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38 v Devil’s River/Lake Amistad

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broker index

Adkins & Associates .......................129 Alamito Real Estate ..........................182 Angie Yarbrough Real Estate The Michael Group ....................... 171 Avant Ranch Sales.............................. 84 Bacon & Ranch Investments, Inc. 136 Beach Properties............................... 102 Bevers Real Estate ............................155 Bill Johnson & Associates Real Estate....................................... 106 Bownds & Associates Inc. Realtors 147 Brady Kimble, Broker......................138 Briggs-Freeman Real Estate Brokerage ................... 108 C. E. Muegge Real Estate ................158 Century 21 Harvey Properties, Inc. 126 Century 21 Lynch & Associates ... 165 Charles Arnold Real Estate ............ 172 Childress Ranch Investments ....... 149 Circle C Ranch Sales .......................134 Coldwell Banker Taylor & Taylor 177 Coldwell Banker United .................153 The Country Connection ............... 161 Country Land Sales ......................... 140 Creekside Rural Investments ........ 142 Cross Bar Land Company .............. 151 Cunningham Real Estate................159 Dan W. Kinsel III Ranch Broker LLC ........................ 141 Dean Gilbert Realtors .....................183 Deitra Robertson Real Estate, Inc.135 Direct Realty Company...................186 Donna Morgan Real Estate ............ 163 Ed White Realty ................................. 52 ERA Colonial Real Estate ............... 176 Evans and Associates ........................ 88 Fred Calhoun Realty ....................... 104 Frosty Miller Ranch Realty, Inc.....137

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Gaines Land Sales............................ 148 Gardner Ranch Sales, LLC.............183 Gerald Haire Realty ......................... 162 Hall and Hall ..................................... 178 Heritage Texas Country Properties 146 Hodde Real Estate Co. .................... 145 Hoffman International Properties.. 80 HomeLand Properties .................... 118 Hood Real Estate Company ............ 27 J. Myane Properties.......................... 144 Jacobs Properties.............................. 110 Jeff Soele Ranch Investments .......... 37 John McCollom & Associates Realtors ................... 100 Keller Williams Realty .................... 173 Kennedy Country Properties ........157 Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty Ranch Division .................... 76 LANDTX .............................................. 68 Linda Carter, Ranch Broker........... 164 Mac A. Coalson.................................154 Mark Fox Real Estate ...................... 143 Markham Realty, Inc. ...................... 167 Meek Ranch Sales .............................. 94 Navasota Realty ................................ 160 Nisbet Ranch Sales, LLC ................156 Nixon Real Estate.............................132 No Fences Land Co. .......................... 67 Open Range, Inc............................... 131 Orvis, Cushman & Wakefield....... 181 PhotoMarketing Associates ........... 168 Phyllis Browning Company ............. 72 Pioneer Real Estate ..........................182 Quail Pro, LLC ..................................186 Ranch & Hunting Land ................. 114 Ranch Connection ...........................152 Ranch Investments ............................ 85 Ranch Marketing Associates..........180 RE/MAX Bastrop Area ....................120 RE/MAX Llano ................................. 121 RE/MAX Texas Heritage.................185 Rohan Realty .....................................150 Ruple Properties...............................128 Ruth Woodman Real Estate ..........184 Saddleside Realty, Inc .....................122 Stafford Company............................ 174 Stanberry & Associates Realtors ..184 Stephens Ranch Hand Real Estate185 Steve C. Lewis Ranch Real Estate 170 Steve Grant Real Estate..................... 62 Strawn Realty .................................... 169 Tejas Properties ................................ 112 Terry Wootan Real Estate.com .....139 Texas Ranch Broker.........................130 Texas Ranch Sales, LLC.................... 96 Texas Ranches For Sale .................... 98 Tina McCelvey & Associates Real Estate..............133 United Country Real Estate ..........124 VIP Country Properties .................. 116 W. K. Shumpes Co..............................91 Wendland & Associates .................127 Wilson Goldrick Realtors .............. 166 Wright-Way Services Inc. ............... 175

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Central 1....................Washington............116

6....................Washington............146 11..................Washington........... 155 15..................Austin......................146 16..................Waller......................107 22..................Washington............116 25..................Washington............145 26..................Austin......................106 28..................Comal........................7 3 29..................Washington............145 30..................Fayette.....................117 30..................Grimes.....................160 38..................Austin......................106 40..................Austin..................... 155 40..................Bastrop................... 120 46..................Bell........................... 159 48..................Fayette.................... 157 50..................Grimes.................... 186 50..................Brazos..................... 185 51..................Washington............173 58..................Austin......................173 60..................Colorado.................116 60..................Travis.........................6 9 68..................Medina......................7 7 70..................Washington........... 155 83..................Burleson..................160 83..................Travis.........................6 8 85..................Bastrop....................146 86..................San Saba..................121 87..................Comal........................9 6 90..................Uvalde.......................5 0 92..................Bastrop................... 184 94..................Colorado.................117 100................Austin......................145 100................Bastrop....................142 101................Washington............173 104................Robertson.............. 159 107................Austin......................106 108................Waller..................... 135 114................Waller......................145 150...............Dewitt........................7 7 153...............Comal........................8 5 155...............Uvalde....................... 74 158...............Austin......................116 162................Grimes.....................160 168................Bell........................... 159 172................Washington............107 194...............Bastrop................... 184 200...............Austin......................117 200...............Fayette.....................140 200...............Washington........... 157 205...............Bastrop................... 157 224...............Lampasas............... 136 226...............Bosque.................... 152 226...............Falls..........................161 257...............Wilson.....................149 278...............Medina......................5 1 300...............Lampasas..................4 8 300...............Medina......................8 4 300...............Medina......................8 9 309...............Grimes.....................111 322...............Waller..................... 135 341................Caldwell....................3 0 351................Medina................... 183 360...............Bosque.................... 152 384...............Madison..................146 400...............Bastrop................... 127 486...............Coryell.....................142 520...............Grimes.....................160 630...............San Saba................. 139 690...............Kinney.......................9 8 820...............Hamilton.................149 840...............Hamilton................ 152 915................McCulloch..............151 950...............Medina......................4 5 986...............Kinney.......................6 0 1,093............Bosque.................... 125 1,208............Uvalde.....................113 1,235............Menard....................151 1,339............Medina......................4 5 1,350............Menard......................9 8 1,518............Freestone................119 1,581............Burnet..................... 136 1,598............Mills...........................4 8 1,600............Freestone................149 1,730............Uvalde.....................141 2,015............Madison..................119 2,100............Kinney.......................9 5 2,198............Gonzales.................141 2,200............Grimes.....................171 2,300............Menard................... 137 2,400............McCulloch............. 139 2,650............Washington............173 3,164............Menard................... 137 3,208............Coryell.......................8 5

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3,433............Milam...................... 159 4,535............McCulloch..............151 7,050............Uvalde.......................4 6

High Plains 2,618............Childress...................6 2 2,864............Randall....................181 37,224..........Childress...................6 7

Hill Country 1....................Blanco......................170

4....................Blanco......................144 4....................Blanco......................144 5....................Kendall....................103 12..................Kerr............................8 9 27..................Kendall......................7 1 31..................Bandera.....................7 8 32..................Bandera.....................7 8 35..................Real.............................4 7 36..................Blanco......................166 36..................Kerr............................7 7 47..................Real.......................... 182 50..................Burnet..................... 153 55..................Bandera.................. 150 56..................Gillespie................. 132 56..................Blanco..................... 128 57..................Hays...........................5 1 59..................Llano........................121 60..................Bandera...................147 63..................Blanco......................144 65..................Blanco..................... 153 65..................Llano........................121 67..................Blanco........................7 3 68..................Llano........................121 68..................Kimble.......................3 0 69..................Real.......................... 182 81..................Kerr............................3 2 91..................Bandera.....................7 8 100................Edwards....................5 6 100................Edwards....................5 9 102................Edwards....................5 8 105................Kerr............................7 3 112................Blanco......................143 113................Kendall......................9 2 123...............Kendall......................9 2 125...............Llano....................... 139 126...............Llano..........................9 5 130...............Kimble....................... 31 132...............Kerr............................8 8 135...............Blanco........................4 3 142................Edwards....................5 8 145................Kendall......................8 8 154...............Burnet..................... 134 154...............Edwards....................5 8 163................Kendall......................7 0 177................Blanco......................143 180...............Bandera.................. 127 190...............Kendall....................103 194...............Gillespie................. 132 200...............Bandera...................103 200...............Kerr..........................101 213................Kerr............................8 8 215................Kendall......................4 4 218................Llano....................... 139 220...............Kimble.......................9 5 221...............Kerr............................8 8 227...............Edwards....................6 1 239...............Bandera.....................4 2 240...............Gillespie....................3 6 244...............Bandera...................147 250...............Bandera.....................91 250...............Kendall................... 133 281................Blanco......................176 291................Llano..........................7 0 300...............Edwards....................5 3 310................Bandera.....................3 3 343...............Edwards....................5 8 351................Bandera.....................91 365...............Blanco........................6 8 389...............Blanco........................4 3 397...............Mason........................9 3 411................Bandera...................102 420...............Llano..........................7 1 420...............Llano........................141 430...............Bandera.....................4 4 435...............Bandera..................... 41 500...............Blanco..................... 156 500...............Kerr............................4 7 506...............Kendall......................9 3 521...............Bandera.....................4 5 535...............Bandera.....................9 6 562...............Bandera.....................3 6 562...............Bandera.....................91 593...............Blanco......................166 594...............Blanco..................... 129 594...............Hays........................ 129

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661................Llano..........................3 5 663...............Gillespie....................6 9 665...............Blanco..................... 129 698...............Real.......................... 130 700...............Bandera.....................8 5 710................Edwards....................5 5 1,062............Blanco......................174 1,189............Edwards....................5 4 1,189............Edwards....................8 9 1,239............Edwards....................5 2 1,300............Real...........................147 1,329............Gillespie....................3 4 1,400............Kerr......................... 156 1,600............Burnet........................4 0 1,850............Edwards..................112 1,900............Kerr..........................100 2,000............Bandera.................. 133 2,800............Kimble.....................174 4,100............Edwards....................2 7 5,270............Kerr..........................100 6,369............Kimble.....................101 21,305..........Burnet........................8 6 25,140..........Gillespie................. 150 104,483.......Val Verde...................5 7

Metroplex 13..................Dallas.......................163

17..................Grayson.................. 122 18..................Denton....................163 28..................Denton....................109 34..................Tarrant.....................161 38..................Denton....................161 52..................Kaufman................ 126 66..................Collin.......................168 70..................Grayson.................. 122 70..................Parker.......................165 72..................Parker...................... 154 76..................Hunt........................ 122 100................Denton......................8 1 105................Parker...................... 154 109................Denton....................108 140................Grayson...................163 309...............Cooke..................... 152 342...............Hunt........................ 123 430...............Cooke........................8 0 466...............Grayson...................163 721...............Grayson.................. 183

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15..................Harrison................. 184 19..................Henderson............. 124 40..................Henderson................6 5 46..................Wood.......................171 57..................Henderson................6 4 74..................Henderson................6 5 80..................Henderson................6 3 83..................Henderson................6 2 87..................Panola......................162 101................Lamar...................... 126 106................Wood...................... 124 108................Van Zandt.................6 4 123...............Hopkins..................161 125...............Henderson................6 5 135...............Red River................ 126 140................Anderson..................6 4 144................Wood.......................171 177................Shelby......................142 187...............Henderson................6 6 198...............Anderson............... 125 206...............Smith.........................6 2 240...............Henderson................6 2 281................Henderson................6 3 302...............Van Zandt...............171 310................Houston..................172 533...............Cass......................... 125 1,082............Cherokee.................175 1,302............Anderson............... 126 1,403............Red River.................164 2,200............Smith.........................8 2

Northwest 92..................Comanche..............115

152...............Brown........................6 6 250...............Brown..................... 185 281................Eastland..................165 340...............Jack...........................104 397...............Montague............... 124 647...............Coleman..................114 650...............Jack...........................105 729...............Comanche................9 4 951................Coleman..................148 1,056............Coleman..................114 1,500............Runnels.....................9 6 1,501............Coleman................. 185 1,700............Taylor.......................164 9,342............Shackelford.............169

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26..................Kleberg......................7 5 79..................Brooks.......................7 9 177................Dimmit......................7 6 191................Frio.......................... 133 275...............Atascosa................. 128 402...............Live Oak....................9 9 544...............Kinney.......................7 6 595...............McMullen............... 128 633...............Duval...................... 128 948...............Maverick....................9 0 950...............Duval.........................9 7 985...............McMullen..................9 9 1,000............Maverick....................9 7 1,009............Duval.........................9 4 1,150............Frio.............................9 6 1,150............Webb..........................8 4 1,453............Frio.............................9 0 1,500............Zavala........................9 7 1,550............McMullen............... 133 1,625............Duval.........................9 8 1,785............Frio.......................... 186 2,010............Zavala........................ 41 2,500............Zavala........................9 7 3,405............Zavala........................8 4 4,059............Duval.........................7 6 5,245............Duval.........................9 5

Southeast 48..................Walker.....................110

145................Brazoria...................117 226...............Walker.....................167 316................Walker.....................167 480...............Montgomery..........110 482...............Angelina..................111 1,989............Brazoria.................. 158 2,493............Walker.....................118

West 150...............Brewster....................7 9

310................Val Verde...................3 6 462...............Sutton........................5 0 633...............Schleicher.............. 182 1,150............Crockett.....................9 9 4,600............Jeff Davis.................131 6,400............Hudspeth............... 124 6,600............Val Verde...................3 8 7,718.............Val Verde................ 138 7,916.............Terrell........................9 4 9,160............Val Verde.................149 11,000..........Val Verde...................3 7 23,000.........Val Verde................ 127

Outside the Region Arkansas 105................Miller........................162 800...............Little River..............162

Colorado 966...............Jefferson..................179

1,010.............Archuleta.................179 1,088............Routt........................178 1,395............Huerfano.................178 1,400............Douglas.................. 180 2,384............San Miguel..............179 4,300............Routt....................... 180 5,300............Grand...................... 180 12,550..........Elbert.......................179

Mexico 1,807............Acuna.........................9 4 8,600............Coahuilla................ 134 16,302..........Coahuilla................ 134 20,000.........Coahuilla................ 134 45,000.........Coahuilla...................7 9

New Mexico 5,463............Rio Arriba................181

7,403............Chaves.....................177 21,850..........Guadalupe..............177 122,138.......Debaca.....................178

Oklahoma 800...............McCurtain..............162 1,125............McCurtain............. 125

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E

ver since he was a kid, Kevin

region that seemed to fit their requirements,

catching big fish on his very own lake.” When

Yearout dreamed of owning his

each with plenty of water that likely held

he bought his ranch, Mr. Reid found ACI

own ranch—complete with a lake

some trout, Kevin suddenly realized that he

through some mutual friends and hired them

where he could catch big fish. “I

had no idea how to determine if a lake had

to build and manage the property’s trophy

looked forward to having somewhere that I

any fish, or even the potential to have fish.

large-mouth bass lake.

could go, just to get away from it all.” As Kevin

“I really never considered what was involved

“It didn’t take long for Kevin to convince me

reached adulthood, got married, had kids and

with owning a lake or if it had the potential to

I should call the professionals at ACI. My initial

built up a business, his dream never faded.

support really big fish.”

conversation with Paul Cassidy, President of

Finally, the time came, and he was able to buy the ranch of his dreams.

Unsure where to find answers to questions about assessing and managing water, Kevin

ACI, quickly gave me confidence that his team really knew water and fish.”

As they began to consider where to find

began asking around and found very little

“Mr. Yearout came to us with the same

their dream property, Kevin and his wife

help. “Some folks directed me to the Game and

questions as many new ranch owners. They

decided that northern New Mexico was the

Fish Department, but I soon learned that they

have a beautiful new property with a lake or

perfect place to search for their getaway cabin

could not assist clients with private waters.”

stream and would like to make that water

on a lake. “We envisioned a place surrounded

Kevin then had a conversation with Kevin

resource reach its full potential,” says Paul

by beautiful scenery with plenty of space and

Reid, owner of Morani River Ranch in Uvalde,

Cassidy of ACI. Paul immediately sent out

cool temperatures, and northern New Mexico

Texas. “Kevin Reid told me about a company

his team of fisheries biologists to conduct a

was just a short drive from Albuquerque,

in Albuquerque called Aquatic Consultants,

complete assessment of the lakes, so that Kevin

where we live.” With two ranches in the

Inc. Like myself, Kevin had always dreamed of

and his wife could make an informed decision

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“Aquatic Consultants provided superior design, construction and maintenance of a beautiful trout pond at our ranch outside of Santa Fe, New Mexico.”

-Peter Coneway, U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland in the West in 1998 for private ranches, golf courses and government entities. Since then, we’ve grown into one of the premier lake and stream design, construction and management companies in the United States.”

In fact, many of ACI’s clients have the same feelings as the Yearouts. Rodney Ferguson of Isleta Resort and Casino comments, “Aquatic Consultants did an excellent job of designing, constructing and managing our entire lakes renovation project, which was certainly a about which ranch to purchase.

complete, ACI had solved drainage problems

complex endeavor.” Peter Coneway, the U.S.

Paul explained, “Within just a few days, we

on the site, built two new lakes and renovated

ambassador to Switzerland had ACI build a

provided the Yearouts with a thorough report

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that outlined what they should consider at each

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property, as well as several recommendations

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construction and maintenance of a beautiful

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Kevin and his wife agreed, “Professionalism

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create a fishable stream.”

was meticulous in every phase of the

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project’s construction. When they finished

drawings by their professional architects was

construction in late fall of 2006, we could not

all it took to get the wheels turning. By the

have been happier with the results. We can

time Kevin and his wife were through, they

truly say that Aquatic Consultants’ creativity,

had chosen their dream property and found

implementation and professionalism exceeded

themselves expanding their vision of what was

our expectations in every way.”

possible for their new ranch. Kevin said, “ACI

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guided us through the entire process, and once

although this was one of his favorite lake

we approved the final design, their construction

construction projects, it’s not his only one.

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“...we could not have been happier with the results. We can truly say that Aquatic Consultants’ creativity, implementation and professionalism exceeded our expectations in every way.”

- Kevin Yearout, Ranch Owner

did an excellent job in designing and building the lakes on our property, not to mention the fishing they created is fantastic.”

Scott Bryan, ACI’s vice-president, looks to their future with great anticipation. “Over the past few years, we’ve had some great management and construction projects in New Mexico, Colorado, Nebraska, Arizona and Texas, and the schedule into 2008 is already beginning to fill up. We have several river restoration projects to complete, as well as lake construction and renovation projects and an increasing number of management clients.”

Yet, Scott measures ACI’s success not with the number of new clients, but those who come back for more. The team is particularly proud of Mr. Yearout’s final statement, “We were so impressed with the entire ACI team that we have asked them come back and complete a 3/4 mile habitat restoration project on the Chama River, and to renovate an additional lake on our ranch.” ❖ Aquatic Consultants invites you to imagine. From crystal-clear fishing lakes to thriving trout streams, our professional design, construction and biology personnel have the knowledge and expertise to capture your imagination and turn your dreams into reality. For more information, contact Aquatic Consultants at 877 466-5224 or visit www.AquaticConsultants.com.

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shops and other attractions, including the Val Verde Winery—Texas’ oldest. Also nearby is Lake Amistad National Recreation Area, known as a “top ten” Texas recreational and leisure destination. It is the largest lake in Texas and famous among bass fishermen. The reservoir affords a multitude of activities from houseboat vacations and water skiing to bird watching and overnight camping. In addition, some of the best examples of ancient Indian rock art on the North American continent can be found in the caves of the Devil's and the Pecos Rivers, which feed into the reservoir.

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Stair Town Ranch Central Texas v Caldwell County v San Marcos

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Come and see these 341± picturesque acres 20 miles east of San Marcos, fronting on Highway 80. An abudance of pecan trees highlight the sparkling San Marcos River running along the property’s boundary. Beautiful, lush, green coastal fields also cover this property. Special features include three water wells, three sets of working pens and a charming foreman’s house. This property has convenient access to Austin and San Antonio and is cradled deep in the heart of Texas. For these ideal elements, please call for a private showing.

Blue Hole Texas Hill Country Kimble County v London

B

Blue Hole offers a picturesque paradise of 68± acres located 24 miles southwest of Mason, Texas, on FM 1871. Fall in love with the gentle rolling terrain, big live oaks and pecan trees that captivate this property. This scenic acreage has incredible views with many possible building

Howard W. Hood

sites available. Approximately 2,956 feet of

P.O. Box 2191 Kerrville, TX 78029

the beautiful Llano River meanders along the western boundary of this property. Owning a

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T & H Ranch

130± Acres

Texas Hill Country v Kimble County v Junction

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Cradled in the surrounding hills of Junction is the captivating 130±-acre T & H Ranch.

Legendary water with 2,572± feet of the Llano River makes this a premier water property in today’s market. The river bottom is lined with huge oaks, pecan and mesquite trees. An abundance of wildlife, such as white-tailed deer, turkey and dove 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! $8,000 per acre.

Howard W. Hood P.O. Box 2191 Kerrville, TX 78029

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Guadalupe River Paradise 81 Acres

Texas Hill Country 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.

Howard W. Hood P.O. Box 2191 Kerrville, TX 78029

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310 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Bandera

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This amazing 310Âą- acre ranch just outside Bandera is a real treasure. The location itself is ideal: only 45 minutes from San Antonio and 30 minutes from Boerne, making this property easily accessible. Surrounded by hills with a private 35-acre lake and large, majestic oaks, this land has a truly tranquil feel. Since all cedar has been cleared, more water is available to allow beautiful grass and pastureland to emerge. With high fences already in place, the ranch is ready for exotic game. Please call for a private showing. $3,100,000.

Howard W. Hood P.O. Box 2191 Kerrville, TX 78029

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Gillespie County Ranch 1,329Âą Acres

Texas Hill Country v Gillespie County v Harper

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This ranch has a prime location conveniently located only 30 minutes from Fredericksburg and Kerrville. This beautiful property has tremendous potential with 1,329 acres, some of the highest elevations in Gillespie County and virtually cedar-free. Amenities include two water wells with windmills, a set of working pens, pole barn and paved county road frontage. Panoramic views offer a multitude of possible building sites. Gentle rolling hills with an abundance of trees, such as pecan, Spanish oak and walnut await the new owners. Owners will consider selling the ranch in smaller parcels.

Howard W. Hood P.O. Box 2191 Kerrville, TX 78029

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Zhorne Ranch 661Âą Acres

Texas Hill Country v Llano County v Llano

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Come and see the diverse natural beauty of the Texas hills on this peaceful ranch! Conveniently located 10 miles east of Llano, the 661-acre Zhorne Ranch boasts Highway 29 road frontage, a live spring, views, lots of trees and granite outcroppings. This ranch also includes two water wells, four tanks, a good set of working pens and an excellent road system. The ranch has an abundance of game, such as whitetail deer, turkey, dove, quail and wild hogs. The owner would consider selling half of this property. Priced at $4,500 per acre.

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A & L Ranch

562± Acres

Texas Hill Country Bandera County v Medina

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Located in the magnificent Texas Hill Country is the A & L Ranch with 562± secluded acres.

The finest scenery, hunting with abundant game and recreational opportunities await the new owners. The main spring of the North Prong of the Medina River originates on this ranch. Amenities include a hunter’s cabin, set of working pens and county road maintenance dead ends at the property. Lined along the creek bottom are several varieties of trees, such as cypress, live oak, elm and pecan. This “nature’s hideaway” has been undisturbed and is truly a diamond in the rough. It won’t last long. $2,495 per acre. Call for a private showing.

310± Acres West Texas v Val Verde County v Pandale

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Located 40 miles south of Ozona, Texas, lies the beautiful Pecos River and Fielder Draw.

Amenities include one 40' by 75' pole barn and two water wells. Big rolling hills with panoramic vistas offer tremendous views in all directions. Wildlife abounds with mule deer, white-tailed deer, turkey, quail and dove.

Priced at $1,200 per acre.

Clayton Ranch

240 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Gillespie County v Harper

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Clayton Ranch features 240 acres three miles west of Harper, with easy access from Kerrville and Fredericksburg, Special features of this ranch include paved county road frontage, three water wells, lots of trees, many possible building sites and an abundance of game. The owner would consider selling separate tracts from 7 to 69 acres, starting at $4,850 per acre. Call for a private showing.

Howard W. Hood P.O. Box 2191 Kerrville, TX 78029

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Last of the great frontiers: wild, wooly and not yet priced out of reach! What an opportunity for the Lonesome Dove-type personality to own a ranch that has so much recreational and investment potential! Located 30± minutes from Del Rio, which now has commercial flights daily to Houston, Texas, this ranch is unique! There is paved highway access, 10± miles of Rio Grande River frontage, thick brush, rock bluffs, rough canyons, good road system over the entire ranch—you can drive right down to the river —views and sunsets to brag about, two ranch houses, four water wells, two sets of livestock working pens, 12 deer blinds, and feeding stations and minutes from one of the nation’s best rated bass-fishing lakes! Oh, I forgot there are three kinds of deer to hunt: whitetail, mule deer and the rare cous deer!

Other wildlife include quail, dove, ducks, mountain lions, bobcats, turkey, javelina and an occasional wild bull along the river in the Vegas! Bang for your buck, this all-around package is hard to beat! Fabulous price and the ranch would break up to divide into smaller ranches.

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recreational possibilities! Only two hours from Houston, Texas, now with commercial airline flights daily, this property offers 15± miles of Lake Amistad and Devil’s River shoreline!

Lake Amistad is one of the top-rated bass lakes in the world and is now home to many annual fishing tournaments! Now recognized as a first-class fishing and recreational lake, only a short drive from Del Rio’s jet-class airstrip and big city conveniences, this

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wildlife sanctuary provides some of the most opportunity! With the mountains and lights native and pristine habitats for all kinds of

of historic Acuna, México in the distance, this

birds, ducks, whitetail deer, mountain lions, ranch has paved private electric access, miles bobcats, dove, quail, turkey and wild goats. of paved roads on the ranch, great ranch roads This South Texas/Chihuahua high desert

and easy access to lake and river shorelines.

environment that some day may be a world- There are good improvements, including class resort hotel golf course destination! the main home on a hilltop, a bunkhouse, Tall, majestic, towering rough and rustic guesthouse, two water wells, four stock ponds, approximately 400-foot cliffs stretch out good working pens, a 1,500-foot airstrip and from the crystal-clear aquamarine waters of

more! California and Florida residents—this is

the famous Devil’s River and Amistad Lake! what Texas stands for: great opportunities and For the avid outdoorsman, hunter, boater,

future investments! Seller will consider selling

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Outdoorsman’s Paradise!

1,600± Acres

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This ready-to-go hunting/recreational ranch offers a great Central Texas location only 1.5 hours from Austin or San Antonio. There are thousands of oak trees, hardly any cedar and grass two feet tall! Then, add both sides of a crystal-clear, rock-bottom, spring-fed running creek with a dam

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providing fabulous waterfalls and deep water for fishing and recreation! End-of-the-road privacy, but good easy access, electric gate entry with paved road back to the nice three-bedroom, threeand one-half-bath ranch house, 100-year-old oak trees, open bright floor plan with large trophy room and wet bar area, two fireplaces, big pool, patio area and outdoor cooking pavilion, twobedroom and two-bath guesthouse, caretaker’s house, shooting range, two small barns, a large barn, four stocked ponds, 25± miles of improved roads, cleared of cedar, 14 executive blinds all having feeders and water stations, 12-year well-managed deer herd with several bucks taken in the 190' B&C class! This ranch is ready to go and a must-see for the quality. There’s a small cabin and entertaining area overlooking the lake too!

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Commuter Estate - Horseman’s Dream 23 Acres

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Bandera’s Best River Ranch 435± Acres

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useable land offers hundreds of oak trees and very little rock. Then, add a 4,000± square-foot

paved roads, guesthouse, pool house, pool,

rock home with three bedrooms, three baths, large living area, great porches, four different

tennis court, horse barn with seven stalls and

pastures, a well, a small stock tank with bass, a nice barn, agricultural taxes, a paved driveway

two-bedroom apartment, equipment barn, and more only for you to come and see! Private and quiet, this property offers country living livestock corrals, six water wells, nice paved close to all the big city amenities. This one won’t last long! Call Lance Soele at 210 818-7319 access with electric gate, 80 acres of coastal or Cody Soele at 210 273-2706.

Bermuda and lots of wildlife!

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These 2,010± acres are just minutes south of Uvalde, Texas, and only 1.5 hours west of San Antonio.

The fabulous brand-new ranch home sits high on a hilltop, overlooking the crystal-clear, aquamarine Nueces River! This water looks like the Bahamas and has easy access for swimming, fishing or boating. The ranch home is a must-see with way too many amenities to list, including a bright and open kitchen, big family room with fireplace, double-car garage, fabulous porches, large windows providing views of the river, all sitting in a manicured landscape setting! Then, add a big electric gated entry, paved roads, equipment barn, caretaker’s house, horse stalls, two water wells and some of the finest South Texas brush, providing the needed habitat for big whitetail deer, quail, dove, turkey, wild hogs and other South Texas game! This place is truly for the ready-to-go, quality-minded ranch owner. Approximately 100 scientific breeder whitetail introduced to ranch.

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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 cypresslined Medina River has rapids and deep holes.

This property offers highway access, a nice 50acre 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, hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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Blanco County 135 Acres

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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/caretakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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This 389-acre property is 35 minutes to Austin or San Antonio. This is a great ready-to-go weekend getaway or recreational retreat. The small ranch house has great views, trees, fire pit, nice porch and more to see. Then add paved access, nice fields, big mountains, fabulous roads,

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Fredericksburg, and only 35 minutes to San Antonio. This majestic two-story rock ranch home has approximately 9,000 square feet, sitting high on a mountaintop with panoramic views of the Texas Hill Country. The main home has way too many amenities to list; however, this very bright and open home offers a fine game trophy room with 35' ceilings. There are wood

floors, granite countertops, custom built-ins, two kitchens, fabulous fireplaces, fabulous outdoor entertainment cook area, manicured landscaped yard, great roads, three-car detached garage with workshop and total game fencing with many exotic animals, such as elk, axis, blackbuck, oryx and many more plus all native wildlife. Add both sides of a crystal-clear running creek with development potential, two water wells, five stocked ponds, seven mountaintops, a shooting range with cabana, underground utilities koi pond with waterfalls, thousands of oak trees and only more for you to imagine. This is a great place with a hard-to-find, sought-after location!

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These 430Âą acres in Vanderpool, Texas, near Lost Maples State Park, offer live water, game fencing, recreation, hunting, fishing, hiking and trapshooting. There is paved access, electric gate entry, good roads, big mountains and valleys.

A three-bedroom, three-bath ranch home with office, exercise room, big kitchen and living area in the bowl of the surrounding mountains overlooks a spring-fed lake. The property offers a lighted shooting range, two equipment barns and many exotics, such as elk, blackbuck, axis, fallow, aoudad and all other native species.

Fabulous Lost Maples Area 430 Acres

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Kendall County 215Âą Acres

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This rare and unique find is 30 minutes to San Antonio, near Boerne, with both sides of three creeks, paved access, a two-bedroom, one-bath, refurbished dairy barn, large office, large hay barn, totally game-fenced, nice hilltops with views of Texas Hill Country and fabulous fields for hay production or food plots, all situated in a manicured golf course-type setting. Shown by appointment only. Owner/Broker.

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This outdoorsman’s recreational paradise is truly one of the finest hunting, fishing or livestock ranches I have ever seen, and is only 45 minutes to San Antonio’s finest restaurants and attractions. This area offers thick brush, big oak trees, rolling hills, quail-hunting strips, paved roads, totally game-fenced with scientific breeder whitetail pens, stocked whitetail genetics from top breeders, many hunting stations with top-quality hunting blinds and feeders, irrigated food plots with five pivot systems powered by a large irrigation well, 18 stock ponds with piped water providing fabulous dove and duck shooting and fishing lakes, a five-bedroom, four- and one-half-bath lodge sitting on a hilltop with large pool and patio area with outdoor kitchen, also a bunkhouse, foreman’s house, equipment barn, dog kennel and pipe cattle pens.

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This 521-acre property is ready for you to go hunting. This recreational hunting ranch offers a variety of post oak country, views big deep canyons and draws, great road system, a threebedroom, two-bath home, caretaker’s house, equipment barn, well, electricity, five executive deer blinds and feeders, piped water, paved access and all of it ready to go and priced to sell fast.

There are free-roaming exotics and great hunting.

Owner/broker. Rare find and great deal!

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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! Best deal around! Call Lance Soele 210 818-7319 or Cody Soele 210 273-2706.

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This 7,050±-acre rare find has a variety of South Texas brush and trees with a dose of Hill Country flavor, having some rolling hills and thousands of oak trees! Located only 1.5 hours from San Antonio and just 10 miles from all of Uvalde’s modern amenities and new modern airport, this property offers a cozy three-bedroom, threebath ranch home with fireplace, bunkhouse, cook house, large barn, caretaker’s home, grain bins, good set of cattle pens, 13 water wells, five stock tanks, 600± acres of improved Klein grass, great for quail or cattle and some of the best sought-after whitetail habitat you will find!

Then if this isn’t enough, add another nice ranch house and miles of great improved roads!

You will look long and hard to find a great place like this with all of this variety! Can be divided into 3,500± acre parcels.

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Texas Hill Country v Real County v Leakey

This is some of the best cypress-lined Frio River I have ever seen. There are 2,900± feet of crystal-clear rock bottoms, limestone ledges, deep holes and too many waterfalls to count! A person will look long and hard to find this spectacular one-of-a-kind live water! Previously, this was a historic campground with 50± RV spaces, four cabins, two bathhouses, three water wells, a retail store and a rock main residence overlooking the river. This camp has been in operation for over 60 years and has a huge client business, with as many as 3,000 guests on some weekends. This is a real nice income producer.

Located between Garner Park and Concan near the new golf course, this is sure to be a once-in-alifetime opportunity. Open only three months during the summer previously, this would be a great spot for a winter retreat. This one won’t last long and is a must see! Recent drastic price reduction!

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Attention companies! Tired of leasing? Here is your opportunity to own your own turn-key readyto-go outdoorsman’s paradise. You must see all of these fabulous depreciable assets to assist your IRS deductions. These 500 acres are our of the seller’s existing 2,500± acres. Currently from San Antonio, this unique and private secluded hideaway is not too remote. There are 16 cozy rustic cabins fully furnished with 16 bathrooms, large fully equipped commercial kitchen, fully equipped game room, RV hookups, satellite television, outdoor game area with owner’s home having three bedrooms, three baths, large living area and big covered porch, guesthouse, large separate fire pit

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antelope, wild hogs, turkey and all other native species. This ranch is a great for the company tired

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Located approximately two hours southwest of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, this place is ready to move in for the quality minded.

