. The property features two man-made lakes (1 at 15 acres and 1 at 7 acres) that have been professionally designed and engineered to meet or exceed all State of Texas regulatory requirements. Both lakes are stocked with Florida Bass, Copper Nose Blue Gil, Red Ear Sun Fish and Fat Head Minnows and fed by a watershed of approximately 468 ac.

The larger lake is designed to accommodate water Skiing and other recreational boating and personal watercraft (Jet Ski) activities. The ranch has 3,000 feet of state highway frontage and 1.5 miles paved ring road and is fenced on all sides. The property is well cleared of most cedar and has an abundance of native wildlife. Located less than 30 minutes from Austin, the ranch is very private, but not isolated. This is the “Trophy Ranch” you have been looking for! Sister Ranch also available ~ 350 acres with 3 lakes.

Loma Alta 1861 Ranch 100 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Hays County v Austin

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A part of Texas Hill Country “legend and lore,” the “fabled” Loma Alta 1861 Ranch is located between Kyle and the Village of Wimberley and just 20 minutes from Austin, Texas, the Live Music Capitol of the World. The ranch consists of 100± acres of rolling terrain with terrific views of the Onion Creek Valley and includes a Ranch House plus Foreman’s Quarters, each with well and septic. The property is cleared of cedar and is moderately covered primarily with mature oak and elm trees. Loma Alta fronts FM 150 and is 10 minutes from I-35 making the property convenient to both Austin and San Antonio. A close-in property perfect for the “Gentleman Rancher.”

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Marler Creek Ranch 800± Acres

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This 800-acre end-of-the-road ranch features some of the most beautiful live water on the market. Just about everywhere you look, there are eye-catching, magnificent features, including the headwaters of Marler Creek, very strong springs, a 4-acre lake and two dams. Enjoy the scenic mountains, canyons, overhanging bluffs and beautiful grottos on the ranch. Improvements include a home, hunter’s cabin and barns. This is one of the most unique live water ranches around. $4,250,000.

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This scenic ranch has it all: live water, including spring-fed canyons, both sides of a crystal-clear creek, several springs and a pond meander

160± Acres Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Vanderpool

through this property. Aside from the multiple species of native trees, numerous types of game, such as whitetail deer, aoudad sheep, free-ranging exotics, turkey and hogs can be found on the ranch. Improvements consist of a three-bedroom, two-bath home, hunter’s cabin and a barn. This ranch is in one of the most scenic areas in all of the Texas Hill Country. $950,000.

Near Lost Maples

BOWNDS &

Associates Inc. Realtors® “Selling the Texas Hill Country for Three Generations”

Brandon Bownds Office: 830 966-6111•Fax: 830 966-6107 800 850-5969 HWY 187 N. • P.O. Box 617 • Utopia, TX 78884 www.bowndsrealtors.com

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Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Vanderpool

You wont find a more picturesque ranch with both sides of a solid rock-bottom creek, natural waterfalls, springs and a concrete dam. Not far from Lost Maples State Park, this property has beautiful views and a four-bedroom, two-bath home with a large deck. Multiple types of game, such as turkey, hogs, whitetail deer and aoudad sheep, just to name a few, call this ranch home.

Native trees on the ranch include live oak, spanish oak, post oak, cherry, madrone and cedar. A great combination of terrain, abundance of live water and improvements make this an excellent recreational or weekend retreat. $850,000.

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This exceptional income-producing ranch has over 2,700 feet of San Saba River frontage, and a 100-year-old remodeled stucco home. There are several barns and sheds for equipment, pipe

pens

and

corrals

and

irrigation

equipment with pivots for coastal and wheat fields. A beautiful area on the river is lined with big pecans, burr oaks and oak trees.

Water rights for irrigation, a lake with catfish and bass and agriculture exemption for tax

San Saba River Ranch

260 Acres

purposes are included with the ranch. This is fantastic for a livestock operation or potential for a vineyard.

Central Texas v Menard County v Menard

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The Santa Clara Ranch is an opportunity to own one of the largest tracts of deeded

Santa Clara Ranch

acres within minutes of Mexico, beautiful

23,000 Acres

Lake Amistad and Big Bend National Park

Southwest Texas v Val Verde County v Langtry

in West Texas. This ranch has eight miles of Highway 90 through the property for easy access. Excellent hunting for whitetail deer, turkey, javelina, bobwhite and blue quail and occasionally mule deer. There are working livestock facilities for cattle or sheep, adequate water resources for livestock and wildlife, large canyons and wide draws, typical transPecos terrain. In addition, the Santa Clara has state-classified minerals on 5,036 acres.

Johnson Creek Ranch 132 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Kerrville

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This ranch is just minutes from Kerrville and has almost one mile of Johnson Creek winding through this picturesque property. The deep blue holes make a great place for fishing, along two-bath house overlooks the creek. The covered patio area makes a great place to listen to the

Kenneth & Nancy Wendland, Brokers

creek flowing over the limestone rocks while you relax in the hot tub in back of the house. There

P.O. Box 291157 • Kerrville, TX 78029

are barns, pens and an artist’s studio with a two-car garage for added features. This is a great

830 896-8410 • 888 896-1411

with solid rock bottoms for wading or tubing in the heat of the summer. This four-bedroom,

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This ranch has county road frontage and rolling to rugged hills. Improvements include nice modular homes under a 130- by 100foot metal building, sleeping quarters for 20, commercial kitchen, walk-in freezer, walk-in cooler, butcher shop, paved lighted airstrip, 100- by 60-foot hangar, barns, corrals, 10 miles of caliche and paved roads, four tanks, spring, eight water wells, 30 wildlife waterings. Lots of whitetail deer, turkey, elk, fallow, axis, aoudad, barbado, Armenian sheep, quail and dove. This is an excellent turnkey hunting ranch.

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This ranch is in the rolling hills east of Hamilton and has county road frontage. The property has a number of outstanding live oak motts, mesquite and redberry cedar. Crystal clear Fornash Creek crosses the place for about a quarter-mile. The creek area is heavily wooded with large live oak, sycamore and willow. Three stock tanks, a water well, and three small spring-fed creeks, which run in wetter months, provide water for livestock, deer, turkey, dove and quail. In addition to being a very pretty place, this ranch has an excellent turf of climax grasses and forbs which makes it good for cattle grazing and wildlife habitat. This place is within easy driving distance of Dallas-Ft.Worth, Austin and San Antonio.

Childress Ranch Investments

Over 30 Years of Selling South Texas and Hill Country Ranches P.O. Box 1260 â&#x20AC;˘ Canyon Lake, TX 78133

830 964-4600 www.childressranchinv.com

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820-Acre Ranch Central Texas v Hamilton County v Hamilton

AAA&J Ranch Central Texas v Colorado Co. v Columbus

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There are 870± acres located 5.5 miles from the intersection of FM 109 and Brunes Mill Road in Columbus, Texas. With a 2,100-square-foot rock home and the ultimate in deer breeding and hunting facilities, this property is the perfect hunting ranch! Trophy deer in the 180 Boone and Crockett class have been raised and harvested on this ranch. There is a large barn, a 40by 75-foot tractor barn and shed with a complete slaughterhouse facility, including a hook and rail system. Several elaborate deer breeding pens are strategically placed throughout the ranch, and deer-proof fencing surrounds the entire ranch.

Cold Creek Ranch Texas Hill Country v Llano County v Llano

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This beautiful ranch consists of 640± acres 20 miles west of Llano, Texas, off Highway 71 West. There is a completely remodeled, lovely two-bedroom, two-bath home with a loft at the bottom of a bluff with central heat and air, tile floors, fireplace, sprinkler system and a beautiful swimming pool. There is also a trailer house for hunters, barns and good steel corrals. Cold Creek runs through this ranch with a beautiful 15-foot waterfall, along with five to six springs. This is one of the prettiest ranches we have ever listed with tremendous water and views. This ranch has been run as a cattle ranch and is move-in ready—a perfect ranch for the country life!

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Aptly named for its Spanish mission-styled construction, La Mision is one of the most captivating hillside properties in Central Texas.

The 26-acre estate commands panoramic views of live oak-lined hills and Brownwood Country Club. The 6,421-square-foot main home features

La Mision

a Lueders-stoned exterior, red clay-tiled roof, airy

Central Texas v Brown County v Brownwood

porte-cochere, antique solid wood interior doors and three-car garage. The downstairs includes five bedrooms and four and one-half baths.

Upstairs is a complete efficiency apartment.

Enjoy summer evenings fishing the two large clear-water ponds, relaxing in the vanishing-edge pool or entertaining under the spacious, Saltillotiled veranda. Mesquite hardwood floors run throughout the home. Five gas-lit fireplaces, each carved from antique Mexican stone, warm the dining, living, study, master suite and patio areas.

The commercial-grade kitchen includes a Wolfe six-burner gas range and griddle, two Bosch stainless steel dishwashers, Thermador double oven, icemaker, two stainless-steel Subzero TR700 refrigerators with two matching Subzero TF700 freezers—both with upper cabinets and lower drawers. The 1,936-square-foot guest quarter includes three bedrooms, two and onehalf baths, fireplace, five-car garage, two-car carport and a wonderful hilltop view of Central Texas. A covered observation deck for lateevening stargazing tops a concrete-clad storm room ideally suited for extra storage. Secluded, yet conveniently located minutes from town, the medical center and the surrounding Texas Hill Country. $2,500,000.

Cross Cut Ranch Central Texas v Brown County v Brownwood

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A turn-key hunting and fishing ranch including 487± high-fenced acres minutes from Lake Brownwood, 20 miles north of Brownwood, Texas. Thickly wooded with post oak, cedar elm, live oak and mesquite, the ranch offers a healthy inventory of high-pro-fed native white tail deer and three large stock tanks — each equipped with fishing piers. The gently rolling acreage - teeming with wild turkey, quail and dove — was high-fenced six years ago and the native deer have been

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on a high-protein diet for the past seven years. The ranch comes complete with six high-pro

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feeders, six corn feeders, six tall deer stands, one bow stand, two fifth-wheel electric connections metal barn and working pens. And for road and ranch maintenance, the sale includes a 4440 John Deere Tractor with scraper, discs, plows and blades. Paved state highway frontage offers easy access to this scenic and self-contained Central Texas escape. $1,023,302.

Edwards County Beauty 1,400 Acres

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Own this gorgeous mixture of huge oak trees with plentiful acorns attracting large flocks of Rio Grande turkey in the Spring and Fall!

A large herd of axis deer, whitetail, mouflan sheep and dove enjoy the diverse cover of oaks, juniper, hackberry and pinion pines.

There are peaceful and beautiful valleys with elevation changes from 2,000 to 2,300 feet for endless hilltop viewing and excellent grass cover of buffelgrass, bluestems, grama and sideoats make for a healthy environment.

Water wells, storage tanks and stock water tanks make this a well-watered excellent weekend ranch for hiking, hunting, exploring or a fantastic homesite with high hilltop breezes.

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31 Rolling Acres Central Texas v Travis County v Marble Falls

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Looking for a quiet Hill Country getaway?

This 31-acre ranch includes a lodge-style home and is the perfect property for you! This area is completely fenced, with numerous oaks and

hardwoods that offer natural cover for wildlife and your personal privacy. The only sounds youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hear are the birds singing and an occasional bellowing cow. Soaring ceilings and a wall of windows fill the home with warm sunlight. There is a pole barn, a 35 gpm well and TX Parks & Wildlife tax exemption. This property would make an ideal second home or family compound, with Lake Travis and a local vineyard close by. This property is located on 4418 Brasada Lane between Austin and Marble Falls. $499,000. Mary Williams 512 297-5391.

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The 50-acre Blue Cove Ellis Ranch is located in the rolling Texas Hill Country 45 minutes from Austin and overlooking Lake Travis.

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guesthouse, barn horse arena, corral and other outbuildings. The very private and secluded homesite includes expansive views of Lake Travis and the Hill Country. Lake access is through Blue Cove. There is limited waterfront in the very shallow end of Blue Cove and 394 feet of frontage on Singleton Bend Road. Texas longhorns and other livestock will be included for the right buyer. Joe Kalina 512 423-0352 or Mary Williams 512 297-5391. $711,000.

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Superior Game Ranch 664 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Bandera

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This exceptional 664-acre game ranch offers a custom-built home with covered verandas on all four sides and outstanding panoramic views of the surrounding manicured hills from every room. There is no cedar on this ranch.

The home has a standing seam roof, exposed beams, Pella windows throughout and 7,000+ square feet of inside living area. There are majestic rock fireplaces in the great room, living room, master bedroom and gathering room. Solid oak flooring lies throughout the home. There is a large workout/game room with one full bath or live-in maid’s quarters.

126± Acres Off FM 2828

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bedrooms on the second level. An abundance This property features elevations of 1,900+ feet of exotic game includes whitetail, axis, aoudad, of rugged and scenic hilltop views of the whole scimitar-horned oryx, black buck antelope, Bandera Valley, a spring-fed tank and game-proof fallow, waterbuck and Texas Dali sheep.

perimeter fencing. Priced below market value.

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These 92 acres sit on the beautiful Medina

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Cherry Creek - Lago Vista

Enjoy scenic Central Texas riverfront acreage from this beautiful ranch with a combination of scenic wooded areas and nice meadows.

Towering pecan trees line the one-half mile of Leon River frontage. This is the best deal around on quality river frontage at $2,875 per acre.

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These 102 acres of rolling hills and hidden valleys are minutes from Austin. This unique grotto has a waterfall hidden deep in one of the canyons. You can own both sides of scenic Cherry Creek with several outstanding building sites. This property is priced to sell at $4,578 per acre.

Properties of this quality and diversity so close to Austin are rare.

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This area is where South Texas brush meets the Hill Country. These ranches feature good brush, great deer and nice oaks in the draws.