It features dig deer, lots of fish, exotics, quality furniture and fixtures everywhere!

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Central Texas v Mills County v Goldthwaite

Improvements include a fabulous river rock main home with professional decorations, a large lodge, guesthouse overlooking fire pit and patio area and a gorgeous big lake with entertaining area and great waterfall. Then, add

a caretaker’s cabin, spacious office, shop area, several equipment barns, dog kennel, great road system, hay barn, miles of game fencing, some deer breeding, pens, great land diversity for hunting or ranching, gently rolling terrain, draws, creek beds, big trees, thick brush, many food plot areas, two water wells, paved access with electric gate entry and most of all, two fabulous large lakes and five smaller ponds. This place is ready to go and it will be really hard to find a better one. Put this one on your top priority list! Best deal around!

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manicured land offers hundreds of oak trees and selected wooded areas for abundant wildlife. There

stone home offers three bedrooms, two and one-half baths, a bright and open floor plan and a back add almost one mile of some of the finest crystal-clear rock bottom with trees, deep blue holes and cascading waterfalls. There is great, usable recreational water for fishing, boating and swimming. For the avid hunter, there are lots of deer, turkey, dove, quail and a few wild hogs. This one won’t last!

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1,789± Acres

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A short drive to Kerrville and 45 minutes from San Antonio, in the Edwards Plateau region of south central Texas, a rare and beautiful turn-key hunting property offers 1,789± acres distinguished by hundreds of giant cypress, spring-fed waterfalls flowing into private fishing lakes, rolling hills, big rock bluffs, numerous canyons and a one-of-a-kind cypress tree-lined creek. The extensively remodeled 4,000-square-foot main house set on a hillside of cypress trees offers two fireplaces, an open floor plan, decks overlooking the manicured grounds with cascading spring-fed waterfalls and South American hardwoods and African slate throughout. With the full scale of amenities, including a steam shower and heated floor in the bathroom, this charming ranch house is ready for luxurious comforts at the end of a satisfying day. A lovely outdoor patio with cooking area and fire pit makes entertaining natural and effortless. This ranch offers paved roads, a 2,200foot airstrip and a three-bedroom, two-bath rock guesthouse with fireplace and big kitchen. In addition, there is also a large “second” guesthouse and a rustic log cabin. The ranch is fully functional with outbuildings, including a workshop or car barn, a small offset horse barn, an equipment building and a hay barn. Streams off the lake create a number of picturesque waterfalls and there is a captivating landscaped grotto with naturally designed pool. The principal lake is 8± acres and loaded with fish. This ranch is entirely game-fenced, holding many different species of exotic game and one of the largest elk herds in the Hill Country! This exceptional ranch has an ideal climate and perfect location as a retirement destination, a long-awaited dream property or for its undeniable investment potential and opportunity.

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Rare Opportunity Horseman’s Dreamplace!

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Minutes to the fabulous Utopia area, right in the middle of the sought-after Texas Hill Country, this great rare usable land with lots of dirt and very little rock offers nice views of the Texas Hill Country. This fabulous large rock ranch has six bedrooms, five baths, giant must-see kitchen, large game room, two offices, big garage, lots of open windows, approximately 9,000 square feet under room, big porches and some of the largest oak trees in the area. Then, add paved access, an electric gate, game fencing, cross fencing, paved driveway and barn area, nice horse barn, big barn with living quarters and overhead doors and a neat stocked pond. All this is situated on a manicured country club-type setting! Priced to sell. Call Morris Killough at 210 415-9850.

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These 90± acres are minutes to Utopia and only 1.5 hours west of San Antonio. Situated in some of the finest Texas Hill Country you will find, this property offers both sides of some of the finest crystal-clear water I have ever seen! Then, add two dams, creating deep swimming holes and cascading waterfalls, gorgeous rock bluffs,

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big trees, good usable land, lots of wildlife, good access, another creek and a great Indian mound!

This is a rare find that won’t last and is priced right. Call Morris Killough at 210 415-9850.

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These 462± acres are minutes to Junction, Texas, and only 1.5 hours west of San Antonio. The property offers crystal-clear rock bottom, gorgeous North Llano River with beautiful natural rock formation, creating several rapid areas and deep holes for fishing, swimming or boating! For this money, this is a good all-around place with easy access to property, river and a cozy ranch cabin and camping area overlooking the river on a high bluff. There is great hunting for whitetail, turkey, hogs and some axis deer! This place offers some of the best live water around and won’t last long. Call Lance Soele at 210 818-7319 or Cody Soele at 210 273-2706.

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These 278Âą acres of pure heaven are only 45 minutes west of San Antonio in a well-known bird hunting area. Over half the property is wooded with a mix of giant pecan trees and majestic oaks. Highlighted by six lakes and seven water wells, fed by Tehuacana Creek, this

property is ideal for just leisure, hunting/fishing/cattle/horses or just the recreational escape. Then, add paved highway access and a fully updated 1890s Texas home with two bedrooms, two baths, living area, covered porches, kitchen, two fireplaces, all situated on a piece of land with views, trees, good water, very little rock and all kinds of wildlife. This property would divide easily, having two paved county roads on two sides, besides the main access gate. Call Morris Killough at 210 415-9850.

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Literally minutes to San Marcos, these 57Âą acres offer great access, privacy and seclusion, but all close to city conveniences and amenities. There are approximately 700 feet of crystal-clear deep San Marcos River with giant trees. Then, add an approximately 3,000-square-foot, threebedroom, three-bath ranch home with two-car garage on a high hill and two other houses: a three-bedroom/two-bath home and a two-bedroom/two-bath home currently renting for $2,500 per month. There is a workshop with basement, two stock tanks, barn and city water. What a unique place with lots of variety offering unlimited recreation/swimming/boating/fishing and more only to imagine. Call Morris Killough at 210 415-9850.

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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

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bath hilltop home, a 2,436-square-foot barn with a 471-square-foot, one-bedroom, onebath apartment, a 28' by 12' one-bedroom, one-bath bunkhouse, 2 wells, 20,000-gallon reservoir, 6 miles perimeter fencing, miles of interior roads, liveoak, shinoak, cedar, pi単on 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.

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Oak Hills Ranch

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Only 10 miles west of Rocksprings with elevations of 2,040' to 2,294' this rolling oak wildlife habitat has 11,500' of highway frontage, miles of interior roads, approximately 18 miles of fencing, sub pump well, 2 windmill wells, 2 concrete reservoirs, 2 wildlife ponds, three 1,186' 3/2 lodges, 2 sets of stock pens, 14 blinds and 5 feeders. This ranch ranges from oak-covered hilltops with panoramic views to large grass flats and gentle creek valleys with large oaks. This combination cattle and wildlife ranch has heavy populations of native wildlife only one hour from Continental Airlines nonstop Houston service with connections to 270 destinations in 48 countries.

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This excellent rolling wildlife habitat varies from 1,640' to 1,920' elevations and is within minutes of Del Rio Airport and Lake Amistad. This highly improved, fully equipped wildlife ranch has lodges, swimming pool, managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home, barn, walk-in cooler, game facilities, commercial feed equipment, miles of perimeter high fence, well, several wildlife ponds and water troughs, miles of interior roads and only the highest-quality whitetail, elk, turkey, dove and quail.

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Only 17 miles southwest of Rocksprings with access by 3 miles of county road and 2 miles of excellent controlled access private road with elevations of 1,880' to 2,140', this wildlife preserve varies from rugged hills to good soil oak flats. The ranch has a 1,900' luxury limestone one and one-half story, fourbedroom, two-bath home with two fireplaces on a hill overlooking 2 swimming pools, tennis courts, three-bedroom, one-bath lodge, 4 cabins, 4 barns, feed silo with 2 augers, fuel tank and a 2,200' airstrip. The heavy wildlife populations include aoudad, axis, blackbuck antelope, elk, fallow, feral hogs, scimitar horned oryx, turkey, dove and whitetail deer.

710 acres

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Silver Horn Ranches

Texas Hill Country v Edwards County v Barksdale

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Only 13 miles west of Barksdale, and 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 pi単on pine forests is home to axis, whitetail deer, elk, turkey, dove, quail and mountain lion.

100 acres

road 1 side, shared well, elec avail

101 acres

road 1 side, shared well, elec avail

$109,950

102 acres

road end, shared well, elec avail

$124,950

103 acres

county road, shared well, elec avail, hilltop views

$113,000

104 acres

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

$124,950

105 acres

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

$124,950

160 acres

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

$189,950

$99,950

201 acres

county road, shared well, elec avail, views, deer

$218,000

233 acres

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

$299,950

334 acres

road 2 sides, fence 2 sides, hilltop views, well & tank

$399,950

393 acres

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

$449,950

542 acres

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

$864,500

1,390 acres

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

$1,389,000

2,008 acres

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

$1,999,000

3,338 acres

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

$3,335,000

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Luxury Home Wildlife Ranch Texas Hill Country v Val Verde County v Del Rio

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Only 26 miles north of Del Rio, this beautiful luxury home scenic wildlife ranch with paved county road and US 277 frontage with access just minutes to boat ramp on Lake Amistad is the best of all worlds. The 2,900-square-foot home with porches and carport and 1,624square-foot living area, steel-framed, stone-andcedar, luxury three-bedroom, two-bath CHCA home with all appliances located just above a new wildlife lake, 5 blinds, 7 feeders, extensive interior road system, perimeter fenced, level mesas with cedar, blue sage, huisache and huisachillo to scenic pi単on-covered hills with oak mott and pi単on valleys at 1,680' to 1,822' elevations and abundant wildlife make for a superb recreational opportunity. The old Santa Fe Trail meanders through the ranch with clearly visible wagon tracks etched in limestone from countless wagon trains.

104 acres

Home, wildlife lake

$395,000

483 acres

Home, wildlife lake

$899,950

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The Preserve on Indian Creek Texas Hill Country v Edwards County v Rocksprings

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Only 28 miles southwest of Rocksprings with elevations of 2,000' to 2,250', this scenic wildlife ranch is a remote end of the road retreat with awesome views and easy access to US 377.

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There is a shared well nearby, but bring your Level to hilly 1,840' to 2,180' beautifully scenic live oak, shin oak, Spanish oak, walnut, pi単on generator as there are no power lines to obscure pine and cedar wildlife habitat 18 miles southwest of Rocksprings only 6 miles by county and

the multi-mile views. This excellent wildlife private roads to FM 674, this unique ranch is part of an 8,000-acre wildlife preserve under habitat of live oak, shin oak, Spanish oak and wildlife management which is home to whitetail, turkey, axis, fallow, sika, elk, feral hogs, walnut is home to whitetail, axis, fallow, turkey, oryx, dove and quail. Seasonal Indian Creek flows through the ranch with hilltop multi-mile dove and quail. Seasonal Red Bluff Creek flows vistas, big oak grass flats and large limestone bluffs. There is a new water well and electricity. through the ranch and empties into the Dry An extensive interior road system allows easy access to all parts of the ranch. The south Devils River just above Lake Amistad.

142 ac Cabin, 2 blinds, 2 feeders

$159,950

175 ac Cabin, 4 blinds, 3 feeders

$179,950

317 ac 2 Cabins, 6 blinds, 5 feeders $339,900

boundary neighbor is an 18,000-acre professionally managed wildlife ranch.

343 acres

$375,000

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Only 17 miles southwest of Rocksprings with elevations of 2,000' to 2,200', this scenic wildlife ranch is convenient to FM 674 by county-maintained road. The ranch ranges from multi-mile views to heavily wooded pi単on and oak valleys. The ranch includes a 14' x 60' home, 12' x 12' barn, well, elec, septic, blinds, feeders, deer, turkey and minerals.

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Only nine miles west of Barksdale with 720' frontage on Cedar Creek Road, this ranch ranges in elevation from 2,100' to 2,180' and is in close proximity to two very large wildlife ranches.

This is a rare opportunity to own a ranch, which borders a 5,000-acre ranch on the west side, is 2 miles from a 20,000-acre neighbor to the east and one mile from a 60,000-acre neighbor to

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the south. The heavily wooded wildlife habitat of live oak, shin oak, Spanish oak, pi単on pine, cedar, persimmon, grama, buffalo, bluestem is home to whitetail, turkey, axis, feral hogs, dove, quail. The hilltop 640' sub pump well, two 7,000-gallon tanks and one 1,000-gallon tank provide water to the home and stock pens. With over 14,714' of fencing, the ranch is perimeter fenced and cross-fenced with a 625' barn, 8' x 16' barn and livestock working pens to run a livestock

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1,100' 3/1 home has a large stone fireplace and is located in an oak mott on the creek bank with a stone bordered entrance drive. The 17' x 26' stone and cedar pole with metal roof pavilion, stone walks with stone water fountain make for an interesting area to entertain guests.

154 acres

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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-foot elevations, heavy live oak, shin oak and pi単on pine cover. Seasonal Indian Creek with axis, elk, fallow, whitetail, turkey, feral hogs, dove and quail. Shared wells. 2,200' airstrip. Electric service by Pedernales Electric Co-op.

100 acres

road 3 sides, shared well, 550 gal tank, trough, protein feeder

$134,950

146 acres

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

$699,950

156 acres

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

$699,950

173 acres

borders 18,000 ac 2 sides, 550 gal tank & water trough, 2 feeders/tripods

206 acres Cabin, 2-550 gal water tanks, one 1,100-gallon water tank, trough 210 acres

29' travel trailer, 3 water tanks & troughs, 4 blinds and feeders, pond

301 acres

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

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Texas Hill Country v Kinney County v Brackettville Only 20 miles northwest of Brackettville with elevations of 1,278 to 1,440 feet, this excellent cedar, huisachillo, huisache and blue sage wildlife habitat populated with trophy whitetail, turkey, dove and quail is conveniently located at the intersection of FM 3008 and FM 2523 and is surrounded by 4,000 acre, 10,000-acre and 20,000-acre ranches. The center of the ranch has a large hill with beautiful views overlooking thickly wooded creek bottoms on all sides with highway frontage.

The perimeter is game-fenced on 2 sides and the sub pump water well is 300 feet deep with 105 feet of water. There is almost 21,000 feet of perimeter fencing with almost 11,000 feet of frontage on FM 2523 with an interior road system, 8x40 cabin, 5 blinds, 5 feeders and a concrete dam on a solid rock basin water hole in one of the creek bottoms. Rio Grande Electric Co-op electric lines are available on the north and east sides of the ranch.

490 acres

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Triple B Wildlife Ranch

Texas Hill Country v Edwards County v Rocksprings

Level to rolling 2,210' to 2,320' beautifully scenic liveoak, shinoak and cedar wildlife habitat just south of Junction & west of Kerrville, with short county road access to US 377 just minutes from I-10 this high fenced wildlife ranch is a rare find. The 917 foot furnished 3/1 lodge with 12' by 16' feed barn, 12,600 feet perimeter game fencing, sub pump well, 1000 gallon tank, 1700 gallon tank, 2,500-gallon tank, water troughs, 7 feeders, 6 box stands, 8 bow stands, 14' WW Gamestock Trailer, extensive interior road system, trophy axis, blackbuck, whitetail and easy owner terms make the Triple B a turn-key opportunity.

227 acres

$499,950

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Located in Athens, a unique East Texas hideaway exists only minutes from the Metroplex, but worlds apart in terms of serenity and lifestyle. A private family compound of 279.04 acres highlighted by the impeccable beauty of two tree-lined lakes. The picture-perfect lakes are fed from natural effervescent freshwater springs that flow majestically out of the sand hills surrounded by a canopy of dogwood, holly, oak and gum trees, gently rolling terrain and an unbelievable

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array of native East Texas foliage and wildlife. The four-bedroom, four-bath main home has been

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highest quality amenities & features. The open main living area and sunroom area have vaulted

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meticulously designed and crafted to create a comfortable, relaxed lifestyle complete with the beamed ceilings overlooking the tranquil setting. Adjacent to the main living area is the kitchen, which has a commercial 48" gas grill, convection oven, center work isle and granite countertops.

just over an hour from Dallas, this 80-acre estate Guest quarters and a fitness center complete with sauna and workout area each offer a fabulous is the perfect mix of fabulous home, gently view of the grounds and lake. Beautiful landscaping blends palm trees, permanent and seasonal rolling terrain, private lake and rural privacy. plantings to create an oasis, which weaves meticulously around the pool with hot tub, swim-up bar, Dual electric entry gates open onto a tree-lined waterfall and wood-burning fireplace. Guests and children can be entertained at the volleyball/play asphalt driveway winding to the custom single- station complete with imported white sand. The equipment/workshop building is complete with story brick home with 4,829Âą square feet, four a one-bedroom, one-bath apartment ideal for staff living on the grounds. A completely relaxing bedrooms, three baths, great room with 16-foot lifestyle is offered that is seldom found. Experience a blend of quality and beauty that has been vaulted ceiling, handmade bookcases, wet bar developed and preserved that is truly a work of art carved out of the East Texas hills. $2,550,000. and classic fireplace. The gourmet kitchen has a vaulted wood ceiling, granite countertops, Garland propane stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, oversize pantry and joins a large breakfast/ seating area with wood-burning fireplace and tile floors. The master bedroom/bathroom area has a 14-foot vaulted ceiling, his and her walk-in closets, oversized Jacuzzi tub, separate shower, his and her sinks, dressing areas and a private

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and your own 6-acre private lake. To complete Enter this 10+-acre property through its solar-powered automatic gate; drive up the gentle incline and this offering, there is a horse barn with efficiency admire the stately appearance of this finely built home. The grounds are dotted with newly planted apartment and storage, equipment storage fruit trees of peach, apple and apricot. There are established pecan trees that greet your drive in and building and pipe and cable fencing enclosing native oaks that offer a great backdrop and give cover to the north portion of the property. New and the entrance and home. $950,000.

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

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much more combine to create the tremendous appeal afforded with this offering. $539,000.

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The scenic and renowned Hawn Ranch, an East Texas classic with beautiful rolling acres, pristine springs, two ponds, improved

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coastal meadows and excellent homesites on 240±acres is only minutes from the Dallas/Ft.

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Worth Metroplex. $1,200,000.

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A magnificent 206-acre property accenting all aspects of a country getaway, this property comes alive with a fabulous spring-fed lake, lush pastures, expansion forests and abundant wildlife.

The six-bedroom main house offers an informal, casual lifestyle and overlooks the fully stocked fishing lake. In addition, the main house, a two-bedroom, two-bath cabin built in 2000 and a large workshop are also included. Discover the beauty of East Texas! $1,300,000.

Ultimate Horse Ranch Northeast Texas vHenderson Co. v Athens

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A beautiful country homesite with a western touch, this ranch is close to all the amenities of Athens! These 83 acres feature a 8,000-squarefoot horse barn with drive-through space for trailers, custom stalls with turnouts, tack room, wash rack and shop, top-notch office with a halfbath and great playroom. Located in great area with Koon Creek running through it, spring-

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West Texas v Hardeman & Childress Counties v Childress

These 2,618 acres with three-plus miles of Red River frontage are on FM 680, north of Quanah, Texas. Why pay South Texas prices when this ranch has it all at a better value? There are whitetail deer in excess of 180 B&C, hundreds of turkey, hogs, dove, bobwhite quail, sandhill cranes, ducks, varmints and a few mule deer. The property features rolling terrain, two large wheat fields, heavy

fed pond and pecan orchard, this property has a pipe entryway and fencing. This is the perfect place for an equine enthusiast. $649,000.

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Barnes Lake Ranch Northeast Texas v Henderson County v Athens

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This one-of-a-kind retreat offers a secluded getaway from the “Big City.” The 1,600-square-foot, low-maintenance home with two bedrooms and two baths was built in 2006 and has a huge covered front porch, one-car garage plus storage, stained concrete flooring throughout, metal roof and lots of windows with great views. 125 rolling acres just east of Athens with wooded areas, open meadows, gravel ranch roads and perimeter fencing. The recreational prospects are unlimited and include gentleman ranching, bass fishing, whitetail deer, duck, hog, dove, varmint hunting, nature walks, etc.

Additional features include a 10-acre stocked lake, two 2.5-acre catfish ponds, one small pond, spring creeks and a duck marsh. $725,000.

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This 40-acre retreat is the perfect location, the perfect house and the perfect setting. Located north of Athens and just about an hour from

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Enjoy the benefits that living in the country

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two- and one-half-bath home is surrounded by peaceful country. The decorative entry gates gives a great first impression and as the rock drive leads you down the property’s west boundary,

your attention is immediately drawn to the grand presentation of this beautiful rock and brick home. offers. This very charming place with a great Sit and enjoy lazy afternoons on the large covered patios or on the open areas around the home, deal of character is a quiet and private horse which boast mature oaks, dogwoods, pines and fruit trees. The balance of land is filled with rolling or cattle ranch with many excellent vistas

terrain, huge trees and Pottwatomie Creek. The 30' by 50' metal barn complete with electricity and and nice improvements, including a 3,128±- water, three overhead doors and a wood stove, keeping it cozy during cold spells and allows the square-foot home completely remodeled in breeze to flow through during the warmer spells. Leave the fast-paced, hectic world behind you, and 2005, a 1,728-square-foot barn with horse stalls and tack room and a 1,000-square-foot

come to appreciate and enjoy the solitude of country living in beautiful East Texas. $359,000.

Majestic Hilltop Retreat

barn with storage area. Enjoy the hilltop view of the 6-acre spring-fed, stocked lake. Mostly

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pasture, some wooded areas hold whitetail deer and wild hogs, fenced and cross-fenced

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super weekend retreat is 18 miles south of

bedroom, two-bath cottage. These 73.901±

Athens on Highway 19. $439,000.

acres of mountainous terrain in the East Texas hills are dotted with massive pines and hardwoods. A picturesque setting is highlighted

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with a tree-lined lake and lots of wildlife. The

of nature. This unique setting provides the perfect venue to recharge and to reconnect with the best things in life. $365,000.

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Northeast Texas v Henderson County v Kerens

Pay special attention to this offering north of Kerens, Texas, midway between Athens and Corsicana. Great consideration has been afforded the placement of the home, barn, separate office and fencing along with noticeable attention to a “no maintenance, low cost” message. This energyefficient home built in 2004 has approximately 2,400 square feet, a covered front porch, large living room furnished with a wood-burning stove, very spacious bedrooms and a master bath with custom cabinetry, hand-painted tile sink and double shower with slate walls. The kitchen is complete with custom hickory cabinets, beautiful hand-painted tile backsplash and cabinet pulls, mega counter space and recessed lighting. The property features a 30' by 40' metal barn with concrete flooring, a loft, high ceiling, a bath with shower, a roll up overhead door and two 20' x 40' wing sheds on each side with pens and dirt flooring. With its rolling terrain, huge trees and Rush Creek that runs along the east side of the property and a pond which is the perfect watering spot for wildlife and stock, this very scenic 57-acre ranch offers the owner peaceful privacy and seclusion.

Leave the fast paced, hectic world behind you, and come to appreciate and enjoy the solitude of country living in beautiful East Texas. $395,000.

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Three Fork Ranch Northeast Texas Van Zandt County v Canton

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A private tree-lined lake is only a short drive east of Dallas near Canton. This 108-acre property’s focal point is an approximately 20acre lake with covered fishing pier. Wildlife abounds in this accessible, yet secluded

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getaway. $685,000.

This classic 140-acre ranch combines the natural beauty of East Texas, rolling hills, native foliage and spring-fed creek and lake. The custom-designed and constructed three-bedroom, three-bath main home has many unique features. The main living area features a 28' ceiling and a massive wood-burning fireplace with natural stone finish. A workout room, wet bar, entertaining area and private office are also included. Enjoy early morning coffee on the upstairs balcony, which includes a hot tub/spa. The focal point of the property is a newly constructed 10±-acre prolific spring-fed lake. Open pastures and native hardwoods round out the property. This complete ranch combines all the best that East Texas offers. $1,200,000.

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187 beautiful acres consisting of rolling terrain, lush pastures with mature oaks surround this unique Texas Hill Country-style four-bedroom, three-bath ranch house. Featuring the utmost in comfort, this home boasts two living areas with wood-burning fireplaces and a huge deck overlooking a peaceful stocked lake. Family and guests enjoy the comfortable den with beamed ceiling and large wood-burning fireplace. For more intimate gatherings, the study with woodburning fireplace also overlooks the lake. A recently updated kitchen with center work isle has every necessity to cook up some fabulous Texas cuisine. Guests can enjoy some privacy in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;bunk houseâ&#x20AC;? located next to the main

ranch and complete with kitchen and bath. A 6,000-square-foot shop/game room with living quarters provides a unique place to store an RV and enjoy hobbies. The essential elements of a working ranch are available in one of the most unbelievable settings north of Athens and only minutes from the Metroplex. This is an upscale retreat and a place of solitude amidst the beautiful East Texas hills. $1,900,000.

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These 152 acres offer a mixture of open pasture and wooded areas; 130+ acres of native pasture; 22 acres of mesquite, cedar and oak brush; long county road frontage on CR 226; good fencing; whitetail deer, hogs, turkey, dove and quail; a nice hilltop building site; and great vistas. This is great ranching/hunting acreage just 12.5

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miles south of Brownwood off FM 586 in the Northeast Texas v Van Zandt County v Canton Indian Creek Community. $1,795/acre.

Discover the utmost in country living on 25 rolling acres. This special offering includes two

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completely updated historical homes that offer the utmost in modern amenities. The two-

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offers privacy and a comfortable, inviting feel. The site is a wonderful mixture of hardwoods,

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native dogwoods and lush bermuda pastures that gently slope to a quaint spring-fed lake that

Experience the beauty of East Texas! $429,500.

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Buckle L Ranch

High Plains Cottle & Childress Counties v Childress

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The historic Buckle L Ranch, comprised of 37,224.71± acres, encompasses 58 square miles and is one of the large, famed one-tract ranches left in Texas today. Situated in the heart of “Big Deer Country” in Cottle and Childress Counties, just outside of Childress, Texas, the Buckle L’s diverse terrain features over 23 miles of meandering frontage on both sides of the Pease River. With nine named creeks, including four that are spring-fed, tremendous elevation changes,

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rangeland, these exceptional natural features are the reason the Buckle L has a long history as a successful cattle ranch. Today, it is also well on its way to establishing itself with world-class whitetails and tremendous mule deer coming out of the Pease River Basin. To date, a 193" typical whitetail has been harvested without any supplemental feed. With the Pease River basin serving as the artery through this vast terrain that is full of deer, quail, turkey, dove, hogs, great fishing opportunities and an array of other wildlife, this could be the ultimate sportsman’s paradise or corporate playground.

The prestigious Childress address and the fact that this region is fast becoming one of the hottest areas for producing world-class whitetails ensures that at only $690 per acre, this ranch will not be available for long.

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Curly H Lake is 365 acres of classic Hill Country beauty centered around a stunning, proven 7.5-acre lake up to 25 feet deep and offering the finest in fishing and water recreation. A spring-fed branch of Onion Creek supplies this impoundment, which lies in a private valley setting surrounded by limestone cliffs, scattered hardwoods and towering ridgelines with major league views. Useful improvements include a stone ranch house and outbuildings, and the location is incomparable, being only 35 miles from Austin and San Antonio. $4.36 million.

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This ranch features 83 acres of some of the finest, private, spring-fed water in the Hill Country and is part of the prestigious Reserve subdivision located just south of Fredericksburg, near Comfort.

North Creek has been carefully crafted into a private water playground of the highest order, with incredible swimming holes, wading pools and waterfalls that defy description. Huge boulders and

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Pecan Springs Texas Hill Country v Gillespie County v Harper

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Pecan Springs consists of 663 acres of some of the prettiest Hill Country land to be found, just north of the berg of Harper in western Gillespie County, about 23 miles from charming Fredericksburg. One of the highest points in the area offers jaw-dropping 30-mile views, overlooking a scenic, refined landscape of oak parks, meadows and winding valleys. A small, strong-flowing creek winds alongside a healthy pecan bottom and rugged limestone cliffs, and several food plot sites are found throughout. The location is secluded but accessible, and the area is renowned for abundant deer and turkey populations. $3 million.

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Onion Creek Retreat is a 60-acre estate site located only nine miles from downtown Austin,

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clear-flowing,

cypress-lined

Onion Creek flowing through for about .5 mile. Interesting rock formations, deep holes, grassy banks and gurgling shoals characterize the water, which currently maintains a steady flow even in drought conditions. The site itself includes manicured, oak-studded pastureland with a spectacular homesite overlooking the creek bottom. The area consists of other small farmsteads, with this parcel being naturally shielded by cliffs and tall trees. Two water wells, three-phase power and a picturesque fishing lake are additional amenities of this very unique offering. $2.25 million.

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Upper Blanco River Retreat consists of 163 acres of picture book Texas Hill Country land with major live water flowing through from the Blanco River and a spring-fed creek, both of which are still flowing as of October 2006, after a prolonged drought. This fine ranch includes soaring hills with scenic vistas, several large bottomland fields, beautiful hardwoods and deep spring water surrounded by rock ledges. The property fronts on a paved farm road, is only 15 minutes from charming Fredericksburg and is valued at $2.6 million.

Rufi Ranch Texas Hill Country Llano County v Valley Spring

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immaculate headquarters, while the back part is high-fenced and stocked with fantastic quality exotics. A spring-fed creek bisects the property with exceptional oak and pecan bottoms alongside. Extensive equipment and accessories convey and the asking price is $3.25 million. Offers are encouraged.

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Sisterdale’s Gem Texas Hill Country v Kendall County v Sisterdale

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Sisterdale’s Gem is 273 acres containing the most prized, cypress-lined, private creek water anywhere in the Texas Hill Country. Spring-fed West Sister Creek bisects the ranch for .5 mile and features glass-smooth lake water bordered by giant cypress, fern-lined ledges and grassy berms. The land offers high hills affording distant views, tillable fields, park-like pecan bottoms and rocky canyons. Wildlife is abundant, and the site has long frontage on paved FM 1376, only a short walk from charming Sisterdale. Asking price is $4.1 million.

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Renfro/Vasterling Creek is 420 acres of gently rolling Llano County ranchland with a major, sandy-

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bottom creek flowing through. A permanent spring trickles from solid granite into this scenic

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stream which holds water much of the time. The bottoms are park-like, with trophy oaks and rock

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South Texas Zavala & Frio Counties v Batesville Just 1.25 hours southwest of San Antonio, this legendary 16,000+-acre South Texas hunting ranch in the heart of the best big buck country offers dozens of species of native South Texas brush, forming a dense cover that harbors large, dark-horned whitetail bucks. Water on this property is unequaled. Carrizo water wells capable of producing 300 gpm of good water are strategically placed throughout the property. Large deep lakes provide natural water for wildlife and bass fishing to the off-season sportsman. Additionally, this ranch boasts over three miles of frontage along the shady banks

of the Leona River. This is thought by some to be South Texasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; most game-rich river bottom. Numerous book deer are killed in this immediate area.

Hunting is not limited to big deer. Turkey, quail, dove, waterfowl and varmints offer sporting opportunities. Well-spaced water, both natural and piped, ensures distribution of all game species. Large headquarters compound features a seven-bedroom main house, three-bedroom guesthouse and numerous other facilities. Grounds are immaculately kept and are both charming and comfortable. This ranch will divide very nicely as it fronts on a state highway and an all-weather county road. Approximate parcel sizes will range from 1,400 to 6,800 acres.

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Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Comfort

Magnificent views, a beautiful canyon, a spring with a wet-weather creek and nice pastures with excellent native grass can be enjoyed from 2,300 square feet of porches on the hilltop of this 105-acre property. Tucked away in some of the most dramatic and pristine land our state has to offer, this ranch has many shade trees dotting the property that has been cleared of most cedar. In addition to the high perimeter fence, there are low cross fences. The ranch is conveniently located approximately eight miles from Comfort and one hour from San Antonio. The beautiful stucco home has a large master suite, 20-foot ceilings and casual open plan that lends itself to great entertaining. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. $1,500,000.

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Just outside Johnson City, this 67Âą-acre ranch offers an incredibly quaint restored, threebedroom, two-bath home nestled among level to rolling terrain, oak trees, open areas and two cleared pastures for current hay production.

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Beautifully Restored Ranch Central Texas v Blanco County v Johnson City

implement building and two barns (one for farm equipment and one for the livestock). The fences on the property are in good condition and the ranch is cross-fenced to allow for

Flying R Ranch Texas Hill County Comal County v Springs Branch

pasture rotation for livestock. Wildlife on the property include deer, turkey, axis, dove and other small game. $804,000.

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This contemporary Hill Country masterpiece has been featured in many publications! This threebedroom, two-bath home on a 28.2Âą-acre lot offers a circular drive and stunning architectural details, including a large entry overlooking the library and living area, complete with rock fireplace. Entertaining on any scale, formal or

casual, is a dream. The dining room features a cozy fireplace and old barn wood walls, and the gourmet kitchen includes granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The upstairs master suite with balcony is the perfect place for privacy. Floors are of slate tile downstairs and solid antique pine upstairs. Marvin windows and Pella doors flood the home with natural light, while the outside

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Elephant Mountain 155 Acres

Central Texas v Uvalde Co. v Nueces Canyon

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Situated between Uvalde and Campwood with beautiful Nueces River frontage, Elephant Mountain ranch spans 155 acres of improved pastures and native brush. This impressive property includes a prolific, permanent spring that creates a strong flowing cool creek. The large main home features wonderful views, large front porch, upstairs deck and a trail of steps leading to the river where you find a bluewater swimming hole. Additional improvements include a two-story building housing offices, a veterinary clinic, animal pens, chutes and nice living space. The ranch also features various barns, covered pens, water well and an irrigation system from the strong flowing spring. Wildlife includes managed whitetail deer, turkey and numerous exotic species. Over 200 species of birds inhabit ranges, mountain and valleys.

This unique, picturesque ranch boasts dramatic terrain, cool clear water, abundant wildlife, a unique history and all the comforts of a peaceful, tranquil life. $1,600,000.

Law Ranch South Texas v La Salle County v Cotulla

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Law ranch is 10Âą miles west of Cotulla in the northwest portion of La Salle County. The ranch fronts on Ayala Road (county road) on the south and is only a mile from FM 468. The property is approximately half good, big brush and half pasture. The mixture of brush and pasture make this an ideal place for both running cows or other livestock and provides plenty of cover for native game, such as deer, hogs, doves, quail and a wide array of varmint species. Sage Creek, a wet-weather creek,

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pastureland will allow the new owner to have income production from property. $991,800.

is not sure if it is still operational. This is the property size that many buyers are looking for, and the

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South Texas v Kleberg County v Rivera A wonderful 26.224-acre retreat in Baffin Bay offered for sale in an area that rarely has this kind of opportunity, this property is currently used as a small lodge with four cottages, all 960Âą square feet with two bedrooms and two baths. Future buyers may want this ranch for a hunting and fishing estate. The land is cleared for development or can be used for bird watching. There is a glass-enclosed Palapa used for conferences or meetings, a covered picnic area with a great view of Baffin Bay and the 300-foot lighted pier. There are 340 feet of waterfront, an enclosed swimming pool and a small stock tank. There is an abundance of trout and red fish, plus deer and hogs in addition to a good amount of ducks during the winter.

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Rancho Paraiso 4,059± Acres

South Texas v Duval County v Freer

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Truly a rare find and one of the few ranches in South Texas with a commercial grape vineyard plus a paved 2,600'± private airstrip! Entertain your guests with a big buck in the morning and a glass of wine from your vineyard in the evening.

There is beautiful water with a 10±-acre lake, 11 water wells and one irrigation well. The diverse habitat has all the components to produce trophy-class game, plus a 500±-acre cultivated field provides food plots. Three residences are on this high-fenced ranch paradise that features a whitetail deer herd that a renowned biologist deems on par with the finest in South Texas.

Contact Robert Dullnig.

Perfect-Size Hunting Ranch 544± Acres

South Texas v Kinney County v Brackettville

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Here is the perfect-size hunting ranch! Currently low-fenced with abundant native wildlife, it would be great high-fenced due to strong brush diversity and good shape. It features two water wells, four troughs, two draws with potential for a pond, pens and a large metal covering.

The ranch has several large oak trees and is 60±% brush. It was cleared in several areas to allow native grasses to flourish. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, turkey, quail, dove and hogs. Gently rolling hills, native vegetation and two draws make this ranch very unique!

Contact Robert Dullnig.

Ideal Hunting 177± Acres

South Texas v Dimmit County v Big Wells

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Offering great hunting in the heart of the Golden Triangle, known for producing large whitetail bucks only 95± miles from San Antonio near Dilley, this ranch has good brush diversity with brushy creek bottoms, rolling hills, opens fields and an ideal habitat for whitetail deer, turkey, javelina, hogs, quail and dove. Improvements include perimeter low fencing, a Carrizo well and two earthen tanks plus flowing Arroyo Creek is in eastern part of the ranch. Contact Robert Dullnig.

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Striking Hilltop Estate 36± Acres

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Kerrville

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Grand vistas enhance an impeccable setting for this exceptional residence and its ranch improvements, just 15± minutes from downtown Kerrville.

Exposed beams and trusses, Saltillo tile floors, limestone walls and fireplaces accentuate a bold design with great room, banquet dining room, family room, gourmet kitchen and first-floor library, wet bar and master suite. 22+ fenced acres include a well/well house, cistern, metal barn with stalls and tack room, plus there is an adjoining fenced 13+ acres with pond available to total 36± acres. Contact Al Philip.

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This showplace estate is 20± minutes from downtown San Antonio near historic Castroville!

Relaxing Commute

The dramatic home features a two-story great

68± Acres

room, dining room, commercial-quality kitchen,

Central Texas v Medina County v San Antonio

library, master suite, game room, office, two fireplaces plus tropical pool and spa. Featured are a guest suite/gym above the three-car garage, 40' by 60' metal barn, caretaker’s home, two earthen tanks, plus native wildlife to include deer and hogs. Contact Robert Dullnig.

Trees, Fields and River 150± Acres

Central Texas v DeWitt County v Hochheim

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Located on Highway 183 between Gonzales and Cuero, this property is relatively level with a 93±-acre field with fertile soil ideal for row crops or improved grasses. 600± pecan trees include a 200±-acre improved variety orchard and 400± native pecan trees that border the 2,400± feet of Guadalupe River frontage. The property is fenced and cross-fenced. Native wildlife includes deer, wild hogs, turkey, duck and dove. Contact John Tarrillion.

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Pleasant Setting 30.68± Acres

Texas Hill Country Bandera County v Medina

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Three± miles north of Medina, this property is a brilliant combination of level field and creek bottom complemented with gently rolling, treecovered pastures. A cozy remodeled farmhouse offers the perfect retreat, featuring two bedrooms, a bath, study and wood-burning fireplace. Other improvements include outbuildings and fencing/ cross-fencing. There are two water wells, both sides of a live water creek and an earthen tank.

An adjoining 91± acres are also available. There are native whitetail deer, axis, wild hog, turkey and seasonal birds. Contact John Tarrillion.

Outstanding Hilltop Views

91± Acres

Texas Hill Country Bandera County v Medina

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Gentle land ascends to a large spectacular hilltop with elevation of 1,960± feet with panoramic views and an ancient Indian cave.

Large native trees and excellent brush cover provide home to native whitetail deer, axis deer, turkey, wild hog and seasonal birds. An attractive newer two-story home features a wraparound covered porch, three bedrooms, two baths, downstairs study, wood laminate floors, septic system and two water wells. This property adjoins the 30+ acres above and can be combined. Contact John Tarrillion.

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32± Acres

Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Pipe Creek

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An excellent combination includes level land for horses or livestock and a high elevation for new construction with inspiring views. Live water is a treasured featured with 750'± feet along Pipe Creek, plus improvements that include a water well, septic and electricity in place. This property is minutes from the FM 46/Highway 16 intersection. Contact John Tarrillion.

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Hacienda la Rosita features brush plains to rolling hills to dramatic mountain elevations.

Outstanding water in place, including four water wells, numerous tanks, seasonal springs and four manmade reservoirs plus extensive

Cattle, Farming and Hunting 45,000± Acres

Mexico v Coahuila

waterlines for irrigation and cattle troughs.

Substantial improvements include a stone main residence, six staff quarters, barn, tack room, equipment sheds and cattle pens.

This impressive ranch accommodates cattle, commercial farming and exceptional hunting with native deer, turkey, quail, dove, mountain lion and black bear. Located 135± miles from Eagle Pass, Texas, via Highway 57 from Piedras Negras, the first International Port of Entry.

Contact Alberto Muzquiz.

Two Pecan Orchards, Three Tracts

79± Acres

South Texas v Brooks County v Falfurrias

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These 24± acres planted in 10±-year-old pecan trees include a beautiful home with fireplace and split master suite, barns, irrigation well plus city water. This productive orchard is in several varieties of pecans. Located across the street is a second tract of 34± acres of raw land. A third, separate 20±-acre irrigated pecan orchard is nearby and includes on-site utilities.

These three properties are priced separately and total 79± acres. Contact Grady Cage.

Cool Climate, Commanding Views 150± Acres

West Texas v Brewster County v Alpine

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When you want to get away, think of gated Sierra La Rana, 11,000± acres of unspoiled nature in the foothills of the Davis Mountains near Big Bend National Park. On a 150±-acre hilltop, this dramatic and luxurious, lodge-style home has six bedrooms, four baths, guest suite above its garage, plus extravagant covered porches. Deed restrictions include private wells, riding, hiking and trophy-class hunting. Minutes from Alpine and its Casparis Airport, or convenient by auto or Amtrak, this property also offers adjoining acreage. Contact Dudley Hays or Rick Kuper.

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his 430-acre showplace ranch is in a prime location in Cooke County, just north of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

Renowned

architect

Frank Welch designed this Hill Country-style home to take advantage of the spectacular views. With 1.5 miles of sandy beach frontage on the Red River, this world-class equestrian ranch has indoor/outdoor arenas, deluxe show barns, offices, cross-fenced with 14 pastures and excellent fishing and wildlife. The covered arena is 220' by 110', and the show barn is 120' by 40' and 60' by 40' with 16 stalls. There is a 10stall training barn, a 20-stall mare motel, a 60’ covered round pen, a 60' by 40' hay barn, a party pavilion with fire pit, bar and his and her baths and a deluxe foreman’s home. The main home is 10,000 square feet of incredible construction, featuring six bedrooms, seven baths, two powder rooms, huge rooms, including a 30' by 27' living room, a 24' by 17' dining room, 20' by 17' study, a 30' by 23' upstairs living room, high ceilings and a wonderful flow for entertaining. Prime potential for dude ranch or an opportunity to own one of the finest ranches in northern Texas. ❖

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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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North Star Land & Cattle Texas Metroplex v Smith County v Winona

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This is a rare opportunity to own one of the most awesome ranches in Texas, the North Star Land & Cattle Company in Winona, Texas. This 2,200-acre showplace has breathtaking views, highly improved pastures, creeks, lakes, wetlands and a potential lake site covering approximately 200 acres.

North Star Land & Cattle Company is in a prime location midway between Dallas and Shreveport, just north of Interstate 20 near Tyler. This ranch offers a glimpse of nature at its finest, providing a paradise for the outdoor lover, rancher, developer, hunter or fisherman. There are over 300 acres currently under high fence and the natural wildlife areas, covered with tall pines and hardwoods, offer abundant wildlife, including deer, ducks, dove, wild hogs and other fur-bearing animals.

Fishermen will enjoy the well-stocked lakes with bass, crappie, bream and catfish. As you enter the ranch through the original stone entry, a paved drive winds across two 4-acre lakes, bringing you to the main house, a recently remodeled 6,900-square-foot stone/wood home. The home features five living areas, new hand-scraped hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, granite countertops and balconies overlooking this lakeside setting. Outside is a 2,450-square-foot deck with stone cooking center, perfect for entertaining. The guest cottage is 2,000 square feet and has also been completely remodeled, including a beautiful patio with outdoor fireplace overlooking the lake. A new state-ofthe-art stone/cedar hunting lodge/conference and office center. Other amenities include a lighted tennis court with fully appointed locker room, a rustic office building/club house, workshop and three barns, one of which is a six-stall horse barn with an upstairs apartment. There are two new sets of cattle pens. The main working facility is approximately 150' by 100' with running water, electricity, hydraulic chute and commercial bulk scale on site. There are 1,400 acres of pastureland configured in a MIG format, with over 80 paddocks and connecting lanes, all with access to water.

Pasture improvements include 200 acres of irrigated Tifton 85 Bermuda grass, and an extensive soil fertility program including liming, poultry litter and other enhancements. There are plans to add an additional 250 acres of irrigation (making a total of 500 irrigated acres) using the K-Line irrigation system, all supported by four new water wells. This is the finest turn-key cattle ranch available in East Texas! For more information, contact Hoffman International Properties at 214 698-1736 or at www.MagnificentProperties.com.

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The Star Ranch consists of 3,405 acres of prime South Texas hunting land. It is

Star Ranch South Texas v Zavala County v Crystal City

located approximately 4.5 miles northwest of Crystal City on FM 393. The Star Lodge can accommodate 30+ overnight guests. The ranch is a mixture of rolling light brush quail country, brushy creek bottoms and heavy brush. There are over five miles of new high fence with the balance being low-fenced. The ranch has three Carrizo water wells, pivot system, 15 tanks and food plots; blinds and feeders are in place.

Turkey Creek, a seasonal creek, runs through part of the ranch. $2,350/acre.

Medina County Ranch Central Texas Medina County v Castroville

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This beautiful rolling 300-acre ranch is located about four miles west of Castroville. It has a new high fence, whitetail deer and a few exotics. There are two cabins, a three-bedroom, three-bath ranch house built in 1998, large covered open-air bar, barbecue pit, blinds, feeders and a set of cattle working pens. Plenty of water with an Edwards Aquifer water well, one lake stocked with bass and three tanks, plus minerals! $6,250/acre.

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This 1,150 acre hunting ranch is located about 30 miles east of Encinal off of Highway 44.

There are approximately seven earthen tanks and ponds. Carrizo water is available from an

Webb County Ranch South Texas v Webb County v Encinal

off-property well for house use and a couple of water troughs. A very good road system is in place. Some minerals, and the property is priced to sell at $1,475/acre.

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This exceptional ranch is a great combination of a traditional Texas Hill Country cattle ranch and a natural wildlife and hunting area with numerous deer, turkey, dove and waterfowl.

Located in the eastern part of Coryell County, the ranch is easily accessible to all parts of the state and offers an excellent interior road system usable in all types of weather, good interior and perimeter fencing, paved county roads encircling most of the ranch and two sets of working pens with barns. One 60±-acre lake is ready to be stocked, and the other 23±-acre lake was recently completed. There are 22+

The Highland Ranch 3,208± Acres

Texas Hill Country v Coryell County v Gainesville

stocked tanks/ponds with large bass and/or catfish. Many pastures are all set up for easy rotation with access to county roads. Heavy grass cover will handle 300+ pairs (cow/calf). Tree-covered canyons lead to beautiful carved-out rock overhangs. There is beautiful scattered tree cover with live oaks, post oaks, hundreds of large native pecan trees and very little cedar.

Diamante Ranch 153± Acres

Texas Hill Country v Comal Co. v Bulverde

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The ultimate game ranch in Bulverde, Texas, 30± miles from San Antonio and 70 miles from Austin, this property offers a three-bedroom, three-bath main home with garage, manager’s home, guesthouse, caboose cabin and an 1863 log cabin. Multiple equipment and storage buildings, a large pond, horse barn with corral, aviary and other bird facilities, four water wells, catch pen, tank, shop and feed

Bandera County Ranch 700± Acres

Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Bandera

storage. This ranch has whitetail deer, turkey and other native Texan wildlife. In addition, there are numerous exotics such as gemsbok oryx, addax, sable antelope and zebras just to name a few. This ranch has good roads and access, currently being utilized for game ranch, but has countless possibilities with its improvements and location.

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This lovely Hill Country ranch, just seven minutes to Bandera and 30 minutes to San Antonio, offers 630± acres high fenced and under game management for 14 years. The property has a 7,000-squarefoot home on a high hill and a five-bedroom guest home. There is excellent hunting with 12 bulk feeders, blinds and animals all born and bred on ranch. Wildlife includes whitetails, blackbucks, axis, fallow and aoudad. There are five water wells with pressure pumps and insulated well houses with heat lights. Other improvements include a small pond and a large lake. The property has a meat processing

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room with a walk-in cooler, eight-stall barn with feed and tack room, round pen, lighted full-size arena,

Representing Buyers and Sellers

a 5,000-square-foot warehouse with an office, plenty of riding trails and no cedar or hogs. This ranch would make an excellent corporate retreat, family compound, working or dude ranch.

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western side of the west standifer pasture in the north is located along Deer Creek, a perennial stream that maintains a constant level and merges into the spring-fed Cherry Branch. The owner’s home, now more simply referred to as headquarters, is a two-story structure of 10inch thick native limestone sporting full-length square pillars along the front. The six-bedroom, 5,200-square-foot structure contains four full baths and two half-baths with 12-foot ceilings downstairs and 10-foot ceilings upstairs. Every effort was made to use native materials to keep the interior and exterior design in line with its natural setting. Building materials such as knotty pine paneling, brick floors, stone fireplaces and mantels and a tile roof were used. The focal points of the downstairs floor are the two massive stone fireplaces in the living and dining rooms that face each other from their east and west walls. The living and dining rooms and the upstairs bedrooms each have French doors opening onto porches that run the full length of the southern side of the house with views of Lake Buchanan. The foreman’s house and the central unit are both single-story structures using the same native materials. Other structures were built, including pens and corrals, some sheds and barns for ranch vehicles and livestock and a combination ranch office and post office that also served as a grocery store at one time. A few

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Highland Lakes. Boasting nearly 11 miles

more than 25 miles of live water creeks running in one tract in its entirety for $110,000,000

of majestic frontage along Texas’ largest river, the

through the ranch. The ranch is also loaded with

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ability to participate in the increasing popularity creek that crosses through the southwestern of Lake Buchanan, the last-to-be-developed of portion of the ranch, which dominate the the Texas Hill Country’s seven major lakes. This

ranch’s interior water features. Indian, Beaver

rustic, natural area is located virtually in the and Wildcat Lakes lie in the south headquarters geographic center of Texas. This ranch is truly

pasture and range in size between 2± acres and

the crown jewel of Central Texas! The owner

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will divide. The ranch is located in the northwest

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quadrant of Burnet County, Texas, at the

round. Another substantial creek, Lacy Creek,

headwaters of the Texas Highland Lakes along

flows into Beaver Creek. The larger, shallow Owl

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Located just minutes from Kerrville, this one-of-a-kind property truly has it all.

Approximately 3,900 feet of the beautiful Johnson Creek winds through the property, creating one of the most picturesque settings in the area. Large trees, beautiful grasses and abundant native and exotic wildlife provide an experience to remember. Set overlooking

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the creek, the charming four-bedroom, threebath rock home features an artist’s studio,

132 Acres

expansive patio and hot tub. $2,600,000.

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Kerrville

Sisterdale Texas Hill Country v Kendall County v Sisterdale

Myrtle Creek Ranch 213± Acres

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Set in the beautiful hills just outside of Bandera, the Myrtle Creek Ranch offers views, live water and

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exceptional improvements. The setting of the three- From this Sisterdale property, you will always have a panoramic view. A new asphalt road takes bedroom, two-bath rock home allows expansive you from beautiful bottomland to the flat hilltops, to excellent building sites. The whitetail, views of the creek valleys and convenient access

free-roaming exotics and turkey would make this a great hunting ranch or wildlife sanctuary. to the large equipment barn, guesthouse and This property is located approximately 7.6 miles north of Sisterdale on Highway 1376, 45 guest cottage. The 2-acre lake features a charming minutes from San Antonio and 20 minutes from Boerne. $1,342,000. pavilion, perfect for entertaining. Completely fenced-in, the ranch features amazing wildlife: scimitar horned oryx, elk, whitetail, axis, fallow, sitka and black buck. Along with native birds of all kinds, the vast variety of wildlife creates an outdoorsman’s paradise. $2,500,000.

221 Acres in Harper, Texas Texas Hill Country Kerr & Kimble Counties v Harper

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This very scenic game ranch features wildlife, including axis, blackbuck, fallow, whitetail deer, wild turkey and dove; a very nice three-bedroom, two-bath manufactured home with bonus room, porches, patios, a two-car garage and a large equipment barn with RV hook up. This is a great family or business hunting/recreational ranch located 23 miles from Kerrville. $5,100 per acre.

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Situated on 12 acres, this three-story log home offers four bedrooms, four full baths, two halfbaths, 5,397± square feet, hickory flooring, a cypress log exterior with a 60-year warranty, tongue-and-grove vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace in the great room, deck and an open floor plan for entertaining. The kitchen features hickory cabinets with granite countertops and stainless steel Bosch and Jenn-Air appliances. The home also offers a master suite with Jacuzzi and body sprays, recreation room with sauna and hot tub, huge office, three 16-seer air-conditioned heat pumps, two 60-gallon hot water tanks, a 500-gallon water storage tank and Lcyoneye insulation throughout. The average electric bill is $200± a month. This very energy-efficient log home also features pre-wired CAT 5, surround sound DSL via satellite/cable 4 zone, a security system, barn/stable and RV storage. $879,000.

Medina County Estate 300 Acres

South Texas v Medina County v Devine

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This beautiful South Texas estate is located just minutes from Devine. Situated among large oak trees, this approximately 4,200-square-foot home has it all, including a large swimming pool with pool house and large equipment barn. This estate provides excellent hunting for whitetail deer, dove and quail. $1,975,000.

Edwards County Game Ranch 1,189 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Edwards County v Divide

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Approximately nine miles north of the Garven store off Highway 83, this very secluded ranch offers good access on a mile of county road. The turn-key property features a 5,740-squarefoot main home, foreman’s house, bunkhouse, workshop, equipment, blinds and feeders and an abundance of native and exotic game. This property is totally game fenced. There are two wells and a water source every 200 acres for wildlife. $3,950,000.

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1,453-Acre Cattle Ranch South Texas v Frio County v Devine

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On Highway 3176, one mile from IH-35 and approximately three miles from Devine, this 1,453-acre cattle ranch has five houses, pens, hay barns, feed lot with concrete troughs, two irrigation wells, seven pivots and ranch equipment conveys, improved grasses, cultivation and grazing land. Flat to gently rolling, this ranch also offers lots of whitetail, turkey, dove and quail and a lake stocked with trophy bass. There is so much more to this improved turn-key ranch.

Call Doug Evans for an appointment. $4,500,000.

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a nice lodge with three bedrooms and two baths, a large walk-in cooler and processing facility. A large metal building encloses the lodge, providing security and convenience when it is time to leave the ranch. Big whitetail bucks, turkey, hogs, dove, quail and bobcats are abundant in the thick South Texas brush. Three large ponds, cleared senderos, three sides of game fencing and a grain silo are just a few of the improvements to this South Texas hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paradise. $1,975/Acre.

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Exquisite privacy! You’ll swear you are in

351 Acres

Colorado mountains overlooking miles and

Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Pipe Creek

miles of unfettered green hilltops and valleys —no traffic noise, just the quiet tranquility of the Texas Hill Country, yet only 30 miles to the metropolitan services of San Antonio.

Dramatic, scenic views for your mansion on the hill or a secluded cabin—you decide. Several sites appear suitable for dams to create ponds or lakes, plus plenty of native game. Truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity to acquire significant acreage close to San Antonio at an affordable price! $1,450,000.

Sierra Peaks Ranch

250 Acres

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Texas Hill Country Bandera County v Pipe Creek

Views in every direction—including some of the five-mile distant Medina Lake. This ranch is a botanical wonderland filled with an extensive variety of native hardwoods—lots of healthy live oaks, madrones and wild cherries.

Fabulous scenic building sites—just pick the view direction of your choice! Easy access to San Antonio via Hwy 16 and Bump Gate Road.

Neighbors are large ranches and native wildlife.

What could be better? $1,325,000.

Sierra Vista Ranch 562 Acres

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Magnificent panoramic views highlight your own private Hill Country Ranch. Build your dream

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house or a mountain cabin—the choices are limitless. Spanish, live and lacey oaks, wild cherries,

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cedar elms and mountain laurels blanket the landscape accented by a winding seasonal creek

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with sculpted bluffs. Native whitetail deer and turkey call this paradise home—so should you!

Located only 30 minutes from San Antonio out Hwy 16. $2,425,000.

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Canyon Creek Estate 123 Acres

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This magnificent 19,000+-square feet European-influenced country estate home is set gracefully within 123 acres of manicured Texas Hill Country. With commanding panoramic views of mountaintops and a jewel-like, crystalline clear private lake nestled in the valley leading to the residence, this estate 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-room kitchen suite with granite countertops, a digital theater with recliner seating for 11, a climate-controlled wine cellar and tasting room, a luxurious office framed by dramatic view of the surrounding Hill Country, 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 I-10, only 25 minutes from the conveniences of San Antonio and just seven minutes from Boerne. Several adjacent tracts are also available. $5,995,000.

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This property offers easy access to both San Antonio and Boerne via I 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. $904,000.

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506-Acre Askey Lake Game Ranch

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Seeking a truly first class private fishing lake in the Hill Country? Look no further than this spectacular game ranch with its 12-acre, 32-foot deep sparkling jewel loaded with bass, bluegill and catfish and conveniently located just north of Sisterdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;minutes to Boerne, Fredericksburg and San Antonio. A nearly new two-bedroom home plus adjoining office with guest suite overlook the beautiful lake. The ranch is entirely high-fenced, complete with game-animal working pens and is stocked with a variety of exotics, including springbok, waterbuck, zebras, blackbuck antelope, wildebeests, scimitar horn oryx, axis and fallow deer, elk, eland and aoudad sheep. Turn-key operation including exotics and equipment. $4,850,000.

Mason Granite Lands Ranch 397 Acres

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Surrounded by large ranches, this private 397-acre ranch features intriguing granite outcroppings and boulders juxtaposed against rolling hills dotted with wildflowers and mature post oaks and blackjack. There are numerous stocked ponds, two seasonal creeks, large pipe working pens and two submersible wells. This ranch is a great set-up for horse or cattle operation, plus it offers excellent hunting. The property fronts a paved county road and is conveniently located only 15 minutes north of Mason and one hour from Fredericksburg. Price reduced to $1,185,000.

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Located 25 minutes from Del Rio, Texas, this ranch offers the finest and most abundant amount of live water we have seen for sale in Mexico! The ranch has over three miles of spring-fed creek and river running through the property. Outstanding improvements, wildlife and convenience make this one of our best family ranches available. The ranch is loaded with game and borders large ranches up to 30,000 acres in size! Improvements included a big barn, foreman’s house, 3,000square-foot main house and five irrigated food plots.

Coahuila River Ranch 1,807 Acres

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Chambers Ranch Central Texas Comanche County v Comanche

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This 729-acre ranch has tremendous water features, such as strong year-round running springs, outstanding underground water and a

Terrell County Ranch

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This beautiful 7,916-acre ranch is located approximately 110 miles west of Del Rio, Texas, between Dryden and Sanderson, Texas. It is an excellent ranch with good numbers of whitetail, turkey,

beautiful 10-acre lake stocked with game fish. It quail and some mule deer. There is a good variation of topography with 2,500-foot scenic hills, has excellent soil and grasses and is currently great protein brush habitat for deer and wide valleys with soil and heavy brush. Downie Canyon a working cattle ranch with great potential for

runs through this ranch and offers many scenic bluffs and numerous Indian campsites. There are

a horse ranch. There are 300± acres in brush, two good working water wells with several water troughs and no oil or gas production. This is a offering good hunting for deer, quail and very private ranch with large neighbors. hogs. The balance of the ranch is improved with coastal, sudan and wheat. Improvements include a four-bedroom, two-bath ranch house; a three-bedroom, two-bath rent house, a storage barn and horse barn, many miles of good fencing and three strong irrigation wells.

Duval County Ranch South Texas v Duval County v George West

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This 1,009-acre ranch is offered for the first time in many, many years. This is a good ranch in a good location in an area known for really big deer. Gently rolling topography offers an excellent diversity of habitat and excellent building sites. This property is easily accessed from Corpus Christi, Houston and San Antonio.

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Enjoy giant year-round water and premium South Texas hunting in one 2100-acre property.

Spring-fed Pinto Creek flows through the middle of this ranch for over one mile! There are several large concrete dams that can be overlooked by a very comfortable ranch home, and the creek bottom has been manicured to a park-like setting all through the property. Loaded with wildlife, this ranch is a very rare find.

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First time on the market in 30 years, this 5,245-acre ranch is undeveloped with all first-growth native brush and a good combination of rolling ridges, big valleys and sandy soil. Many drainages pass through the ranch, offering big lake development potential! Basic improvements include several water wells, some all-weather interior roads and game fencing on three sides. This ranch is only 30 minutes south of George West, Texas.

Llano River Ranch Texas Hill Country Kimble County v Junction

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These 220Âą acres with over half a mile of beautiful Llano River are in the heart of the Hill Country. It is located 50 miles northwest of Kerrville, in Kimble County at Junction, Texas, and fronts on Highway 377. There are awesome bluffs with breathtaking building sites and views overlooking the river. There is a good combination of accessible water with soothing shallow rapids and deep blue-green water for fishing or canoeing. This outdoor paradise offers whitetail deer, axis deer, turkey, hogs, bass and catfish in the river. $6,500 per acre.

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This 125.6 acre ranch sits in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country, just north of Fredericksburg, near the mystical Enchanted Rock State Park. This property features gorgeous views of Enchanted Rock, a spring-fed 1-acre lake, beautiful pink granite outcroppings, deep fertile red sandy soil and many oak trees. A rare find at $628,000.

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Located north of San Antonio off of Guadalupe State Park Road, eight miles west of Bulverde, this ranch is low-fenced with beautiful rolling Hill Country terrain; half of the property has been cleared of cedar, exposing pastures and giant live oak trees with elevations from 1,350 feet offering great views of the surrounding countryside.

Water on the ranch is inclusive of a five GPM well, two ponds and 1,800 feet of buried waterlines.

Improvements include a three-bedroom, two-

Comal County Ranch

87 Acres

Central Texas v Comal County v Bulverde

bath doublewide manufactured home on an excellent building site equipped with electricity, telephone and an oversized septic system. Owner will remove the manufactured home if buyer desires not to purchase with property.

Frio County Ranch

1,142 Acres

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Excellent high-fenced recreational ranch featuring paved roads throughout, a 4,000-foot grass landing strip, a golf course and a Carrizo-fed hot tub, this terrain is diverse and well watered with three 600foot wells, storage tank, a 400 GPM Carrizo well with two pumps piped to a 100-acre lake and 22

Elam Creek Ranch 535 Acres

Texas Hill Country Bandera County v Medina

ponds, all stocked. Improvements include a main house with guesthouse and pool, foremanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house, equipment barns, sheds, two walk-in coolers, meat house, smoke house, some equipment, three irrigated and three non-irrigated food plots with one movable pivot with buried water lines. Wildlife is varied on the ranch from exotics and native deer to longhorns, buffalo and many other species.

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A premier Texas Hill Country ranch with an elaborately remodeled ranch house with two fireplaces, gourmet kitchen and sunroom overlooking a beautiful stretch of Elam Creek that has been dammed off to create a small lake, this property also features a detached garage apartment, landscaped yards and good roads throughout. Picturesque bluffs and cascading waterfalls with crystal-clear waters are just a few of the unique items on this ranch.

Diamond D Ranch 1,500 Acres

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This ranch is one of the few large high-fenced properties in all of Runnels County. The ranch has excellent rolling terrain with elevations to 2,100 feet and a scattering of various hardwood species

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and good native grass. Improvements include a three-bedroom, two-bath home with storm cellar and garage, a hunting cabin, 40' by 80' metal barn with tack room, feed room and wraparound exterior apron, 20' by 30' hay barn, pipe working pens, covered stalls, grain storage barn, three cultivated fields, 22 earthen ponds and access to the O. H. Ivie water pipeline. Whitetail deer have been stocked through releases from the scientific breeder pens on the ranch.

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This is a turn-key hunting ranch in Duval County. The ranch is 950 acres high-fenced into two pastures with a 2,500-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath lodge; a detached office/apartment;

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Zavala County Ranch 1,250 Acres

South Texas v Zavala County v Crystal City

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A South Texas high-fenced hunting ranch containing native game and whitetail deer with improved genetics, this property offers five stock tanks, one 6-inch irrigation well with a new 40 GPM electrical submersible pump, diesel generator three-phase converter producing 250 to 275 GPM and one domestic well with a submersible pump, four 1,000-pound protein feeders, four 250-pound deer feeders and four large ground blinds. This is an incredible hunting destination!

Maverick County Ranch 1,000 Acres

South Texas v Maverick County v Uvalde

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This high-fenced ranch offers a fantastic South Texas hunting paradise! 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, five wildlife food plots of which two are irrigated.

Improvements include a 2,500-square-foot, fourbedroom, two-bath home with wraparound porches; a 30' by 40' barn; covered equipment/ vehicle parking; walk-in cooler and feed room

South Texas Hunting Ranch 1,500 Acres

South Texas v Zavala County v Batesville

and lighted skeet range. Also included are four 3,000-pound and five 2,000-pound protein feeders, nine corn feeders and a 25,000-pound grain storage bin.

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A beautiful high-fenced ranch with rolling topography covered in healthy brush and grasses with a scattering of hardwoods along the southwestern portion of the ranch, this property offers the following improvements: a gorgeous 4,000-square-foot rock ranch house with three bedrooms and three and one-half baths, kitchen that opens into the large living room, all with custom tile floors and granite countertops and porch that overlooks a 16-acre lake and boat house. Two domestic wells and an irrigation well pump water to the five ponds and lake. There is a well-managed whitetail deer herd, including releases from scientific pens, foremanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house, barns, walk-in cooler, equipment sheds, covered stalls, tack room, shop, grain storage silos and scientific deer pens.

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Rancho Alto Robles is truly one of the nicest high-fenced ranches to come on the market and in a highly desirable area of the Hill Country. The ranch has been extensively managed and is an absolute showplace. Improvements include a three-bedroom, two-bath house originally built in the 1930s (renovated in the 1990s), garage with a nice apartment and bathroom and a three-bedroom, three- and one-half-bath lodge. The ranch is well-watered with 11 water troughs situated throughout the ranch. Other improvements include a good set of working pens and a nice barn. The ranch has been under a strict game management plan for many years and has had land management seminars held at the ranch. This turn-key ranch has been well cared for and is set up and ready to go; all feeders and blinds convey. Please call Ken or Scott for more information.

Duval County Ranch

1,625± Acres

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Located in northern Duval County, 25 minutes southwest of George West, this ranch offers spectacular hunting, a 5-acre interior DMP pen, 20-acre food plot planted in wheat and oats, recently introduced genetics and great brush diversity. There is 85% virgin brush on this ranch. The perimeter of this ranch is completely high-fenced and there are two surface ponds, two water wells and electricity. Please call Larry for more information.

Arenosa Creek Ranch 690± Acres

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Conveniently located 25 miles west of Uvalde and 2.5 miles north of Highway 90, this extremely scenic hunting ranch features 1.25± miles of Arenosa Creek running through,

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partial game fencing on two sides and low fencing along its border shared by several very large ranches. The views and hunting are outstanding! This ranch is loaded with deer, turkey, quail and dove. Improvements include a rock house in good condition, electricity, water well and a stock tank. Please call Jay or Ken for more information.

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Wildside Ranch

985± Acres

South Texas v McMullen County v Tilden

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This is truly one of the nicest deer and quail ranches that South Texas offers. The Wildside Ranch is a turn-key operation, including lodging, skeet range, paved road to the lodge, dog kennels, blinds, feeders and much more. This is the first time for this one-of-a-kind ranch to come available. It is in one of the most highly sought-after areas of McMullen County due to its inherent genetics. Numerous hunting shows have been filmed at this ranch over the years due to the quality of its abundant and one-of-a-kind wildlife. Price recently reduced. Please call Jay or Ken for more information on this truly incredible ranch.

R & R Ranch 402± Acres

South Texas v Live Oak Co. v Three Rivers

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This excellent and manageable-sized cattle and recreational hunting ranch offers productive land with the additional benefit of brush for hunting, two wet-weather creeks (Weedy and Little Creek) traversing the property, good cross fencing creating two well-maintained coastal pastures with numerous water troughs, one stock tank and potential for more, a set of working pens, hay barn and an equipment barn.

There is also a very clean three-bedroom, twobath doublewide home under a 6,500-squarefoot pole shed; good county road frontage with

El Rancho Toro

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West Texas v Crockett County v Ozona

El Rancho Toro is located in southern Crockett County about 29 miles south of Ozona. This ranch is in an area of West Texas that is known for its quality deer and turkey population, as well as dove, quail and other game. The ranch is fenced and cross-fenced and contains very diverse topography, including a large amount of bottom valley land. Large, established oaks cover the property and provide awesome views and shade. There are two water wells that carry water throughout the ranch that allow the livestock to stay well watered. Improvements consist of a two-year-old, four-bedroom, three-bath home, lighted barn and a small hunter’s cabin. This ranch has a great herd of whitetail deer that are fed all year long and an abundance of wild turkey. The ranch offers excellent hunting throughout the year. Please call Scott or Ken for more information.

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Kerr County Ranch 5,270± Acres

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The premier ranch in the Texas Hill Country is now available. Located about 70 miles northwest of San Antonio near Kerrville, this classic ranch features over two miles of spring-fed creeks, 10 dams and lakes plus beautiful valleys and scenic hills. The main estate compound is nestled at the apex of the convergence of two spring-fed creeks and two lakes and is accented by a spectacular bluff. This one-of-a-kind ranch offers the very best of the Texas Hill Country. Extensive estate improvements tastefully blend Old World charm with a modern touch featuring the main estate compound that includes a large ranch home and a guest house, tennis courts plus extensive landscaping that complements the home and the creek/lake area.