2,845 acres with great views, oaks and an old headquarters complex for $895 per acre (cash). 1,600 acres with a spring hidden in a wooded canyon, nice oaks and brush for $985 per acre (cash). 4,420 acres with old headquarters and spring $795 per acre (cash).

Owner financing is possible.

Creekside Rural Investments

Putman Mountain

500 Log Cabin Road Mertzon, TX 76941

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Texas Hill Country v Llano County v Fredericksburg

Classic Hill Country views accent this rolling wooded property just north of Fredericksburg.

With lots of deer and exotics, this 143-acre property is offered for $3,575 per acre (cash) or 75 acres for $3,985 per acre (cash). Owner financing is available.

London Valley Ranch 720 Acres

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Central Texas v Menard County v London

If you have ever dreamed of owning a fantastic old German-style native stone two-story home nestled in the beautiful Hill Country of Texas--this is it! This is a working cattle and horse ranch rich in history. This four/five-bedroom home was built in the 1800s and has been restored to the original charm, making it a focal point of the ranch. Tremendous views, great deer hunting and a large pond stocked with fish add to this very private ranch. Very few like this one are ever offered to the public. Call for an appointment.

Heart of Texas Ranch 1,175 Acres

Central Texas v McCulloch County v Brady

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This is a great hill country ranch with the old west flavor. The ranch has live oak covered hills, good tanks, a rock home, barn, pens and two wells. It also has about 140 acres in cultivation in the middle of the property surrounded by woods which is ideal for wildlife and livestock.

Nothing fancy, just good hunting with great whitetail, turkey, quail and dove and a good livestock ranch. It borders other large similar properties and we can add another 900 acres. This ranch has been in the same family for many years and is located in the area of the famous Texas Buck from the Ford Ranch. Visit with us about this property.

Live Oak Ranch

1,186 Acres

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Central Texas v Concho County v San Angelo

This is a tremendous opportunity to own a great ranch close to San Angelo with excellent hunting. It is about 30 miles to San Angelo with four-lane highway frontage. Hills and valley covered with large live oaks provide great cover for wildlife plus good homesites and tremendous views. Two wells, electricity, telephone lines and a good earthen tank provide the assets needed for developing this ranch. Don’t overlook this one! It has not been over grazed and is ready to go for hunting and/or livestock.

Big Buck Heaven 2,426 Acres

Central Texas v Concho County v Eden

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This outstanding high-fenced ranch is ready for a family or corporate retreat. There is a large brick owner’s home, rock guest cottage, manager’s home, and large hunting lodge with a walk-in cooler and cleaning area. Excellent water is across the ranch with seven water wells plus nine earthen tanks and rural water in the future. This Brady Mountain ranch has been in a wildlife managenment program for

several years, so the big bucks are waiting for you! It also has excellent turkey, quail, dove hunting and fishing (42 pound catfish). All feeders and blinds stay with the ranch. There is a huge barn and covered area for working livestock. This is one of the best trophy-hunting and livestock ranches in the area with fantastic views. The buck pictured scored 188 4/8.

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Onion Creek Ranch can be an exquisite executive estate or horse property, and its just 25 minutes from downtown Austin and 50 minutes from San Antonio. Improvements

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include a three-year-old. custom-built, three-bedroom, three-bath home. There is a first class M&M barn complex with seven stalls, air-conditioned tack and feed rooms, a 1,500-square-foot office/game room with full bath and laundry room that opens up to two pipe-fenced pastures. A bridge was built to county road standards in 2003 that spans the creek and connects you to one on the most fabulous building sites you can imagine!

A three-bedroom, two-bath Palm Harbor home that is discretely tucked into the woods provides comfortable quarters for a ranch manager or overflow company. This ranch possesses the most beautiful water to be found anywhere in the Hill Country. Over 3,000 feet of spring-fed crystalclear Onion Creek was dammed to create numerous swimming holes and outstanding fishing. The creek banks are shaded by towering cypress trees and adjoin an 8-acre coastal field on one side and beautiful rock and fern-lined cliffs on the other. The ranch also boasts a one-of-a-kind 15- to 18-acre spring-fed lake that was built in the 50s and has never gone dry. Topography is varied with nice level areas for horses and outstanding shaded hilltops with unobstructed views of the lake and creek valley. The ranch offers wonderful privacy and a feeling of seclusion even though downtown is just minutes away. Please call for an appointment to view this unique property.

Middle Creek Ranch 389 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Blanco Co. v Johnson City

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Everything you could want in a ranch can be found here. Great views, good hunting, nice yeararound water, tree cover, accessible roads, affordability and location are all rolled into one. The

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a nice stock tank, which is great for cooling off in the hot summer months. There is a nice

River Bend Ranch 17 Acres

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Located in prestigious Hunt, Texas, these 17 acres feature a four-bedroom, three-bath, one-living, charming log and rock home with special design features and three fireplaces. There are stunning views from terrific wide porches and access to the Guadalupe River. $585,750.

Indian Creek Ranch 65 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Ingram

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Conveniently located only two miles from Ingram, Texas, this ranch is within an area of lovely larger

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residential ranch properties. The spectacular home has four bedrooms, four baths, two fireplaces,

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a large gourmet kitchen and a well-equipped dark room all within 5,000 square feet. The terrain is gentle (horse-friendly) to hilly. A year-round creek rambles through the property. $1,590,000.

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Cameron Ranch

600 - 3,260 Acres

South Texas v La Salle County v Cotulla

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These 3,260 acres are located in LaSalle County, approximately 25 miles southeast of Cotulla on Highway 624 and Cameron Lane. The property may be sold as a whole or as a 1,700-acre tract that may be sold with the improvements with an option on the balance. Seller financing is available. Once owned by Pat Welder, this is the headquarters of the famous Cameron and Dobie Ranch, known for the exceptional whitetail deer population. There are excellent whitetail genetics, including drop tines; other game include axis, hogs, mountain lion, turkey, dove, quail and other varmints. The land is typical South Texas brush with an abundance of mesquite, black brush, guajilla, guayacan and granjeno. There is a large stocked lake (approximately 80 acres when full) near the headquarters compound. There is a catfish pond, which is about 30 feet deep when full and is loaded with big catfish. There are about 30 to 40 acres of fields that have been used for commercial dove hunts and deer hunting. Improvements include a 4,000±-square-foot main house is a 1950s brick home with tile floors, two large bedrooms with tile baths and dressing areas, a main living room with a huge petrified wood fireplace and antique wagon wheel chandelier, television room with fireplace and half-bath and a large dining room with a game area on the side, a small bunkhouse sleeps four, a large bunkhouse sleeps 15, camp kitchen, two-bedroom foreman’s house, helicopter pad and much more. Call for price.

Frio River Ranch 380± Acres

South Texas Frio County v Pearsall and Dilley

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This is a rare find on the Frio River, a little over an hour from San Antonio, Texas. Beautiful oak trees canopy over the river to create a parklike setting. The balance of the ranch is native brush. There are two water wells and one stock tank, five food plots, two sides are high fenced, no minerals and paved frontage. This is the prettiest ranch on the market in South Texas. $2,595/acre.

Bear Creek Ranch 250± Acres

Texas Hill Country Kendall & Kerr Counties v Fredericksburg

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This magnificent property in Kendall and Kerr Counties fronts for almost one mile on Highway 87

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between Fredericksburg and Comfort. The beautiful oak trees, spring-fed creek, and abundant wild game make this a Hill Country gem. For a private estate or a fabulous development, this familyowned property on the market for the first time is something you must see. $3,750,000.

South Texas Ranch 9,100 Acres

South Texas v Val Verde & Kinney Counties v Del Rio

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This is a fantastic opportunity to own all 9,100 acres of prime hunting land, or take your pick from one or more of its three parcels. A virtual water and wildlife paradise located southeast of Del Rio, Texas, this scenic and unique ranch offers the very best for those who love the great outdoors and all it has to offer. Situated in an area known for its great vegetative diversity, the property features vast fertile bottomland, large mature oak trees, rolling brushy ridges, high bluffs and deep creek beds with crystal-clear water.

Over 3.5 miles of Sycamore Creek provide scenic beauty, as well as recreational opportunities. A 35+-acre private lake allows for excellent fishing and waterfowl hunting. The ranch is also well known nationally and internationally as one of the finest native and exotic game ranches in the country. The three-bedroom, three-bath main ranch house, the trophy lodge and swimming pool are positioned on a bluff overlooking Sycamore Creek, offering one of the most fabulous and spectacular views this part of the county has to offer. Buyers also have the option of purchasing one or more of the three parcels of this property. For more information on this property, business or additional pictures, go to SycamoreCreekRanch.com.

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Mexican Creek Ranch 2,457 Acres

High Plains v Briscoe County v Amarillo

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Mexican Creek Ranch is a secluded ranch that lies on the south side of the Prairie Dog Fork of the Red River with tail water of the Mexican Creek that flows out of Caprock State Park. This property is a hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oasis with West Texas trophy-deer, abundant turkey, numerous conveys of bobwhite quail and wild hogs. Mexican Creek Ranch is just 60 miles southeast of Amarillo and has a wildlife management plan that has been in place since 2000. All these reasons make this a property that you must consider if you are looking for a reasonably price recreational ranch. Priced at $595/acre. Please e-mail with any questions or for more pictures.

Puckett Ranch 5,000 Acres George Clift 2920 Duniven Circle, Suite 3 Amarillo, TX 79109

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The Puckett Ranch consists 5,000 acres within two miles of Amarillo city limits and has been in the same family for 70 years. The ranch consists of rolling ranch grass prairie that is so hard to find in the northern plains of Texas. All 5,000 acres are contiguous. This offers many different ways to sell the property as house lots or commercial sites along the three miles of frontage on US Highway 287. Priced at $1,295/acre.

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enormous interior kitchen and outdoor living and kitchen are an entertainer’s and gourmet chef’s delight. The beautifully manicured and tree-covered land nestles up to the edge of East Creek with natural waterfalls and swimming holes. There are spotless horse facilities with exercise room, pristine pool with custom stone waterfall, master with stone-floored retreat and grand bath with sitting/dressing area, separate entrance to maid’s/guest quarter’s, media room, office, secondary bedrooms with sitting areas, walk-in closets and private baths. Nothing has been overlooked in this unique and private estate ranch. For additional information or to request a viewing for this or other fine ranch properties in Austin’s beautiful Hill Country, call/email Nancy Hiller 512 7912910; hillerproperties@cs.com.

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Hill Country Ranch Estate Near Lake Travis 35 Acres

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Central Texas v Travis County v Austin

This one-of-a-kind, extraordinary, 35-acre, private estate is a short drive from the city of Austin. It overlooks the new Flintrock Falls Golf Course and Lakeway and is in Lake Travis ISD. Built in 2002 on one of the highest points, this single-story builder’s personal home features exquisite interior and exterior stonework, antique long leaf pine floors and trim. There is also a separate fitness center with sauna, five-car garage with storage, expansive covered porches and outdoor living areas overlooking a large, negative-edge pool with spa. A separate guesthouse down the hill from the main residence includes a large office, six custom horse stalls, tack room and riding/roping arena. Creeks run throughout the property, forming beautiful water holes and grottos and enhancing the wildlife habitat. Come explore and watch the incredible sunsets from your very own ranch in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. No detail has been overlooked. $4,350,000. Will consider a ranch trade or sell with approximately 23 acres with guesthouse, horse barn, arena, equipment barn, Trinity water well and caretaker’s quarters. Agriculture and wildlife tax exemptions apply. Offered at $2,200,000.

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Cow Creek Ranch

From high peaks to the 800 feet of crystalclear Cow Creek, this 370+-acre ranch grandly displays the best of the Texas Hill Country.

370 Acres

Surrounded by the Balcones Canyonland

Central Texas v Travis County

Wildlife Preserve, these private acres have been well maintained and offer great hardwoods and meadows perfect for building your dream ranch. Conservation easements ensure an abundance of wildlife. This ranch is 10 minutes to Lago Vista, 30 minutes to Cedar Park and 50 minutes to downtown Austin. $1,500,000.

Paleface Estate 37 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Burnet County

Rancho Mirando 50 Acres

Central Texas v Comal County

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A hand-built Spanish mission home with Texas blue rock exterior sits on 50 private, gated acres surrounded by a 2,630-acre ranch. The mission home has Santa Fe-style interiors with a kivastyle library and a spacious great room looking out to panoramic views of the Twin Sisters and Blanco River Basin. Custom touches include a tile

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courtyard with fountain, native honeycomb rock In the heart of the Texas Hill Country sits a beautiful 37-acre Mediterranean-style estate with 700 walkways and a pavilion perfect for entertaining. feet of waterfront on the Pedernales arm of Lake Travis. There is incredible attention to detail and The surrounding land consists of big oaks, native high-quality finish in every inch of the 6,000-square-foot main home. Other features include a pasture and a 1,200-square-foot barn with utilities. detached guest home, pool casita and horse stables with fenced pastures. A custom pool, gardens The Rancho Mirando is a five-minute drive from and outdoor kitchen highlight the manicured grounds, with an elevator leading down to a floating Canyon Lake, 10 minutes to Wimberley and only boat dock right on the shoreline. This estate is only 35 minutes to downtown Austin. $3,500,000.

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Over 1,000 feet of Colorado River frontage highlight these 70 acres of fenced meadows separated by an oak and pecan tree grove.

This property offers incredible cliff views and

Specializing in Ranches, Waterfront and Estate Properties

direct access to some of the best live water

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in Central Texas. Sandy loam and black soil

Colorado River Ranch

70 Acres

Central Texas v Fayette County

meadows are perfect for raising livestock and horses. Buildings include a 6,000-square-foot metal barn. This ranch is located minutes from Highway 71 and 10 minutes east of Smithville. $399,000.