A second estate-type residence with a swimming pool and a large “party barn” with a commercial kitchen is located high on a plateau hill with panoramic views. A third home/guest compound is located in a beautiful valley over looking a spring-fed lake. This classic Hill Country ranch is the largest and most highly improved ranch available and is the ranch that you will want to own once you have seen all of the magnificent natural features — spectacular hills and valleys and spring-fed crystal clear flowing creek water — and the extensive improvements that blend together with the land to create the number one ranch in the Texas Hill Country. Native and exotic game. $68,500,000. John McCollom, Broker 830 896-1122.

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This premier Texas Hill Country ranch, about 15 miles northwest of Kerrville, is owned by a prominent Texas businessman who has spared no expense to create the most impressive ranch available. The ranch features the very best Texas Hill Country characteristics, including beautiful pastures with large Spanish oak, post oak, live oak and other native trees, high plateau country with spectacular panoramic views, beautiful valleys with tillable fields and a spring-fed creek that flows through the ranch cascading over small waterfalls for about a mile. Three

concrete dams and three beautiful lakes at various points along the creek provide recreational opportunities: swimming, fishing, tubing and skiing. Located on a high plateau is an estate residence of about 3,500 square feet plus a party barn and a 2,600-foot paved landing strip.

The boundary is high-fenced and an extensive game management program has produced

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Featuring 200 acres of prime Texas Hill Country hills and valleys, this land offers tranquility and spectacular views from the 2,000-foot hilltops that cradle the home and other scenic locations. This fabulous ranch, 15± miles south of Kerrville in the heart of the prestigious Turtle Creek area, is a part of the original “headquarters pasture” of the historical Real Ranch established in the mid-1800s. Spring-fed Turtle Creek flows through the ranch for about 1,500 feet. The extensive improvements include a customdesigned, 3,900-square-foot, three-bedroom, three- and one-half-bath ranch home with a native stone fireplace in the master suite, large living area with a native stone fireplace and a large gourmet kitchen. Also, a metal barn, horse stables and an electric security gate. Contact Georgia Cook, Realtor at 830 896-1122 or 830 377-3040.

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These premier 6,369 acres located about 55 miles northwest of Kerrville and five miles north of Junction (110 miles northwest of San Antonio via IH-10) and has been a part of an old family ranch for 70+ years. Featuring great hunting of whitetail deer, wild turkey, quail, dove, hogs and free-roaming exotics, the terrain features beautiful wooded valleys, scenic foothills, high plateau mountain country, rugged canyons, wooded creek-bottom pastures and a spring-fed creek running through the ranch.

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spectacular hills, canyons, foothills, lush valleys and creek-bottom land. For additional information and to schedule a showing, contact Beaux Cook, Realtor, at 830 896-1122 or 210 387-9949.

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A new home, live water, views and land — 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 7,000-square-foot home includes maid’s quarters and guest house and 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 built-in 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 is a must-see.

This property may be divided; see the 200-acre property on the next page for more info. Substantial price reduction!

Beach Properties Bret Beach owner

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With over a mile of highway frontage, Curry Creek Ranch features lots of open fields, plentiful cypress trees, year-round water, a beautiful creek view and very good hunting.

The property is perfect for subdividing.

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Texas Hill Country Kendall County v Boerne

These 5 gorgeous acres are in the Boerne School District with great location. There is a spectacular 3,600-square-foot, threebedroom, three-bath home with a great floor plan. It is absolutely 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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| Greg T. Magers broker

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340 Acres at Jacksboro with Minerals Northwest Texas v Jack County v Jacksboro

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Less than two hours from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, this property has electric gated entry, frontage on Highway 281/114 and Lowrence/ Rogers County Road, 142.6 acres of cultivated and wheat fields, bottomland, city water/sewer, five stock tanks, creek, cattle pens, all-new fences, runs 100 cows, deer stand and lots of game. Also included is a ranch house, built in 1890, now a restored historic home with 4,800 square feet of living area, gourmet kitchen, 10-foot ceilings, large formal dining room, large great room, three bedrooms (each with an adjoining sitting room), four full baths, state-of-the-art surround

sound system in the living area, professional landscaping with sprinkler system and drip line on all trees, two-car garage with RV drive-thru, all-metal roof and completely repainted in 2006. All furniture, antiques and five plasma televisions are included. The ranch managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house was built in 2006 and has 2,400 square feet, three bedrooms, three and one-half baths, two-car garage and is all brick. Outbuildings include 2,592-square-foot barn with 864-square-foot shop with bath and 1,728-square-foot implement storage. Available equipment includes new John Deere 4WD farm tractor Model 7920 with 770 hours, air-conditioned cab; John Deere grain drill Model 450; John Deere tandem hydraulic disc Model 637; sprayer; John Deere batwing bush hog Model HX15; new Bobcat Model 773, air-conditioned with posthole digger, loader, brush grabber, hay lift, flatbed trailer, etc.; 4WD Kubota Mule; Dixie Chopper ZT 30 HP 72" riding lawn mower. $3,500,000.

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650 Acres-1/3 Minerals Included Northwest Texas v Jack County v Jacksboro

This heavily wooded property near Jacksboro, with access off FM 2190, offers electric gate entry, bottomland, open fields, excellent cross fencing, several stock tanks and a great water well. A very nice 1,620-square-foot, 1.5-story rock home offers a fireplace, three bedrooms, two baths, a lovely kitchen with granite countertops and a metal roof. There is a 150' by 300' new steel pipe roping arena with chutes and returns, a one-year-old mobile home for a foremanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house and a new metal hay barn. For photos, see www.fredcalhounrealty.com. $3,000/acre.

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L & D Ranch Central Texas v Austin County v Bellville

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This 107-acre ranch is the picture of perfection!

Iron pipe and cable fencing and young live oak trees line the cemented entry of this pristine property and guide you to the ranch’s main home, horse barn, machine shop and other improvements. The comfortable brick main home has four bedrooms and three baths, covered front and back porches and a phenomenal view. A metallic machine shop has

two garage doors, a half-bath and is on a concrete slab. Within walking distance to the home is a metallic horse barn with three inside stalls, two covered outside stalls opening into a paddock and a paneled and air-conditioned tack room, providing the perfect environment for your horses.

Boggy Creek runs through the property and provides fertile bottomland for livestock grazing and wildlife. A paved, metal bridge over the creek allows access to the hay meadow on the back of the ranch. This ranch sits within a one-hour commute to Houston.

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This 26-acre ranch is an exceptional property equipped with an outstanding show facility for

Outcutin Ranch

horses or cattle. A red-iron metallic structure

Central Texas v Austin County v Industry

offers 26,000 square feet undercover. This building has the size and versatility to serve various operational needs and includes four or six stalls, an outside bathroom, two storage rooms, a tack room, feed room and a threebedroom, two-bath, two-story residence. There is a 750' water well and a second well to serve the property’s water needs, as well as pipe pens and woven-wire fencing on the property. An adjoining 10-acre tract, heavily wooded with majestic white oak trees, may also be purchased for $12,000 per acre.

Red Bird Lane Farm Central Texas v Austin County v New Ulm

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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 60 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

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Central Texas v Waller County v Magnolia

“The Cow Palace” is one of those premier properties that will impress you to the point of having one word come to mind: wow! There is not enough space to give you the detailed description of all the amenities on this 15-acre showplace, but call our office for a detailed brochure to get the “big picture.” Here is a snapshot: stone exterior, exposed beams, soaring ceilings, 12" wide antique longleaf pine flooring, interior walls of either stone or plaster, cypress antique (from the 1880s) windows, six bedrooms (each with private full bath and three with wood-burning fireplace), three additional fireplaces in the living area, dining area and master bedroom, three half-baths (all baths accented with Chinese glass tiles), oldfashioned movie theater with theater seating for 12 (and a handy room nearby for the “concession stand”). A well-appointed kitchen with bamboo floors, features windows for serving into the screened-in dining veranda. The three-car garage boasts solid mahogany wood doors and an attached “clean barn” (climate controlled) with 400-year-old double doors. With privacy fencing on three sides, wood and cross fencing, Three Mile Creek, scattered hardwoods, landscaping and sprinkler system, this property has it all! Call our office to get the “big picture.”

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This rolling 172-acre property in Washington County, approximately three miles north of Brenham on FM 2935 (Old Gay Hill Road), offers 2,700'+ of paved road frontage, all of the features of live New Year’s Creek, three small ponds, two old wood barns and an equipment shed and has been enjoyed as a family retreat for many years. The main home, a comfortable farmhouse that expanded as the family grew, offers privacy, seclusion and spectacular hilltop views. Mature live oaks provide shade, quiet relaxation and “tree climbing” around the main home. Three bedrooms, two baths, a fireplace in the family room that adjoins the kitchen, large living/dining area, wood floors, a comfortable screened-in porch and a large deck offer ample room for family and friends.

Additional living area is available in the fully floored attic. A leisurely walk from the main house is the “gatehouse,” an L-shaped frame

Live Oak Retreat Central Texas v Washington County v Brenham

guest home with rail fencing, a roomy corner porch with swing, two bedrooms, a bath and kitchen/breakfast/living area. Bring the family, horses, your baseball bat and glove, the dog,

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Duck Creek Ranch

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Texas Metroplex v Denton County v Sanger The Duck Creek Ranch rests just north of Dallas and is one of the most unusual and sophisticated small ranches in the area. There are 109 acres on the banks of Duck Creek, covered with young pecan trees and native forest. The main house is a piece of art, having been designed by the firm of Lake/Flato and built to resemble working farm buildings, but that is where the similarity stops. Inside is one of the best-planned, 4,750-square-foot homes featuring three bedrooms, three baths, formal living

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combination and a huge 1,250-square-foot, two story screened-in patio overlooking the backyard. The home is in pristine condition and perfect for parties. The barn features 2,400 square feet on the first-floor open area and the same size upstairs, fully finished with offices, storage and space for guest rooms. Attached are 2,400 square feet of covered shed. Pond, water wells, bunkhouse and greenhouse are a few of the many extras. $2,395,000.

Dan M. Mahoney 5600 W. Lovers Lane Dallas, TX 75209

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Special Property Near Argyle Texas Metroplex v Denton County v Argyle

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Come see this ranch located in the fastgrowing Dallas, Ft. Worth, Denton triangle, just east of Argyle. This property features 28 acres with a 4,500-square-foot main house with three bedrooms, two baths, dining room, den, study, large pool with spa and cabana with kitchen. The guesthouse has three bedrooms, two baths, dining room and a lovely porch to relax on after a hard dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work. There are four barns that include a freestanding shop, four rental apartments, 2,000 square feet, each with covered parking, four rental offices, five ponds, over 70,000 square feet of patterned concrete roads, miniature railroad with one mile of track, three trains each with own engine, bridges and trestle and a red caboose. $4,900,000.

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M&S Ranch Southeast Texas v Walker County v New Waverly

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

Sandstone also adds flair to the front of the house and porch pillars. Improvements include a six-stall 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, a boathouse, two boat slips, camp house and lights on the lake. Everything is first class at the M&S. Offered at $1,200,000.

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Pace Ranch is 480Âą acres of river bottom ranch land in western Montgomery County.

Vegetation includes strong native Bermuda grass and clovers. The ranch features a nice camphouse, small barn and pens and 100 to 125 AUs of grazing. Offered at $1,198,000.

Established 1967

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This property consists of 309 acres of horse and cattle country located midway between Bryan/ College Station and Huntsville with frontage on two major highways and two county roads.

Property offers two hay pastures with Johnson grass and Jiggs, new fencing and lake. The Farm is a performance horse training facility with barns, horse walker, round pen and turnouts.

The lighted, timed-event arena features an announcerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stand and a large covered area for contestants and spectators. The main residence dates from the 1880s and offers three bedrooms and three full baths, central air-conditioning and heating, 11' ceilings, wainscoting and oak and pine wood flooring. A site-built guesthouse completes the amenities of this outstanding ranch.

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In the heart of central East Texas, 482 highly productive acres offer 13 pastures, many of which are level and fertile bottomland soil, bordered on three sides by the Angelina National Forest. The ranch is well equipped with two permanent homes, two modular homes and three main barns. Big River Land & Cattle Co. is for the serious cattleman as well as the weekend rancher. It also provides a great opportunity to someone considering a hay or sod farm. Additional acreage may be available. $1,100,000.

Established 1967

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Live Water Hill Country Ranch

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A one-of-a-kind live water ranch in the Texas Hill Country, this fantastic ranch is in a hidden valley with over 7/10 of a mile on both sides of a live creek. The springs that feed this creek originate on the ranch and produce thousands of gallons of water hourly, making this one of the foremost live water properties on the market today. There are great improvements adjacent to the water: an expansive and newly remodeled five-bedroom home, guesthouse with game room, barn with living quarters, four dams on the creek and a dock. The ranch is high-fenced with exotic and native game, four wells and county road frontage. This property is located in southern Edwards County, only nine miles south of the Rocksprings Airport and 13 miles north of Barksdale off Highway 55. $3,795 per acre.

Quality Texas Ranches

Les Meyer 615 Highway 90 E. Brackettville, TX 78832

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Blanco Creek Ranch 1,208Âą Acres

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recreational getaway is perfectly suited for hunters, ranchers or investors. The property is just minutes from the pristine waters of the Frio River, Concan, Garner State Park and approximately an hour west of San Antonio at the end of a county-maintained road. Blanco Creek Ranch has over .25 mile on both sides of a deep, clear rock-bottom pool of spring-fed water and a small spring-fed lake all nestled between Anton Hollow and Little Blanco Creek.

There are good meadows, deep draws, canyons with outstanding vistas and an observation point where the new owners can soak up the breathtaking views of the lights of surrounding cities over 30 miles away. Large live oaks, Spanish oaks and other hardwoods provide ample food and cover for scores of native/ exotic game and help make this property stand out in comparison to other ranches in the area. Improvements include a three-bedroom modular home with rock skirting, wet bar and wood burning stove, rustic bunkhouse and a new metal barn with equipment shed. There is also a covered barbeque area with huge porches, rock patios and fire pit. Several other building sites overlooking Little Blanco Creek are cleared and ready to go. Live-water ranches of this size and quality are rare at this price in this area. Call and schedule your appointment today; this one wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last long. Can divide into two parcels, $3,000 per acre.

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Nestled in the rolling hills of Central Texas, this game ranch offers the ultimate outdoorsman’s paradise. The 4,000-square-foot Austin stone home offers four bedrooms, two and one-half baths, three-zone air conditioning units, propane heating, fireplace, county water, electricity, sprinkler system and a metal roof shaded by pecans. The landscape features a fenced yard, electric entrance gate and a state-of-the-art security system. There is paved frontage, just four miles to Coleman Hospital and airport and 45 miles to Abilene Airport, two major hospitals and shopping. The property also features two 720-square-foot bunkhouses, each with bath; a 1,500-square-foot central dining hall with kitchen, bath and office; a 600-squarefoot deer cleaning room with cold storage vault, a 1,200-square-foot deer barn; a 1,200-square-foot implement shed; a 2,400-square-foot workshop, 17 protein feeders, 12 corn feeders and blinds. This ranch has been managed for five years with 40 axis deer, 100 black buck, 250 native whitetail deer and 200 B&C trophy deer. There is an extensive feeding program in place, sunflower and maize fields, three 14-ton overhead feeding bins, a 41-foot auger, two tanks, a new 5-acre lake, a 12-acre lake, and 11 tanks are stocked with catfish, perch and minnows. $4,700,000.

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Located on 646 rolling oak-covered acres, this Central Texas high-fenced game ranch is a sportsman’s retreat! The immaculate two-story, 3,190±-square-foot Austin stone home features four bedrooms, two and one-half baths, central heat and air, four fireplaces, a formal dining room,

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great room, 2,200-square-foot wraparound porch and in-ground swimming pool. The ranch is home to elk, black buck antelope, axis deer, buffalo, whitetail deer, quail and dove. The ranch also offers trophy bass fishing in two lakes, 30 acres and 18 acres and six stock tanks. Completing this recreation retreat is a 1,320-square-foot lodge (sleeps 10), with central heat and air, three barns (one barn with apartment), equipment shed and pens. This is a first-class game ranch shown by appointment only. $3,695,000.

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Our Wildlife Refuge Central Texas Comanche County v Lake Proctor

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Easily accessible to Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and the Hill Country, this 92acre Comanche County ranch is ideal as a country getaway or permanent family home.

The residence, constructed of Brazos stone, features exquisite workmanship, stainless steel appliances, marble countertops and baths, ceramic tile floors and countless additional amenities. With 1,248 square feet above ground and 1,200 square feet in the finished basement area, the home was designed and constructed for energy efficiency and ease of living. Heavily wooded with oaks and elm, as well as native brush, browse and grass, the ranch provides seclusion and respite for the owners, as well as plenty of food and shelter for the abundant wildlife. The property truly lives up to its name as “Our Wildlife Refuge,” both for its owners and the wildlife fortunate enough to call this land “home.” The ranch also features three tanks, two water wells, a wet-weather creek, food plots and county road access. Photos of this and other properties at www.ranchandhuntingland.com. $595,000. An additional 20 acres are available at $3,500 per acre.

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The Wood-Hughes Home Central Texas Washington County v Brenham

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This mansion, completed in 1897, is an excellent example of late Victorian residential architecture with Eastlake influences. Listed as a Texas Historic Landmark in 1973 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990, this home is a completely functional four bedroom, four bath family residence. Located on a large lot on the edge of the historical district of downtown Brenham, the home is a very comfortable and manageable 4,487 square feet of living space with an additional 920 square feet of porches. This is truly a rare gem. $595,000.

Bostick Farm Central Texas Colorado County v New Ulm

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A wonderful sense of privacy and quiet is obtained on this 60-acre tract located in the New Ulm area of Colorado County. Tall trees, including mature live oaks, are scattered throughout the native pasture and areas of woods that accompany the deep-bank creek that meanders along the length of the property line. A small pond provides water for cattle and wildlife. A 1950s farmhouse of approximately 836 square feet provides the

Lost River Ranch Central Texas v Austin County v Sealy

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So close to the city, and yet this ranch rests 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 creating a feeling of distance between the main house and civilization. An impressive home of stone and glass sits on these 158 acres among tall trees highlighted by the seasonal wildlife and water of the “lost river” nearby. This is truly a unique ranch. $1,995,000.

opportunity to create a weekend home or

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Central Texas Washington County v Brenham

Enjoy the comforts of upscale living in a country atmosphere. This elegantly crafted, hilltop home sits on 21+ rolling acres just minutes north of Brenham. The 4,325-square-foot home features

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four bedrooms, three and one-half baths and the utmost in quality, from the wood flooring to the 9’ and 12’ ceilings. A wooded area, creek, extensive road frontage and a 2,284-square-foot barn complement the spectacular views. $875,000.

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Willow Springs Farm Central Central Texas Texas Fayette Fayette County County v v Industry Industry

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A one-of-a-kind farm with Willow Springs Creek originating on the property and forming a clear wide stream of water. An attractive lawn slopes to the creek’s bank framed by large willows

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Located just 50 minutes from Houston’s medical center, this 145-acre “gentleman’s farm” features

pasture. The renovated one- and one-half-story acre tract with a small horse barn on one side

massive live oaks, improved rolling pastures, pecan and fruit orchards, woods and 1,500 feet of and a pond on the other. A second home is San Bernard River frontage allowing for accessibility to the Gulf of Mexico. An electronic security located near the front of the property providing gate opens to a winding road that leads to a two-lane, 25-meter lap pool and state-of-the-art, a cozy and private location for guests. This is a 6,200-square-foot home with a multitude of surprising extra features including storm shutters, peaceful location for a wonderful weekend geta-way. $397,000.

security cameras and copper roof. $1,795,000.

Approximately one hour from Houston, this

Hidden Trails

94+-acre tract is a perfect fit for a weekend get-

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a-way. Numerous trails throughout the heavy woods afford opportunities for hiking, nature walks, horseback riding or four-wheeling. The two ponds stocked with bass, catfish and perch provide ample fishing areas just waiting for an avid angler. Gift wrap your day enjoying fantastic sunsets from the front porch of the rustic three-bedroom, two-bath cabin as you rock away the stresses of the week. $640,000.

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Separate tracts of approximately 200 acres, 81 acres and 40 acres, each with long road frontage, feature towering trees scattered throughout the rolling terrain of beautiful wooded areas and meadows interspersed by high hills, ponds and wet-weather creeks. Sandy soil lends itself to cattle, horse or wildlife operations. A wonderful location in the Cat Spring/New Ulm area, just a short distance from FM 1094, makes this unusual property the perfect place to plan and build your weekend or permanent home. 200 acres: $8,000/acre; 40± acres and 81 acres: $8,500/acre.

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Southeast Texas v Walker County v Trinity

This is a beautiful rolling (views) timberland (Timber $) ranch being a very â&#x20AC;&#x153;oceanfrontâ&#x20AC;? rarity above Lake Livingston. The property offers huge topographical changes, previous airstrip, good interior roads, fencing and cross fencing and two internal bridges. This property offers a boat ramp, three houses, steel cattle pens and excellent FM road frontage. Please visit our website for more information on timber volumes, maps and more pictures of this beautiful ranch. $2,995 per acre.

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Black Oak Ranch

2,014 Acres

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East Central Texas v Madison County v Madisonville

An excellent timberland (Timber $) ranch with high-yield timber opportunity, 150 acres of upland pasture 5-acre lake, 2-acre lake and 350 acres of picturesque hardwood bottomland bordered by historic Bedias Creek (named for the Bedias Indians native to the area). The remaining acreage is pine forest with meandering pine/hardwood-lined Black Oak Creek and Pollard Creek. Offering undulating, rolling terrain in predominant sandy loam-type soils, with excellent location on a lowtraffic FM road with easy access to I-45, about 1.5 hours from downtown Houston. The woods and creeks are abundant with deer, wild hogs, coyote and dove, Fishing lakes, livestock pastures and tall treed forests. There is an old homesite along the front of the property, along with a new entrance and fence. For more information, timber volumes, maps and pictures visit our website. You must see this Texas bargain! $ 2,695 per acre.

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With beautiful creek bottom and tree cover, this excellent recreation/cattle ranch, approximately one hour from Dallas and minutes from Richland Chambers Lake, offers an abundance of deer, ducks and wild hogs and currently supports 225Âą head mother cows. $2,295 per acre.

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Central Texas v Bastrop County v Bastrop

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amenities for the equestrian enthusiast. Built in 1999, the three-bedroom, three- and onehalf-bath main home offers an office, great room, formal dining room, breakfast area, laundry room, large closets, 10' ceilings, 29' by 30' attached two-car garage and 10' covered rear and front porches. The barn (40' by 73') offers 12' insulated walls, six 12' by 14' stalls, rubber floor mats, a wash rack, feed room, tack room, storeroom, automatic water dispenser, fly system, light system, 16' rear roof extension, a 20' by 20' front porch, a palpation chute with foal compartment and five paddocks. There are 1 to 3 acres with water and shelter, a 21-acre main pasture with water and shelter, a 12' by 16' tool shed, good hay production, a 40' round pen and one mile of three-rail vinyl fencing.

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A Rare Find!

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These 65± acres within the city of Llano offers city utilities and unbeatable views from some of the highest points in the city! This Hill Country property is a great tract for development, recreation or your home! An entire city block fronting Highway 29 East can also be purchased. Call Tory B. Virdell. $513,500.

The Ideal Llano County Ranch A Great Little Cow or Horse Ranch!

This beautiful little ranch has a little cabin, a 40 gallon-per-minute well, wet-weather creeks, spectacular

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live oak and post oak trees, unique granite outcrops and a paved county road leading up to the property. This one is hard to beat in the Hill Country! Call Tory B. Virdell for a showing. $473,000.

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This ranch is ideal for a cow or horse operation.

Dove hunting and water are plentiful in this area. The ranch has a good water well and level ground for its bountiful coastal fields and could easily be farmed. Access is great off of Highway 16 onto a paved county road. Call Tory B. Virdell. $395,600.

A Great Homesite in Llano County Texas Hill Country v Llano County v Llano

RE/MAX Llano Mikel Virdell, Broker/Owner

western Llano County. This ranch boasts huge live oaks and post oaks, paved Highway 152 frontage

1000 Ford Street Llano, TX 78643 325 247-5776 office

and spectacular deer and turkey habitat! Don’t miss this one! Call Tory B. Virdell. $465,000.

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Everything you could want on a ranch is right here. These 76 acres feature a 3,000-square-foot, five-bedroom, three- and one-half-bath house, a 4,800-square-foot barn with utilities and lots of built-ins and a 6-acre lake with a dock. Located just 35 miles east of McKinney, with highway frontage, pipe-rail entrances and new fences, this ranch is a must see! $499,000.

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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.

Saddleside Realty, Inc.

70-Acre Hilltop

Jim Johnson â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Broker P.O. Box 3615 McKinney, Texas 75070

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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.

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Lost River Ranch

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Texas Metroplex v Hunt County v Lone Oak This ranch is a distinctive estate property 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 your 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. $899,000.

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Premier Ranch Northwest Texas v Montague County v Bowie

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An almost-new, custom two-story rock home sits on 396+ acres with about 9,000 square feet on main floor and 3,000 additional square feet upstairs that could be finished. One of the special features is an enclosed poolroom with rock spa and waterfall. There are upgrades throughout with rock, imported wood flooring and much more. The back part of the ranch is heavily wooded, and there’s a creek that runs through.

There are ponds and a good lake site, open pasture with coastal fields, some improved grass, large barn, riding arena, loading and working chutes, second barn, sheds and more. Also on property is a three-bedroom, two-bath doublewide mobile home for guests or hired hands. The ranch is less than one hour from the metroplex. $5,200,000.

Historic Ranch West Texas v Hudspeth County v Van Horn

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A long, paved drive leads you this fantastic 3,780-square-foot home on 18+ acres with many features, including huge master with walk-in shower, two living areas, country kitchen, loggia with fireplace and more. On the red pipe fenced-in grounds, you will find

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This South Texas ranch is where Geronimo, Poncho Villa, the Vanderbilts and former owner H.L. Hunt “played.” Property is 6,400 acres with 9.5 miles of frontage on the Rio Grande River. One of the hottest natural springs in the state is located here, plus two duck hunting lakes and a 12room hotel/hacienda with a unique cantina. There is a 4,200-foot runway for you and your fly-in guests and two duplex apartments. Along with the historic, there is huge commercial potential here. This has to be one of the most exotic ranches in the state! $3,680,000.

a shop with air-conditioned office and gym, pond, meadows and woods. $825,000.

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One of the featured plans from Southern Living boasts four bedrooms, five baths, hardwood

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floors, three different living areas, media room with surround sound, formal dining room, breakfast area, antique fireplace in the master suite and much more. Enjoy an in-ground heated pool. On 106 acres with native and improved grass pasture, you’ll also find two spring-fed lakes full of fish. You’ll be the envy of all your friends here. The property is about one hour and 20 minutes from Dallas. $1,200,000.

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Central Texas Beauty Central Texas v Bosque Co. v Cranfills Gap

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This fantastic property is located just hours from Dallas and Ft. Worth. Rolling terrain and diverse vegetation spread out before you as you travel over fields and mountains. This 1,092 acres is a great investment opportunity, as well as an incredible habitat for wildlife and livestock. Cultivated fields, improved grasses and rich cover offer a variety of options to the new owner. Historic homes and a carriage house have remained on the premises since the 1800s.

Great fencing and a lake site make this ideal for livestock or a hunting preserve. $3,822,000.

A Working Ranch

Lots of Water

Northeast Texas v Cass County v Linden

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Dogwood Estate gives you what you’ve been dreaming of on 198 acres with a four-bedroom,

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This 533 acre ranch is ready for cattle or horses.

It’s fenced and cross-fenced with several live springs and several small lakes. There’s a good

three- and one-half-bath home overlooking one lake with other lakes and springs scattered set of working pens, large hay barn and a shop. over the property. The majority of this acreage is unspoiled pine and hardwood timber. A two+- The home boasts 3,000 square feet with four bedroom, two-bath guesthouse was built to look like an 1800s cabin. This is the ultimate in

bedrooms and two and one-half baths. The ranch

Mother Nature’s handiwork. $1,450,000.

has good coastal Bermuda grass. $1,399,000.

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On Friday, April 20, at 11:00 a.m., 1,125 acres of exclusive Ducks Unlimited hunting and conservation land will be auctioned.

Part of the Little River Conservation Area, this wildlife habitat provides year-round recreational opportunities, including hunting waterfowl, deer, turkey and hogs plus excellent observation. Land is bordered on two sides by the Little River with excellent gated blacktop access. The sale will include all water and mineral rights. The property is offered in two tracts and will be placed in Wetlands Reserve Program prior to closing. United Country Auction Services.

United Country Auction Services, a division of United Country Real Estate.

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You’ll find a wonderful retreat from your busy city life with these beautiful rolling and wooded 52 acres. With easy access to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, this wonderful property offers a smaller two-story cedar cabin. You’ll find this weekend home has rustic charm and a wraparound porch to enjoy the summer evenings. Enjoy fishing from your choice of two

Clearwater Ranch

ponds on the property. There is also a creek.

Texas Metroplex v Kaufman County v Willis Point

The property is beautifully secluded, but close in! $1,500,000. Ask for Teresa Massar.

East Texas’ Best-Kept Secret!

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This wonderful recreational tract is comprised of 1,302 prime acres and is located just outside of Palestine. Made up primarily of pine trees, it also features a creek and highway frontage for easy access. This is the perfect place for hunting, camping or riding your ATV! $3,260,000. Ask for Rusty Lowe or Chris Harvey.

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stone and brick home has it all, including an emergency generator! Located in Powderly on 101+ acres, this home features a cozy den with fireplace, living room wired for surround sound, great kitchen with custom cabinets and walk-in pantry, game room, split master suite with separate shower, jetted tub and an emergency concrete storm room in the master closet. This wonderful acreage features a

Home on the Range

stocked lake, two barns, a walk-in shed and a

Northeast Texas v Lamar County v Powderly

2550 Lamar Ave. • Paris, TX 75460

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Country Log Home

Harvey Properties, Inc. Renee Harvey - Broker

two-bedroom guesthouse! $599,000. Ask for

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Northeast Texas v Red River County v Clarksville

This beautiful log home overlooks a 15-acre lake. Located in the country on 135 partially wooded, rolling acres, this home offers three bedrooms and two-plus baths. The interior features vaulted ceilings and a rock fireplace with an original wood mantel carved by Chainsaw Willie. The property features a 40' by 40' shop, hay barn and other outbuildings. $595,000. Ask for Alan Green.

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Looking for a great horse or cattle ranch close to Austin? This ranch has been developed and operated by the current owners for more than 35 years. The sandy loam soils and gently rolling terrain have been established for coastal Bermuda and managed for maximum efficient cattle, horse and hay production. This property is highly improved and all facilities are in excellent condition. The main house is 3,600 square feet with three bedrooms, three baths, three fireplaces, formal dining room, large family room with glass across the entire front that will provide viewing

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of the entire ranch from the hilltop location. Other improvements include a manager’s house, This exceptional ranch offers the opportunity horse barns, covered arena, equipment barns, livestock facilities and three large spring-fed lakes. to own 77,560 acres in one of Wyoming’s finest This serves as a great investment opportunity! $3,500,000.

locations. The ranch is in top condition with

high-quality improvements, including two beautiful log residences overlooking the river valley for miles. Private trout streams traverse through the property with over 20 miles of trout ponds and great fishing for brown and other trout species. Fantastic hunting for elk, mule deer and pronghorn antelope has been developed on the ranch. Intensive fish, game

Santa Clara Ranch in Val Verde County

and land management plans are in place on

West Texas v Val Verde County v Del Rio

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This 23,000-acre property is located close to Del Rio and the beautiful waters of Lake Amistad.

the property to maximize the use of the land. quality fencing, wind energy and an abundance

There is easy highway access from Highway 90, with great potential for investment or development of natural resources add to the value of opportunities. This ranch is wonderful for hunting of whitetail deer, turkey, javalina, bobwhite this great property. This ranch deserves the

and blue quail, plus an occasional mule deer. Improvements include a manager’s house, camp scrutiny of a savvy investor prepared to enjoy house and livestock facilities along with adequate water resources for wildlife and livestock. the beautiful setting off the beaten path. Call There are several miles of pipelines, storage tanks and troughs. The ranch terrain varies from

for your showing of this great property today!

rolling hills to canyons with wide draws and typical Trans Pecos vegetation.

Medina River Ranch Central Texas v Bandera County v Medina

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The beautiful Medina River is the focus of this “diamond in the rough,” a 180-acre ranch located on Highway 16 in the scenic Hill Country. Big beautiful cypress trees line the riverbank and provide shade for those warm Texas summer days. Enjoy swimming and tubing in the river with rapids and deep holes of crystal clear water. This acreage has great potential for haymaking, horses or livestock with good fields and cross fencing already in place. Beautiful areas to build your dream home

Kenneth & Nancy Wendland, Brokers

are available on the hills above the river with great views of the mountains and large valley. This

P.O. Box 291157 • Kerrville, TX 78029

unique property has good highway access on two sides of the property and is close to Bandera,

830 896-8410 • 888 896-1411

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633± Acres

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The ranch is high fenced with all galvanized wire. There is an excellent herd of whitetail with 100± whitetail does and 60± whitetail bucks.

The ranch also has exotic game, including axis and fallow deer. A water well supplies water to the camp area, and the water is piped to areas all across the ranch, including the stocked tanks.

The ranch has low brush on the north and large mesquite areas along the Las Animas Creek.

The ranch has county road frontage. The Las Animas Creek crosses the ranch entering on the northwest portion and angles across and exits at the southeast boundary of the property. The creek is a great refuge for the abundant wildlife that live on this ranch. The ranch roads are in good condition.

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The ranch has a five-bedroom, ranch-style rock home with pool and hot tub. The back patio and pool area overlook the large pond behind the house. The 5±-acre stocked lake is perfect

275± Acres

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for year-round recreational activities. The ranch also has a large scientific breeder pen facility that includes accessories. There are three water wells, four ponds, numerous food plots and the ranch is high fenced into two pastures with creek bottoms and large trees. This ranch is only 35 minutes from downtown San Antonio.

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This ranch is high fenced and has recorded access to the Frio River. The ranch is adjacent to the Choke Canyon Wildlife Area. The ranch house is perfect for extended stays or weekend getaways. A flowing Artesian well keeps a couple of stock tanks full and is great for cattle and

595± Acres

South Texas v McMullen County v Tilden

wildlife. There are 123 acre-feet of Frio River water rights and a lot of equipment included in the sale. Call for an appointment today.