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Purple Sage Ranch Conference Center and Retreat Facility

544 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Bandera

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This ranch is in the Texas Hill Country off Highway 16, just south of the charming town of Bandera, which is known as the “Cowboy Capital of the World.” The Purple Sage is an exceptional ranch in pristine condition and is only a 30-minute drive north of San Antonio’s outer Loop 1604. Improvements include 17 well-appointed rock, masonry and wood buildings that have been meticulously maintained and are clustered near large ponds as you enter the ranch from Highway 16. The property includes amenities, such as a water system, pool, patios, barbecue area, basketball and tennis courts and bike and hayride storage. Frontage on Mason Creek and two large ponds draw abundant wildlife and provide additional recreational activities.

The Purple Sage has functioned as a corporate retreat since the 1950s. For the first time ever, it is offered for sale. Since the ranch continues operations as a retreat, all showings will be arranged by appointment only through the listing brokers.

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Located about 70 miles west of San Antonio, this ranch has almost two miles of frontage on the crystal-clear, cypress-lined Sabinal River.

The ranch has just the right mix of brush and fields for the avid hunter and/or the horse or cattle business. Blanco Creek meanders through the middle of the ranch, offering even

Blanco Creek Ranch Unique Turn-Key Hunting Ranch in South Texas

3,700 Acres

Central Texas v Uvalde County v Sabinal If buying or selling ranches in Texas, let our Land Specialists take the reigns!

more water and cover for game. Some of the improvements on this 3,702-acre ranch include secluded owner’s lodge with swimming pool, two caretaker’s homes, office/headquarters with bunk and tack room attached, gamecleaning facility and walk-in cooler, horse stables and several working pens, numerous barns to store equipment, deer blinds and ample deer breeding pens, recently planted food plots, feeding stations with both corn and protein feeders and game-fenced perimeter. To

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210 828-5050 210 828-7860 fax

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Impressive four-bedroom, four-bath, 5,000square-foot home on 60±, park-like acres. The home offers a gourmet, island kitchen with an abundance of cabinets, beamed ceilings, spacious living area with fireplace and bright sunroom. The grounds boast a tantalizing pool with deck, gazebo and beautiful rose gardens that create a relaxing atmosphere. Other amenities include a greenhouse, restorable antique home, barn, pond, creek, grand trees and scenic country views. This country estate conveniently located between Houston and Austin. $1,450,000.

FM 389 60 Acres

Central Texas v Washington County v Brenham

Four Bar R Ranch 188 Acres

Central Texas v Colorado County v Fayetteville

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Magnificent 188± acre estate with over 1,514± feet of Cummins Creek frontage, six lakes, scattered oaks and rolling terrain. The two-story country home has wood floors, an island kitchen with breakfast nook, custom cabinets and spacious living/dining areas. The grounds are complete for outdoor fun with an enticing pool with diving board and waterslide and pavilion with two stainless steel barbecue pits, double propane cooker, large sink disposal, fire pit and quarterbath. The property is located four miles from Fayetteville’s quaint 1890s town square and within commuting distance to Austin and Houston. $1,972,320.

River Frontage

21.73 Acres

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Central Texas v Brazoria County v Brazoria

Rare river frontage on the San Bernard River. Enjoy approximately 1,435 linear feet on the San Bernard River, only five miles to the Intercoastal Canal. This beautiful 21-acre tract is dotted with many oaks and pecans near the river and open pastures to the front with road frontage on FM 2918. The owner will consider dividing the property. Priced at $350 per linear foot.

B & S Ranch 106 Acres

Central Texas v Fayette Co. v Fayetteville

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Phenomenal, totally restored and remodeled 1870s farmhouse featuring four bedrooms, three and one-half baths, master downstairs, wood walls, beaded ceilings, island kitchen with wood counters and Jenn-Air range, open floor plan and the warmth of a stone wood-burning fireplace. The wrap around porch gives you the opportunity to enjoy the rolling, hilltop setting of this 106-acre ranch with its majestic oaks, three ponds, barn with tack room, wooden corral, Quonset hut-style equipment barn with space for a motor home and incredible views. $899,000.

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East Fork Tract/Luce Bayou Tract 1,123± and 7,544± Acres

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These two contiguous properties are for sale in Southeast Texas. The East Fork Tract is within 25 driving miles north of Houston in the Plum Grove area, approximately seven miles east of the Highway 59/FM 1485 intersection (New Caney Exit). This excellent investment offers a mile of high-bank frontage on the East Fork of the San Jacinto River, pine and hardwood timber and FM 1010 frontage (Plum Grove Road). For development potential, The Commons on Lake Houston Subdivision is to the south of the property. East Fork Tract is offered for $5,000 per acre. The Luce Bayou Tract is directly east of the above-mentioned East Fork Tract. The west side of property fronts FM 1010 and the east side fronts Luce Bayou. There is excellent hunting, pine and hardwood timber and subdivision potential. $2,500 per acre. BROKERS PROTECTED.

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These 3,489± acres in Hardin County, adjoining 377± acres in neighboring Liberty County, total 3,866 acres and are available for sale. This tract is adjacent to what was Kirby Forest Industry’s employee recreation area. It is abundant in wildlife, such as deer, hogs and squirrels. Streams run through tract and are lined with large cypress trees. It is abundant in old-growth pine and hardwood and well-managed plantation timber. It has high site index. This is an excellent long- or short-term investment. The latest cruise of 4-05, timber value was $4,700,000. Go east from Cleveland on FM 787, approximately 30 miles to about one mile past Votaw and turn right on Bamey-Castle road. Property begins about a mile south. Call for details. $7,100,000.

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3,866± Acres Southeast Texas v Hardin & Liberty Counties v Votaw

75 to 5,000 Acres - Your choice!

Texas Hill Country v Blanco & Burnett Counties v Spicewood

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Conveniently located in Spicewood, Texas, approximately 40 minutes from downtown Austin and 10 minutes from Marble Falls, this 5,800-acre ranch is classic Texas Hill Country at its finest. Soon to be a gated ranch community with a 6,000-foot lighted runway, elevations ranging from 900 to 1,500 feet MSL, 50-mile vistas, beautiful pastures and healthy live oaks. Rancho San Miguel will satisfy those looking for private country living, with the security of restrictions protecting future development. This property is 10 minutes from Lake Travis, 20 minutes to the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave and 30 minutes from 15 golf courses.

114 Acres Texas Hill Country Burnett County v Spicewood

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Nestled on a quiet country road, this 114-acre tract has the most beautiful permanent springfed creek meandering through gorgeous pecan covered meadows. It is damned into a small, crystal-clear pond below a beautiful, scenic mountaintop with 30-mile vistas and 360degree views. Located off of County Road 404, 10 minutes from Marble Falls and 30 minutes to downtown Austin, this rare tract is truly a one-of-a-kind piece of property.

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J.M. Brown Plantation 55 Acres

Central Texas v Washington Co. v Washington

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Situated on a broad, grassy ridge that was part of a 17,000-acre plantation, this 1854 Greek Revival house, on 55 acres at Washington-onthe-Brazos, was built by J.M. Brown, a South Carolina cotton planter. On the National Register of Historic Places, the approximately 6,200-square-foot home is one of the few restored grand plantation houses in Texas.

Rolling Bluebonnet Hills 514 Acres

Central Texas v Washington Co. v Washington

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This beautiful land in one of the most historical parts of Texas is now offered for building your dream home. Located in an area steeped in Texas history, this acreage offers rolling terrain, woods, thickets, ponds, mature trees, numerous water sources and panoramic vistas.

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Cherbourg Farm 149 Acres

Central Texas v Gonzales County v Waelder

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Centrally located between Houston, Austin and San Antonio in rolling Hill Country, this beautiful 149-acre farm is heavily wooded with lush improved hay meadows, two scenic lakes and numerous mature trees. The exceptional 4,200-square-foot home built in 1993 features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, elaborate crown molding, high ceilings and wrap-around porches. The property

Nickel Ranch

boasts approximately 50 acres of riding trails.

170+ Acres

In the woods is a rustic log cabin by the lake used as a guest cottage. Other amenities include

Central Texas v Gonzales County v Gonzales

barns, pipe cattle pens, shop and four-car garage plus more. This property is a must-see!

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A meticulously maintained and beautiful 170.13-acre ranch, centrally located between Houston,

101 North St. Charles Brenham, TX 77833

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Austin and San Antonio, this premier property has it all. The home offers two bedrooms and one bath with separate guest quarters connected by a covered walkway. Other features include privacy, mature oaks, improved pastures, wooded areas, ponds, pool, pool house with apartment and barns.

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Indian Springs Ranch 720 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Mason & Menard Counties v Streeter

Nestled and surrounded by trees in the peaceful Hill Country sits Indian Springs Ranch. This 720-acre working horse/cattle ranch is 17 miles west of Mason and has a little something for everyone. Typical of the Hill Country, this ranch has rolling hills with tremendous long distance views, future building sites and a 3to 5-acre stocked lake for excellent step-outyour-backdoor fishing! There are 100Âą acres of cultivated grasses and improved meadows.

Beautiful tree cover includes lots of live oak, Spanish oak, red oak, cedar, persimmon and more. In addition to the lake, there are several springs and the Leon Creek tributary runs through the middle of the ranch. Located above the hickory aquifer, there are two water wells with irrigation strength capability and great sandy loam soils for potential vineyards/orchardtype uses. For nearly a decade, the owners have participated in a wildlife management program and the deer and turkey hunting have been excellent. For the historical home lover, there is a beautiful four-bedroom, one- and one-halfbath 1860s restored German rock home with a second-story terrace used for summer nights and stargazing. The home features wood floors, beaded ceilings, fireplace, large rooms, lots of built-ins, two porches, an outdoor barbeque and entertainment area and more! This ranch has a beautifully kept yard with views and trees.

Explore the hills for native artifacts galore! The antique guesthouse is a ready-to-go restoration project for the ambitious do-it-yourselfer and there is also an old restored rock barn, several storage barns, outbuildings, new fencing, corrals, pens, stables and runs. Indian Springs Ranch is on the Mason/Menard County line off of Highway 377, Long Mountain and WPA Road and is a must-see for folks who want that very special, oh so peaceful, quiet Hill Country kind of life! $2,200,000.

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Elegance and Acreage Southeast Texas v Walker County v Huntsville

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This is one of the finest properties Walker County has to offer. This exceptional five-bedroom, four- and one-half-bath home is elegant, yet comfortable, on 88Âą acres. From the secured gated front entrance, you will be impressed with this beautifully manicured property. The home features custom woodwork throughout, high ceilings, huge flagstone porches, gourmet kitchen, stereo system, a huge master suite with a split bedroom arrangement and many other special custom amenities. A gorgeous swimming pool accents this lovely home along with a backyard fireplace, statuary, magnificent views from glass windows in the kitchen/living area, ponds, covered rear patio and so much more. The property is in a prime location close to town, but in a suburban setting dotted with lovely trees on rolling meadows. The elegance of the home and desirability of the location three miles west of town on Highway 30 makes this property one of the most unique and versatile home and acreage packages offered in Texas. $1,175,000.

Prewitt Ranch 894 Acres

Southeast Texas v Walker County v New Waverly

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This premier ranch is located seven miles northeast of New Waverly, Texas, which is approximately one hour north of Houston. Uniquely beautiful, this ranch boasts rolling hills, scattered hardwoods and pines and is fenced and cross-fenced into several different pastures with improved and native grasses. Soils range from sandy to sandy loam. Further complementing

Andy Flack, Broker John Paul Lampson, Broker

this property are two stocked lakes, several ponds, livestock working pens, a large barn with an apartment and a 2,400-square-foot shop. An added bonus is an abundance of deer, ducks, hogs and squirrel for the hunter or wildlife enthusiast. The 2,000-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-

1600 Normal Park, Huntsville, TX 77340

bath custom ranch home was built in 1999 and has many great features. The home overlooks one

936 295-2500 office 800 246-2500 toll free

of the lakes and a 150-acre jiggs bermuda hay meadow. A county-maintained road provides easy

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access to the ranch. Exceptionally priced at $2,900,000, this exciting property offers unlimited opportunities as a personal residence, working cattle ranch or recreational retreat.

Ranches of Brushy Top 5 to 200 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Blanco Co v Blanco

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Outstanding Hill Country acreage ranges from

5 to 200 acre tracts. Easy access to San Antonio and Austin, unique panoramic hilltop views, common area and wildlife preserve. Nature is on display 24 hours a day here with abundant whitetail deer, turkey and many exotics. We are now accepting pre-development sales.

Little Rocky Creek Ranch 26 Acres

Central Texas v Washington Co. v Brenham

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Why drive to the Hill Country if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to? These 26.86 acres of rolling hills offer 100-year-old live oak trees and a rock-bottom, spring-fed creek. There are unique rock formations along the creek that meanders through the property. A very peaceful seeting makes a great place for homesites, which are available on either side of the creek.

Meadows of Chappel Hill 2 to 16 Acres

Central Texas v Washington County v Chappell Hill

B

Beautiful country homesite in Chappell Hill with quiet settings, easy access and protective restrictions. Gently rolling hills, tall bountiful trees and a live creek make these home sites a must-see. Tract sizes vary from 2 to 16 acres, and tracts can be combined.

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Scenic Pasture Land 326 Acres

Northeast Texas v Red River County v Bogata

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Bring your cattle to these 326 beautiful acres of rolling sandy pasture land with farm to market and county road frontage. This property features good grasses and is fenced and crossfenced. There is county water and electricity already in the barn. You’ll find lakes, ponds and a creek on the property. For the hunters, there are 30± acres of woods for hunting. Offered at $392,098. Ask for Coy McGregor.

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This 632±-acre combination ranch features a 3,000-square-foot Spanish-style home with three bedrooms, three baths, exposed beams, 12-foot ceilings, custom cabinetry and tile roof.

Excellent farm to market and county road access. Acreage includes several stock tanks, a 7-acre lake and a 25-acre lake. The several wooded acres provide ample whitetail deer, duck, turkey and feral hog hunting. There are several stands of timber on the ranch. Offered at $750,000. Ask for Rusty Lowe.

Shawnee Prairie Ranch 632 Acres

Northeast Texas v Red River County v Avery

Breathtaking Red River Land 20 Acres

Northeast Texas Red River County v Clarksville

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A scenic winding drive lined with white fiberglass fencing leads the way to 20 breathtaking acres.

This property has a beautiful three-bedroom, two-bath brick home with covered patio and in-ground diving pool, a new two-story metal horse barn and a kennel. The property also features a large lake great for fishing! Offered at $329,500. Ask for Coy McGregor.

Endless Possibilities Northeast Texas v Red River County v DeKalb

Harvey Properties, Inc. Renee Harvey - Broker

2550 Lamar Ave. • Paris, TX 75460

903 785-8484 800 785-8495 toll free www.c21php.com

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This 708-acre property has it all! Hunters and ranchers alike will appreciate the varied feel of this rolling terrain. Property offers mostly open pastures with native Bermuda grass and crossfencing. Partial woods and expansive slough make for excellent hunting potential, including duck, deer, hog and turkey. Acreage also includes two hay barns, working pens, shops, four water wells, several great large lake sites and a brick home with 2,400+ square feet of living space. Offered at $814,762. Ask for Chris Harvey 903 933-9222.

Round Mountain Ranch Nineteen, 25 Acre Estate Ranches

Texas Hill Country v Blanco County v Round Mountain

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“The Premier Estate Ranches of the Texas Hill Country,” Round Mountain Ranch is a 475-acre development of the most beautiful land the Texas Hill Country has to offer. Stunning hilltop views, remarkable sunrises fading into breathtaking sunsets, majestic oak-covered hillsides, native grass pasturelands, seasonal creeks, turn-of-the-century greystone rock walls and the headwaters of the famous Double Horn Creek give this property characteristics unlike anything you have ever experienced in the Hill Country. Abundant native wildlife, including the whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, red fox, morning dove, bobwhite quail and numerous species of waterfowl call Round Mountain Ranch home. A large herd of Blackbuck Antelope roams the plains of this very special ranch. Round Mountain Ranch is one of the finest ranch communities in the Texas Hill Country.

We are offering 19 exclusive 25-acre estate ranches, each with its own unique homesite. From paved roads with concrete ribbons to the highest of restrictive covenants, to our exclusive wildlife tax exemption, Round Mountain Ranch promises to maintain its premier property values for years to come. Enjoy the security, serenity and exclusivity of this special gated community. Round Mountain Ranch is conveniently located just off US 281, between Johnson City and Marble Falls. We are only a short drive from Austin, San Antonio and Fredericksburg and only minutes away from the beautiful Highland Lakes, as well as the world-renowned Horseshoe Bay Golf Resort. A visit to Round Mountain Ranch will leave you longing for a piece of Texas Heaven to call your own. With prices starting from $250,000, these 19 exclusive ranches will not last long.

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Sam Houston Forest Ranch 316 Acres

Southeast Texas v Walker County v Huntsville

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This unbelievable 316-acre ranch is in the southwestern portion of Walker County. The entrance adjoining the national forest connects to FM 1791 and is approximately an hour north of Houston and only 15 minutes southwest of Huntsville near Lake Conroe. With over 6,500 square feet of living area, this gracious five-bedroom, five-full and two-half-bath, four-car garage home features soaring ceilings, a beautiful spiral staircase, gourmet commercial kitchen and incredible windows with panoramic vistas of pool, lake and pastures. The many amenities of this ranch include hay barns, equipment barn, guesthouses, horse stalls, hydraulic squeeze chute and pipe cattle working pens. This beautiful ranch property, in the towering pines, next to Sam Houston National Forest, will satisfy every member of the family. $2,500,000.

New Waverly Area Ranch 52 Acres

Southeast Texas v Walker County v New Waverly

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Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve dreamed of owning a property like this! This 52-acre ranch is minutes away from freeway

Selling Quality Texas Properties Since 1970 2715 11th Street Huntsville, TX 77340

936 295-5989 888 286-3575 www.markhamrealty.com

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access and within 45 minutes of Houston. This exceptional property includes beautiful rolling hills and pastures and has a gated entry leading to a 2,400-square-foot custom home. Amenities include a barn with tack/feed room, fencing and cross fencing and a bunkhouse for guest or ranch hand. The entry makes for a fabulous country drive, past a pond, following the asphalt drive to the main house. Wood floor, vaulted ceilings and a corner fireplace make the family room in this country estate truly inviting. The breathtaking view of the evening sunset from the back porch of this New Waverly ranch will make you want to call it home! $549,500.

Wild Horse Ranch

34,457Âą Acres

West Texas v Culberson County v Van Horn

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Own an entire mountain range! This West Texas ranch is comprised of the entire Wylie Mountain range located just outside of Van Horn, with easy access from Interstate 10. Approximately 34,457 acres of versatile terrain make up this ranch, ranging from high rugged mountains and lower rolling hills to big bushy draws. There is abundant water with a good distribution system over the entire ranch. Hunting is the primary recreation on this ranch with some of the best mule deer habitat found in the trans-Pecos region of Texas. In addition to the mule deer, there are freeranging elk, aoudad sheep, pronghorn antelope, javelina, dove and quail. The ranch is currently under an intensive management and feeding program for mule deer. With normal rainfall, this ranch is excellent for a yearling operation. There is an extensive road system throughout the ranch. The lodge and guesthouse have recently been remodeled. A regulation skeet range is at the main lodge. Other improvements include working and shipping pens with scales, horse barn, tack room and workshop. Within a 15-minute drive from the ranch, there is an airport with a paved runway that can accommodate private jets. $200 per acre.

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Grimes County Ranchland 400 Acres

Central Texas v Grimes County v Anderson

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this beautiful 400+-acre ranch in Grimes County. Centrally located between Conroe and College Station with only 65 miles to Houston, this exceptional property features rolling terrain with a 7+-acre lake, multiple ponds and a seasonal creek. Wooded areas with abundant wildlife offer plenty of opportunities for deer hunting, fishing or just enjoying the serene and private landscape. There is an old rustic hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cabin with stone fireplace, two baths, lots of bunks, electric and well. This property features multiple beautiful homesites and is located in the coveted Anderson ISD. Please call for more information on this and other Grimes County ranchland.

Navasota Realty Nancy Perry 502 S. La Salle Navasota, TX 77868

936 825-5094 navasotarealty@aol.com

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Christmas Moon Ranch 600 Acres

Central Texas v Bosque County v Clifton

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This enchanting ranch is located in a very special region in the heart of Texas, noted for its beauty and quality of life! The ranch offers scenic vistas, live creek frontage, lake and tanks and an abundance of native wildlife. The two-story Austin stone home is on a commanding hilltop with a paved drive circling around a crystal-clear lake to the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entrance. The home is Texas with Santa Fe flair, casual elegance at its best! Large hewn logs add interest to the ceilings. There is a huge stone fireplace in the living area and a kiva fireplace in the kitchen area, as well as a fireplace in the courtyard, which overlooks the countryside. The master bedroom and bath is massive, and there are two additional bedrooms and baths. A guesthouse behind the main house is of the same construction and offers a spacious office, entertainment area, bedroom and bath. The main home area is surrounded by the courtyard and pool. Nearby is a stylish horse barn with paddocks behind the home and barn area. There are approximately 367 acres of improved pastures, native grass and cropland within the main headquarters area. The land has a beautiful hilly roll and borders a live creek. The remaining acreage is wooded, but not too heavily, with large live oaks and a scenic mountaintop, grassy meadows for picnics and grazing. Another guesthouse overlooks a tank and provides three bedrooms, two baths, tile floors and fireplace!

An exceptional thrill is the historic Norwegian stone home and smokehouse nestled among the big oaks! This is truly a place where you think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve died, gone to heaven and finally have your just rewards!

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West Texas Stock Farm 365 Acres

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West Texas v Tom Green County v Christoval

This exceptional quality stock farm is located 15 minutes south of San Angelo and includes areas of deep topsoil cultivated land and fenced mesquite pasture. This property is high-fenced on three sides and has road frontages on three sides. There is abundant wildlife including deer, turkey, quail and dove. Improvements include a two-story house in fair condition, a 7,200-squarefoot shed, grain bin and pipe-working pens.

There is also an operational house/stock well, a second unequipped well, and taps on a rural water system are also available. Property has potential for subdivision subject to restrictions.

Seller also owns and will sell 2- 10-acre tracts with South Concho River frontage across Koonce Lane to the east. $3,750 per acre.

Matt Muehlstein Real Estate Matt Muehlstein 325 949-8191 4112 College Hills Blvd., Suite #203 San Angelo, TX 76904 mattm@wcc.net

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Nestled in the Hill Country of North Texas, you will find a secluded 430 rolling-acre paradise for

Equestrian/Livestock Business

your family and livestock business. Constructed

430 Acres

into the side of a hill, the 10,000-square-foot Frank

North Texas v Cooke County v Saint Jo-Muenster

Welch-designed home features six bedrooms, seven baths and two half-baths. Blended with stone, wood, granite and cedar beams along with 15-mile views, a truly unique and grand experience

has

been

created.

Equestrian

improvements consist of indoor and outdoor arenas, a 16-stall show barn with office, 20- and 10-stall mare and training barns, manager and workerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homes and cattle working features. The ranch is cross-fenced into 14 coastal Bermuda pastures with pipe, barb and double-lock mesh fencing. You will enjoy the one and one-half mile of frontage on the sandy beaches of the Red River and you are only one and one-half hours north of Dallas. The ranch has a fishing lake and plenty of wildlife. This would make an excellent dude ranch. View our website at www.countryconnection.com for additional photos and a virtual tour. $6,800,000.

Development Opportunity in the Hill Country 216 Acres

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Texas Hill Country v Hays County v Wimberley

Southwest of Austin, near Wimberley, are 216 picturesque acres for you to enjoy or develop into 5-acre tracts. There are four homes on the property and here is great opportunity to fish, canoe and view wildlife and waterfowl.

The main home lies on the shoreline of a 12acre lake, large peach orchard, workshop and equipment barn. The property is well balanced with good topography, available pasture for livestock and a wooded hilltop where you can see for miles. $3,750,000.

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Just one and one-half hours outside of Dallas, you have the beautiful terrain of Central Texas at your fingertips. Bring your family and friends and stay for a while! There is a 3,600-squarefoot house with three bedrooms and three and one-half baths, perfect for a weekend getaway.

You and your guests will never be bored. There are five ponds for fishing and abundant wildlife for hunting all on 525 acres. The Big Sky Deer Ranch features incredible mountaintop views, barns and is high-fenced. $1,950,000.

Big Sky Deer Ranch 525 Acres

Central Texas v Bosque County v Morgan

Horse Property Adjacent to LBJ National Grassland 196 Acres

North Texas v Wise County v Alvord

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Bring your horses and some friends and you are guaranteed a delightful time. Any horse lover will appreciate this ranch in North Texas. There is a 20-stall barn, a tack/feed room and efficiency

Ranch and Country Property Division

horses. In addition, there is pipe and v-mesh fencing, fishing ponds and a shared lake. What

Brian Smith, Director Debbie Pounds, Team Coordinator

more could a horse enthusiast want? $1,750,000. Ride for miles!

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apartment downstairs and living quarters with office upstairs. You can ride in the outdoor arena and take in the rolling terrain and distant views, and there is coastal Bermuda grass for your

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Texas Metroplex v Kaufman Co. v Terrell

Only 40 minutes to downtown Dallas and located just east of Terrell, over a mile of white pvc fencing draws you in to this tranquil 112±-acre site. Currently a horse farm, the rolling acreage could easily be used for cattle or exotics. Made of stone, the three- or four-bedroom, four-bath, 4,700-square-foot main home is incredible with brick floors and tongue and groove wood cathedral ceilings in the living and dining areas. A 17’ x 70’ central gallery leads to the updated gourmet kitchen featuring knotty pine custom cabinets, granite countertops and unique “chimney-style” cooking center. Perfect for entertaining, Shadow Ridge Farm has been used for large fundraisers and weddings as well as intimate family gatherings. A caretaker’s three-bedroom house, four barns, a 2-acre lake and two additional ponds complete the package. Shadow Ridge Farm has everything you want and a great location to boot! Additional pictures of this fabulous property can be seen at www.1aberdeenrealtygroup.com. Call for information regarding this property as well as other farms and ranches in the area. 112 acres for $895,000 or 300 acres for $1,800,000.

Geri Thompson, Broker 214 354-7939 www.1aberdeenrealtygroup.com

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4239 Bonnie Brae Texas Metroplex v Denton County v Argyle

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This fabulous country estate on 21.5 secluded acres with large oaks, pond and wet creek offers a five-bedroom custom home with beautiful trowelled faux finishes, slate and limestone floors, 27.5-foot vaulted ceilings with huge cedar beams and double-sided stone fireplace. The large island kitchen features a breakfast bar, butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry, granite counters, walk-in pantry and custom cabinetry with hand-carved crown molding.

There are bay windows, a central vacuum system, sound system wiring, plantation shutters, water filter/purifier/softener, double shower, jetted tub and separate vanities, game room, library/study, media room, gas log and wood-burning stone fireplaces and a basketball court! $2,100,000.

1149 Hickory Hill

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Texas Metroplex v Denton County v Argyle

806 Sam Davis Texas Metroplex v Denton County v Argyle

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This 18+-acre horse ranch in Argyle features

This beautiful 2002 German dry-stacked timber, five-bedroom, five- and two-half-bath home on 4 a 4,276-square-foot, four-bedroom, three acres offers central vacuum, sound system wiring, game room, media room, wood-burning fireplace, and one-half-bath home with pool, spa, granite counters, stone and wood floors, landscaped koi ponds, a resort-style heated pool with media room and security system throughout waterfall, cave and hot tub and three-car garage. The outside features a balcony, covered porch, grill, property. There is a 5,500-square-foot barn/ satellite dish and lighting system. There is an iron fence with gated entrance. $1,375,000.

workshop/kennel, a 800-foot quality well, lighted 150' by 250' pipe arena, stocked pond,

1360 Brush Creek Texas Metroplex Denton County v Denton

impeccable grounds with sandy loam soil, oak trees and so much more! $2,100,000.