56± Acres

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The property is located 18± miles west of Austin and 11± miles east of Johnson City. The property has a rolling terrain, hilltop views, large live oaks throughout and excellent access from CR 201. This ranch has electricity on the

Joe Ruple Austin Ruple

ranch, and the new buyer will have to drill a well at buyer’s expense. (The neighbors have two

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wells: 80± feet deep and 120± feet deep to good water.) This ranch is only 45± minutes from San Antonio and could be utilized as a wonderful weekend getaway for family and friends or a place to build the dream home you have always wanted, overlooking the live creek!

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855-Acre Mustang Creek Ranch Texas Hill Country v Hays County v Henly

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With end-of-the-road privacy just 30 minutes from Austin and 50 minutes from San Antonio, this showplace ranch offers breathtaking 360degree views from the 1,600' hilltops and fertile soil in the valley along year-round Mustang Creek. Approximately one mile of creek is dammed in four places, and the water beckons adventurers to swim, fish and canoe. A fishing lake with pier enhances the water features. The ranch is cleared of cedar, game fenced and has been game managed since 2000, producing bucks scoring in the 180s B&C. A paved main entry road to the house and extensive interior roads make getting around very easy.

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You can search the Hill Country and never be lucky enough to find a ranch like this one. It offers the best location, live water, views and meticulously kept first-class improvements. This offering is new to the market and isn’t one of those ranches that you have seen cut up or re-traded over and over again. It is just 45 minutes from Austin or San Antonio and a few miles east of Johnson City.

The 3,300 feet of amazing river frontage is accessible by interior roads, and the recent clearing of cedar opened up heart-stopping views of the valley. Enough vegetation thoughtfully remains to

594-Acre Pedernales River Ranch Texas Hill Country Blanco County v Johnson City

provide plenty of cover for the game. A three-bedroom, two-bath ranch home boasts quality and includes a living room, den, sunroom, dining room, Corian kitchen counters, wood floors and wooded vaulted ceilings. A new garage with workshop, guest cabin and two barns are all enclosed in pipe fencing to complete the headquarters. 80-100 acres of coastal fields and fenced-in pastures make this an ideal horse place. This is a ranch that will be passed through generations.

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This exquisite showplace ranch is located between San Antonio and Austin, just seven miles east of Blanco. The ranch boasts over one mile of both sides of the Blanco River, several ponds, county road frontage and eight water wells, one with commercial capacity and beautiful improvements. This heirloom ranch is ideal for development. The wonderful family compound consists of a 3,000+square-foot ranch home, guesthouse, pool, barbecue pavilion and barn. All are nestled under the canopy of huge live oaks and look out over a beautiful spring-fed lake. 80 acres of coastal fields, soft views of the river valley and paved interior roads to the main house make this a dream come true.

The foreman’s home and worker’s cabin complete the package. The only things missing are the memories that you’re sure to make owning this slice of Heaven.

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Located west of Junction, Texas, on the Kimble and Sutton County line, this Hill Country ranch offers rolling terrain with numerous oaks, as well as cedar and other vegetation native to the area. Hogs, whitetail and axis roam the property.

There are two wells, a windmill, numerous deer blinds and feeders, as well as electricity on the property. End-of-the-road privacy, easy country road access and good interior roads make this the ideal hunting ranch.

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Located north of Leakey, Texas, this property is one of the best ranches the Texas Hill Country offers, with live creek, a fishing lake, abundant game and numerous improvements. This

Real County Live Water Ranch Texas Hill Country v Real County v Leakey

ranch offers diverse topography with beautiful valley land covered with oak trees and grasscovered fields, as well as surrounding hills with fantastic views and great canyons for hunting.

Enjoy both sides of a crystal-clear creek and a lake stocked with fish. The ranch is improved with a furnished three-bedroom, two-bath home with a wraparound porch, a furnished bunkhouse with full kitchen and attached workshop, as well as a four-bay equipment shed, barn and cattle pens. Easy county road access and close proximity to town, as well as an intricate interior road system make this the perfect ranch for hunting and recreation in the Texas Hill Country.

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4,600 Acres

West Texas v Jeff Davis County v Ft. Davis

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Offering the very best of the exclusive Davis Mountains! With a long history of unavailable land, this ranch is a secret honey hole of West Texas wild game hunting and spectacular mountain elevations.

At Timber Mountain and Little Aguja Peak, views rise from 2,300 to 5,200 feet with oak trees, mountain meadows and seasonal tanks. Water wells and windmills water the entire ranch. The headquarters has livestock pens, a fiesta house and a patronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house. A landscaped terrace courtyard is in progress. An excellent network of roads for light-duty four-wheel drive gives you access to half mountain country and half brushy lowcountry. Excellent mule deer populations are enjoying two years of a protein program. There are bountiful coveys of blue quail. With Hill Country views and the hunting potential of South Texas brush, this ranch is an amazing find.

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This ranch, comprised on 55.9 acres, is in a prime location a few miles north of Fredericksburg, where the grass is lush and the post oaks and live oaks are plentiful. Lighted security gate and paved road leads past a 10-stall horse barn, well-equipped veterinarian barn and maintenance barn with attached kitchen and efficiency apartment, plus two-room office, iron-fenced corrals, paved driveways, outbuildings and even a fishing pond. Elaborate ranch headquarters include a 7,000-square-foot main house with mother-in-law apartment, two master suites, three-bay garage, porches and patios. Also, there is a three-bedroom, two-bath, 3,000+-square-foot guesthouse with two fireplaces, office and greenhouse and a custom 45,000-gallon pool with waterfall nestled between them. The sunsets from this homesite overlooking the Palo Alto Creek Valley are very stunning. Listed by Vic Nixon.

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

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These 193.57 acres are now available and include a well-maintained 1880s historic rock twostory with new additions and an original log/rock cabin used as a “smoke haus.” Original outbuildings still stand on the property in addition to a metal hay barn and modern double garage and two wells, one with a windmill. Numerous ponds stocked with bass and catfish are scattered over the property, and there are several hilltop building sites. Hunting is good with

info@nixonrealestate.com abundant wildlife. This is the first time this ranch has been for sale in over four generations. www.nixonrealestate.com $1,800,000. Listed by Boyd Harper.

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The family-owned Dos Bros. Ranch has been managed for over 11 years and is part of the original San Jose Ranch. It is an excellent trophy deer and bird hunting, as well as cattle ranch.

The property is approximately 50% high fenced and 50% low fenced, allowing the best of both hunting worlds. The Nueces River serves as the boundary for over a mile and draws an abundance of wildlife to the property. The lodge has 3,800 square feet of living area with spacious breezeway and carports for additional entertainment areas.

The sale of the ranch includes feeders and feeding equipment and silos, hunting blinds and

Dos Bros Ranch 1,556 Acres

South Texas v McMullen County v Tilden

more. The barn, ranch house, walk-cooler, cattle pens, piped water and troughs and 10-acre high-fenced food plots are the features that make Dos Bros Ranch a South Texas hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paradise! A small portion of the minerals will convey. There is no production. $2,395/acre.

Bear Creek Ranch 250Âą Acres

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This magnificent property in Kendall and Kerr Counties fronts for almost one mile on Highway 87 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 is on the market for the first time and is something you must see. $3,750,000.

Hill Country Paradise 2,000 Acres

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A perfect setting for your new family or corporate retreat, this ranch has stunning hilltop views, a clear running creek lined with grey rock bluffs and majestic hardwood trees nestled in the heart of the Hill Country. A new road system is in place, giving this unimproved property ease in accessing the entire ranch. The property has three water wells, electricity, abundant wildlife, Indian mounds and much more. $3,595/acre.

Cold River Ranch 191 Acres

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This beautiful ranch is located on the Frio River near Dilley, Texas, a little over an hour from San Antonio.

River properties are a rare find, and the brush and trees on this place are second-to-none! South Texas brush, huge oak and mesquite trees and abundant wildlife, including whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, bobcats, quail, dove and fishing in the Frio River, make this just about perfect! Improvements include a new one-bedroom cedar cabin with loft, deck and patio, two Carrizo water wells, two food plots with water piped to them, feeders, blinds and more. There are no minerals. $725,000.

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High Hill Ranch 154 Acres

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A stylish and comfortable Texas-style rock home with a full-length veranda and panoramic view serves as the centerpiece of the ranch.

The exceptional ranch is gently rolling with high vistas and boasts a number of significant improvements. $795,000.

Rancho Las Gallinas 16,302± Acres

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This beautiful mountain ranch located in the Eastern Sierra Madres offers many improvements: a western-style headquarters, foreman’s house and two worker’s homes, fencing and cross fencing, the best pasture in Chihuahua and abundant water and wildlife. The ranch is about two hours west of Chihuahua. $80 per acre.

Rancho Reyes 20,000± Acres

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This outstanding working/hunting ranch in north-central Mexico is approximately one hour from El Paso. $24 per acre.

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This scenic and highly improved Sierra Madre ranch includes an impressive main house, many outbuildings, highly diverse topography and top-notch hunting, approximately three hours southwest of El Paso. $130 per acre.

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Twisted X Ranch Central Texas Waller County v Hempstead

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This exceptional recreational ranch is only an hour from Houston! Drive down the beautiful pine tree-lined road past rolling pastures. Three Mile Creek runs year-round and meanders throughout the ranch. Twisted X Ranch has several ponds, high-quality perimeter fencing and cross fencing.

Paddocks have ponds, loafing sheds and trees. The house has been thoughtfully adapted to casual elegant living. Enjoy the privacy of the upstairs master suite and living area with fireplace. Entertain in the open kitchen and living areas hosting a fireplace, granite counters and dining bar. Move your entertaining outside to the covered canopy of the barn that has a full kitchen. The barn has 12 stalls, wash areas and tack rooms. Enjoy the lighted outdoor arena, round pen and horse walker. 322 acres are offered for $3,827,500; or purchase 185 acres with improvements for $2,497,500.

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These beautiful rolling 108+ acres with improved pastures and magnificent trees are only an hour from Houston! A beautifully designed â&#x20AC;&#x153;barndominium,â&#x20AC;? privately situated at the end of a long drive, offers three bedrooms, office, open kitchen with granite counters and numerous high-finish touches. Watch the wildlife from the front porch overlooking the serene pond. Still need a dream home?

There are plenty of acres to add your own improvements. $1,143,000.

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Welch Ranch Central Texas v Lampasas Co. v Lampasas

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This beautiful 224 acres is just five minutes from Lampasas. The rolling terrain offers big views of the surrounding countryside. Little Lucy Creek meanders through the ranch and has been dammed to create a nice fishing pond. In addition to the creek, there several other ponds are scattered about, good tree cover for game and two fields consisting of Klein and coastal.

Improvements include two cabins located near the banks of the creek. This is a great place to run livestock or just for recreation.

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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.

Mike Bacon P.O. Box 201330 â&#x20AC;˘ Austin, TX 78720

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Ellis Ranch encompasses 2,300± acres 18 miles southwest of Brady, Texas, 20 miles east of Menard and 19 miles west of Mason. All of the interior fences are either new or rebuilt. There are water wells and 1,400± feet of San Saba River. There are fields for food plots or grazing.

The ranch headquarters is a nine-bedroom, sixbath commercial hunting lodge, with a fourtruck carport and walk-in cooler. Everything a hunter would want in Texas is here. Deer, turkey, dove, quail, duck and hogs are plentiful.

This ranch has earned a reputation for growing big whitetails and has a large number of Rio Grande turkeys.

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Located 14 miles west of Menard, Texas, this 3,164-acre ranch is absolutely beautiful. This property has a nice ranch home, a well, garage, building with large cement slab and perimeter fencing that varies from typical ranch fencing to high game-proof fencing that runs along the west side of the ranch. This scenic ranch has gently rolling terrain with live oaks, mesquite and brush for wildlife. There are several beautiful building sites overlooking the San Saba River. The ranch has a magnificent show of 1.2 miles of San Saba river frontage. This ranch is blessed with an abundance of deer, wild turkey, wild hogs and dove—enough to make it a hunter’s paradise. There is great fishing and swimming from the shores of the San Saba River. If you are looking for a recreational, hunting or getaway place, you should see this magnificent grandfather of a ranch. This reputation ranch has great fishing, great hunting and is an exceptional working cattle ranch.

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7,718-Acre Southwest Texas Ranch Southwest Texas v Val Verde County v Del Rio

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Unexpected and unmatched, this 7,718-acre ranch provides the ultimate Southwest Texas experience. Set 140 miles west of San Antonio and 11 miles northeast of Del Rio, this amazing property features 3.5 miles of FM 2523 frontage, a plethora of water, spectacular hunting and numerous improvements. With varied elevation, a variety of healthy soils and extremely well watered, this property offers four domestic wells with windmill towers, submersible pumps and three tanks, all

providing water for wildlife and livestock. Two irrigation wells pump into three irrigation pivot systems covering 250Âą acres, and aquifers provide abundant underground water. Some of the ranchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s numerous improvements include an old ranch headquarters with a main house, labor house, barn and a small set of pens. Offering plenty of roads, the ranch is divided into seven pastures and two traps, and construction is complete on 40% of a high-fenced boundary. The seller will convey all of the minerals owned. The ranch features Sycamore and Javelina Creeks moving through the property, good sandy loam soil in the bottom country and lots of native South Texas brush species. Hunting in the area features 150 to 160 B&C deer, turkeys, doves and quail. With the construction of the high fence on the balance of the perimeter boundary, the extensive use of the irrigation wells and proper management, this ranch can produce as many large whitetail deer as a 30,000-acre ranch and also provides a good opportunity to incorporate exotic game. A thriving town with 40,000 people and numerous city amenities, the nearby city of Del Rio offers an airport with a commercial airline connection to Houston. For some of the best bass fishing in the United States, Amistad Lake provides beautiful views and clear water for all kinds of outdoor recreation. This ranch is priced at $1,395 per acre or $10,776,791 cash to seller at closing.

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2,400-Acre Voca Ranch

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The Voca Ranch is one of the best Texas Hill Country ranches on the market today. Located in Eastern McCulloch County, this 2,400-acre ranch is one of the larger Hill Country ranches for sale.

Conveniently located just 1.5 hours from Austin and only two hours from San Antonio, Texas, giving you the best of both worlds. This beautiful property includes views of the surrounding area and elevation changes from beautiful, live oak-covered hills to deep-soiled bottoms with live oak clusters scattered throughout. It is one of the best hunting ranches Central Texas offers.

With whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, dove and quail hunting, this ranch has something for everyone.

The ranch is also an excellent cattle production ranch, with first-class facilities to support this operation. The ranch could be divided in half very easily; however, larger ranches in the Hill Country area are harder and harder to find. This one is a must-see!

Rough Hollow Ranch 125 to 165 Acres

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These are stunning 125- to 165-acre ranches just west of Llano, on or near Pecan Creek.

This is the newest and finest gated ranch community in Llano. There is a 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

Wells Ranch

home. If you are looking for that perfect piece of land with all the Hill Country views you

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This beautiful piece of property is approximately 630 acres and located in San Saba County. There

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be disappointed! Recently reduced prices. Call

house, allowing beautiful views from your home on the north and east sides. A very unique for individual ranch details. bunkhouse, named “The Gin,” as stated on a rust metal sign, is just south of the main home. The name was given because the inside was constructed of a vintage cotton gin that has been in the family since 1914. The lodge has two bedrooms, each with a full bath. Beautiful Richland Creek runs from the west side of the property to the east side of the property, over a mile long. There are five great fishing ponds as well. Wells Ranch is loaded with wildlife, including deer, dove, quail and turkey. There are 4.5 miles of high fence, and the ranch has been professionally managed for over six years. This is a one-of-a-kind and beautiful piece of property located in the Texas Hill Country. Recently reduced. Come see what Wells Ranch has to offer! Call for details.

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Located just south of Llano on Highway 16, this property has some of the most beautiful views just off the wraparound front porch of this absolutely beautiful four-bedroom, threebath rock home. Several improvements on the property include: picturesque white picket fence, two-car carport not to mention a barn, cooler for

deer and electric gates to the entrance and home. The property has been deer fenced and is fully stocked with whitetail, axis, black buck antelope and wild turkey. Also featuring a nice pond, the property provides a well for water to both the house and land. This is a country jewel!

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Standing majestically upon the rolling hills of

The Mansion on the Hill

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the Texas Hill Country, overlooking Buckner Creek, this European-inspired estate welcomes you to one of the most scenic and breathtaking areas, offering Fredericksburg and Hill Country charm. Past the 100-foot doublewide steel bridge that spans the underground spring-fed creek, the mansion features not only Old World German architecture, but a cozy environment to welcome friends and family. Featuring 270degree views from 6-foot windows, the home overlooks the lagoon pool and rock waterfall just beyond. Inside the home, one finds a unique country estate with a wonderful blend of modern conveniences and beauty. Some of the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s features include a kitchen with granite, custom cabinets and Viking appliances, two staircases milled from 19th century beams recovered from the New York financial district and three large upstairs bedrooms with walk-in baths and showers, Jacuzzi tubs and limestone countertops. The master suite offers a bath with Jacuzzi tub, limestone counters and travertine

tiles. The study is surrounded by endless views and offers cathedral ceilings identical to those in the master suite. Designed for cozy family moments followed by unparalleled privacy, the home offers

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The pool house is a miniature replica of the main house and provides a noise-free environment,

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entertainment bar and bathroom for guests. As if this was not enough, the three-car garage provides

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back wraparound porches and an extra-large patio that keeps the pool just feet from the back door.

oversized game room and theater room upstairs with full kitchen and bath, including a tennis court/ the landscape. This property is about 90 miles from all three metropolitan centers: Houston, Austin and San Antonio. Thirty percent wooded. Additional land is available.

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Guadalupe River Ranch

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This one-of-a-kind ranch contains 2,198± acres: part of the original Kokernot Ranch founded in 1853 and features approximately 3.5 miles of Guadalupe River frontage. Peach Creek flows through the ranch and empties into the Guadalupe on the property! In addition, there are three water wells. The wildlife habitat is excellent. A level 3 MLD permit is in place, and the ranch has been managed for wildlife for many years. Deer, turkey, hogs, quail and doves thrive.

Improvements include a house and barns at headquarters, a hunting camp on the river with equipment and hay barns and a good set of pipe cattle pens. $2,800 per acre firm.

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This ranch is a 10! If you are looking for river property, then look here: 1.5 miles of the Llano River! A spectacular river view is afforded by a brand-new custom home. This superior hunting ranch is loaded with improvements, including the owner’s home, a second or foreman’s home, two guest houses, office, barns, private fishing lake, deer breeding facility and pens stocked with 200+ superior whitetails! Says Dr. James C. Kroll, a.k.a. “Dr. Deer,” “Thunderhill Ranch ranks among the top 5 overall [deer ranches] and #1 in deer-breeding facilities! The ranch has a state-of-the-art breeding facility with attention to every detail. The ranch property has been landscaped for whitetails, and is one of the most scenic ranches in Texas.” The entire 946± acres are available for $7,500,000 or can be purchased in three separate tracts: 100 acres with river frontage and custom home for $3,500,000; 420 acres with second home

Uvalde County River Property

and office for $3,444,000; and 420 acres with remaining improvements for $3,444,000.

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This 1,730-acre ranch features about 4.5 miles of the beautiful Frio River with deep aquablue pools of water. There is good fishing and hunting, two good water wells, large oak trees, 6' and 8' fencing, and frontage on Highway 187 south of Sabinal. There are nice hills and ridges with views of the river and distant hills. Electricity is on the property. Price reduced to $2,400/acre.

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Coryell Creek Ranch

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Own both sides of Coryell Creek on this very scenic ranch. The tree-lined, clear-water Coryell Creek meanders through the length of the ranch. High hills located beyond the creek offer tremendous views of the ranch and the surrounding countryside for miles. Scenic hidden canyons offer secluded retreats with large hardwoods and rock overhangs. There is a small two-bedroom home next to a nice lake. This one-of-a-kind 486-acre ranch is priced at $4,385 per acre.

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These 177± acres of beautiful East Texas hills offer many huge oak trees, pines, several acres of improved pasture and two nice ponds, making an all-around great place. There is an old home and useable barn. The property is priced at $1,975/acre (cash) or will sell 45± acres with pond for $2,395/acre (cash).

Creekside Rural Investments 500 Log Cabin Road Mertzon, TX 76941

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This scenic, diverse ranch is one of the best around with a combination of scenic open fields interspersed with wooded areas containing large trees. A seasonal creek traverses the oakstudded north side of the ranch and a nice lake finishes off the package. This wooded 100±acre ranch is priced right at $3,450 per acre, and with its proximity to Austin and Bastrop it is a great hideaway.

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Blanco River Texas Hill Country v Blanco Co. v Blanco

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Approximately 3,000 feet of river, huge live oak trees and a charming Fredericksburgstyle home rest on 112 acres just minutes east of Blanco.

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This property offers 77Âą acres with 2,500Âą feet of crystal-clear Pedernales frontage, as well as sandy beach, bluffs, end-of-the road privacy and an additional 100 acres off the river. All of this sits less than 30 minutes from Bee Cave.

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This very unique, private lake retreat on Lake Marble Falls features two houses, a covered boat dock with wave-runner ramps, open fire pit, views of open water and sheer bluffs.

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This spectacular custom home on over 4.4 acres overlooks the Little Blanco River and the lush Blanco River Valley. Watch sunsets from the extensive decking or lounge in front of the massive native rock fireplace in a home that features solid interior beams, New Hampshire pine flooring, tumbled marble countertops, climate-controlled wine room and more custom features than can be described here. The home is over 3,000 square feet, with two large bedrooms, two full baths and an outdoor shower near the covered breezeway leading to the oversized garage/workshop. For guests, there is an attractive three-bedroom, two-bath second home down by the river. Gazebo, barbecue areas and huge oaks front almost 6 acres on both sides of the river, in which you share an ownership interest. Location is very private, yet only 25 minutes or so to San Antonio. This is a great package that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last long. $739,500.

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Located just 35 minutes to Austin, 45 minutes to San Antonio, 20 minutes to either Blanco, Canyon Lake or Wimberley, this is a perfect location for a weekend respite or a permanent residence. Large oaks and native trees, lots of wildlife, gorgeous sunset views, and paved road access combined with an agricultural exemption make this an excellent investment possibility. $625,900.

3.5 Acres on Blanco River J. Myane Properties 807 North Main Street P.O. Box 188 Blanco, TX 78606

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This is an antique rock home that has been remodeled top to bottom. Total interior renovation, recent roof, septic and flooring are just some of the things that put this property in a class by itself.

A creek flows along the back of the property, and over .5 acre fronts the Blanco River across the road. Also complimenting this package is an oversized three-car garage with workshop and secure storage areas, a hidden wine cellar and a small but neat guesthouse and outbuildings. This is a great residential package with retail and/or bed and breakfast potential. Come see! $530,000.

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Enjoy the luxuries of country living without sacrificing convenience. Approximately 114 acres nestled in a very quiet country setting, this property can be utilized as a weekend ranch or

Texas Showplace Central Texas v Waller County v Hempstead

a main residence for those who are a cowboy at heart. Enter through a private security gated entrance and wind down the tree-lined drive to the impressive 3,900-square-foot home, which lends 360-degree views of the property. This 1.5-story home features an open-concept floor plan, three bedrooms (all located downstairs), three full and two-half baths, crown molding throughout all rooms, tile floors, solid surface countertops, custom cabinetry and upstairs game room. The property also includes a pool and hot tub surrounded by landscaping; 100' by 50' covered working cattle facility with pens, chute and small office; and 125' by 40' equipment barn with four bays and three bedrooms, two-bath living quarters. Contact Kaysee Schulte.

Campbell Creek Ranch Central Texas v Austin Co. v Kenney

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Enjoy the country warmth of this lovely home on 25± rolling acres with several stands of live oaks. The home features three bedrooms, two baths, formal dining and wonderful wraparound porches offering a picturesque view of the pond with wooden pier. Other extras include hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings and crown molding. The beautifully landscaped yard is home to an abundance of fragrant roses, classic fountains, gazebo and a separately fenced garden. A twocar detached garage with a one-bedroom, one-bath apartment with full kitchen is perfect for your guests, mother-in-law or as a pool house you’ll need when you add your pool. There is board fencing along the road and a four-stall horse barn with tack room. This is a great location for weekend or permanent use within minutes from town. Contact Randy Hodde.

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Looking for a little seclusion, but not too far from town? These 100± acres near the small community of Kenney (between Brenham and Bellville) lie at the end of Stone Creek Lane (shared recorded easement), providing a private and secluded setting. The land features rolling hills with heavily wooded areas consisting of mature hardwood trees, branch of Campbell Creek and a small pond. With several nice building sites, additional pond sites and an abundance of all types of wildlife, this is a great property for weekend recreation, hunting and/ or a full time residence. Contact Randy Hodde.

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Why drive to the Hill Country if you don’t have to? These 28.879± acres of rolling hills offer 100+year-old live oaks and a rock-bottom, spring-fed creek. Featuring unique rock formations, the creek that meanders through the property offers wonderful homesites on both sides of a peaceful setting. Contact Randy Hodde.

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Exquisite detail and design can be found in this four-bedroom, four- and one-half-bath home atop a hill overlooking a 2±-acre lake and surrounded by 15± acres. Prepare wonderful gourmet meals in your kitchen with stainless steel appliances, commercial-grade stove, granite countertops, breakfast nook and nearby dining room. Enjoy a quiet study/library with a stone fireplace. The

Highway 159 W Central Texas v Austin County v Bellville

fabulous great room has high ceilings, surround sound, stone fireplace and views of the lake and countryside. Outdoor events are a joy on the covered porch with built-in fireplace and gas

grill. For your furry friends, there is barn with stalls and pens. This gated ranch is centrally located between Houston and Austin. $1,980,000.

Paint Creek Road Central Texas v Bastrop County v McDade

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This 85±-acre dream ranch offers a three-

Clark Road Central Texas v Madison County v Madisonville

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A prime property 10 miles west of Madisonville off Highway 21, this beautiful 384±-acre tract bedroom, three-bath Austin Stone home with has heavily wooded areas great for wildlife. Other features include breathtaking views, rolling an open floor plan designed for entertaining terrain, frontage along Kickapoo Creek, four ponds, two manufactured homes, barns and pens. and casual living with expansive views from the The abundant road frontage makes this easy to develop. $1,344,000. great room overlooking a pool and improved pastures. There is a large metal barn with water, electricity, pipe pens, squeeze chute and office.

Seven pastures are cross-fenced and provide water for animals. Fifty acres are planted with Bermuda and coastal grasses. This ranch is centrally located between Houston, Austin and San Antonio. $724,000.

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neighbors. The home offers a spacious family room with 18-foot ceilings and a wall of glass providing picturesque views, large sunroom, formal dining room, wonderful kitchen, office and balcony overlooking areas of wildlife. The garage is currently a classroom with a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment above it. This property is complete with a large barn and scattered trees. The location is between Austin, Brenham and Houston. $699,000.

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Offering tremendous panoramic views, High Point Ranch features 244± acres and both sides of strong flowing Wallace Creek. A beautiful custom built three-bedroom, two- and one-halfbath, two-story rock home sits on a point of a hill overlooking beautiful Texas Hill Country views.

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This beautiful 60±-acre ranch has all the Texas Hill Country has to offer. A few amenities include both sides of deep Sabinal River, a drive-across concrete dam, three lakes, 3,800±square-foot home overlooking crystal clear water, highway frontage, hills, bottomland, a valley, views and wildlife. All this and more is located north of Vanderpool near Lost Maples State Park. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a live-water paradise. Call Brandon Bownds at 830 966-6111. $1,595,000.

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On the headwaters of spring-fed Mare Creek in Real County, Texas, this secluded and private ranch is a hunter’s dream offering an abundance of whitetail deer, aoudad sheep, wild boar, axis deer and exotic species. The hunter’s lodge and bunkhouse are strategically located near the entrance to the ranch, overlooking a large lake while shadowed by the surrounding hills. Call John McFadin for additional information/appointment at 830 966-6112 or toll free 800 850-7752.

Cheyara Canyon Ranch 1,300± Acres

Texas Hill Country v Real County v Reagan Wells

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Northwest Texas v Coleman County v Coleman This ranch estate, established in 1912, sits on 951Âą acres and features two homes with existing county water meters. Enjoy beautiful hilltop views with elevation changes of 150 feet or more.

With a healthy population of free-ranging whitetail deer, the landowners report seeing groups of 100 or more on a routine basis. Four good ponds on the property provide year-round water for the native wildlife and are stocked with bass, catfish and crappie. Ranch has had little to no livestock pressure in 11+ years, so the pastures are in excellent condition and also provide a stellar habitat for the native bobwhite quail. Minerals are to convey and there are no current oil and gas leases.

No oil refuse to be found. Seller to convey existing survey completed in December of 2006.

Ranch is being offered as one unit at $1,525/acre, or ranch could be divided at $1,650/acre. More ranches are available. Co-operating agents are always welcomed at Gaines Land Sales.

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This ranch has frontage on a county road that is three miles off of the pavement. The terrain is rolling and covered with native brush. The ranch has been developed into a first-class hunting retreat. There is a very nice sprawling hunting lodge with a vaulted ceiling living room, flagstone flooring, huge fireplace, kitchen and sleeping quarters for

9,160-Acre Ranch

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the foremanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home, a nice barn, grain bins,

cooler, an excellent airstrip, four water wells with water piped to 25 wildlife waterings and eight stock tanks near deer and turkey feeders. Deer, turkey and quail numbers are outstanding, as they have been well managed for 20 years. This is a very nice turn-key hunting ranch.

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This showplace lies between Dallas and Houston just off of Interstate 45 with over one mile of frontage on a major highway. The terrain is rolling with a major creek crossing the property.

The ranch is about .33 percent wooded, .66 percent mostly open with scattered oaks. About

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half of the semi-open land is in improved grasses. There are eight water wells, about 20 springs, Located about 45 minutes from the San Antonio 20 stock tanks including a series of lakes totaling 35 acres, which are the winter home to lots International Airport, this highly improved of ducks and waterfowl. Improvements include a very nice main residence, three guesthouses, several barns, two offices, metal working corrals and miles of cross fencing. There are deer, feral hog, bobcat, duck and dove. This ranch is a turn-key operation with lots of wildlife.

place has highway frontage and gently rolling terrain. It is mostly heavily wooded but with

some open fields. About one mile of beautiful river frontage is lined with huge pecan and oak trees. New high fencing encloses most of the property except a few acres along the river.

An almost new, custom-built three-bedroom, four-bath home sits on a hill among huge oak trees along with a guesthouse, large barn, shed and bunk house. All are in excellent condition.

There are whitetail deer, axis, fallow, blackbuck, red stag, aoudad, turkey, feral hog and good fishing in the river.

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Central Texas v Hamilton County v Hamilton

This ranch is located in the rolling hills east of Hamilton and has county road frontage. The property has a number of outstanding live oak motts, mesquite and red-berry cedar. Crystal clear Fornash Creek crosses the place for about .25 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. This ranch has an abundance of bobwhite quail. In addition to being a very pretty place, this ranch has an excellent turf of climax grasses and forbs, which make for good cattle grazing and wildlife habitat.

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Sabinal River Frontage Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Utopia

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These beautiful 55 acres offer an unbelievable 3,000 feet along the gorgeous Sabinal River that has an ancient cypress tree grove with some of the largest cypress trees on the Sabinal River. This property is in Bandera County, five miles north of Utopia and has Highway 187 frontage. There is a nice combination of open areas, huge oak tree groves, cypress groves, cedar thickets, grasslands, also whitetail, axis deer and turkey are abundant.

This property is gated with a gravel road that allows for easy access down to the river. There are several great spots for a home, and power is already available on the property. $1,210,000.

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Texas Hill Country v Gillespie County v Harper

The absolute best ranches available in Gillespie County. Offering tremendous ranches, views

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with great elevated building sites, gorgeous live oak and Spanish oak forests, shin oak and cedar thickets, cozy rocky creeks, easy access, flourishing wildlife, located 30 minutes from historic Fredericksburg and 25 minutes from the convenience of Kerrville. Eight beautiful ranches ranging from 106 to 142 acres are starting at $4,650/acre, and three ranches of 26 acres are starting at $7,000/acre. This is a rare opportunity to own a beautiful ranch in the most sought-after location in Texas! Come see Comanche Hills Ranch!

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Brady Mountain Ranch

4,535 Acres

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Mountains between Cow Gap and Salt Gap with 30-mile views of countryside. It is situated in a very quiet area; secluded, peaceful, and still wild. The terrain is rugged here, with over 350 feet of elevation change. The limestone ridges have Texas red oak, live oak and shin oak, as well as redbuds, littleleaf sumac and other excellent deer browse species in abundance.

Header canyons boast mature hardwood trees.

Water is provided by 18 stock tanks, plus rural community drinking water in the residences and seasonal springs. This wildlife haven has high-quality native deer, plus turkey, dove and several predator species, along with wild hogs and a few free-ranging axis deer. Other items of interest are the numerous fossils and artifacts to be found. The owners will consider dividing.

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Situated in western Menard County, this is one of the prettiest ranches in the Hill Country. This area is very quiet and serene with pristine views, yet it has paved ranch road frontage and is located in an area of large ranches. The ranch house is an attractive, over 2,000-square-foot, three-bedroom and twobath home. Exterior walls are native Texas cedar; interior walls are aspen. The ranch also includes a two-room refurbished bunkhouse.

The ranch has a Texas Parks and Wildlife MLD Level 3 permit that gives this ranch a fivemonth deer-hunting season. This is a perfect sportsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ranch, with natural beauty, high game counts, an attractive custom home and so much more. $1,995 per acre.

Valley View Ranch 1,235 Acres

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This high-fenced, security-gated ranch is known for trophy bucks and is nestled in oak-covered canyons and ridges. A 3,500-square-foot rock home boasts spectacular views from the rim rocks. The kitchen has granite counter tops; the den has a 19-foot ceiling. Other amenities include a hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cabin, a guide house, a 3,750square-foot new metal insulated barn with a concrete floor, a walk-in cooler, a cliff hanging covered veranda and more. $4,000,000.

Diamond K Ranch 915 Acres

Texas Hill Country v McCulloch County v Lohn

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High Oaks Ranch

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Central Texas v Hamilton County v Clifton

High Oaks Ranch is an 840-acre versatile horse/cattle/recreational ranch nestled in the scenic hills of

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Hamilton County near Cranfills Gap. Miles of five-rail pipe fence encompass this manicured paradise boasting a custom rock 14-stall stable with runs, office and apartment. There is also a covered round pen, arena, walker and equipment barns. The six-bedroom, seven-bath home overlooks a lovely 5-

Enjoying the breathtaking views of Bosque acre lake. It is truly a fantastic gathering place for friends and family. There are two additional homes County while entertaining family and friends and a 2,200-foot grass landing strip with large hangar. $6,250,000. Stef Cobb - Bosque Division. will be easy in this one-of-a-kind home. You can relax in the living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, on the large front porch or while enjoying a swim in the pool. The home affords three bedrooms, two and one-half baths, formal dining room and living room with wood-burning fireplace. Hardwood flooring and granite countertops are added luxuries.