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Somewhere between a ranch and a resort, this beautifully remodeled Mediterranean fourbedroom, three- and two-half-bath home on 6 acres has it all. There are two stables, a fencedoff paddock, a lake, pool with large connected spa, balcony, multiple staircases, vaulted ceilings, double shower, game room, study,

media room, custom murals, security system, slate floors and the home is wired for sound and intercom systems. The island kitchen has a breakfast bar and walk-in pantry. $825,000.

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D&D Farm and Ranch 259+ Acres

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Central Texas v Milam County

Imagine living on this 259.44-acre property with all the amenities and being only 20 minutes south of Temple and one hour north of Austin. You will be surrounded by excellent coastal grass pastures buffered with pecan, oak and live oak trees with over 4,600 feet of Donahoe Creek on the southern border. Four ponds stocked with bass and catfish allow adequate water for livestock. There are approximately 70 pecan trees on the property and currently 94 acres in cultivation, but it could be converted to coastal grass. The main house sits among live oak trees surrounded by iron fencing, water sprinkler and beautiful landscaping. The lane leading to the house has a crushed stone surface, and an oval brings one to the front door. The two-car attached garage is on the side of the house, and the county road that leads to the driveway is paved with frontage over 5,000 feet. The main house was built in 2001 and has exceptional-quality items, such as granite countertops and ceramic tile in the kitchen. The home features an 18-foot oak tongue and grooved ceiling in the living room, a huge fireplace with two built-in entertainment centers and large windows. There are lighted art niches throughout the home and lots of storage

Marshall Smith, Broker

on each floor. The master bedroom is downstairs with the other four upstairs. A third-story could

3950 County Road 405 Taylor, TX 76574

be completed within the existing attic. The home has a lower and upper deck near the pool area for entertaining and enjoying the beautiful country views. There are two other homes on the

512 365-7278 512 365-7248 fax

property that could be guest cottages or worker’s dwellings. Also included are four barns, three of

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which are just a few years old with electricity and water. There is also a 100’ by 40’ lighted tractor shed. Offered at $1,850,000. Property may be divided.

105-Acre Executive Country Estate Texas Metroplex v Parker County v Weatherford

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This magnificent property is only 40 minutes west of Fort Worth in the Brock community and minutes from Sugar Tree golf course on the Brazos River; private yet very accessible via paved county road. The sandy loam soil, giant Bermuda and coastal fields are bordered along the front with scheduled 40 heavy black pipe-fenced leading to a large impressive limestone and wroughtiron gated entry. Live oaks, extensive PVC board fencing and grassy pastures border the long driveway. Boasting 9,000 square feet under the standing seam metal roof within the limestone exterior, this two-story Mediterranean prize is awe striking. Four tall stone columns with a slate front porch prepare your anticipated entry. An elegant Tuscan decor features five bedrooms, three

Mac A. Coalson

and two-half baths and a 2.5-car garage. Ultra-high-end amenities include granite countertops,

Real Estate Broker

wood floors, 30-foot ceilings, Schonbek crystal chandeliers, Viking kitchen appliances, Theatre/ media room and a Caterpillar 60kw 400-amp auto transfer backup generator. Furnishings valued at over $200,000 will stay with the new owner at no additional cost. Beautiful landscaping, fivestall Barnmaster horse barn and an all-steel equipment barn finish off the exterior improvements.

Gorgeous large pond with dock and adorned with many oak trees. 100% of the executive mineral rights and 50% of royalty rights will be conveyed at closing and funding. For detailed information, go to www.coalson.com/105.html or call 940 682-4993. Realistically priced at $2,900,000.

7801 New Authon Road Weatherford, TX 76088

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Along the banks of the wandering Nueces River lies a quiet, calm body of water. Overlooking this tranquil lake rests Nueces Lake Ranch and

Resort.

A

multi-faceted

investment

opportunity, it consists of income potential from the expansive riverfront RV sites as well as hospitality income from the modern hunting lodge. And if that is not enough, the ranch also has water rights to support its

Nueces Lake Ranch and Resort

farming and ranching operations. This is a

1,089 Acres

unique opportunity to own a world-class ranch property with lake frontage. Call to receive a

South Texas v Zavala County v Crystal City

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Located

in

the

magnificent

Texas

tour of this ranch on DVD. $5,656,000.

Hill

Country, these tracts of land offer some of the finest hunting, scenery and recreational opportunities in all the Southwest. These are spectacular hunting ranches! Property is priced at $1,050 per acre. Owner financing is available.

Prices of available pastures are as follows: Kid

Rock Springs Ranch

Pasture-378 acres at $396,000, Buck Pasture-

Property Ranges from 241-630 Acres

307 acres at $322,350, Axis Pasture-241 acres at $253,050, Antelope Pasture-338 acres at

Texas Hill Country v Val Verde County v Carta Valley

$354,900; Elk Pasture-630 acres at $661,500.

Coldwell Banker Taylor & Taylor Realtors 400 W. Second Street Roswell, NM 88201

866 323-3111 toll free 505 420-5585 mobile 505 622-1490 office ptaylor@rt66.com www.ranchline.com

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Located in the rolling hills of southeastern New Mexico, these wide-open spaces are perfect for the seasoned rancher, nature lover or investor. With the three-bedroom, two-bath ranch headquarters tucked neatly in a park-like setting, the grounds sport a traditional ambiance with New Mexico charm. Elevations vary from 3,500 to 4,000 feet, providing breathtaking vistas of near and far mountain peaks and valleys. The array of rich color, texture and topography make this property an unforgettable experience. $1,700,000.

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Enjoy New Mexico, Land of Enchantment, on your 150-acre recreational ranch in northern Taos County, only 40 miles from Taos and two hours from Santa Fe. This beautiful ranch is a mix of lush irrigated meadows, dark timber, aspens and cottonwood trees along Ute Creek, many ponds and 31.8 acre feet of adjudicated irrigation water rights. Ute Creek Ranch is a picturesque paradise with end-of-the-road location at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The 3,800square-foot adobe residence features viga ceilings, brick and sautillo tile floors, three fireplaces and a commercial gourmet kitchen. Other amenities include an adobe guesthouse, horse barn, loafing sheds with board paddocks, maintenance shed and other outbuildings. Ute Creek Ranch offers excellent hunting and fishing with an abundance of elk, wildlife and Ute Creek out your door. Latir Peak and the nine beautiful alpine Latir Lakes are just to the south. Taos Airport accommodates most small jets. Mountain views, privacy, easy access, set up for your horses -- it doesn’t get any better! Priced to sell at $1,750,000.

Deitra Robertson Real Estate Deitra Robertson, GRI, e-PRO Landreth Ranch & Land Co., Ltd. (CO) 38351 FM 1736 • Hempstead, TX 77445

979 921-9470 deitra@WeKnowRanches.com

Co-listed with

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Allie Beth Allman & Associates Glenda Sellers 972 248-5448 Marsue Williams 972 733-9481 5015 Tracy Lane Dallas, TX 75205 www.alliebethallman.com

Distinguished Ranch and Luxury Showplace 341 Acres

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With 341 acres of beautiful rolling terrain, this one-of-a-kind working cattle and horse ranch is complemented by a spectacular stone ranch home with 17,000Âą square feet. The home features a grand entry staircase, four living areas, four bedrooms, five baths, gourmet kitchen, marble master bath and an enclosed heated pool with retractable roof. The property includes large guesthouse, barn and a 15-acre private lake. This property is excellent for hunting or corporate retreat, as well as family living at its finest! Offered at $2,980,000. Appointments to be scheduled through the listing agents.

Spring Hollow Farm 206 Acres Lake Country Dianne Stroman 306 South Main Quiman, TX 75783

903 850-7214 903 763-4487 fax dianne.stroman@century21.com

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Northeast Texas v Smith County v Tyler

Come fall in love with this oasis only 15 minutes from downtown Tyler. This beautiful 206-acre spread boasts a splendid six-bedroom, two- and one-half-bath spacious main house overlooking a well-stocked, 5-acre spring-fed lake, a new two-bedroom, two-bath cabin and a sizeable barn.

Approximately 60% of the property is blanketed with native hardwood forest. The remaining large, scattered pastures can be used to graze cattle or horses. This farm also features excellent fishing, abundant wildlife, a wildlife tax exemption on the property, 40+ acres of planted pines, some mineral rights, close access to public and private schools in Tyler, several golf courses nearby and proximity to Tyler airport. $1,400,000.

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This 5,000-square-foot estate on 28 acres is just 30 minutes to downtown Dallas. Features include a large guesthouse with full kitchen and bath, two steel barns with concrete floors and 220 electric. One is 100' by 40' the other is 40' by 30' and fully insulated. Recreational facilities include a full lighted tennis court, sand volleyball court, pool and spa. The property is about two-thirds pasture and a third wooded with a small creek and a large pond. Gated entry and pipe fencing separate the pastures. The home features a maid’s quarters, four-car garage, a 40' by 30' great room with 16-foot ceilings and a private separate master wing with office. This is an easy commute to downtown Dallas and Central Expressway.

Re/Max Platinum Craig Sparks 205 East Highway 175 Fourney, TX 75126

214 543-6832 sherrysparks01@yahoo.com

Executive Austin County Ranch

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This convenient, yet private, haven is only 45 minutes from Houston. These gorgeous 181 acres feature a wonderful combination of large trees, park-like settings, Ives Creek, meadows and heavily wooded areas that support all kinds of native wildlife. The executive home has 4,541 square feet, four bedrooms, three and one-half baths, game room, office, fireplace and three-car garage. It

Greater Waco

features a large patio with a sparkling waterfall and an outdoor grilling station that overlooks the

Eric Williams

4±-acre stocked lake. It is perfect for entertaining or company retreat. This property also has a

5984 North Highway 6 Waco, TX 76712

3,920-square-foot barn, water wells and good fences. 634 additional acres can also be purchased operational five piped pens with squeeze shoots, scales and numerous other outbuildings. This

254 848-LAND 254 848-2921 fax

is a gentleman rancher’s dream. The 181± acres parcel is $1,560,000.

eric@texas-ranches.com

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Traditional Horse Ranch With Modern Feel 30+ Acres

Ebby Halliday / Texoma Land Stacey Olmstead 3445 FM 1417 at Highway 82 Sherman, TX 75092

903 821-1114 staceyolmstead@ebby.com

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Ever wanted the joy of a sprawling horse ranch with all the modern amenities and the benefit of being close to a growing city? This property is for you! This modern-style 3,000+-square-foot home possesses an authentic southwest feel and is lavishly decorated to match. Vaulted ceilings, huge outdoor fireplace and a gigantic kitchen complete with Jenn-Air appliances is only the start!

The property enjoys a large private pond with a dock on 30+ acres and a fully functional guest home just up the hill where you can gaze for miles around. Oh, and don’t forget the horse stables!

This is paradise with a view.

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This beautiful 67-acre tract of land is 1± hour north of the Dallas Metroplex. This is a perfect place for you and your family to get away and return to a slower pace of life. Native hardwoods will surround you, including a variety of oak trees and a winding natural creek to provide your own private nature park. The private lake is 4.5± acres and is surrounded by ideal homesites for your dream home. The property is complete with a well, which could be used to keep the lake at a

Angie Nelson

continuous level year-round. Paved road frontage

2415 Coit Road, Suite C Plano, TX 75075

provides access on two sides, and rural water and electricity follow the road. The property

972 596-4335 972 612-2433 fax

is located about 10 minutes north of Lake Ray

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Roberts and about two miles east of Lake Kiowa. $510,000. Angie Nelson 972 596-4335.

Hardin Russell Creek Ranch 264 Acres

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This Santa Fe-style hacienda with a dramatic waterfall into the swimming pool overlooks the fishing pond along the creek. This beautiful ranch has a large barn, four water wells, high fencing and is less than an hour commute into Austin or San Antonio.

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Come and see this spacious central Texas land where the sunsets and the rolling hills go on

Patricia Meadows

forever. This land could be yours to watch the breathtaking sunsets and wildlife along the

are just minutes from IH-35. These 145 acres are perfect for you if you like country living that is

1512 Lake Aire Drive #116 Waco, TX 76710 254 235-7788 office 254 709-9955 cell

close to town. Call today to look at this magnificent land! $625,000. Possible owner finance.

Realtors@ERAGraceland.com

banks of Castleman Creek. Build your dream home nestled between beautiful trees on a hilltop overlooking Robinson and Waco. The water wells and electric meter are already installed and you

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Bill Johnson & Associates Real Estate 979 865-5969 1.11 ac. - The Cottages of Bellville - Seven homes (five are townhomes) with additional corner vacant lot and great investment potential. $1,280,000 22.27 ac. - 8002 Falcon Ln., Bellville. four-bedroom, four-bath custom home with pond, sandy soil. $640,000 24.57 ac. - 8077 Red Bird Rd., New Ulm. All-wooded rolling, secluded tract with live creek, double- wide mobile. $7,500/ac.

41.41 ac. - 11795 Jalowy Road, Cat Spring.