Guests will enjoy their overnight stay in the

Meridian Creek Ranch

â&#x20AC;&#x153;bunkhouseâ&#x20AC;? with one and one-half baths, full kitchen, den and large bunkroom that sleeps six. There are four barns, a set of working pens,

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Central Texas v Bosque County v Clifton

two water wells and community water. Clifton A stunning 360 acres, this jewel is situated in a quaint Norwegian community of the county, an ISD. You must see this place to appreciate the area rich in history, artists and scenic beauty. The Texas-style Austin stone home is situated to afford quality of life this region affords! Stef Cobb - outstanding views of the mountains and the lake below the home. An executive office behind the main home is designed with guest room and entertainment area. A five-stall horse stable with office Bosque Division. and an equipment barn are nearby. Flowing Meridian Creek is located along the northern boundary of this picturesque ranch. The owner owns and will convey 100% of the minerals. $3,650,000.

Red River Region Texas Metroplex v Cooke County v Gainesville

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This scenic and productive cattle ranch northeast of Gainesville near the Red River offers county road frontage on three sides. Lush pastures of improved coastal and numerous stocked tanks make this an ideal ranch for cattle, horses or a haying operation. A large Texas-style stone home features four bedrooms, study, oversized living area with fireplace and offers great views. There are two metal barns, working pens and storage shed. This ranch is move-in ready. $2,375,000. Barbara Bell Goetz.

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Miller Creek Ranch Texas Hill Country Blanco County v Johnson City

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With 800' of waterfront on both sides of dammed Miller Creek, this 65-acre ranch boasts

incredible live water and panoramic Hill Country views. A private, gated entry leads to the 5,000-square-foot builder-owned home. Impeccable finish throughout the four bedrooms, five and one-half baths and three living areas, including etched and stained concrete floors, stacked stone walls and fireplaces, vaulted beamed ceilings and an open gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances integrated into the beautiful handmade cabinetry. A heated pool highlights the manicured grounds with a hot tub overlooking the creek, flagstone patio with barbeque area, three barns, two corrals, peach grove and tall oaks and pecans. This perfect Hill Country live-water ranch is only minutes to both Dripping Springs and Johnson City. $2,495,000.

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This 50-acre gentleman’s ranch in Burnet County with incredible views of Lake Buchanan offers 5,500 square feet, a five-bedroom, four- and one-half-bath home with wonderful open living spaces, tall ceilings, faux walls, formal study, loft game room, open kitchen and spacious owner’s suite. The manicured acreage is highlighted by a negative-edge pool with swim-up bar as well as pool cabana with full bar and dining area. The well-maintained acreage is perfect for running horses in this picturesque Hill Country setting. Property rests five minutes to Inks Lake, Lake Buchanan and Lake LBJ. $1,995,000.

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Located 18 minutes west of Fort Worth, this very impressive Mediterranean 5,000+-squarefoot, three-bedroom, four- and one-half-bath home offers quality, design and décor that will

satisfy the most discriminating buyer. Stucco, concrete tile and columns, cobblestone, granite, high ceilings, custom windows, wood and tile floors are some of the many extras offered. A second brick home with office. Other features include a large pool house, pool, pavilion, pipe and cable fencing, stone retaining walls, aggregate driveways, rolling terrain with awesome views, many trees, coastal Bermuda fields, creek and river frontage.

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

Mac A. Coalson

front porch prepare your anticipated entry. An elegant Tuscan decor features five bedrooms, three

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

7801 New Authon Road Weatherford, TX 76088

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

940 682-4993 • 940 682-7751 817 925-3333 cell 940 682-4322 fax

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exterior, this two-story Mediterranean prize is awe striking. Four tall stone columns with a slate

stall 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.

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Browning Plantation Central Texas Washington County v Chappell Hill

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Built in 1857 and lovingly restored in 1983, the Browning Plantation is one of Washington County’s most remarkable homes. Upon entering the three-story plantation home, you immediately feel the grandeur of days gone by.

With spacious rooms, widow’s walk, beautiful grounds and enormous pecan trees, it is easy to recognize why the Browning Plantation was the focus of Chappell Hill’s social life. The Browning reminds us of the early days in Texas when cotton was king and living was on a grand scale.

The Browning is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is truly a Texas treasure.

An additional 212 acres are available.

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Located on the Texas Independence Trail, this country home sits among sprawling oaks on a beautiful rolling 70 acres. The property is set up for horses, complete with pipe fencing, large rustic barn with multiple stalls, tack room, an area for feed and an apartment upstairs. The ranch home has warm wood ceilings, saltillo tile, granite counters, solid wood doors and three bedrooms, each with a private bath. The large lake, scenic views and beautiful oaks make this a special property. $1,250,000.

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This 40-acre ranch features a restored 2,600-square-foot farmhouse, two smaller homes, a barn, equipment shed, bunkhouse and even an aviary. Two ponds are on the property, and there are many pecan trees around the homes. The CarLinda Ranch makes a great weekend retreat or full-time residence.

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Located about 17 miles west of Kerrville and about seven miles west of Hunt, near Waldemar on Burr Oak Road NW, is this beautiful 1,400Âą-acre ranch with miles of three running creeks, three concrete dams, many springs, huge trees in the valleys and hilltop views. This ranch also features a three-bedroom, two-bath hilltop ranch house and is selectively cleared and high-fenced on almost all sides. There are fern-covered limestone walls along the creeks and lots of game. This property is offered all or in parts.

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as shown, lots of live oak in the valley with a grass airstrip, high-fenced, nice hilltop home with fabulous views, rare madrone trees and excellent development possibilities.

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This artfully restored 1880s farmstead sits on 48± acres of history. The Outpost Inn, a

museum collection of early Texas pioneer log cabins and cottages, currently operates as a bed and breakfast inn recently awarded “Outstanding Inn in the Southwest and West”

by Bed&Breakfast.com. The compound of 13 uniquely restored structures is ideal for a private or corporate retreat or a destination restaurant and/or vineyard and must be seen to be believed, especially for its historic and artistic value. It is being offered furnished,

which includes vintage Texas and European antiques, selected decorative memorabilia, garden furnishings and much more. There are some personal property exclusions. For more information, check the Outpost website at: www.outpostinn.com.

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Located approximately 40 miles from Austin, these 205± beautiful rolling acres offer a mix of improved pastures, woods, seasonal creek, four ponds and sandy soil. Built in 1980, the threebedroom, two- and one-half-bath home has an Austin stone exterior and swimming pool. This is an exceptional and private property.

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Take advantage of this opportunity to purchase a 200±-acre parcel of land in historic Burton, Texas. The property features sandy soil, heavily wooded areas with live oaks, post oaks, water oaks, two ponds, a creek and approximately one mile of road frontage. You can create your homesite on numerous areas of this land affording complete privacy.

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McGinnes Ranch 1,989 Acres

Southeast Texas v Brazoria County v Sweeny

This fine gulf coast ranch is situated southwest of Houston near Sweeny, Texas. The property borders two wildlife refuges, which augments exceptional numbers of deer and feral hogs.

Native grasses offer excellent grazing for livestock, while century-old oaks provide cover for wildlife and aesthetic beauty. Numerous stock tanks and a 5+-acre lake can be enjoyed with other recreational features. This rare opportunity is priced at $2,000 per acre.

Eric Muegge 213 N. Richmond Road Wharton, TX 77488

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Brazos River Ranch 3,433 Acres

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With beautiful rolling hills overlooking the 4.5 miles of Brazos River, this ranch currently runs 600+ head of cow/calf pairs and offers production, function, recreation and romance. From the improved and native pastures to the lush coastal and Tifton fields, this ranch features three sets of pipe working pens, paved road frontage, four water wells, county road frontage and improved ranch roads throughout. There is a 16,000+-square-foot office/maintenance barn with seven 14foot overhead doors and multiple ranch hand’s quarters. Between the Brazos River, Pond Creek and over 25 other lakes and ponds, surface water and wildlife are abundant in the area. Deer, hog, dove and duck are seen regularly on the ranch. The sandy gravel beach areas along the river provide great opportunities for fishing and recreation. $12,000,000.

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Beautiful, rolling 167.86 acres overlook the Big Elm Creek bottom with panoramic views. Beautifully situated on the crest of the hill is a unique custom home/horse barn combination, a “barn-dominium,” if you will.

Upon entering the front door at ground level,

Sanctuary Wildlife Ranch

you will never imagine that it is host to human

Central Texas Robertson County v Franklin

and equine alike. From the elegant foyer/ game room to the upstairs landing area with

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balcony access, this home hosts a unique and

This beautiful 104-acre ranch features rolling

sophisticated charm with two separate three-bedroom, two-bath living quarters. Below you hills, sandy-loam soils, mature majestic oaks, will find a state-of-the-art stable system with dirt floor (foot/leg friendly), wood-lined stalls cedars and pines. There is a stocked lake and with concrete center alley, interior and exterior entry, feed/hay storage, tiled wash bay with other small ponds used for wildlife watering. hot and cold water, air-conditioned tack room, fly spray system and ceiling fans. Outside

The 8-foot game fence protects the investment

there are two 7-acre paddocks with a fresh water supply and an 80' by 180' riding area with of many different exotics that inhabit the ranch. all-weather footing. There are approximately 60 acres of improved coastal fields, some native

The ranch also features a spacious, lovely

pasture, four stocked ponds and 57 acres of cultivated land. Farm rests on FM 485, just

three-bedroom, two-bath Palm Harbor home

minutes to Temple or Waco and one hour to Austin or Bryan/College Station. $795,000.

with approximately 2,400 square feet. There are additional outbuildings for supply and

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equipment storage. The wildlife and some of the

this 46-acre ranch, you can see that attention has

ranching equipment will also convey. Property is

been paid to every detail. The beautiful 3,000+-

located south of Franklin, convenient to Bryan/

square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bath rock

College Station. $495,000.

home has been completely updated and hosts a warm, rustic ranch charm. Each room has its own unique features, from the cozy master bedroom suite with rock fireplace to the perfectly landscaped yard. You will find picturesque views overlooking the in-ground pool, the lake and

Lonesome Post Ranch Central Texas v Bell County v Troy

rolling improved pastures from many rooms of the house. The massive rock fireplace in the family room is framed with towering windows and beautifully accented with a wood mantel and rustic

Cunningham Real Estate

vaulted ceilings. The kitchen has been completely updated, and you can serve your guest poolside

Dave Cunningham, Broker

from the wet bar located in the family room with a convenient pass-though bar from the kitchen. The

1205 S. Market Street • Hearne, TX 77859

property features a variety of fruit, pecan and flowering trees, a stocked lake, a 40' by 60' workshop

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Opening in March 2007, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss Navasotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere, upscale, gated community. River Haven offers prime riverfront and waterfront estate tracts from 5 to 20 acres. With rolling terrain overlooking the Navasota River, this beautiful property features access to miles of scenic equestrian trails, recreational areas and many river activities. Experience the quiet observation of wildlife, a great diversity of outdoor sports or the serenity of your own private retreat. Property is centrally located between Brenham, College Station and Houston.

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Located on FM 1488 just outside of Magnolia, these wonderful 162 acres present a fantastic opportunity for an investment property in a fast growing area. Covered with native timber and scattered oaks, this property offers seclusion and privacy within driving distance of Houston or The Woodlands. It offers sandy loam soil, abundant wildlife and a live creek with many possible lake sites to enhance the country atmosphere or amenities in a potential development. With over 1,250 feet of road frontage, this property has endless residential, private or commercial possibilities.

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This property offers several opportunities in

Navasota Realty Nancy Perry

a good location just 20 minutes from College Station. Currently under use as cropland, the corner road frontage on FM 50 and FM

502 S. La Salle Navasota, TX 77868

1361 provides potential for development or

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This magnificent 34-acre equestrian estate is southeast of Fort Worth in Arlington.

Beautifully designed 7,500-square-foot home features three bedrooms and six and twohalf baths, plus a three-bedroom, two-bath apartment and a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment. Also included are a large workshop;

Equestrian Estate

11-, five- and two-stall barns; 45-foot trailer storage, round pen and more! $3,500,000.

Texas Metroplex v Tarrant County v Arlington

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Elegance, sophistication and country charm blend well together on 123 treed, rolling acres in East Texas south of Sulphur Springs. Designed and constructed under the watchful eye of III Forkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant founder, Dale Wamstad, this incredible country home features eight spacious bedrooms, eight baths and two halfbaths. There are three ponds, a creek, waterfall, six-horse stable, carriage and equipment barns. Cottage house has three bedrooms and three baths. This is an impeccably maintained property. $3,000,000.

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These 226 acres, 35 miles southeast of Waco, offer a gorgeous custom family home overlooking most of the ranch. The home features large room sizes, gourmet kitchen, huge master with sitting area and woodburning fireplace, hi-speed Internet, six-line capability recreational room upstairs; fenced

Working Cattle Ranch Central Texas v Falls County v Riesel

property features great storage, spring-fed creek, two ponds and two barns. This is quiet country living with wildlife. $785,000.

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This is a top-notch Hill Country-style, energy efficient home on 38 hilltop acres in Sanger with 15-mile views of the surrounding countryside. The three-bedroom, two- and one-half-bath, open-plan design home features 2 x 6 walls, Kolby windows, metal roof, two-car garage, near maintenance-free hardi plank and 74 piers. Property offers 50' by 40' workshop, area for large pond, fenced and good native grasses. $625,000.

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Langdon Arkansas v Little River County v Ogden

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Ogden, Arkansas, this property offers 1± mile This horse lover’s dream estate is 20 minutes from Shreveport, Louisiana, and features a threeof river frontage, a live creek, two duck sloughs, bedroom, two-bath brick home, outside kitchen and half-bath, seven-stall barn with bunkhouse, plenty of wildlife, 520 pecan trees, a 120' by 40' regulation arena, five ponds and pasture and is fenced and cross-fenced on approximately 35 barn and grain storage bins. $1,280,000. acres. $795,000.

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This beautiful horse ranch in Mandeville, Arkansas, off I-30 offers a large horse barn, several hay barns, cook shack, pecan trees, pipe fencing, fencing and cross fencing. $1,000,000.

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Own a piece of history with this 800-acre working ranch in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. The beautiful property has an abundance of wildlife, five ponds, lake, two homes and barns. This land makes a great horse/cattle and hunting ranch or recreational ranch. $4,000,000.

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Only a stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throw from the new Rock Creek Resort on Lake Texoma, which is presently under construction, this is a fabulous piece of property on sandy loam soil with some timber and over two-thirds in open ground and scattered trees. This property features four ponds, one of which is 9 acres! This is the perfect property for ranching, development or investment. There are whitetail deer, wild boar, turkey, wild ducks and

Beautiful Investment Property Texas Metroplex v Grayson County v Gordonville

numerous other wildlife species. The property boasts of over 5,000 feet of road frontage on Highway 377 and two secondary roads. Large tracts in this area are hard to find, and this is one of the few and best pieces left. This property could easily be divided for several ranches. $4,660,000.

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Only a few miles from the Rock Creek Resort on Lake Texoma, with 140 acres of open pastureland surrounded by trees, this beautiful piece of ranchland offers 2,700+ feet of road frontage, great sandy loam soil and excellent potential for commercial development along a major highway, ranchette development or investment

Pristine Property on Famous Highway 377 Texas Metroplex v Grayson County v Whitesboro

for the future. This soil will grow a major amount of coastal hay or any other crops. The southern piece has large trees and a creek. The property also has three large tanks of water! $1,400,000.

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An exclusive private retreat nestled atop 18+ acres overlooking Lake Lewisville and surrounding cities, this property offers views of a wildlife nature preserve, riding trails and a rustic main house with three fireplaces and a large party deck. Walk to the guesthouse on a meandering natural stone walkway. Swim in your horses in the new, unused barn. This is an

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18 acre tropical paradise. $1,200,000.

Texas Metroplex v Denton County v Aubrey

the pool or fish in one of the three ponds. Stable

Impressive Home and Horse Facility Texas Metroplex v Denton County v Aubrey

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Set on 12.69 acres, this impressive state home and horse facility offers gated entry, pool and spa, an expansive deck, a media room with a 120" projection television, a game room with pool table and full kitchen, guesthouse, four-stall show barn, wash rack, outdoor arena, round pen, four horse walkers and all-pipe fencing and cross fencing. This quality home offers four bedrooms, office, two living areas, two dining areas, a chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, stone accents, soapstone countertops and wood, travertine, slate and carpet floors. Renay Watt, REALTOR/Broker, 940-368-0132; renaywatt@sbcglobal.net. Owner/agent. $935,000.

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Red River Cattle Ranch 1,403 Acres

East Texas v Red River County v John Town Community

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Located between Paris and Mount Pleasant, these beautiful rolling hills of wooded land feature excellent fencing and cross fencing, plenty of good grasses, five lakes between 3 and 4 acres each, a well and Sulphur River frontage. This is one of the finest ranches in Red River County.

1,100 acres are cleared, while the rest of the property is cut over hardwood river bottom that is excellent for hunting. This ranch can run 300 to 400 head of cattle. A small cabin, barns and fences complete the property. Wildlife includes deer, hog, turkey, dove and ducks. $1,300/acre

HillTop Ranch

1,700 Acres

West Texas v Taylor County v Near Merkel

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Featuring hunting and cultivated land, these 1,000 acres offer rolling mountains of native pastureland and oak trees. 200 acres are CRP and 400 acres are cultivated land. There is a mile of game fencing, seven ponds, two barns and a camp house. The hunting is incredible: plenty of deer, hog and quail. Half of the minerals owned will be sold with the property; there is community water, concrete water trough and a well. $1,150/acre

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Jernigan Ranch Texas Metroplex v Parker County v Weatherford

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Five minutes from the heart of Weatherford, Texas, you’ll find this 70-acre Parker County estate with an 8,122-square-foot stone and brick home shining through hundreds of fruit, pecan and native trees. You will discover a new meaning to “living large” in this home featuring seven bedrooms, five full baths, three half-baths, three kitchens, three living areas and four fireplaces, as well as multiple balconies and porches. Better yet, it is truly a showcase of energy efficient design with geothermal cooling/heating, 6" stud walls, Tyvek plastic wrap and solid foam insulation and is unrivaled in its layout and quality. The fruit and pecan orchard as well as the estate and the lush landscaping are served by three water wells to ensure a “drought proof” investment. Both a pond and rock swimming pool add to the park-like setting of this estate. The property is fenced and cross-fenced and has a four-stall 40' by 30' horse barn. Developers take note as this property’s 70+ acres have the potential to be used in part or in whole as development property. Buy it all for $2,125,000, or owner will sell the house and various portions of land to maximize the property’s potential.

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Rancho Not So Grande Texas Hill Country v Blanco County v Johnson City

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These 35 acres located on a high bluff overlook the Pedernales River in Johnson City. A gentle rock trail allows access to the 700 feet of riverfront, rapids, island and deep swimming holes. A charming, stone three-bedroom cabin with a Mexican flare is situated above the river, and a small party house is perched atop the dramatic bluffs. A second stone structure, which could serve as a guesthouse with the addition of a bathroom, overlooks a springfed creek. The creek divides the property into two legal lots. This property is located less than one hour to downtown Austin or San Antonio. Contact Carlotta McLean at 512 750-3943 or Clare Moore at 512 423-6866.

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Windmac Ranch Texas Hill Country v Blanco County v Willow City

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This beautiful Hill Country ranch is tucked off of FM 1323, 15 minutes west of Johnson City and 15 minutes east of Fredericksburg, between Sandy and Willow City. The old stone homestead, windmill and hand-dug well stand as testimony to the heritage of the property. Numerous hills on the property offer dramatic 360-degree views. The terrain varies from steep and rugged to gentle and rolling with numerous soil types, transitioning from typical Hill Country limestone to darker stone and granite.

This property has been cleared of most cedars, has both sides of two spring-fed creeks, one with a

923 Westbank Drive â&#x20AC;˘ Austin, Texas 78746 fantastic waterfall and numerous fern-lined caves. From the simple home with two bedrooms, two

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bathrooms, fireplace and fantastic deck, you can see the lights of Johnson City. This property may be purchased in its entirety or in four smaller parcels of approximately 150 acres apiece. Contact Carlotta McLean, Wilson and Goldrick Realtors, 512 328-0022; or Shannon Windham, Gottesman Residential Real Estate, 512 451-2422 brokers/owners. WindmacRanch.com

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Quality 226 Acre Ranch Southeast Texas v Walker Co. v Huntsville

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For horses, cattle or both, these 226 acres of immaculate pasture offer the best of improvements. The well-designed pasture

system with permanent electrical fences, commercial-quality buildings (totaling 11,500Âą square feet), complete ranch roads and custom threebedroom, two- and one-half-bath, two-car garage country home all represent quality. The property is 10 miles northwest of Huntsville and fronts two FM highways. The gentle rolling hills of improved pasture offer a picturesque setting. The ranch buildings consist of an equipment barn, shop, hay storage and livestock barn. Pipe cattle working pens, a large stocked lake, five ponds, naturally pretty oaks and towering evergreen pines all complement the ranch. All aspects of this property were carefully planned and built with lasting quality in mind. $1,575,000.

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The perfect property for those desiring location, beauty, seclusion and quality, this ranch is in southwestern Walker County, one hour north of Houston, 10 minutes to Lake Conroe and adjoining national forest. The high rolling hills of pastureland are fenced into seven separate pastures. Entrance at dead-end paved county road connects to FM highway and offers seclusion. The 6,500-square-foot home has five spacious bedrooms, five full baths, three halfbaths, spiral staircase, 22-foot ceilings with two grand fireplaces, commercial kitchen and much more. The home was designed to offer

Sam Houston Forest Ranch 316 Acres

Southeast Texas v Walker County v Huntsville

a view from every room. Other amenities are a custom pool with waterfall, slide and spa and poolhouse; quality cattle working facilities; horse stall; and large hay barn. Properties such as this are rarely available. $2,500,000.

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Tejas Ranch

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Dallas Metroplex v Collin County v Anna Offered for sale is an exclusive property in Anna, Texas, less than 45 minutes from Dallas. Tejas Ranch is a beautiful and remarkable property consisting of an incredible 4,000-square-foot ranch home and 66+ acres. The incredible main house, pool, guesthouse and pond sit on 10+ beautiful acres. There is an adjoining 10-acre tract south of the main house with a homesite, barn/office and trophy bass pond. A flower-covered steel bridge connects both 10-acre tracts to a third 46-acre tract.

This property would make the perfect retreat home to escape the stress of the city, but close enough to Dallas to make an easy commute to work or for shopping. For more information and to view a complete photo portfolio of this incredible property, please visit www.tejasranchtx.com.

PhotoMarketing Associates Gene Fichte 817 925-8716 phone 817 860-6023 fax gene@photomarketing.biz

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Located on Highway 351, 15 miles northeast of Abilene and 20 miles south of Albany, Crooked Tree Ranch, a 9,342.75Âą-acre property, has many improvements and amenities. Minerals are negotiable. The owners have agreed to sell and convey

half of related wind rights and

royalties that should create significant income.

Well watered, the ranch offers numerous tanks, ranging in size from .25 to 1 acre. There is water from the local Co-op Company to all houses.

Numerous quality roads serve the interior and highway-quality roads are under construction.

The wind farm is being built in two phases, with complete roads associated when the first phase is complete. The second phase has plans for completion by Fall 2007. Crooked Tree Ranch

Crooked Tree Ranch West Texas v Shackelford County

offers some of the best hunting in West Texas for deer and bobwhite quail. Quality hunting also exists for turkey, doves, hogs and varmints.

Improvements include a unique main lodge with kitchen, great room with scenic view overlooking one of the most beautiful parts of the ranch, master bedroom and two private rooms for guest comfort and privacy. The guesthouse has three bedrooms, two baths, kitchen and stone fireplace.

The first horse barn (18' by 45') offers two stalls, 6' by 21' tack room, while the second horse barn offers six stalls, two 12' by 12' storage rooms and 10 attached equipment stalls. The roping and cutting arena offers an observation stand, cattle pens and a large (30' by 8') round metal pen.

There are 20 run dog kennels with a 30' by 40' attached work barn for vehicles storage. A help house and a western-designed office with game freezer complete the property. An extensive list of furniture and equipment are included with the property, including a dump truck, John Deere tractor, front-end loader, a Tacoma pickup with Jones dog box, Kubota four-wheeler with dog box and a Kawasaki four-wheeler with dog box. $23,252,500. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Crooked Tree Ranch may be used in IRS Section 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange. Buyer agrees to cooperate with said 1031 Exchange.

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The Circle A Ranch is a beautiful Hill Country ranch with significant amounts of live water provided by the Blanco River and Blasingame Creek. The well-improved ranch offers tasteful improvements and a five-bedroom home with high ceilings, wide-planked floors, a beautifully appointed kitchen and living area. Additionally, there is a guest home, caretakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home, barns, pens and high fencing. If you have searched for a great live water recreational ranch within an hour from Austin or San Antonio, please look at this estate. Exclusively listed property.

Steve C. Lewis Ranch Real Estate P.O. Box 5190 San Antonio, Texas 78201

210 733-1930 office 210 824-6245 home 210 508-2790 mobile 210 736-7748 fax steve@sclewisranchrealestate.com

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Winding Creek Ranch

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Offering 302 acres and improvements, which include a 4,000+-square-foot brick house on a hilltop with views of rolling pastures, barn with tack room and attached guest quarters, two sets of pipe working pens and pipe holding pens.

Two year-round creeks flow through property, which feed into the Sabine River. Five ponds and two large lakes help run the livestock operation.

The ranch has pipe/barbwire fencing and an abundance of wildlife. Enjoy an easy commute to Dallas, only 75 minutes east of the Metroplex.

Call for you private showing. $1,380,000.

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Smith Ranch

Luxury living at its finest, this 9,000+-square-foot custom-built two-story home is 75 minutes

2,200 Acres

east of Dallas Metroplex and just minutes from the world-famous Lake Fork Reservoir; with its

Central Texas Grimes County v College Station

unmatched amenities, six bedrooms, five and two-half baths, five fireplaces, multiple staircases,

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three-car garage with guest quarters and game room upstairs. The gourmet kitchen has granite Just minutes east of College Station—home of counters, stone island, breakfast room, butler’s pantry and formal dining room with sitting area. Texas A&M University’s agriculture experts—is The entry hall has decorative lighting and walls of glass for a great second-story view. Balconies, this exceptional, one-of-a-kind property with porches, breezeway, gazebo and heated pool and spa call for lots of entertaining. A guest cottage pasture dotted with oaks and a mixture of is nestled in the trees down a winding road from the main house for private seclusion, so guests

woods. Enjoy scenic views of wildlife while never want to leave. The property also features a six-stall horse barn with tack and feed room traveling 10 miles of interior roads in and out of with unfinished upstairs bunkhouse, pipe round pen, underground utilities, two ponds, water the woods. This diverse terrain is totally fenced. well and crossfencing. There is a gated entrance with pipe fencing. $1,250,000.

Deer Valley Ranch 144 Acres

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This ranch offers a 4,800+-square-foot custombuilt home; two-bedroom, one-bath guest quarters; three-car garage; porte-cochere; and a private gated entrance with paved driveway winding through the dogwoods. The property features improved pastures for hay production, a 60' by 60' barn, lighted pipe outdoor arena, working pens and a two-bedroom, one-bath rock house for caretakers. The property sits one hour and 45 minutes east of Dallas, 30 minutes north of Tyler and offers great commercial opportunity with one mile of road frontage between two subdivisions on the north and south side of property. The seller would consider selling 160 more acres. $895,000.

Farm to market and county road frontage are on three sides. Future improvements will feature a 130±-acre lake and water wells. Electricity is already on property. The property is prime for future development.

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The Holsey Ranch 310 Acres

Texas v Houston County v Crockett

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Immaculate 310 acre East Texas ranch located just outside of Crockett in historical Houston County, the oldest county in Texas! From the time you come through the beautiful rock entrance you will feel right at home. A concrete drive leads to the beautiful two-story rock home sitting on top of a tree-shaded hill. The home is approximately 4,000 square feet has new carpet, new paint, new insulated windows, four spacious bedrooms, three and a half baths; the master suite has a beautiful rock fireplace, Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. There is a vaulted ceiling, a rock fireplace, beautiful leaded glass double doors and built-in entertainment center in the living room.

The kitchen is ideal for the “cook” in your life with double ovens, island cook top, icemaker, dishwasher, two bars, plenty of storage and pantry.

There are two dining areas. The home has a wraparound porch for spending those lazy Texas evenings overlooking the beautiful countryside.

It also has a two-car garage, storm cellar and plenty of storage. Outside you will find a tropical oasis with a sparkling pool, Jacuzzi, waterfall and a pool house to match the main house that could be used as guest quarters. Everything on this property has been maintained in excellent condition. The property is versatile and could be used as a cattle operation, a horse operation or anything you wish. There is a large hay barn, vehicle barn, horse barn with individual stalls, separate lots, cattle pens, riding arena, walker, equipment barn, foreman’s apartment and climate-controlled storage. The acreage is rolling improved pastureland, fenced and cross-fenced, 4acre lake stocked with bass, another lake stocked with catfish and one pond. The property has two wells and community water. White lifetime fencing borders the front of the property with long highway frontage and a beautiful Texas star rock entrance. The Holsey Ranch is East Texas’ finest ranch property! Ask for Marla.

Charles Arnold Real Estate Marla Campbell PO Box 476, 1055 East Loop 304 Crockett, TX 75835

936 544-2089 office 936 544-2326 fax carnoldrealestate@yahoo.com www.charlesarnoldrealestate.com

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Independence Farms Central Texas Washington County v Brenham

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Panoramic views of Washington County are in high demand. These six tracts available have those views you are looking for and range in size from 14+ acres to 20+ acres, a total of 100+ acres. Located north of Brenham and south of Independence, Texas, less than one mile off Highway 50 on FM 2621 with an easy commute to Houston, Austin or Bryan/College Station. Combine one or more of these tracts to make your dream a reality. There is a water

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Working cattle ranch, just a couple of miles south of Highway 290 and west of Brenham, has a paved road and good access. The property is in four tracts: 15 acres, 19.456 acres, 1 acre and 16 acres. One tract is a hay meadow. Two have income-producing homes, and the other tract has a feed area with barns and pastures. There is pipe fencing with working pens behind the 40' by 60' metal barn with concrete floor and office and squeeze shoot inside the metal barn and a 100' by 28' hay barn with pens. The property also includes a large lake with pier and gazebo. For more information, call 979 836-4022 office or Cindy Richardson 979 277-5533.

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With commanding views of Washington County and located on scenic FM 1155 is a set of six ranches that have been surveyed out to assure a hilltop vantage point and enough land for the valued agriculture exemption, with 24.87 acres to 50.43 acres. Ranch #3 has a barn, enclosed water well, living quarters built in 2006 and fencing. Ranch #2 and #4 have ponds. Ranch #2, #5, #6 and #3 have expansive views. Ranch #2 has a most scenic view with a large pond. Mature pecan trees grace some of the ranches. Each ranch has been carefully designed to maximize its best features and best building site for you.

The Ranch Central Texas v Austin and Fayette Counties v Industry

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These 58+ acres offer rolling hills, two ponds, great views, fantastic road frontage, spring-fed ponds, cattle barn with working pens and charming living quarters. Pastures are fenced and cross-fenced. South side of Highway 159 has approximately 58 acres with all improvements: 76' by 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; mobile home, 26' by 40' four-car garage with 26' by 8' loft, 60' by 60' hay barn, two storage

Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

buildings, 16' x 32' workshop and 12' by 24' office with bathroom and small kitchen. Two large

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ponds (2-acre pond recently dug out to be deeper) are on the property. Post Oak Point Road divides 58 acres, 5 acres on one side and 53 on the other. Property lies within Austin and Fayette County. More pictures and details are on HAR.com, MLS#4502384. Additional 27 acres are also available with a pond that fronts two roads.

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Bear Creek Ranch Texas Hill County v Kimble County v Junction

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This great hunting ranch with abundant deer and turkey is a hunter’s dream just outside of Junction, Texas, on Ranch Road 2291.

Bear Creek winds through the ranch for 3.5± miles. A year-round spring on the property is damned, creating a magnificent water feature. There are numerous hunting blinds and feeder locations spread throughout the ranch. Approximately 1,800 acres are enclosed with high game fencing. There is a three-story lodge constructed of stone and wood cut from the ranch. There are two other residences along with game cooler and sheds located on the ranch. Owner may be willing to split the ranch in two. $4,750 per acre.

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Own a piece of the magnificent Texas Hill Country. This 1,062-acre ranch contains many plateaus with numerous potential homesites that capture the breathtaking Hill Country

Blanco Ranch Texas Hill County v Blanco County v Johnson City

views. This ranch is adjacent to Red McCombs Ranch and is currently leased for McCombs’ longhorns. Located only minutes from historic Johnson City and an hour’s drive from Austin and San Antonio, this ranch makes for a perfect weekend getaway or a homesite to commute from. This is a great investment opportunity with development potential. $6,600 per acre.

Stafford Company Joe Stafford 3811 Bee Caves Road, Suite 102 Austin, TX 78746

512 306-8591 joe@staffordcompany.com

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Suzy-D Ranch 1,081.5 Acres

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Northeast Texas v Cherokee County v Alto

A great hunting and recreation ranch approximately 120 miles north of Houston and 100 miles southeast of Dallas, this property features an 80-year-old dairy barn converted into a weekend cabin with electricity and community water. There are fantastic scenic views of the countryside with high rolling terrain ranging from 290' MSL in the creek bottom to 542' on the high ground. The land is 90% wooded with pine and hardwood, with 400± acres in planted pine plantation ranging from seven to 17 years old. There were 56± acres of pine plantation planted in 1990, and the balance of the pine plantation is 1995 to 2000 plantings. Two year-round creeks traverse the property, with SH 294 frontage of some 1.5 miles in length, with two lake sites ranging from 30± to 90+ acres in size. This is that perfect property for recreational use, timber farming and lake development. $2,195 per acre or $2,373,892. Will divide.

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Occasionally, a ranch of this caliber becomes available. In an area of preservation, this 280+-acre ranch lies in the Cypress Creek/Pedernales River valley. It is one of the few diamonds left intact in the Hill Country. Undisturbed natural beauty is painted on the finest canvas. Each intimate detail of nature can be observed and admired from any spot on the ranch. It is a land of many pleasuresâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a slice of heaven. This ranch is so close to the city, yet so far away. Welcome home!

Paula Paulette 512 966-8321 Paula Brent 512 818-4232 www.ThreeSpringsRanch.net www.ColonialRealEstate.com

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Tucked away in the rugged ranch country of western New Mexico, the Tenaja Mesa Ranches offer secluded hideaways in a variety of terrain ranging from wide-open prairie,

Tenaja Mesa Ranches New Mexico v Catron County v Quemado

spectacular plateaus and rugged mesas. Long, winding roads lead the way up and down hilly countryside as huge blue skies extend endlessly across the wide horizon. Ranches in this western paradise are available in various sizes.

This is where you can imagine the Old West as it once was, untouched and unexplored, a southwestern haven perfect for a homesite, or a place to escape the pressures of everyday life.

This is a place to hunt, explore or just relax and get away from it all. Call today for a DVD tour of this spectacular property. $1,050 per acre.

Express Springs Ranch New Mexico v Chaves County v Roswell

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Situated in the high plains of southeastern New Mexico, the Express Springs Ranch offers ranchers an excellent cattle ranching operation and an investment opportunity with flexibility at minimal costs. With panoramic views of the Capitan and Sacramento Mountains, this ranch is 27± miles southwest of Roswell. Consisting of 25 sections (7,403± acres), this fully operational cattle-grazing operation is sure to offer ranchers everything they need. Rated at 300 animal units.

This will not last! $1,400,000.

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With wide-open views in all directions, the Guadalupe Ranch offers a multitude of opportunity. With 21,850± deeded acres, this huge ranch is perfect for the investor, hunter or nature lover. Rolling hills that fill the endless horizon, mile after mile of meadows covered in windblown grasses and a nearby mountain range, providing spectacular sunrises and sunsets, make this ranch just the place to call home. Four distinct seasons allow you to fully experience the weather patterns New Mexico is famous for, particularly the mild winters. $8,740,000 ($400 per acre).

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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Mountain Meadows Ranch Colorado v Huerfano Co. v La Veta

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Only eight miles south of La Veta, Colorado, and adjacent to the San Isabel National Forest, virtually at the base of the Spanish Peaks, the 1,395±-acre Mountain Meadows Ranch is offered for the first time in 75 years. Situated atop the Wahatoya Mesa commanding magnificent views, this property is extremely private

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and isolated. The property is approximately The Double V Ranch is a large ranch in New Mexico located 50 miles north of Roswell or 25 miles 80% tree covered and interspersed by alpine south of Fort Sumner straddling highway 20 for nearly 15 miles. The ranch consists of 109,065± meadows and rock outcroppings. It also deeded acres plus NM state and BLM lease of 13,073± acres for a total of 122,138± acres. This allfeatures several adjudicated springs, which contiguous ranch is fenced into several different pastures, complete with shipping pens and scales. provide terrific wildlife habitat. $5,580,000.

This property is well watered with over 50 windmills, spring-fed arroyos, Conejo Creek, Mora Creek, Pecos River, pipelines and drinking troughs and is well improved with a fine owner’s home, foreman’s home plus other houses and outbuildings. Property makes for an excellent cow/calf or yearling operation. $26,175,000.

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Water Valley Ranch is an extraordinary retreat boasting a full complement of recreational activities and accommodations. The ranch features excellent fishing in a completely private section of the Encampment River, plus two well-stocked lakes. Entirely surrounded by national forest, wilderness area, BLM and state lands, the 96±-acre ranch has a much larger feel

Round Mountain Ranch

to it. It is very rare to find property on the river

Colorado v Routt County v Steamboat Springs

that is as private and secluded as Water Valley Ranch. The sumptuous lodging and facilities of the retreat will accommodate over 50 guests.

This ranch is located in south central Wyoming nine miles north of the Wyoming/Colorado border. $7,500,000.

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Located in the renowned Elk River Valley, the Round Mountain Ranch is an outdoorsman’s paradise with excellent cattle and horse facilities. This 1,088±-acre operating ranch boasts excellent fishing on approximately one mile of the Elk River and a spring-fed lake. Adjacent to the Routt National Forest, the property provides direct access to an abundance of big game and recreational opportunities. Comfortably accommodating up to 17 people, the ranch offers extensive and wellthought-out improvements built to the highest standards which include: 5,126±-square-foot owner’s residence, beautifully restored river cabin, separate accommodations for guests and management, very impressive barns, shop and state-of-the-art indoor arena. A magnificent private ranch within minutes of Steamboat Springs, one of Colorado’s premier resort communities, providing something for everyone: skiing, hiking, golf, snowmobiling, as well as fine dining, cultural attractions and shopping. Daily commercial jet service is a mere 40-minute drive, and Vail offers specialty shops 90 minutes away. Co-listed with Dennis Kuntz, Exceptional Properties 970 879-2790. $18,500,000.

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At the crown of Wilson Mesa, only 13 miles southwest of Telluride, the Sound of Music Ranch is easily accessible and appropriately named as it commands truly magnificent and expansive views of several of Colorado’s most famous and rugged “14ers.” A haven for wildlife in an extremely private setting, the property is punctuated by a series of

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lakes interspersed with generous groves of aspen and evergreen trees, surrounded by beautiful open meadows which blanket the gently rolling topography and complement

the superb interior road system. No improvements allow design flexibility to the buyer. This internationally recognized resort location offers world-class skiing, dining, culture and is minutes from the Telluride Regional Airport. The ranch may be purchased in its entirety for $28,800,000 or $18,900,000 for Parcel C (1,724± acres) or $9,900,000 for Parcel A/B (660± acres).

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The 1,010±-acre Fitzgerald Ranch, located almost equidistant between Pagosa Springs, Colorado, and Chama, New Mexico, offers 2.5± miles of the Navajo River. Beautiful meadows along the river bottom transition into a healthy forest of manicured ponderosa pine. Numerous sites on the property capture magnificent views

Fitzgerald Ranch Colorado Archuleta County v Chromo

of the surrounding mountains and valley.

Buildings are exceptional including an inviting

Sweet Ranch

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publications. Other improvements are an Located 15± miles east of Kiowa, Colorado, eight-stall horse barn, new manager’s home, on year-round paved Highway 86, the historic

heated shop and helicopter pad. The surrounding area presents an abundance of recreational Sweet Ranch consists of 12,550± deeded acres opportunities including skiing at Wolf Creek within an hour’s drive. $10,500,000. in Elbert County plus 320± acres state lease. A diverse eastern Colorado ranch currently used to graze bison, Sweet Ranch is a mixture of gently rolling topography, vast open pastures and a picturesque stand of ponderosa pine.

Expansive natural drainages and a series of pond enhancements help support wildlife populations including mule deer and antelope.

The Sweet Ranch presents an opportunity to acquire a large block of land, rich with history, substantial subsurface water rights, great location that is easily accessible, has functional ranch improvements and is all within an hour’s

B Bar K Ranch

drive to downtown Denver, Centennial Airport and Colorado Springs. $10,500,000.

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Only 45 minutes from downtown Denver, the 966±-acre B Bar K Ranch provides the unusual combination of exceptional tranquility complemented by the amenities of a major metropolitan area. Mountain vistas, spectacular rock outcroppings, aspen and pine interspersed with open meadows provide a delightful variety of terrain and vegetation. An exquisite home, state-of-theart equestrian center, superb second home, three smaller houses and numerous outbuildings complete the ranch setting. B Bar K represents the finest combination of executive living and equestrian facilities currently available. $25,000,000.

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With privacy that is virtually impossible to duplicate, the 4,300-acre Big Creek Ranch is nestled in its own valley surrounded by national forest just 15 minutes from the popular winter/summer resort town of Steamboat Springs. Big Creek flows through the ranch, providing excellent trout fishing, abundant wildlife and some of the most beautiful alpine scenery in the state. Completing this fabulous ranch is an 11,000-squarefoot lodge, five additional houses, four utility buildings and a historic 100-year-old barn. $55,000,000. Contact Ron Morris or Billy Long.

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Encompassing nearly a mile of the legendary Colorado River, this 5,300-acre fishing and hunting paradise is one of the most spectacular ranches in the west, only a two-hour drive from Denver and convenient to six major ski areas and the Kremmling airport. Beginning along the Colorado River and stretching south to the Williams Fork Reservoir, the private setting features lush, irrigated meadows, extensive high-mountain pastures, timbered hills, ponds and streams. The ranch can run up to 600 pair, putting up 1,200 tons of high-quality grass hay. $16,800,000. Contact Ron Morris or Billy Long.

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Located at the north end of the Black Forest between Denver and Colorado Springs, 1,400 beautiful acres of rolling ponderosa-treed meadows with several springs and ponds.

Custom-built 17,000 sq. ft. residence with two additional staff homes, indoor and outdoor arenas, complete cattle and horse facilities. $9,900,000. Contact Ron Morris.

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Solitude combines with a first-class private hunting experience in the raw beauty of the Texas Panhandle at the 2,864-acre Palo Duro Canyon Ranch. Bordering the northern edge of the second largest canyon in the U.S., the landscape is a mosaic of mesquite, juniper, salt cedar, hackberry and cottonwood interspersed with native grasslands and countless wildflowers. Weather and water have sculpted the land, from Fortress Cliff on the ranch to picturesque sandstone formations in the canyon. A shared border with Palo Duro Canyon State Park creates seamless wildlife habitat and protects the landscape from future development. Keep an eye out for bobcats, roadrunners, songbirds and ringtail, and build sporting traditions for generations of family and friends with the ranch’s populations of blue and bobwhite quail, wild turkey, whitetail deer, mule deer and Aoudad (Barbary sheep). A well-stocked lake provides fishing opportunities for bass and bluegill. The region is ideal for trail riding, hiking and biking. The ranch also features a stunning 7,500-square-foot ranch house, bunkhouse, barns and corrals for cattle ranching operations. A quick 25-minute drive from the ranch, Western culture permeates downtown Amarillo. The Amarillo International Airport lies just on the outskirts of town. Offered at $8.3 million. Please contact Lou Cushman or John Watson.

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New Mexico v Rio Arriba County

Septima Ranch is a magnificent 5,463-acre mountain ranch property in the sun-drenched San Juan Mountains of north-central New Mexico. The region is particularly renowned for its trophy elk; fresh rubs on Septima’s aspens confirm the presence of a large resident herd on the property.

In addition, a 7.5-acre stocked lake and numerous spring creeks provide a challenging and exciting angling experience. Septima also provides habitat for mule deer, turkey, grouse, bobcat, mountain lion and bear. Recently renovated, the 5,000-square-foot lodge features a wraparound porch for cool evenings gazing at the lights of Taos and the silhouette of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. A 2,800-square-foot cabin accommodates guests or caretakers. Septima Ranch is adjacent to 1.5 million acres of Carson National Forest. The historic towns of Tierra Amarilla and Chama are close by for basic amenities; Taos, known for its enticing menu of fine dining, art galleries, spas and year-round resorts, is just a scenic drive east on Highway 64. This is the same landscape that inspired Georgia O’Keefe’s artwork. It is truly an investment in quality of life.

Offered at $11.3 million. Please contact John Watson or Rye Austin.

John B. Watson, Broker 2 North Cascade Avenue, Suite 610 Colorado Springs, CO 80903-1650

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This is a very nice ranch in Schleicher County, Texas. It is 633 acres with good hunting, a very nice home or lodge and county road frontage. Once a horse farm and an emu breeding facility, this ranch has focused on deer hunting for the past eight years. Approximately 600 acres of this ranch are under high fence for deer herd management, and excellent genetics have yielded several very high scoring bucks over the years. Cover is mostly oak and mesquite with very little prickly pear and no cedar.

The residence is 3,800± square feet with three bedrooms and three full baths (one with a sauna and large Jacuzzi). The great room sports vaulted ceilings, a large rock fireplace and full wet bar. A

Alamito Real Estate

separate sitting room also has a large rock fireplace and great lighting. The home is all electric with central heat and air and two water heaters. Other improvements include a pool, six-stall horse barn

Cleat Stephens

with tack and feed rooms, several additional stalls with runs and turn-out pastures, a large shop and

P.O. Box 726 Marfa, TX 79843

large covered carport. Near the center of the ranch is a rock hunting cabin with a kitchen, bath and bunks, a set of working pens, metal barn and a holding trap. This ranch is in a very desirable area

888 729-4424

surrounded by larger ranches. It has easy access, yet is very private and equally suitable for a family

cleat@alamito.net

ranch operation or corporate retreat. Shown to qualified buyers by appointment.

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Located minutes from Leakey and the Frio River, this property is fenced and cross-fenced with barns, pens, an arena and two wells and is well suited for horses or other livestock. The tillable soil is perfect for grazing and hay/crop production. There are hundreds of mature oaks and pecan trees. The spacious four-bedroom, two-bath brick home sits under huge oaks, has a fenced-in yard and long beautiful views of the Frio Canyon and surrounding mountains.

Abundant wildlife roam the property, including

Hill Country Ranch has it All

axis and whitetail deer, and the property is

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This Hill Country Ranch has it all! Perfect for livestock with 47± acres of beautiful grassy pasture covered in mature oaks and cleared of

Pioneer Real Estate

two wells, pens and numerous outbuildings,

Shirley Shandley, Broker

this property is ready to go. The large three-

698 Hwy 83 South Leakey, TX 78873

and heat, multiple living and dining areas, two

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cedar. Fenced and cross-fenced with two barns,

bedroom, two-bath ranch house has central air fireplaces and beautiful views. Located in the very desirable area between Leakey and Camp Wood, this ranch is easily accessed and has over 1,200' of highway frontage. The hunting would be excellent for both native and exotic wildlife. This one won’t last long! $399,000.

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Located in North-Central Texas, these 735 beautiful rolling acres are one of the few remaining contiguous offerings of this size available within earshot of the Metroplex and all the amenities we have grown to expect. This is very diverse terrain with broad, expansive pastures, large pockets of densely wooded areas and a 28-acre conservation lake stocked with Florida bass. There are high meadows with mile-long views and isolated areas surrounded by hardwood trees and creeks, only a short drive to the sprawl of the Dallas/Fort Worth area, or the less hectic communities located in the extreme northern portion of North-Central Texas and South-Central Oklahoma.

Dixie Edwards

The property offers a three-bedroom, two-bath house, working pens and corrals, yet has not

801 E. Taylor Sherman, TX 75090

been used as a large-scale working ranch for several years even though it lends itself for such Perimeter fencing has been upgraded, along with some cross fencing. Come and see this historic

903 893-5188 903 821-3639 cell

piece of Texas. A rare find! Please call Dixie Edwards for more information.

dedwards@gcecisp.com

an operation. There are several stock ponds throughout and long road frontage on two roads.

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This ranch, only 45 miles west of San Antonio, Texas, is uniquely located where the scenic Texas Hill Country and the famed South Texas Brush Country meet, providing an attractive combination of South Texas brush and majestic live oak trees. The entire property is fenced with 8-foot game-proof fencing and has plenty of water from a public water line and five large stock tanks, two of which are stocked with catfish and bass. The ranch is a hunting paradise with trophy whitetail bucks, turkey, quail and dove throughout. The headquarters compound includes a 1,540-square-foot, four-bedroom, two-bath home with front and rear wooden decks, the rear deck overlooking a pond; a 1,612-square-foot metal building used as a barn and workshop, with

Gardner Ranch Sales, LLC

five metal overhead doors and a game cleaning area that includes a concrete slab game cleaning

Derry T. Gardner, Agent

area with sink, a game hoist and walk-in cooler. This is a turn-key property, with frontage on

147 E. Mistletoe Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212

Medina County Road 520 and an entrance with a paved asphalt road lined with lofty live oak trees, leading to the headquarters compound. This Medina County ranch is ready for the next hunting season because you can immediately begin to hunt trophy whitetails, fish out of the stock tanks or simply relax under one of the several live oak motts watching the sunset.

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Cedar Grove Plantation Home was constructed for Henry Ware in 1846 and completed in 1852, using hand-hewn timbers and handmade bricks made on the plantation, which at that time was

Ruth Woodman

thousands of acres. The stately Greek Revival-style, four-bedroom, two-bath, 3,972-square-foot

9045 Ellerbe Rd., Suite 104 Shreveport, LA 71106

home appears much as it did then on the outside. It was awarded one of the first State Historical

318 868-5263 318 426-LAND(5263) cell 800 550-LAND(5263) toll free

modern kitchen and breakfast room with almost-new stainless steel appliances, and the property

ruth@ruthwoodman.com Licensed in Louisiana and Texas

Markers in Harrison County, Texas. There has been some updating and decorating, including a is a joy to view. This home is on 15 secluded picturesque acres with a large pond and many mature trees and is approximately three miles from I-20, minutes from Marshall, Texas, and Shreveport, Louisiana. Offered for $375,000. See more pictures and virtual tour at www.ruthwoodman.com or call Ruth for more information or a private showing of this rare Texas historic treasure.

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This gorgeous 92-acre tract is located just off of Highway 95 between Smithville and Flatonia.

A seasonal creek supports wildlife and livestock, even in the driest Texas months. Property is fenced on three sides and includes oak, pine and juniper trees and 350-foot water well; this truly is an exotic game hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paradise. $450,000.

Bow and Arrow Ranch 194 Acres

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Barbara Allbright, Realtor

Specializing in Fine Homes and Ranches

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Located only 30 miles from Austin, this cutting horse ranch is secluded, yet convenient. The property includes a 2,400-square-foot home, horse stalls, tack room and apartment, 10 pens, large arena, pole barn for hay storage, creek, five ponds and sandy loam soil. The ranch is fenced and surrounded by other 100+-acre ranches on three sides. Visit http://www.tourfactory.com/326452. $1,895,000.

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Central Texas Brazos County v College Station

Located approximately 12 minutes from Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field, this 50-acre gentleman’s ranch is one of a kind! The Texas-sized 4,800+-square-foot ranch house boasts huge exposed beams with solid wood floors and tons of windows. Five bedrooms and three and one-

RE/Max Texas Heritage

half baths allow for lots of company, and the spacious country kitchen begs for entertaining. Wide hallways have built-in display bookcases and plenty of storage is offered in the closets throughout.

4101 South Texas Avenue, Suite B Bryan, TX 77802

country estate has a pool, pool house, two storage barns with slab foundations, caretaker’s quarters,

979 846-4500 office Cheryl Free 979 229-6420 cell

pond with fountain, another stocked pond and a meandering creek. Approximately two-thirds of

www.cherylfree.bcs.mlxchange.com

the land is open, while the remaining one-third is wooded with pin oaks, black jacks and post

Art King 979 777-1707 cell

The enormous master retreat has a fireplace, living area, bath with Jacuzzi tub and shower. Over 2,000 square feet of wraparound porches welcome you to sit and enjoy the quiet view. This impressive

oaks. An additional 50 acres with a pre-developed homesite, 9,000-square-foot barn and 1.65-acre stocked pond is available for sale to the discriminating buyer. $1,785,500.

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This is a hunter’s paradise with wildlife everywhere. There is plenty of cover, mesquites, cactus, some live oaks and brush. There are three large tanks for water and a seasonal creek that is thought to be spring-fed, which runs throughout a large portion of the property. Elevation changes throughout the

property provide great views of the countryside. The property has good fences and cross fences.and is accessible off a paved farm to market road with 163 acres being on one side of the road and the balance of the 1,501 acres is on the other side. On the side with 163 acres, there is a nice three-bedroom, two-bath rock house, large barn, four-stall horse barn, six-stall horse barn, cattle pens, county water and a 40-acre field for a food plot. On the larger side, there is a covered place for your RV with septic, electricity and rural water. This place is ready to use for your hunting pleasure and to run cattle.

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Drive into this beautiful 250±-acre ranch in the heart of Texas and see the breathtaking

4,700-square-foot Austin stone home upon the hilltop, offering fabulous views of Indian Creek Valley and the small lake just below. Some of the amenities include entry doors of custom African mahogany, granite countertops, built-in bookcases, hand-scraped wood floors, custom Brookhaven cabinets, Italian ceramic tile and top-of-the-line appliances. Outside the home is a state-of-the-art metal barn with two indoor horse stalls, wash rack and half-bath. Pipe and rectangular tubing cattle pens provide excellent facilities for livestock. The land offers four large tanks, excellent cover, deep draws, wet-weather creek, large live oaks, coastal fields, water well, elevations and an abundance of wildlife. This is truly one of a kind offering the best in a home, ranch and recreational property. $1,750,000. See our website for more pictures.

Teresa Lee 500 Early Blvd.

Early, TX 76802

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1,785 Acres in Frio County South Texas v Frio County v Pearsall

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This high-fenced south Texas ranch is known for superior wildlife and has hosted several televised hunting shows. The combination of varied topography, red soils and live oaks make it a beautiful piece of land. The excellent brush diversity, water distribution system and soils make it very productive. Located near Pearsall, about 45 minutes from San Antonio, the ranch

Quail Pro, LLC

has paved access yet is tucked away in the hills. Two lodges built on the highest points in Frio County offer spectacular views. Several water wells, a metal barn, good roads and deer breeding

Jim Mullen

pens complete the improvements. In addition, the seller will negotiate conveyance of some of the

228 CR 4545 Hondo, TX 78861

mineral estate. The ranch has been intensively managed for deer and quail for the last 15 years,

830 741-8900 phone 830 741-8900 fax

brush diversity while allowing for classic quail hunting with pointers. To own a piece of south

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yet in no way appears â&#x20AC;&#x153;manicured.â&#x20AC;? Shredding has been used to sculpt the brush, maintaining Texas of this quality so convenient to San Antonio is truly a rare opportunity. Call today for a complete package or go to www.quailpro.com.

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Located 40 minutes outside Houston in Navasota, this gorgeous adobe ranch house is nestled among rolling scenic country pastures with two large outbuildings, nice landscaping, Gunite pool and two creeks running through the property. Relax in paradise with the wildlife and private

Direct Realty Company

double oven and range are approximately two years old. The house is approximately 5,000 square

Julia Goodnight

feet with four bedrooms, two full and two-half baths, separate living and dining rooms, den, game

7046 Plum Creek Terrace Houston, TX 77087

room, office/study and a cozy fireplace. The house is on an aerobic septic system and uses propane gas. Directions: Take 290 West, take Texas 6 North, 10 minutes to Texas 2, go right on Texas 2,

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take Country Road 320 left, approximately 1.5 miles from Texas 2 on the left (black mailbox with

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countryside. The property is ag exempt with beautiful pecan trees to harvest. The dishwasher,

address - 14997 County Road 320, Navasota, Texas 77868). Call for an appointment.

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classifieds

Ranch & Hunting Land Tina McCelvey & Assoc.

Larry Guthrie, Owner/Agent Coleman, TX www.ranchandhuntingland.com

www.TexasRanchGirl.com

325 624-5292

93± Acres, Beautiful property on the San Marcos River located between San Marcos and Luling. Huge, pecan trees, water well, barn, $7,900/acre Cold River Ranch, 191.70 Acres. Frio River, near Dilley, new, cedar cabin, 2 Carrizo water wells, huge oak & mesquite trees, tons of wildlife, low fenced, no minerals, ready to go. $725,000.

250.8± Acres, Bear Creek Ranch in Kerr and Kendall Counties. Spring-fed creek, stock tank, beautiful oak trees & abundant wildlife. $3,750,000.

1,556 Acres, Dos Bros. Ranch, McMullen Co., Nueces River, 3,800-sf lodge, turn-key, huge whitetail deer, high-fenced/low-fenced pasture, more, $2,395/ acre 3,100± Acres in LaSalle Co. Hunting ranch, cabin 3/2, 40-acre lake, food plots, high fenced. $1,895/ac 7,000± Acres in LaSalle Co., modest improvements, high-fenced, large stock tanks, all brush, no minerals. $2,000/acre

75 Ac: Home Creek, fishing, pecan trees. $2,595/Ac 94 Ac: Comanche. 2,000-sf home. Oaks. Water Wells.

100 Ac: Runnels. Electric meter. Hunting. $1,095/Ac 163 Ac: Oaks, tanks, water, elect, hunting. $1,795 Ac 205 Ac: Wooded, barn, three tanks, creek, hunt. $1.895/Ac 532 Ac: Oaks, tanks, 2/2 cabin. Hunting. $1,995/Ac 615 Ac: Hunting. 3/2 Cabin. Hills, tanks. $1,450/Ac 646 Ac: High-fenced game ranch. (Native, exotics).

Austin stone home. 30 ac Lake (trophy bass), tanks.

1,056 Ac: Game ranch, 4,000-sf Austin stone home, lodge, breeding equipment/barns. 250 native whitetail, trophy (200 B&C whitetail), black buck, axis deer.

2,220 Ac: Ranch on 19,000 acre lake, creek, tanks, ex-hunting. 8 miles shoreline, electric & county water available!

2,630 Ac: 2 creeks, lake, rolling hills, oaks, pecans, tanks, barns, hunter’s cabin, excellent hunting.

Texas Ranch Broker 210 275-3551 1,260± Acres in Real County with two lakes, approx.

6,000 sq. ft. lodge, airstrip, near Garner State Park, Highway access, abundant game. $3,600 per acre.

250± Acres in Kerr County with high fence, rock cabin, water and electricity, easy access. $3,750/ac 175± Acres with approx. 3,300 ft. of Frio River Frontage, great views, easy access, $4.5 million.

698± Acres in Real County with creek, fishing lake, furnished home and bunkhouse. County road access. $3,475,000 1,258± Acres near Junction with water and electricity.

End of county road. $1,495/acre 882± Acres in Live Oak County cattle ranch.

Approx 6,000 sq. ft. main residence, foreman’s house, slaughter room, cooler, numerous barns & equipment, two pivot systems. $3.2 million

Stephens Ranch Hand Real Estate 325 647-5461 301 Acres, Coleman Co. - High elevations, draws, 4 large tanks, thick cover, excellent hunting. $2,195/ac 751 Acres, Runnels Co. - Canyons, creek draws, lake, excellent hunting, good cover. $1,350/ac 732 Acres, Concho Co. - Wildlife thrives here, heavy cover, excellent surface water, good browse. $1,750/ac 210 Acres, Brown Co. - Creek, live oaks, access, water well, elevation, food plots, excellent home sites and hunting. $2,750 /ac 176 Acres, Coleman Co. - 3 tanks, cover, oaks, high hills, views, deer, turkey, dove, quail,. $2,250/ac

210 495-TINA (8462) phone

Summit Commercial Russ Boles info@summit-commercial.com

512 244-9707

Llano Ranch - 612 Acres, San Saba County Heavily wooded (oaks), high fenced, game managed for 7 years, trophy bucks, strong wells, paved road frontage, 20 miles north of downtown Llano. Priced at $3,500 per acre

Terry Wootan Real Estate www.terrywootanrealestate.com

Adkins & Associates www.adkinsandassoc.com

281 578-3100 276-Acre Prime Development Tract - Wimberley, Texas. Just 30 minutes to Austin and 45 to San Antonio. County road frontage along two paved county roads, adjoins a large 5,000-acre conservation easement. Beautiful views of the Wimberley Valley, wet-weather creek, spring, great trees, Wimberley ISD, water well & electricity. $10,500 per acre.

Minutes from town.

325 247-5711 1,887± Acres - Fisher & Jones Counties. Two miles of Sweetwater Creek, monster whitetails, 3BR/ 2BA manufactured home. Great turn-key hunting property! $1,250/ acre 952± Acres - San Saba Co. 5BR/3BA manufactured home, great views, barn/garage, one of the best lowfenced hunting ranches, game managed. $2,995/ac 93± Acres - Llano Co. Near Buchanan Dam, easy lake access, cabin, barn, paved road frontage, good hunting. Excellent weekend retreat! Reduced! $7,450/acre 81± Acres - Llano Co. Outside Llano, beautiful views, large Oaks, Coastal, paved road frontage.

Great horse or cattle property! $6,500/acre 45.9± Acres - Llano Co. Between Llano and Brady.

Excellent fencing, great views, large oaks, beautiful area! $4,500/acre 35± Acres - Llano Co. Just west of Llano.

Underground irrigation, high fenced, 50 gpm well.

Many more! Excellent horse/deer facility. $350,000

Alamito Real Estate www.alamito.net

888 729-4424 Great Home in Marfa, TX – Built in the early 1900s.

Beautiful original woodwork with high ceilings, wood floors and fireplaces in each room. Wonderful backyard with guesthouse. $525,000 2,720 Acres in Presidio County – Adjoining Big Bend Ranch State Park. Great views with deep canyons, high mesas and rolling hills. $750,000 Two Separate, Thriving Businesses in Marfa, TX – Complete operations and real estate for sale. Call for details.

Please visit our website at www.alamito.net for current listings, area links and information.

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RE/MAX Ranch Investments Texas Heritage Realtors & Associates 979 229-6420 Cheryl Free 979 777-1707 Art King

Ranch Brokerage Farms & Ranches Throughout Texas! www.ranchinvestments.com

King’s Creek Ranch - 50 acres - Located 12± minutes from A&M's Kyle Field, this gentleman's ranch is one-of-a-kind! The Texas-sized 4,800+sf ranch house boasts huge exposed beams with solid wood floors and tons of windows. Five bedrooms and 3.5 baths allow for lots of company & the spacious country kitchen begs for entertaining. Wide hallways w/built-in bookcases and plenty of storage are offered in the closets throughout. The enormous master retreat has a fireplace, living area, bath w/Jacuzzi and shower.

2,000+ sf of wraparound porches welcome you to sit and enjoy the quiet view. This impressive country estate has a pool, pool house and two storage barns with slab foundations, caretaker quarters, pond with fountain, another stocked pond, and a meandering creek. Approximately 2/3 of the land is open, while the remaining 1/3 is wooded with pin oaks, black jacks and post oaks. An additional 50 acres adjacent to the property is also available for purchase. $1,785,500. Please contact Cheryl Free or Art King.

800 447-8604

No Fences Land Company www.nofencesland.com

PREMIER TEXAS RANCHES Bandera Co. 700± ac.

Bexar Co. 8± ac.

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Canyon of the Eagle Lodge – Burnet Co. Brown Co. 117± ac.

Burnet Co. 44±ac.

Comal Co. 39±, 153± ac.

Concho Co. 1,120± ac.

Coryell Co. 3,208± ac.

DeWitt Co. 278± ac.

Dickens Co. 1,187± ac.

Duval Co. 802±, 936± ac.

Floyd Co. 639± ac.

Goliad Co. 329±, 340± ac.

Gonzales Co. 150±, 156±, 421±, 465± ac.

Jim Wells Co. 241±, 1,000± ac.

Kimble Co. 1,770± ac.

Lamar Co. 1,900± ac.

Live Oak Co. 882±, 1,399± ac.

Morris Co. 350± ac.

Nueces Co. 132±, 416± ac.

Reagan Co. 6,400± ac.

Red River Co. 148±, 700±, 3,000± ac.

San Saba Co. 612± ac.

Throckmorton Co. 538± ac.

Webb Co. 688± ac.

Wood Co. 448± ac.

866 800-LAND 1,159± Ac. Panola Co. Duck hunter’s paradise with 700+ acres of wetlands & 2.5 miles of creek frontage.

1,054± Ac. Henderson Co. Two 40 acres lakes and 1.5 miles of frontage on the old Trinity River. 174” B&C harvested.

800± Ac. Navarro Co. State-of-the-art water fowler’s dream w/6 different marshes & Trinity River frontage.

524± Ac. Eastland Co. Exceptional deer, turkey and dove hunting w/8 stock tanks & a beautiful home.

328± Ac. Eastland Co. Rolling terrain with a healthy whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, dove and quail population.

82± Ac. Eastland Co. 43±-acre trophy bass lake extensively managed by a professional lake manger for over 7 years.

2,154± Ac. Dickens Co. Quail and whitetail hunter’s dream place. This county is known for producing trophy-class whitetail deer scoring as high as 180”+ B&C. 1,280± Ac. Jackson Co., OK. Two large canyon lakes, several tanks, captivating views and tremendous draws all complete this wildlife oasis. $750/acre 147± Ac. Love Co., OK 90 miles from DFW and only 3 miles from the Red River with remarkable deer and food plots covering several acres. $1,500/acre 1,600± Ac. Johnston Co., OK 110 miles from DFW w/a 234” non-typical, a 220” typical shed, and a 186” net non-typical were all taken within close proximity to this property.

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Frosty Miller Real Estate 325 247-3997 Ada Trophy Ranch: This beautiful ranch consists of 2,926.3± acres 19 miles east of Ada, OK. Very nice 4BR home, frame house with 3 bedrooms, large metal building can be used for hunting lodge or corporate retreat, commercial kitchen, high fenced, several barns and outbuildings, deer feeders and blinds. This ranch is blessed with lots of water and wildlife.

Cow Creek Ranch: 3,034± acres in Burnet County, TX. Older rock cabin, 4 wells with pumps, live creeks & springs, diverse with deep canyons & broad mesas.

AAA&J Ranch: Approximately 870 acres located in Columbus, Texas. 2100 Sq. ft. rock home, large barn, tractor barn, complete slaughterhouse facility, ultimate hunting ranch, and deer breeding pens. All bulk feeders, corn feeders, and alfalfa feeders are included in the selling price. Stocked with hybrid bass.

Topaz Acres: Five 5-acre tracts located 9 miles west of Mason, TX. These beautiful restricted homesites boast an array of red granite outcroppings where findings of the Texas state gemstone, Topaz can be found. No hunting. This property offers a private water system.

Pioneer Real Estate 830 232-6422 35+ Ac. 2 cabins, storage. $259,900 21 Ac. Indian Creek, new home, guest home, barn, must see. $1,300,000 45.37 Ac. Strong springs, hwy frontage, live oaks. $544,440 115+ Ac. Deep Nueces riverfront, lg oaks. $5,000/ac Business in Hill Country. Concan convenience store, deli, gifts. $700,000 15+ Ac. Creekfront cabin. $280,000 33.13 Ac. Exotic game ranch, 3/2 manfactured home. $229,900

Markham Realty, Inc. www.markhamrealty.com

888 286-3575 18.5 ac. N of Huntsville, FM frontage, hay field, fenced, pens, pond & beautiful creek frontage $89,500 19.7 ac. Mostly open pastureland with high hill, FM frontage, NW of Huntsville. $6,200/ac.

34 ac. Gently rolling young pine forest, Co. Rd. frontage, N/E of Huntsville. $2,995 per acre 76 ac. Retreat, San Jacinto County, East of Huntsville, Lodge style home, rolling hills. $379,500 171 ac. Hunting retreat, Nice cabin, complete with custom enclosed blinds, feeders and etc. North of Huntsville on Bedias Creek. $425,000 225 ac. Madison Co. NW of Madisonville, fenced pastureland, working pens, stock tank. $2,550/acre New Waverly Independent School District Commercial Land Sale by Sealed Bid. Bids due April 12, 2007. See website for more information.