3BR/2.5BA hardi-plank 2-story home, barn, shop, stocked ponds, great views! $550,000 42.72 ac. - 15429 Lake Road, Bellville. 2BR/1BA brick home, 1,000+ sf. I/a, central heat/air, barns, sheds. $395,000 45 ac. - Off Co. Rd. 2152 near Rock Island, Colorado Co. Secluded three-bedroom, two-bath, one- and onehalf-story home, wonderful lake, live oaks, wildlife! $275,000 47.65 ac. - Orange County 1-10 Feeder/FM 62, 1,000 feet of frontage on feeder. $1,800,000 70.63 ac. - Track & Post Oak Point Roads, New Ulm. Approx. 65% wooded track w/road frontage on both Track & Post Oak Point Roads, old barn, home & shed, .5-acre pond. $7,500/ac.

100 ac. - Brushy Road, Colorado County. Approx.

90% wooded, 2,000+ feet of paved road frontage, stocked pond, no structures. $6,600/ac.

179.2 ac. - On Hwy. 290/FM 1736, Waller Co. Excellent development property-frontage on 290 & 1736. $10,000/ac.

200.3 ac. - Off Hwy. 190-A southwest of Sheridan, Colorado Co. Perfect nature or deer hunting retreat.

Two ponds, great trees, wildlife! $590,000 833.4 ac. - FM 331, Ueckert Rd., Lake Rd., Bellville.

Working cattle ranch, ponds, gravel ranch road, barns, living area, improved grasses. $2,950/ac.

Heritage Texas Country Properties www.E-CountryProperty.com

888 663-6461 Brenham 888 663-6469 Bellville 888 663-6467 Round Top 888 663-6440 La Grange 140± ac. Fabulous equestrian facility, custom 5,158±sf home, pool, 2 guest homes. $1,950,000 21± ac. Completely furnished “barndominium,” stocked pond, all farm equipment included. $569,900 72.5± ac. Restored 2,328±-sf farmhouse, windmill, spring-fed creek, oaks, spectacular views. $498,000 105± ac. Two secluded Texas farmhouse replicas overlooking a tranquil pond, creek. $975,000 220± ac. Race horse farm, luxurious 7,200±-sf home, pool, 6 barns, racetrack, lake, 4 ponds. $1,950,000 24± ac. Custom 2,913±-sf Texas-style farmhouse, pine floors, fabulous kitchen, stocked pond. $750,000

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880 966-6111 office 800 850-5969 toll free 830 966-6107 fax Marler Creek Ranch-800± acres, Bandera & Real counties, headwaters Marler Creek, strong springs, lake. $4,250,000.

452± Acres – strong springs, native & exotic wildlife, game fence, small cabin. $2,500 per acre.

Springs & Waterfall -160± acres, 3/2 home, springs & nice creek. $950,000 Near Lost Maples - 140± acres, strong creek, log home.

1,600 Feet Sabinal River Frontage - 58± acres, unimproved.

Home at the Golf Course - Overlooking the Sabinal River.

28.9± Ac. overlooking the Sabinal Canyon, 1,100 sq.ft. home.

Sabinal River Cottage - Attractive 2/1 cottage on 3.2± acres.

Madrone Overlook – 42± ac., beautiful views, bluffs, hunting, excellent weekend getaway. $4,750 per acre.

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Evans & Associates

www.texpanland.com

85 Acres, Leakey: New home under construction on the Frio River. Excellent hunting. Neighbors a very large ranch.

213 Acres, Bandera: Myrtle Creek, rock home with spectacular views, guesthouses and exotic game. $2,300,000 145 Acres, Sisterdale Great views, building sites, pond, trees and game.

554 Acres, Devine: Huge pecan orchard, fields, pivot irrigation systems, large ponds, barns & good hunting.

209 Acres, Willow City: Ranch house, pond, barns & good hunting. $4,950/acre 56 Acres, Fredericksburg: Great horse property, house, barn and much more!

1,427 Acres, Mountain Home: Game fenced on three sides, fantastic hunting, 2 miles of hwy frontage, water well, set of cattle pens. NEW ON THE MARKET!!

806 355-9856 WHEELER COUNTY, TX 640 Acres of Hunting Land - Good Cover, lots of trees & shinnery & 2 seep ponds. Property is on pavement & surrounded by 1 large ranch. Deer, turkey & quail. 36 acres in cultivation. Several nice places to build home/cabin. Property has several oil wells, but owner owns no minerals. Call Gary at 806 662-6949.

Moore County, 3,938± Ac. PRICE REDUCED by $25/ac. Native grass w/2,900 ac. CRP. Within 45 min. of Amarillo. $100,000± income from CRP program.

Deaf Smith County, 640± Ac. Excellent farm, good deep soil and 400 feet red bed wells with good water, lays good for dairy location. Same owners since 1917.

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830 895-0777

Century 21 Lake Country 903 763-2216 Beautiful, Wooded Waterfront Acreage on worldfamous Lake Fork. With over 9 acres of prime property, shaded by large oak trees, this beautiful lot sits on a deep cove with quick access to the main area of the lake near the dam. This property is located in an area of very nice homes, so come and build your showplace today! $225,000. Dianne Stroman 903 850-7214.

Donnie Stegemoller Realtors www.wehavethekey.com

566 646-5656 11,190 Acres WEST TEXAS, rugged terrain, good water, 2 houses, electricity, good roads, excellent Mule deer, white tail & quail. Combination South Texas brush & West Texas mountains. Asking $156/Ac. #02156-13 Ask for Sam. 4,140 Acres WEST CENTRAL TEXAS, a turn-key deer breeding & hunting operation. Excellent deep soils, 70% heavy mesquite timber & 30% hilly topography, numerous water wells irrigating several food plots, high fenced & good improvements. Will sell a 1,200 acre tract separate. #05-146-5 Ask for Dale.

2,730 Acres SOUTH TEXAS, heavy south Texas brush, large flats & draws with bull mesquite trees, good water wells, surface water, good rolling topography, great lodge & other facilities, partial high fenced, big deer country & excellent quail. #06-024-9 Ask for Jeremy.

2,500 Acres CENTRAL TEXAS, Highly improved cattle operation with high carrying capacity with 1 unit to 2 acres. 1,000 acres of Bermuda grass is irrigated from 5 pivot systems, large hay barns & a beautiful 5,000 sq.ft Rock home. #05-179-9 Ask for Jeremy.

1,475 Acres WEST CENTRAL TEXAS, heavy mesquite country, excellent quail hunting, deer, large 30- to 40-acre lake. Asking $795/Ac. #05-143-9 Ask for Jeremy.

640 Acres CENTRAL TEXAS, this is a quail & dove hunting paradise, also has good deer hunting, approximately 50% excellent cultivation & 50% dense heavy mesquite, surface water & good access. Asking $975/Ac. #06-023-10 Ask for Josh.

400 Acres CENTRAL TEXAS, a turn key recreational ranch. High fenced, 2,500 sq.ft. Lodge, equipment barns, game cleaning facility, strong water well, rolling live oak & mesquite country, secluded, & great B&C genetics. #05-159-5 Ask for Dale.

202 Acres SOUTHWEST WEST showplace. This property offer unbelievable topography, secluded, heavy timber with plentiful live oak & cedar, mountainous terrain to heavy covered draws, high fenced, excellent water, dirt runway and a beautiful and unique rock cabin that overlooks the entire ranch. #05-059-10. Ask for Josh.

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Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty San Antonio, Texas

210 804-1515 866 904-1515

toll free

45,000± Acres, Coahuila, Mexico.

135± miles from Eagle Pass, TX. Hacienda La Rosita. Flat brush plains to rolling hills to dramatic mountains. 4 water wells, numerous tanks, seasonal springs, 4 man-made reservoirs. Extensive waterlines for irrigation & cattle troughs. Stone main residence. 6 staff quarters. Barn, tack room, sheds, etc.

3 separate cattle pens. Deer, turkey, quail, dove, mountain lion, black bear. Hwy. 57 from Piedras Negras, First Int’l Port of Entry. $5,600,000. Contact Alberto Muzquiz.

440± Acres, Medina County Tehuacana Creek Ranch. Hondo, 45± miles W. of San Antonio. Surrounded by large ranches with famous hunting ranch on 2 sides. Gently rolling, 2 stocked tanks with fish rimmed by large oaks. Good roads. Partial high fence. 1 food plot, senderos.

Tremendous game! Axis, blackbuck, whitetail, hogs, quail, turkey and dove. $946,000. Contact Robert Dullnig 3± Acres, Guadalupe County, Seguin Country estate minutes from downtown Seguin.

Updated 3/2.5 brick home, 2 FP. Heated waterfall pool. Fruit trees & gardens. Well + city water. 3 barns.

3/2 mfr. home for rental/family. Horse friendly! $244,900. Contact Richard Coiner.

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30± Acres, Dimmit County Carrizo Springs. Traditional 3/2 one-story home, 2,714± s.f. Renovated, 2004. FP, HVAC, 3± ac. manicured yard. 3 yr. old 3,000± s.f. barn, concrete foundation. 2 wells. $225,000. Contact Robert Dullnig 14± Acres, Bexar County Helotes. Adjoins Government Canyon Park. Stone w/metal roof. 3/2 + study. Island kitchen. Loft game room. Partial fencing for horses, etc. $498,500.

Contact Rick Kuper.

Waterfront Estate, Aransas Pass Residential luxury captures the sea & sky, with unrivaled professional attention to detail in a waterfront estate. 10 to 15± foot ceilings, travertine floors & fireplace, verandahs front & back. Study.

Exercise room. Master has private patio overlooking the stunning pool rimmed by exotic palms. 3-boat dock, 2 electric lifts. 3-car garage, 3-car gated parking court. Privacy walls on 3 sides, fourth side is dock/ocean $2,550,000. Contact Charlie Kuper.

Markham Realty, Inc. www.markhamrealty.com View maps & pictures on website

888 286-3575 20± Ac. Home – 4,750-sf Vintage Estate Home, 4/3.5/2 at north edge of Huntsville. Pretty rolling pasture, pond. $525,000; adjoining 49 acres available at $6,000 per acre.

101.5± Ac. Home – Brick 3/2.5/2 home, mostly open pasture, 4-ac lake, barn, cattle pens, income potential from mobile homes. $595,000

493± Ac. NE Walker Co., planted pine plantation represent future income, creek frontage, great recreational tract. $1,300/ac 515± Ac. Coastal Ranch – Seadrift, TX, recreational prop, fronting Victoria Barge Canal, on San Antonio Bay, fenced, hwy frontage, hunt waterfowl in reservoir. $1,695,000

Jeff Avant Ranch Sales Dilley, Texas www.avantranchsales.com

830 965-1775 Dimmit Co., 290 ac. High-fenced with excellent breeder pens, nice ranch house, added genetics, water wells, tank, food plots, feeders, water troughs and trophy deer.

LaSalle Co., 1,640 ac. High-fenced, Carrizo water, large tanks, three-bedroom, two-bath mobile home, storage building, shed, several water troughs, protein feeders. Ready to go!

LaSalle Co., 515 ac. High-fenced, beautiful Spanishstyle ranch house, three water wells, tanks, protein feeders & food plots. Excellent brush. Great location.

Webb Co., 2,000 ac. Part high fenced, breeder pens, water wells & tanks. Good brush. Large neighbor.

Frio Co., 554 ac. 1± mile of Frio River, 3 water wells (1 is Carrizo) several food plots, thick native brush, great access, near Dilley.

Frio Co., 200 ac. Low fence, new 3/2 furnished double wide, new water well, excellent brush, large tank w/bass. Best small South TX ranch!

Check web for more information & other listings!

Phyllis Browning Company

Steve Grant Real Estate United Country Real Estate

www.pbcfarmandranch.com

903 675-3503 903 675-3536 fax

www.unitedcountry.com

EAST TX HILLTOP ON 10 ACRES - Unparalleled beauty and scenic vistas! 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home surrounded by hardwood and pine trees. Includes 30x50 additional building with living quarters. South of Athens on 10 acres. $299,000 COUNTRY ESTATE ON 13.87 ACRES in Athens area. Fabulous custom 3BR/3BA/1 with mixture of open and wooded land, gourmet kitchen, brick patio and more. Grated entrance provides the utmost in privacy. Owner will sell w/less acreage. $329,000 COUNTRY GETAWAY ON 16.75 ACRES - Fabulous 3BR/2.5BA w/warm and spacious floor plan and large deck nestled admist hardwoods w/meadow overlooking 3 ponds and workshop. Ideal for weekend or permanent living. $279,000 COUNTRY RETREAT - Near Athens. Recently updated 3BR/2.5BA on 14.418 wooded/partially open acres l oaded w/hardwoods, dogwoods and hickories.

Gated entry and privacy. $150,000 ATHENS AREA – Custom-built h ome, 3BR/2BA/2 w/1,800+ sf on 15 acres w/creek in back. $187,500 S OF ATHENS - Newer home on 2 acres, corner lot, quiet country atmosphere, very spacious home w/2 living areas, 4BR/2BA, 2 wbfp, lots of nice features. $145,000 ATHENS AREA - Great 3BR/2BA/2cp “like-new” home on approx. 20 acres w/approx. 50% open and 50% wooded, Wilcox water well and storage bldg. $214,000 GORGEOUS ROLLING LAND - Approx. 119.3 acres minutes from downtown Athens w/approx.

1,800 feet of Loop 317 frontage. This piece of East Texas heaven features a spring fed lake (approx. 2.5 acres) on the front that could possibly be enlarged and approx. 2-acre beaver pond on the back; huge native oak trees, rolling pastures, fenced and cross fenced, two entrances, natural wildlife habitat. $453,340 EAST TEXAS PARADISE - 30 rolling acres near Athens, 80% wooded/20% open, live spring, wet weather creek, marsh area, 1+-acre lake site in quiet area. $122,000 DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH! - 105 secluded acres awaits you w/unlimited possibilities, located at end of CR. A perfect mixture of woods and open pasture, this property is a great place for farming or ranching operation. A creek meanders through making a great possible lake-site. Wildlife is abundant. Perimeter is fenced and ready for livestock. This is a perfect place for your new homestead! $378,000 NEAR ATHENS - Approx. 100 acres w/lush coastal Bermuda, wooded areas, scattered hardwoods and pines, 3,100+ sf ranch home w/3BR/2BA/1,3 living areas, 2 wbfp, large kitchen, screened-in porch, utility room, back patio. Others features include equipment barn, horse barn w/stalls, 1-acre lake and spring-fed creek, highway and CR frontage, huge vistas, lots of wildlife, possible lake site and working pens. $325,000 ATHENS - Approx. 30 acres w/CR frontage. Mostly open, gently rolling, scattered giant oak and hickory.