Fred Calhoun Real Estate, Inc. www.fredcalhounrealty.com

800 525-2611 MINERALS! MINERALS! 650 Acres. 1/3 minerals – near Jacksboro, access off FM 2190, electric gate entry, heavily wooded w/bottomland, open fields, cross-fenced, excellent fencing, several stock tanks, great water well, VERY NICE 1-year-old rock 1,620-sf, 1.5-story home w/fireplace, 3BR/2BA, lovely kitchen w/granite countertops, metal roof, 150x300 new steel pipe roping arena w/chutes & returns, 1-year-old mobile home for foreman’s house, new large metal hay barn. $3,000/ac 936 Acres. Highway frontage, 2 creeks, rough, wooded, excellent hunting. $2,670,000 380 Acres. South of Bryson 6 miles, in Ross Valley, frontage on FM 1191, severe elevation changes with fantastic panoramic views, 8 tanks, 2 water wells, 30 acres cultivation, 200 acres coastal, home site with electricity, gas and water well, very good perimeter fence and cross fencing, goat fenced, working pens, great hunting, good woods. $2,250/acre

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Ranch Connection Cynthia Inman, Ranch Broker cynthia@ranchconnection.com www.ranchconnection.com

817 624-6564 Office 817 624-6285 Fax 817 366-3850 Cell Bosque Co. – 226-acre ranch Bosque Co. – 360-acre ranch - $3.65M Brewster Co. – 4,100 acres - $6.5M Brewster Co. – Income-producing properties Cooke Co. – 309-acre ranch - $2.375M Hamilton Co. – 840-acre ranch - $6.25M Hamilton Co. – 705 acres. Gorgeous property S. of Hico. $2,500/acre Jeff Davis Co. - 6 Ac. w/great home, scenic loop. $400K Nolan Co. – 39-acre horse farm - $179K

Evans and Associates www.evans24.com ranches@evans24.com

830 895-0777 113 Acres - Center Point, Texas, Kerr County Large spring-fed lake, small ranch hand shed, lots of grass. $937,500 132 Acres - Ingram, Texas, Kerr County 3,900 feet of Johnson Creek. Very nice 4/3 ranch home w/fireplace, hot tub, artist’s studio with attached garage, barn, pens, shed, abundant wildlife.

Owner will look at offers. $2,600,000 145 Acres - Sisterdale, Texas, Kendall County A new asphalt road leads to flat hilltop panoramic views. Excellent building sites, whitetail, free roaming exotics, wild turkey. $1,342,000 221 Acres - Harper, Texas Game hunting ranch off Highway 479. Very nice 3/2 manufactured home with rock under pinning. Bonus room with porches & patios, large equipment barn, RV hook up. Attached 2-car garage. Axis, blackbuck, fallow, whitetail, wild turkey and dove. $5,100/acre 213 Acres on Myrtle Creek, Bandera County All game fenced. 3/2 rock home, 1/1 guesthouse and a 2/1 guesthouse, ranch headquarters, Wildlife includes, oryx, elk, whitetail, axis, fallow, sitka, blackbuck & turkey. $2,500,000 257 Acres - Moore, Texas Coastal fields, irrigation well and 2 other smaller water wells, good hunting, deer, dove, 50± minutes from San Antonio, Texas. $3,250/acre 300 Acres - Devine, Texas, Medina County 2-story, 4,200-sf, 4/3 home, large pool, fireplace, large carport and storage. Good hunting. $1,975,000 1189.15 Acres - Edwards County Game Ranch 9 miles north of Garven store off of Hwy 83 & 1 mile on county road. This game ranch is very secluded with good access. 5,740±-sf main home, Foreman house, and bunkhouse with a new liar’s pit for entertaining. New 4-vehicle carport and tool storage area. Blinds, feeders, auger, silo, stands, miscellaneous items: tractor, with all implements, suburban, Jeep, Jeep truck, Kawasaki mule & Phelps stock trailer convey. Lots of native and exotic game.

Contact Doug Evans.

Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty

Jeff Avant Ranch Sales

San Antonio, Texas

830 965-1775

210 804-1515 866 904-1515 toll free 156± AC. Scenic Recreation or Hunting!

Uvalde County, Concan Breathtaking views in the Frio River Canyon near Garner State Park. Native grasses & trees. 1 well with submersible pump. Whitetail deer, hogs & free ranging exotics. Contact Robert Dullnig.

3.6± AC. Commercial Potential Kendall County, Boerne Oak-filled 2± acres with main rock residence, pool, tennis court, greenhouse and B&B or commercial option with an adjoining 1.6±-acre compound highlighted by a finely restored historic log home & log guesthouse. Contact Herb Spoon.

6± AC. or 3.21± AC. - Bandera County, Utopia Sabinal River frontage! Cypress & native trees on 6± ac. with 2-story 3BR/2BA home, pool & spa, pavilion, barn, shop. Adjoining 3.21± Ac. with 2/1 cabin available to combine for 9+-acre retreat.

Contact Jennifer Nack.

11.37± AC. Cypress Falls - Uvalde County, Utopia Sabinal River frontage! Recreation or residential. Flat gentle slope. 1 well. Storage bldg. with A/C, bath.

Native turkey, whitetail & axis. Contact Jennifer Nack.

9.88± AC. - Kendall County, Boerne Cordillera Ranch. Magnificent main house, pool & spa, guesthouse with spa facilities & exercise room.

4+-car carriage house; 2/2 apt. Greenhouse. 5 FPs. Well. Cistern. Gated, master-planned Hill Co. golf course community with equestrian center. Contact Rick Kuper.

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 37± ac. Fabulous 3BR/2.5BA home, formal dining, great room, pond, live creek, 3BR garage apt. $690’s 73± ac. Extensive horse training, boarding & breeding facility, 2 homes, 2 ponds, paved roads, sandy soil. $2.2M 150± ac. Picturesque 3bd, 3ba home, lg. barn w/RV area, corn crib, equip. shed, 5 ponds, views. $1.5M 162± ac. Beautiful rolling terrain, majestic oaks, 2 farmhouses, 3 pastures, 2 pond, horse barn, views. $1.9M 293± ac. 5 ponds, large lake, hilltop & secluded bldg. sites, creek, min. to Bryan/College Station. $1.2M 600± ac. 2 homes, barns, large lake, creeks, rolling hills, open & wooded areas, abundant wildlife, grand views. 1 hour commute to Austin. $2.5M

Dilley, Texas www.avantranchsales.com

LA SALLE CO. 155± acres. 2 new 3/2 manufactured homes, bunkhouse, storage bldg., 4 water wells, 7 ponds, irrigated food plots, good bush, huge parking lot area, one-of-a-kind! $1,250,000. Due to health reasons, best offer over $950,000!

LA SALLE CO. 800-1,450 ac. High fenced, lodge, 2 mobile homes, water wells, tanks, red sandy soils, minerals, excellent deer, dove and quail area, near Dilley. $2,500/acre Visit website for more information & other listings!

Gerald Haire Realty 903 791-1088 14± Acres, house, horse barn & hay barn, $675,000.

Texarkana, TX 327 Acres, cow place, barn, fenced, cross-fenced. $535,000. Fouke, AR 197 Ac, deer, duck hunting. $2,500/ac. Texarkana, TX 238 Ac, deer, duck hunting. $1,500/ac. Texarkana, TX 1,200 Ac, timber, gravel deposit. $2,500/ac. Fouke, AR 150 Acres CR 3220 Hunting and timber. $225,000.

DeKalb, TX 505 Acres. Rolling topography, partially wooded, ponds. $631,250. Clarksville, TX 4,000± Acres, 3,500-square-foot home. $9,000,000.

Boxelder, TX 700 Acres, all pasture. $1,500/acre. Annona, TX 202 Acres, rolling hills on a bluff overlooking Red River bottoms. $2,300/acre. DeKalb, TX 150 Acres. $225,000. DeKalb, TX 1,000 Acres, 75% pasture, 3 small ponds, river frontage, residence. $2,000/acre. Ben Lomond, AR 750 Acres, Red River Co., all pasture, 15-acre lake, 8 ponds, residence, commercial building. $1,747,000.

879 Acres, graded & just planted. $1,225/acre.

Kingsland, AR 631 Acres in Ashdown, AR $650 per acre 1,033 Ac., row crop, 2 wells. North of Sulpher River. $1,170/acre 531 Acres SE of Atlanta, TX. Duck & deer haven, Black Bayou runs straight through it.

Nisbet Ranch Sales www.NisbetRanchSales.com

210 698-2245 EUNION CREEK RANCH 1,400± acres located about 17 miles west of Kerrville near Waldemar with miles of 3 running creeks, 3 concrete dams, huge trees in the valley, hilltop views, almost all highfenced, all or parts.

BLANCO RANCH 500± acres located 45 miles north of San Antonio, 45 miles west of Austin and 1.5 miles north of Blanco on Hwy 281 w/nice hilltop home, highfenced, 7 hilltops, oak forested valleys, grass airstrip, excellent development possibilities.

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Dan W. Kinsel III Ranch Broker LLC Selling Ranches in South Texas www.dankinselranches.com dwk3@dankinselranches.com

830 378-5856 SEE OUR COLOR AD IN THIS ISSUE! Guadalupe River Ranch 2,188± acres, $6,154,400.

Gonzales County. 3.5± miles of Guadalupe River frontage. Peach Creek flows thru the ranch, 3 water wells, Level 3 MLD Permit, other improvements.

Llano R. Thunderhill Ranch 946± ac., $7,500,000.

Price reduced! Spectacular home overlooking river.

Improvements include 3 more homes, office, deer breeding facility & pens stocked with 200+ superior whitetails, private fishing lake. Owner will divide.

Uvalde Co. River Property 1,730± ac., $4,152,000.

4.5± miles of beautiful Frio River. Huge & deep aqua blue pools of water, good fishing & hunting.

Webb Co. Hunting Ranch 972± acres, $1,944,000.

20 minutes north of Laredo. Excellent hunting, easy access, new deer-proof fence on three sides. Owner will divide into 225-300 acre tracts.

Webb Co. Hunting Ranch 1,255± acres, $2,510,000.

30 minutes north of Laredo. Lots of improvements, including ranchhouse, guest house, barn, pens, water well producing 250 gallons/minute, and large earthen tank. Red sand with bull mesquite.

La Salle Co. CRP 1,455± acres, $3,637,500. Deer, quail, dove and turkey hunting. 870 acres currently in CRP, remainder is native brush. 3 water wells, tank, county road frontage on 3 sides, deer-proof fence.

Live Oak Co. Choke Canyon Ranch 558± acres, $1,395,000. Gorgeous views of Choke Canyon Lake. Frontage on Hwy. 72 and Simmons Road. City water and great subdivision potential. Large stock tank, rolling hills, native brush, high-fenced.

Frio Co. 727± acres, $1,454,300. Highway frontage.

Red sandy loam soil. Carrizo irrigation well with 200acre pivot system. Excellent habitat for dove & quail.

La Salle Co. 631± acres, $1,167,350. Rolling terrain, red sandy loam soil, good quail and dove habitat.

Carrizo irrigation well, 310-acre pivot system and stock tank. Cattle pens and old hunting cabin.

La Salle Co. 137± acres, $400,000. Hunting and horse facility. 15,000-sf barn w/office & 8 stalls, 12stall shed row, arena, covered round pen, pipe pens, water well, stock tank, red soil, 4 mi. W of Cotulla.

Donnie Stegemoller Realtors www.wehavethekey.com www.huntershelpinghunters.com

325 646-5656 Office 866 646-5656 Toll Free 8,000 Acres SOUTH TEXAS, Kinney Co., South Texas & Texas Hill Country transition area, excellent south Texas brush and Texas Hill Country views, good underground water w/4 water wells, electricity, paved frontage. Great potential to raise large deer. $985/Acre. #06-182-9 Ask for Jeremy

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2,560 Acres SOUTHWEST TEXAS, Val Verde Co., nice lodge, great water, scenic, secluded & excellent hunting. $1,495,000. #06-031-1 Ask for Donnie 2,500 Acres WEST TEXAS, Regan Co., more land is available up to 14 sections, cabin, good cover, Blue & Bob White quail, big deer, turkey, electricity & water wells. Asking $595/Acre. #06-179-5 Ask for Dale.

828 Acres CENTRAL TEXAS, McCulloch Co., Mesquite & Live Oak country, COLORADO RIVER frontage, 10 surface ponds, community water, great topography, electricity, and excellent hunting.

Asking $2,495/Acre. #06-172-9 Ask for Jeremy.

476 Acres CENTRAL TEXAS, Brown Co., heavy Mesquite timber with scattered oaks along a wet weather creek, 60 acre food plot, 5 surface ponds, excellent deer, turkey, hogs and native American artifacts. $2,200/Acre. #06-158-11 Ask for Wes 462 Acres CENTRAL TEXAS, Mills Co., Excellent all around recreational ranch, very heavily wooded, rolling to rugged terrain, house, water, electricity & river frontage. $2,495/Ac. #06-108-9 Ask for Jeremy 331 Acres CENTRAL TEXAS, Coleman Co., oak, mesquite & cedar cover, soil conservation lake, large surface pond, good topography and great hunting. $1,995/Acre. #06-170-13. Ask for Sam. Many more land listings available, visit our website @ www.wehavethekey.com.

Childress Ranch Investments www.childressranchinv.com

830 964-4600

257 Acres, WILSON CO. - High-fenced, wooded, very nice 3Br4B house, 1 mile of tree-lined creek. whitetail deer, exotics, good fishing. $2,700,000 271 Acres, GONZALES CO. – County road, heavily wooded with large live oak, elm, mesquite, 2 miles of creek, cross-fenced, water well, deer, turkey, feral hog. $2,950/acre 410 Acres, HAMILTON CO. - County road, rolling hills, well, 2 tanks, roads, excellent quail place, deer. $1,795/acre 820 Acres, HAMILTON CO. - County road, rolling hills, well, creek, 3 tanks, mesquite, cedar & scattered oaks, good pasture grasses, 1/4 minerals. $1,795/acre 631 Acres, LASALLE CO. - 360 acres in Tifton Bermuda under pivot irrigation, irrig. well, 271 ac. brush, old camp house, red sandy loam, deer, quail, county road. $1,850/acre 727 Acres, FRIO CO. - Hwy, Co. Rd. open country with irrig. well, 200-acre pivot system, red sandy loam, super quail place. $2,000/acre 1,600 Acres, FREESTONE CO. - Hwy, rolling, 30% wooded, balance mostly open in Bermuda and native grasses, 8 water wells, creeks, 20 springs, 15 stock tanks (some large), nice home, mgr. home, lots of improvements, excellent cattle place, deer and water fowl. $2,350/acre 2,834 Acres, VAL VERDE CO. – High-fenced, good cover, 2 mobile homes, whitetail, exotics, turkey, quail & dove. Available in two tracts. $885/acre 9,160 VAL VERDE CO. - Rolling terrain. Native brush. Sprawling hunting lodge. Foreman’s home, barn, grain bins, cooler, excellent airstrip, four water wells, 25 water troughs and eight stock tanks This property is priced at $395/acre.

Don Emery & Associates 573 999-WORK (9675) Don Emery 573 639-1555 Dave Miller 888 480-WORK (9675) Large 2-Story Oak Log Home on 181 Acres. New in 1992. 4 bedrooms and 5 baths with a main-floor master suite and 4 fireplaces. Full basement and a 3-car garage. Area is known for trophy-class whitetail deer, flocks of wild turkey, waterfowl and small game.

Land is 60% open and is located close to blacktop and US Hwy. Now carries 50 cow/calf pairs. Would make a great retirement home or home for a growing family. For more information go to our websites: www.MOLandNet.com or www.DonEmery.com.

Cunningham Real Estate Dave Cunningham, Broker www.cunninghamrealestate.com

800 345-2757 Milam Co. – 127 acres, mostly open, native pasture, spring creek, pond. $1,895/ac Milam Co. – 15 acres, San Gabriel River frontage, 2,500-sf, 4BR/2BA ranch home, workshop, 10-stall barn, arena and much more. $350,000 Milam Co. – 91 acres, mostly wooded, rolling with hilltop views, deed restricted. $3,350/ac Robertson Co. – 28 acres, 2,000-sf brick, partly wooded, very secluded. $259,000 Milam Co. – 54 acres, mostly open, CR on 2 sides $1,695/ac Milam Co. – Three tracts available at 70± acres each, CR136A, power & water available, mostly open, rolling, Ben Arnold, East of Hwy 77. $1,695/ac

Bevers Real Estate www.BeversRealEstate.com

979 830-1180 ext.24 SUNSET RANCH, 2,454 sq. ft home on 267 acres, pond, great trees, views, Brenham. $3,600,000 TWIN OAKS, Chappell Hill, 38 acres, pond, creek, many trees, great view. $395,000 TWO CREEK ACRES, Brenham, 2/2 home, woods, two creeks, large pavilion, stone deck. $339,500 HAPPY HOLLOW, Brenham. 3/2.5, 2,839 sq. ft. on 50 acres, 2 guest homes, pecans. $895,000 BROWNING PLANTATION, 5B/7B 5,585 sq. ft. home on 10 acres in Chappell Hill, pool. $849,000 THE MCRANCH, 3B/3B 1,628 sq. ft. home on 70 acres, FM 390 Frontage, barn, trees. $1,250,000 CARLINDA RANCH, 40 acres with a 4B/2B 2,622 sq. ft. home, two guest homes, pond, barn. $679,000 SOKOL RANCH, Brenham. 3/2 1,937 sq. ft. home on over 15 acres, horse improvements. $299,000

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Wilson & Goldrick

VIP Country Properties

Clare Moore

www.vipcountry.net Visit our website for detailed brochures.

512 423-6866 14301 FM 1826. 48 acres with 2 fabulous homes, year-round creek with dam & spectacular views 15 miles from downtown Austin. Storage buildings, multiple parking, pool, huge oak trees, very private. $3.5 million

Texas Brand Realty Donna Morgan

940 367-3555 12 Acres in Beautiful Butterfield Junction Pilot Point, Texas – These 12 acres in beautiful Butterfield Junction offer a 6-stall barn and a gorgeous tree-lined hilltop building site. $675,000.

Hurry, this listing will go fast. For more info, please call Donna Morgan with Texas Brand Realty at 940 367-3555.

Bill Johnson & Associates Real Estate 979 865-5969 315 Walnut, New Ulm, TX, 4BR/2BA circa 1893 wood frame home w/2,500+ sq.ft. on a .25-acre lot.

Oldest house in New Ulm. A must see! $195,000 605 Briar Ridge, Bellville, BR/3.5BA brick 2-story w/fireplace, wet bar, office. 2-car garage. Large back porch overlooking beautifully landscaped 9/10-acre lot with rock waterfall and large shade trees. Call for brochure. $485,000 2 Acres. IH-10 & Alleyton Road near Columbus Rectangular property with frontage on IH-10 feeder and Alleyton Rd. $310,000 5 Acres. 521 High Meadow Rd., Bellville. (Piney Creek Sub.) 4BR/2.5BA Brick/wood home, fireplace, CH/CA, 5-stall barn, paddocks.$277,000 7 Acres. 1476 Hwy 159 E., Bellville. 4BR/3.5BA wood & brick 2-story home with metal roof, 2 fireplaces, 3,100+ sq.ft. l/a, great porches! Property has one pond, a separate 1BR/1BA guesthouse with wood stove, Detached garage and carport for 6 vehicles and separate RV storage area. Brochure. $399,500 15 Acres. 1648 Meissner Rd., Bellville. Manicured with scattered mature oaks, 4BR/3.5BA home, barn, stalls. Brochure. $460,000 22 Acres. 8002 Falcon Ln., Bellville. 4BR/4BA custom home w/pond, sandy soil. Brochure. $640,000 43 Acres. 840 Rockhouse Road, New Ulm. 3BR/ 2.5BA home with metal roof, 10’ ceilings, great kitchen and baths, game room in basement, shop, sprinkler system, MORE! $875,000 54 Acres. 1088 Kleihege Rd., New Ulm. 2BR/1BA stone and siding cabin, pond, creek, nature trails, wildlife! Brochure. $445,000 136 Acres. 33553 FM 1488., Hempstead. Located directly across from Field Store Elementary. Approx.

1 mile of paved FM frontage, mature oaks, excellent development potential. $1,500,000

979 865-9459 Twin Brooks 50± ac, Austin Co., Great commuter access, 6400 sf luxury home, pool & spa, woods, improved pastures, creek. $985,000 Cuttin’ Low Ranch II 82± ac, Austin Co. rolling topography, massive live oaks, scenic views, 24-stall barn with office, steel span covered riding arena, lighted round arena, equipment barn, employee housing. $1,100,000 Cross Roads Farm 89 ac, Austin Co., distant views, pond, rolling pastures, restored barn, small caretaker’s house, new fencing. $895,000 Plantation Gardens 24 ac, Waller Co., Louisianaatyle antebellum home, live oaks, tennis courts, hot tub, pool with waterfall slide, barbecue area, sprinkler system & horse barn with quarters. $799,000 Sky View Farm 2+ ac, Austin Co., Five-story contemporary home, hills, live oaks, creek, pond. $365,000 Little Thicket 38 ac, Washington Co., numerous building sites, wooded areas, meadows, 2+-ac lake. $349,000 Sunrise Farm 12+ ac, Lavaca Co., scattered trees, mature oaks, improved pastures, pond, 2/1 cabin, barn. $165,000 SEE OUR AD IN THIS ISSUE FOR: Rim Fire Ranches Austin Co., 200 ac, $8,000/ac, 40± Acres & 81 Acres, $8,500/ac ARMCOR Farms 145 ac, Brazoria Co. $1,795,000 Lost River Ranch 158 ac, Austin Co., $1,995,000 Cedar Hill Vista 21+ac, Washington Co., $875,000 The Wood-Hughes Home Historic Home, Brenham, Washington Co. Price Reduced $595,000 Bostick Farm 60 ac, Colorado Co., $7200 per acre Hidden Trails 94 ac, Colorado Co., $640,000 Willow Springs Farm 30 acres, Fayette County., $397,000

Phyllis Browning Company www.pbcfarmandranch.com

800 860-0699 Atascosa Co. 7 ac. Nice updated 3-2. Barn, shed.

Atascosa Co. 48 ac. Comfortable 3-2 brick home.

Good brush, outbuildings & electric gated entry.

Bandera Co. 24.17 ac. Custom built 4-2.5 + Study.

Red Bluff Creek on property. Fenced/cross fenced w/tons of live oaks, red oaks, elms, & pecans.

Bexar Co. 160 ac. Coastal fields w/young mesquite brush. Stock tank, 2 water wells & 2,000 + ft. of San Antonio River frontage. Will split into 20 acre tracts.

Bexar Co. 20.32 ac. Great prop. w/coastal pasture ideal for home construction or horse ranch. Good road frontage.

Bexar Co. 11.69 ac. 4-3 rock w/metal roof. 2-2 quarters, infinity-edge pool, cantina & views.

Blanco Co. 67 ac. Near Johnson City, straddles running Rocky Creek Barn. Bunk house.

Cameron Co. 40 ac. Main lodge + 3 guest homes on manicured estate on a picturesque resaca. Ideal location for birdwatching, hunting, & fishing.

Comal Co. 3.65 ac. Custom built 3-2 w/master dn.

Covered deck and patio. Wonderful horse facilities.

Comal Co. 28+ ac. Hill Country estate. Architectural masterpiece, slate & antique pine flrs. Barn w/4 bays.

Comal Co. 20 ac. Medit. 4-4 w/3600 sq. ft. main house + 1,100 sq. ft. 3-1.5 guest house. Pool & shop.

Frio Co. 460.96 ac. Gently sloping brush country surrounded by farm land. Great habitat for quail, dove, deer, pigs & turkey. Well w/elec. pump, cattle pens & large stock tank.

Frio Co. 16,000 ac. Hunting ranch containing brush, red sand, wildlife galore, improvements, lakes, river, & big water wells. Seller will divide.

Frio Co. 200 ac. Great native brush, 3 stock tanks, paved county road access. Red dirt & lots of game.

Hays Co. 844 ac. Near TSU campus. Suited for upscale development project or commercial.

Karnes Co. 52.74 ac. Great property. County road frontage. Native grasses & second growth brush w/ some larger mesquites. Electricity available.

Kendall Co. 100.86 ac. Limestone 4-4 w/guest & pool houses. Lighted arena, batting cage, outbldgs. & 1-acre pond.

Kerr Co. 105.95 ac. Recreational ranch w/hilltop 22. Wet weather, spring fed creek, pastures.

Kerr Co. .76 ac. Rock chapel, 1-1 rock cottage & event center. Across from Comfort Park.

Kleberg Co. 26.22 ac. Beautiful coastal prop. on Baffin Bay w/340’ of waterfront. Four 2/2 cottages.

Lighted 300’ pier. Glass enclosed palapa, cov’d picnic area & some game. Enclosed pool.

Medina Co. 440 ac. Heavy brush. Great hunting, Tehuacana Creek + stock tanks and barn.

Medina Co. 22 ac. Working farm w/7 ac. pecan orchard. 3-2 home w/pool. Borders Chacon Creek.

Uvalde Co. 155 ac. On Nueces River. 3/2 house w/ views. Many improvements & abundant game.

Wilson Co. 189.47 ac. Working cattle ranch. Current grazing lease & shared well. Native pasture. Barn w/ concrete floor & elec. Perimeter & cross fences.

Wilson Co. 251 ac. New rock home w/3-car gar. & pool. Addt’l 2-story historic home circa 1870.

Zavala Co. 16,000 ac. State-of-the-art hunting ranch.

Fishing, river, improvements, red dirt, South Texas brush, big deer, & highway frontage.

Zavala Co. 2,894 ac. Beautiful rolling brush country ranch. Perfect topography for ranching or hunting.

Variety of game, 2 water wells, 4 stock tanks, county road frontage.

Zavala Co. 11,360 ac. 5-6.5 Hacienda ranch. 3 Carrizo wells. Endless game. Addt’l houses, large barns, low fence perimeter, cross fences, electric gates, & paved main road.

Zavala Co. 1,550 ac. Flat to gently sloping Leona River bottom. 4.7 miles of flowing river with impenetrable brush. Wildlife abounds. Low fences.

Electricity available.

ERA Colonial www.ThreeSpringsRanch.net

512 966-8321 512 818-4232 Three Spring Ranch - Occasionally, a ranch of this caliber becomes available. This 280+-acre ranch lies in the Cypress Creek ~ Pedernales River Valley. It is one of the few diamonds left intact in the Hill Country. Undisturbed natural beauty is painted on the finest canvas. Call Paula for details and opportunity to view this exquisite ranch.

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Bastrop Real Estate Guide Barbara Allbright, Realtor® Stanberry & Associates, Realtors www.BastropRealEstateGuide.com

512 921-6350 Roomy 115-Acre Tract in Elgin w/beautiful hilltop views. This land has several great homesites w/heavy Oak and Pine cover. Great sandy loam soil makes this property one you must see. Easy 30-minute drive to the Austin/Roundrock area. Reduced to $3,100/acre.

RE/MAX Bastrop Area www.BastropforSale.com

512 303-4441 10±-Acre Showplace with unlimited potential.

Beautiful Texas white stone home. 4BR/3BA 2,400± sq. ft. Longleaf pine, ceramic tile & carpet flooring.

Bring the horses. Pond. Fenced. Covered patio and workshop. $276,000 L & L Ranch 144 acres in Southern Bastrop County.

Beautiful 2,200± sq. ft. home with detached guest home, corrals, air condition office & workshop.

Barns & sheds, coastal grass. Large scattered oak trees. Deer & turkey. 3 ponds. $761,000 36 Acres in Bastrop County. 1,000’ Colorado River frontage. One mile from town on paved road. Huge Pecan trees, barn, shed & pigpens, utilities available. $280,000 Incredible Ranch with stock tanks, tons of oaks, hay field. 2BR/2BA home with great view of tank.

Wood & carpet floors, covered rear & front porches, barn, storage building. Will sell house & 125 ac. for $460K

Steve Grant Real Estate Athens, Texas www.stevegrant.com

903 675-3503 903 675-3536 fax 151.2 ACRES. Excellent pasture, wooded area overlooking property & 8±-acre lake. $302,400 NEAR ATHENS. 123.25 acres of rolling, wooded acreage w/2 (40x60) steel bldgs. Live creek runs through property. $399,000 160 ACRES near Athens in good area w/approx.

40% improved pasture & 60% wooded, approx. 2acre lake & potential larger lake site. Owner will not split acreage. $521,339 NEAR ATHENS. Brand new house w/3/2/2 on 25 secluded acres! House built energy efficient w/ split bedrooms & open living area. $199,000 COUNTRY HIDEAWAY. South of Athens - Approx.

74.921 rolling acres w/wet-weather creek, partially open/wooded w/CR frontage, wildlife and some improved pasture. $185,000

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CLOSE TO ATHENS. Spacious home on 10+ acres w/3BR/2BA updated. Also features small barn, tack room, new metal bldg, bunkhouse w/2BR/1BA, cov’d RV storage, shop/storage bldg w/restroom, orchard w/water well for irrigation. Great place for growing family that likes animals. $147,500 RANCH-STYLE LIVING on 5.095 ac. Newly constructed 3BR/2.5BA w/wbfp, vaulted ceiling, kitchen w/granite countertops & top-of-the-line appliances, media rm w/surround sound. $365,000 ATHENS AREA. 40 acres w/4BR/2.5BA custom home built in 87, living room w/wbfp, formal dining, rolling terrain, mostly wooded w/spring & creek, some open area around house, landscaped, huge covered porches on front & back, 30x50 metal barn w/wood stove, private deep well. $359,000 ATHENS AREA. 33.44 ac w/sloping terrain, excellent bldg sites, nice distance view & creek. Approx. 75% open w/25% woods. $125,000 PINEY WOODS LAKE COMMUNITY. East of Dallas and south of Frankston, next to Pine Dunes Golf Course. Custom 3BR/2.5B rock home w/study, granite countertops, maple cabinets & floors, some tile, built in ‘03, energy efficient, 6+ wooded acres, lake access, loft ceiling, 2 living & wbfp. $374,000 COFFEE CITY. 28 beautiful wooded acres w/pines, oaks & cedars. Corner tract in restricted area, community water & electric on road. $89,000 NEAR ATHENS. 20 acres in restricted area of site built homes. 14 acres open & 6 acres woods w/wetweather creek, beautiful homesite, wonderful area, community water & elec at road. $79,000 ATHENS AREA. Cozy, country home on 6 acres w/4BR/3B, 2-car garage. Home has wonderful quality features! $160,000 40.65 ACRES. “Combining the beauty of East Texas.” N of Athens w/open & wooded areas, pond & wildlife. $156,500 ANDERSON CO. 49.7 acres w/2,300’ road frontage, mature hardwoods & creek. Great property! $125,000 UNIQUELY BEAUTIFUL. 22 acres w/several building sites in great area. $160,000

Ed White Realty Rocksprings, TX www.edwhiterealty.com

800 683-LAND 155 ac. 679’ 2/1 Cabin, 900 gal water tank, generator, 7 blinds, 7 feeders $122,800.

156 ac. Oak valley, fenced 3 sides, 3000 gal water tank & trough, water guzzler, creek, $699,950.

160 ac. Road end, fenced 1 side, shared well, elec avail, deer, turkey, elk. $189,950 173 ac. 18,000-ac neighbor, water tank & trough, feeders, tripods, piñon. $199,950 175 ac. Furnished 12x16 Lodge, 4 stands, 3 feeders, road end, shared well. $179,950 175 ac. Hwy. frtg near Lake Amistad. $199,950 201 ac. Road 2 sides, shared well, views, elec avail, deer, elk. $209,900 201 ac. County Rd, water, views, deer, $218,000.

201 ac. Road 2 sides, shared well, views, elec avail, deer, elk. $219,900 206 ac. 646’ Cabin, 2-550 gallon tanks, 1-1100 gallon water tank, Road 2 sides, elec, Indian Creek, aoudad, axis, fallow, deer, elk, turkey. $349,950 208 ac. Road 1 side, fenced 1 side, big valley, shared well, elec avail. $239,950 210 ac. 29’ travel trailer, 3 water tanks & troughs, 4 blinds & feeders, wildlife pond. $325,000

219 ac. Road end, fence 2 sides, oak views, shared well, elec, 3000 gal tank, elk. $499,950 227 ac. Furnished Lodge, water well, 12,600’ game fence, 3 water tanks, 2 water troughs, 7 feeders, 6 blinds, 8 bow stands, game stock, terms. $499,950 233 ac. Road end, fenced 2 sides, creek valley, shared well, deer, turkey. $299,950 261 ac. Road end, fenced 1 side, hilltop views, creek valley, shared well, deer, elk. $299,950 301 ac. Four water systems, 3000 lb feeder, fence, oaks. $1,199,000 309 ac. Remote, 2 wells, 3 cabins, tank, elec, deer, turkey. $399,950 317 ac. Furnished cabin, guest cabin, shared well, BBQ, 6 stands, 5 feeders, deer, turkey. $339,900 324 ac. End of road, shared well, elec avail, big creek valley, borders 60,000ac ranch. $599,950 334 ac. Road 2 sides, fence 2 sides, hilltop views, old well & tank, deer, elk. $399,950 343 ac. Indian Creek, sub pump well, 2 blinds, 2 feeders, elk, axis, oryx, turkey. $375,0000 393 ac. Road end, fenced 2 sides, water, elec, hilltop views, creek valley, deer, elk. $449,950 483 ac. 2,900’ Stone/Cedar/Steel Frame 3/2 CHCA all appliances, wildlife pond, well, elec, fenced, 5 blinds, 7 feeders, hwy frt. $899,950 490 ac. Hwy, pond, dam, elec avail, cabin, 5 blinds/ feeders, fenced, 300’ well, big deer. $499,950 542 ac. End of road, fenced 3 sides, elec, 3,000gallon water tank, big oaks. $864,500 710 ac. Luxury 1,900’ 4/2 home, lodge, 4 cabins, 4 barns, pool, tennis courts, feed silo & auger, native & exotics, 2200’ airstrip $2.95 mil.

1,239 ac. 1,600’ hilltop home, bunkhouse, barn, apartment, 2 wells, fenced, hwy frt. $1.49 mil 1,390 ac. End of road, fenced 3 sides, windmill well, hilltop views, deer, elk, turkey. $1.389 mil 2,000+ ac. Rancho Venado Muy Grande, lodges swimming pools, home, barn, wells, ponds, troughs, commercial feed equipment, whitetail, elk, turkey dove, quail. $3.45 mil.

2,008 ac. End of road, fenced 3 sides, windmill well, hilltop views, deer, elk, turkey. $1.999 mil 3,338 ac. End of road, fenced 3 sides, windmill well, hilltop views, deer, elk, turkey. $3.335 mil 3,838 ac. 11,500’ Hwy frt, 3 lodges, new roads, 3 wells, 2 stock ponds, abundant deer. $3.95 mil

Creekside Rural Investments, Inc. www.Creeksiderural.com cri@zipnet.us

325 632-2423 18 ac. Near Gatesville, lg trees, water tap. $3,495/ac Several Small Lots at Noack. $13,500 each 7.5 ac. Liberty Hill, pretty creek. $81,500 40 Rolling Acres. Manor/Elgin, quiet area $6,975/ac 13 ac. Cistern. Great location. $3,585/ac 7.6 ac. Liberty Hill, nice trees, creek $81,500 7 ac. Scenic Rocky Creek, Hwy 183 $64,500 4.5 ac. Florence, large trees $44,500 8.5 ac. North of Taylor w/water tap $6,795/ac 12.8 ac. north of Bastrop $6,985/ac 13 ac. Smithville $3,685/ac 11 ac. Smithville $3,585/ac See pictures on our website!

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