Great homesite.

NEAR LAKE ATHENS - 76.61 acres w/mixture of open and wooded areas, wet-weather creek on part and good road frontage. $2,100/acre

ON LAKE PALO PINTO – 3BR/2.5BA home w/many amenities. 2-car garage plus carport. Rock stairway to floating dock w/power lift. On 1+ acre for $295,000.

EXCELLENT HUNTING – 390 acres of some of the best deer, duck & hog hunting in NE TX! Cabin w/kitchen & BA. Lots of cover & water. 120 miles from Dallas. $449,900 LASER LEVELED – 316 acres w/4 wells capable of pumping up to GPM. Cleared & ready for planting.

No zoning. Rail spur. Possible feed lot. $105,000 2,200-ACRE RANCH – Combination of hill, valleys & 4 springs. Lodge w/rec room, comm’l kitchen & fpl.

4 cabins. Bldg for hanging & dressing game.

Abundant wildlife. $3,509,000 FREDERICKSBURG BEAUTY – 382 acres w/new roads, spring-fed lake w/new dam, magnificent oaks, pasture & is ag exempt. 1920s home & historic Old German rock outbuildings. $2,300,000 WORKING CATTLE RANCH - Profitable ranch of 354+ acres about 1 hour from San Antonio. Woods & Coastal Bermuda supports 1-2 cows per acre. On the Wilcox Aquafer, 3 good fish stocked tank & seasonal creek. 1,600-sf ranch house. Perimeter fenced. Backs to game preserve. $1,947,616

800 860-0699 23.6 AC, Bexar Co. Seasonal creek. Springs fill pond, 2 homes. 10-stall horse barn & pastures.

28 AC, Comal Co. Texas 2-story ranch w/guesthouse.

2 pools + outdoor kit. Party barn & large barn.

139 AC, Bexar Co. 3 homes, storage bldgs., 4 stock tanks w/bass & catfish. Mostly coastal hay.

194 AC, Blanco Co. Majestic hills & scenic valley meadows. Variety of trees. Stocked pond. Adj. to larger props. Good hunting.

46+ AC, Blanco Co. Good road frontage & many entrances. Rolling terrain with heavily wooded areas and 2 intermittent creeks. outbuildings and animal corrals.

98 AC, Comal Co. Two 3/2 homes. Fenced/cross fenced. 2 Edwards water wells. Coastal fields & trees.

36+ AC, Comal Co. Elegant universal designed hilltop home, pool, steel barn w/quarters & rm for 6 stalls.

15 AC, Comal Co. Hill Country views. Custom 3-2.5, barn w/apt. Fenced & irrigated.

844 AC, Hays Co. Near TSU Campus. Suited for upscale development project or commercial.

26 AC, Kendall Co. Rock 5-4.5 w/HW flrs. Outdoor kit., qtrs. w/2 bedrooms & kitchen. 3 water source.

380 AC, Medina Co. Mix of native brush & pasture.

Quail & deer. Fence/cross fenced, 2 stock tanks.

764 AC, Uvalde Co. Good recreational prop. Fenced with some cross fencing.

155 AC, Uvalde Co. On Nueces River. 3/2 house w/views. Many improvements & abundant game.

409 AC, Wilson Co. Great for cattle/horses. Nice 3-2 home w/Fp. & hottub. Cattle pens & 2 stock tanks 213 AC, Medina Co. Castroville. Prime brush w/large stocked lake. Hunting & fishing. Barn & pavilion.

Wet-weather creek.

24+ AC, Wilson Co. Great horse farm w/ 3/2 + guest qtrs. Recent 10-stall Barnmaster w/tack room & wash bay. Fenced & cross-fenced.

154+ AC, Wilson Co. Part brush & part open pasture near Stockdale. Seasonal creek & stock tank.

251 AC, Wilson Co. New Texas rock home w/great views. 3-car gar., pool, large barn shop w/liv. qtrs.

Add’l 2-story historic home circa 1870. Pasture land w/hay production.

340 AC, Wilson Co. Floresville. Utilities avail. Manmade lake. Ideal for res. & commercial.

13 & 15 AC, Wilson Co. 2 Tracts. Easy access to La Vernia, San Antonio & area Bases. Utilities.

John Daugherty Realtors Moni Bohnisch · 281 748-0238 NEW LISTING!!

Magnificent custom-built stone/stucco ranch home.

Approx. 6,300 sq. ft. on 15± acres. Tomball/ Harris County/Far Northwest of Houston. $1,650,000. “A MUST SEE!!”

Athens, Texas www.stevegrant.com

800 999-1020 ext. 857

Goehrs Properties, Inc. Coldspring, TX 77331 goehrs1@eastex.net

936 653-1313 800 288-5606 toll free 80± Acres of Unspoiled Splendor! 3 sides border nat’l forest. Absolute seclusion! Elec. avail. $300,000 140± Acres! Beautiful acreage w/ access from paved roadway! Perfect for homesite, ranching, tree farm, deer lease/rec. or invest. Great timber value – pine & scattered hardwoods! Abundant wildlife. $420,000 187.281± Acres! Hassle-free country living on these tracts where nature excels with her beauty. This sundrenched glen would make a perfect homesite.

Utilities available. Property has three ponds, which are all stocked with fish. Level land with good drainage.

Fenced. Property for farming, cattle operation, raising horses or just leisure. $374,562 Ranch Home on 35± Acres! The home has recently been updated with appliances, painting and carpet.

The 2,000-sf home has three-bedroom, two- and onehalf-bath and great front and back porches. Off the back porch is a patio for R&R. Fenced and crossed fenced, mostly open w/scattered trees & improved pastures. Enjoy country living at its finest. $389,000 Horse/Cattle/Leisure Ranch ~ the choice is yours!

These 29.6± acres have three separate living quarters: main house and two guest quarters. Private pool, barbecue pavilion, gazebos, bridges, pond, waterfall and melodious landscaping are a few of the amenities.

The property has a barn and tack room. Property is fenced and cross-fenced. Great for a corporate home, entertaining or leisure living. $425,000 Volume 39 Texas Farm&Ranch

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Reata Realty 979 543-1442 233 Acres. Victoria County, Guadalupe River, wooded. $1,975/acre 202 Acres. Colorado County, Colorado River, half wooded. $2,275/acre 228 Acres. Wharton County, Colorado River, half wooded. $2,275/acre 62 Acres Wharton County, excellent dove hunting $3,000/acre Duck Hunting. 45 minutes west of Houston. 247 acres, water well, 5 duck ponds, sunken blinds.

Fabulous hunting. $2,500/acre

Schulgen Real Estate L.R. Castleberry Junction, TX Office

325 446-3811 242± Acres - Sutton County. Rolling live oak country, easy access. Lots of native game & exotics. $1,495/ac.

209± Acres - Kimble County. Small cabin, R.V. hookups, deer blinds and feeders. Great hunting for axis deer and native game. Paved road frontage. $1,695/ac.

64± Acres - Edwards County. Rolling Hill Country, 2BR/2BA manufactured home, water well, small field, great views. Whitetail and exotics. $150,000 55.5 Acres - South of Junction. Great hunting for exotics & whitetail. Paved road frontage. $109,000 54.2 Acres - Sutton County. Hunters delight! 3BR/ 2BA home, 12x36 storage bldg. 2-ac field. $200,000 40± Acres - Menard County. 3BR/2BA home on the beautiful San Saba River. Great getaway. $325,000

Texas Ranch Broker www.texasranchbroker.us 830 608-0434 432± Acres in Blanco County - 40 miles west of Austin.1959 feet Blanco River frontage. Improved with two-story main residence, great for entertaining, guesthouse, hay/equipment barn, garage/work shop, feed room, tack room and horse paddocks. Blanco City water along with 4 water wells, irrigated coastal fields with pivot systems and two ponds. Excellent hunting and superb fishing. This is a must-see ranch for anyone who loves beautiful property.

1,062± Acres in Live Oak County – Located 60 miles north of Corpus Christi, this ranch is an excellent choice for cattle or hunting. High-quality improvements include 6,000-square-foot main residence, great for entertaining, a foreman’s house/guesthouse, office, slaughter room, cooler, hay barn, equipment barns, grain bins, two wells & two pivot systems. The main feature of this property is the live spring-feed creek that traverses the property. A portion of this property also has over a mile of frontage on the Nueces River. You can enjoy excellent hunting and fishing in this beautiful area.

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Wendland & Associates, LLC

Ross Real Estate

www.wendland-associates.com We Have Buyers, We Need Listings!

325 642-1869 cell 325 646-4186 office

830 896-8410 TEXAS Kerr County - 132 acres – Ingram. Nearly 1 mile of creek frontage, house, barn and on county road.

Kerr County - 570 acres – Near Comfort. Fields, springs, hills, views, houses and hunting.

Kimble County - 606 acres – On Bear Creek. Hills, views and water.

Kimble County - 1,300 acres – N. Llano River.

Awesome water, views & hunting.

Menard County - 260± acres – San Saba River frontage, irrigation, pecan trees, house, barns.

Val Verde County - 1,921 acres – Great hunting, house, close to Mexico.

Val Verde County - 23,000+ deeded acres – Super hunting, good access, views, close to Mexico, Lake Amistad. PENDING NEW MEXICO Tampico Springs - 3,040± acres – Close to Gallup, water, pines, scenic.

Southern Cross Ranch - 46,495 acres (32,770 deeded acres, 13,725 NM & BLM lease), trophy-class elk hunting, awesome log lodge!

WYOMING Medicine Bow River Ranch - Premier Ranch. 77,630 acres (59,400 deeded acres), 20 miles of river, gamefish management, wind energy.

UTAH Sand Creek - 10,200 deeded acres – Super hunting for elk, moose, deer! Hills, views & water, 1 hr. to ski area.

All out-of-state properties offered in cooperation with a qualifying broker in respective states.

Childress Ranch Investments www.childressranchinv.com

830 964-4600 Blanco Co. - Very scenic property, gently rolling terrain, live oaks, power, water well, homesites, access via easement. $8,500/Ac. Dewitt Co. - 333 Ac. - Paved Co. Rd, near Yorktown, gently rolling, many scattered oaks, 2 wells, power, telephone, old barn, nice building site on hill. $2,495/Ac Hamilton Co. - 820 Ac. - Co Rd, rolling hills, creek, well, 3 tanks, roads, fenced, $1,495/Ac. Jim Wells Co. - 198 Ac. - Co Rd, High fenced, diverse brush, 2 wells, 4 stock tanks home, airstrip, exotics $398,000.

Val Verde Co. - 546 Ac. - Prime development property between Del Rio and Lake Amistad w/frontage on U.S. Hwy. 90. Power & rural water available. $1,200/Ac. Val Verde Co. - 5,463 Ac. - Highly improved, hifenced Co. hunting ranch, accommodations for 20, paved lighted airstrip, 100 X 60 hangar, 10 miles of caliche & paved roads, 8 water wells, spring, deer, turkey, elk, fallow deer, axis, aoudad, barbado, Armenian sheep. $750/Ac.

Brownwood, Texas www.ross-realestate.com

23-Acre Lake – 511 acres fronting U.S. Highway 377 North between Brownwood and Comanche, Texas, with scattered live oaks, spring-fed creek, two tanks, excellent fencing, barn, pens and beautiful building sites. $2,300/acre 734 Acres, Mills County – More than 7,200 feet of heavily treed Colorado River frontage grace this 734acre river ranch in northern Mills County. Four stock tanks, hunting cabin, 60-acre coastal field and several fields for food plots make this an excellent getaway for the weekend recreationist. $2,750/acre 231 Acres, Brown County. Rolling hills, thickly wooded in live oaks, large tank, high fenced on two sides, water well w/submersible pump, 3 rural water meters, minerals, wildlife. 15 minutes southeast of Brownwood, TX. $2,000/acre

Terry Wootan Real Estate www.terrywootanrealestate.com

325 247-5711 Willow City Loop - 620 acres. Gillespie & Llano Co. Beautiful views, historic fort, recently high fenced, great game management opportunities. $3,250,000 Law Creek - 1,073 acres. McCulloch Co. Beautiful ranch home. Too many extras! Turn key, high-fenced ranch, home to many exotics! $3,995/ac Johnson City - 381 acres, Main home, Sunday house.

Lots of potential, great deer hunting! $2,100,000 Llano River Ranch - 257 acres. Llano Co. Outbuilding, perimeter fenced, great views! $3,295/ac Roper’s Dream - 48 acres. Llano Co. Lighted roping arena, fenced, lots of extras. $425,000 Valley Spring - 55 ac. Llano Co. Great small ranch, nice building spots, panoramic views! $3,000/ac Horse Lovers - 43 acres. Llano Co. 3BD/3BA home, 2 barns, arena, much more! $674,900 Burnet Ranch - 104 acres. Outside the city limits of Burnet. Building sites throughout. Would make an excellent subdivision. Parameter fenced, water well & elec. Investment property! $6,500/acre. Will divide.

Log Home on 19 acres on Llano River – One-of-akind property with custom log home. Home features 3BD/2BA, lots of windows allowing for beautiful Texas Hill Country views. The property has 533 feet of Llano River frontage and is ready for immediate enjoyment. $595,000 Valley Spring -110 acres. There is a 3BD/1BA brick home, good living condition. The property offers panoramic views, some improved pasture and lots of hardwood cover. All and all, an affordable ranch in Llano County. This is a must-see! $3,950/ac 24+ Acres - Cherokee, TX. Raw land with 2.5 acres of cultivated field with great irrigation possibilities. There are great views and abundant wildlife. Come take a look. $4,600/acre Hilltop Home - Home outside Llano. 3BD/2.5BA beautiful Wester-style home w/barn, fencing & views of the Hill Country. $435,000

16+ Acres on Llano River - Large oaks, granite outcroppings, outstanding building sites with views of the beautiful Llano River. 1,100± feet frontage of the river. This property will not last long! Come see today! $25,000/acre. Will divide.

Wells Ranch - 630 acres in Hall, Texas, between & San Saba. Large main home, one-of-a-kind hunting lodge, Richland Creek runs through the property, beautiful views & a good amount of wildlife. Professionally managed for 6 yrs. $3,995/ac. Great Hill Country find!

Ottwell Ranch – 1,591 acres in Llano Co. Just north of Llano. Main home, great elevation changes due to BabyHead Mountain! Lots of extras! $6,000,000.

RE/MAX Properties Barbara Hensley barbara@barbarahensley.com

866 772-9699 Heath, Rockwall County, Lake Ray Hubbard. Loch Braeland is the ultimate address. This 2+-acre estate homesite sits high on the hill with sweeping views of the distant Dallas skyline, vivid sunsets across the lake and multi-million dollar waterfront estates. “It just doesn’t get any better.” The shape of the lot provides perfect opportunity to build your dream home, taking advantage of the views. Highly restricted to insure value, this is the very best of all estate Lakeview lots left on Lake Ray Hubbard. Hurry to see, build your home, then kick back at the end of each day to catch the sunset then contemplate the wonders of the universe as the sky shatters into a panoramic of starlight over the lake. No time limit to start building. $579,000.

VIP Country Properties www.vipcountry.net Visit our website for detailed brochures.

979 865-9459 Live Oak Trails 100± ac, Colorado Co., Wooded trails, live oaks, meadows, rolling terrain, sandy soil, long road frontage. $4,000/ac Shelby Glen 45± ac, Austin Co., stately trees, woods, meadow, secluded location near FM 2502 convenient to both Brenham and Round Top, long frontage allows the option to divide. $6,200/ac Rocker S Ranch 100 ac, Waller Co., Long road frontage on FM 1736, board fencing, ornate entrance, restored 5/3 two-story period house, pool, horse barn, arena, guesthouse, ponds, woods. $895,000 Plantation Gardens 24 ac, Waller Co., Louisiana-style antebellum home, live oaks, lush landscaping, circular entry drive, tennis courts, hot tub, pool with waterfall slide, barbecue area, sprinkler system and horse barn with quarters. $895,000 Little Barranca 40± ac, Bastrop Co., On Hwy. 290, open pastures with clusters of trees, pond, Old Hwy. 20-ft frontage along backside. Will divide. $5,000/ac SEE OUR AD IN THIS ISSUE FOR: Cuttin’ Low Ranch 115 ac, Austin Co. $2,325,000 Also available as 95± acres, including main house and breeding barns. $1,750,000 ARMCOR Farms 145 ac, Brazoria Co. $1,900,000 Lost River Ranch 158 ac, Austin Co. $1,800,000 Triple Creek in Round Top 86 ac, Fayette Co. $1,725,000

La Gema Retreat 101 ac, Washington Co. $1,100,000 Vista Oaks 86 ac, Austin Co. $6,500 per acre Country Place 4+ ac, Austin Co. $399,000 La Bahia Cabin 36 ac, Washington Co. $375,000

Tina McCelvey & Assoc.

210 495-8462 7,300 Acres – Trophy-deer ranch in South Texas, 1 hour 45 min. from San Antonio, modest improvements that will accommodate 40+ hunters, large stock tanks, all brush, high fenced and cross-fenced, no minerals, Serious inquires only. $1,795/ac 127.25 Acres – 30 minutes from downtown San Antonio. West on I-10 in the New Berlin/St. Hedwig area. Several large oak trees, starter home on property, rural water & on-site well, beautiful place for home.

Would make a beautiful horse ranch. $4,250/acre.

200+ Acres – Hwy 83, 9 miles from Garvin’s Store.

Electricity, water well. Hunters cabin. Good access. $1,300/ac. Sonny Henderson 830 866-3740.

150 to 3,000 Acres – 45 minutes from Kerrville, Hwy. 41 access. High fenced, water well, elec., starting at $1,195/ac. Sonny Henderson 830 866-3740

Ed White Realty Rocksprings, TX www.edwhiterealty.com

800 683-LAND .22 ac. 809-sf home, carport. $24,950 .33 ac. 870-sf brick home, corner. $49,950 6.5 ac. Pulliam Creek, elec, Barksdale. $499,950 20 ac. Pulliam Creek, Elec, Barksdale. $999,950 35 ac. Mobile home, 600-gallon cistern, 2 water troughs, 3 blinds, 3 feeders. $49,950 40 ac. Hwy frontage, stock tank, deer. $60,000 50 ac. Hwy frontage, 3 blinds, 3 feeders. $69,950 50 ac. 48x14 Furnished Lodge, 26’ Travel Trailer, hog trap, 4 blinds, 5 feeders. $89,950 52 ac. Elec avail, shared well. $49,950 54 ac. 2,060-sf 4/3 Home, 344-sf Barn, 10x10 shed, horse paddock, elec, well, 3 blinds, 5 feeders, fenced, Hwy frontage. $159,950 68 ac. Trailer, 3 stands, 3 feeders, water tank, shared well. $39,950 75 ac. Fence, 2 blinds/feeders, deer. $69,950 86 ac. Trailer, 3 blinds, 2 feeders. $49,950 100 ac. Hilltop view, fence, deer, elk. $99,950 100 ac. Shared well, views, deer, elk. $99,950 100 ac. County rd, oak valley, elk. $109,950 101 ac. Oaks, views, elk, deer. $109,950 101 ac. Hilltop view, old well & tank, elk. $129,950 102 ac. Well, elec, views, deer, elk. $109,950 102 ac. Views, water tank/trough, terms. $99,950 102 ac. Road end,water tank/trough,terms. $99,950 102 ac. 3 8-foot trailer, elec, 3 blinds, tripod, 4 feeders, windmill, well, tank. $99,950 102 ac. Fence, Cave Creek, views. $111,000 102 ac. Road end, fence, views. $111,000 103 ac. County road, elec, deer, elk. $113,000 104 ac. Road 1 side, fence 1 side, valley views, shared well, deer, turkey, elk. $114,000 105 ac. Road 1 side, fence 1 side, Cave Creek, shared well, elec avail, deer, turkey, elk. $115,000 105 ac. Road 1 side, fence 1 side, elec avail, shared well, views, deer, elk. $115,000

106 ac. Cabin, stands, shared well, awesome views, deer, turkey. $69,950 107 ac. Road 2 sides, fenced 1 side, shared well, elec avail, hilltop view, deer, turkey, elk. $116,950 107 ac. Road 2 sides, oak views, shared well, elec avail, deer, turkey, elk. $117,500 107 ac. Road 1 side, fenced 2 sides, valley views, shared well, elec avail, deer, turkey elk. $117,500 115 ac. Road 2 sides, oak views, elec avail, shared well, deer, turkey, elk. $126,000 115 ac. Hilltop 876-sf 2/1 home, water system, elec, deer, axis, elk, turkey, awesome views. $279,950 146 ac. Fence 2 sides, two 3,000-gallon tanks, 2 water troughs, 3,000-lb feeder, creek. $499,950 156 ac. Fenced 3 sides, 3,000-gallon water tank, water trough, water guzzler, creek. $499,950 160 ac. Road end, fenced 1 side, shared well, elec avail, deer, turkey, elk. $175,000 200 ac. Road end, fenced 1 side, shared well, views, deer, elk. $199,900 201 ac. County road, views, deer, elk. $218,000 202 ac. Road 2 sides, shared well, elec avail, views, deer, elk. $199,900 203 ac. End of road, shared well, hilltop views, creek canyon, owner terms. $199,900 203 ac. Road 1 side, fence 1 side, creek valley, hilltop views, shared well, deer. $214,950 204 ac. Road 1 side, fenced 1 side, shared well, creek valley, elec avail, views, deer. $219,950 205 ac. Road 1 side, fenced 1 side, creek valley, deer, elk. $219,950 208 ac. Road 1 side, fenced 1 side, big valley, shared well, elec avail. $219,950 208 ac. Road 1 side, fenced 2 sides, big valley, shared well, elec avail. $219,950 210 ac. 3 Water tanks & troughs, elec, shared well, 3 feeders, 3 tripods, 3 blinds, hog trap. $271,950 217 ac. Road 2 sides, fence 1 side, oak views, shared well, elec avail, elk. $229,950 233 ac. Road end, fenced 2 sides, creek valley, shared well, deer, turkey. $256,000 238 ac. Hilltop 650-sf lodge, elec, 5 blinds, 5 feeders, fence 2 sides, 2 stock tanks, views. $250,000 261 ac. Road end, fenced 1 side, hilltop views, creek valley, shared well, deer, elk. $279,950 266 ac. Road 1 side, fence 1 side, hilltop views, creek valley, elk. $289,950 301 ac. Four water systems, 3,000-lb feeder, fence, oaks. $999,900 303 ac. County road 1 side, fence 1 side, shared well, views, deer, turkey. $299,900 393 ac. Road end, fenced 2 sides, water, elec, hilltop views, creek valley, deer, elk. $399,950 409 ac. Fence 1 side, hilltop views, elec avail, shared well, deer, elk. $408,950 483 ac. Fence 1 side, awesome views, deer, turkey, creek valley. $499,950 490 ac. Hwy frt, elec, fencing, B&C. $439,950 542 ac. End of road, fenced 3 sides, elec, 3,000-gallon water tank, big oaks. $699,950 600 ac. Fence 2 sides, shared well, elec, creek valley, deer, turkey. $599,950 732 ac. Homes, backhoe, blinds, feeders. $699,950 746 ac. 780-sf lodge, 200-foot barn, 3 wells, 1/2 minerals, hwy frontage. $449,950 817 ac. Fence 2 sides, hilltop v iews, old well & tank, elec avail. $799,950 1,239 ac. 1,600-sf hilltop home, bunkhouse, barn, apartment, 2 wells, fenced, hwy frtg. $1,490,00 1,390 ac. End of road, fenced 3 sides, windmill well, hilltop views, deer, elk, turkey. $1,389,000 2,008 ac. End of road, fenced 3 sides, windmill well, hilltop views, deer, elk, turkey. $1,999,000 Volume 39 Texas Farm&Ranch

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The Emotional Impact of Ar t

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Not everyone can climb Mt. Everest, run

museums, has developed a concept in which

family will remember every time they look at

with the bulls in Pamplona, or have Jay Moore

he executes his paintings on location to create

their painting.

create a beautiful painting of their ranch.

an emotional impact that cannot be created

Jayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concept is unique across the country,

Having Jay immortalize your property in one

any other way. Over the past 10 years, he has

maybe the globe. Put simply, he paints museum-

of his oil paintings is really an exceptional

worked with clients to capture their property

quality paintings of locations either owned by

opportunity for a lucky few. Jay, a nationally

on canvas, creating not only prized family

his clients, or places they travel, through a fairly

recognized painter with pieces in major art

heirlooms, but also a bonding experience the

straightforward process. Once a place and

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time have been determined, a contract will be drafted and signed. “I’m not the stereotypical artist, in that I’m very attentive to deadlines, agreements, and the customer’s needs. Most of my clients are businesspeople who expect a high level of professionalism,” says Jay. At the appointed time, Jay travels to his client’s ranch and walks the property with them. He is eager to have the owners identify the views and locations they particularly

“Velvety Evening” 30 by 40 inches, oil on

appreciate. During his three to four day

canvas. Above and following page: Field studies

stay, Jay will paint five to ten field studies,

painted on location at a ranch outside College

essentially smaller sketches completed onsite.

Station, Texas.

He says he particularly enjoys this aspect of the process - “Not only do I get to meet some

at his studio in Colorado. Jay says his goal is,

fascinating people, but by spending some time

“to make it a very hard decision.” One of the

with them, maybe sharing a meal or two, I gain

benefits of such custom artwork is that any

a better understanding of what this property

then taken back to the studio to dry, sign and

size of painting to accommodate any particular

means to them. The more I appreciate how

varnish. The time arrives when the client gets

interior can be created. “The larger studio

this land is important to them, the better

to see all of the studies together, to decide

paintings have a bigger emotional impact. I am

I can communicate those emotions in the

which of the smaller paintings they want to

able to do more with them artistically. I push

paintings.”

purchase, and which ones they would like

and pull, emphasize and subordinate, until the

Jay to create into larger, studio versions back

effect is very dramatic!” he adds.

The paintings completed in the field are

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Jay is quick to point out though, that there

between artist and family, Jay says, makes

is so much more to this process than simply

for a richer, more emotionally accurate

a business transaction - “I help people collect

representation of the family’s feelings of

their life experience on canvas-memories of

the property. Jay describes it this way,

a place that is often the focal point for these

“A good painting doesn’t just show you

families. These ranches have often been in

what something looks like, it will also

the family for generations, and are where

convey the feeling of the place. Paintings

people spend their special occasions with

are different than photographs in this way,

the extended family.” Further, the reason

and when I paint, my goal is to leave enough

If you would like to discuss your ideas with the

this concept works so well is the fact that

detail out, so that everyone can relate to the

artist, or to have a comprehensive portfolio on

the client is involved throughout the process,

image. I’m satisfied when someone looks at

this concept, please call 303-646-5835 or e-mail

always communicating with the artist.

one of my paintings and can say, yes, I know

jay@jaymoorestudio.com. For further information

how that feels.” v

on Jay Moore see www.jaymoorestudio.com.

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