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TEXAS SELECTS

REFERENCE

32 v 4 Aces Ranch

9 v Broker Index

Listed by Hood Real Estate Company

10 v Property Index & Map

34 v Indian Hot Springs Ranch Listed by Hood Real Estate Company

CLASSIFIEDS

38 v Bison Ranch at Frio Canyon

100 v Additional Properties in the Marketplace

Listed by Texas Land & Ranch Co.

52 v The Texan Double B Ranch

Jackson Creek Ranch page 77

Listed by Cornerstone Properties

54 v The Bell Ranch Listed by Bates Sanders Swan Land Company

ITEMS OF INTEREST 14 v Alamo Helicopter Tours A Step Above

18 v SIRE: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Excellence Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Centers Volume 55 Texas Farm&Ranch

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Mt. Gainor Farm

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The Texan Double B Ranch page 52

Running W Ranch page 67

Pinto Creek Ranch page 30

James L. Ahern, Jr. ......................... 25

AAMAX, LLC ................................... 97

Keller Williams Realty

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5 Star Country Properties ............. 80

Bates Sanders Swan Land Company ........................... 54

Bill Johnson & Associates

Beaumont ..................................... 90 King Land & Water ........................ 60 Land & Ranch Realty .....................76

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property index Acres±

Central

County

Page

1............... Washington......78 3............... Fayette................93 4............... Austin.................63 9............... Waller.................78 10............. Uvalde................43 13............. Bastrop...............74 13............. Austin.................91 14............. Austin.................62 19............. Austin.................63 22............. Washington......63 22............. Washington......80 32............. Austin.................63 37............. Washington......79 37............. Bosque...............74 40............. Fayette................89 41............. Bosque...............75 44............. Fayette................62 50............. Austin.................73 50............. Menard..............70 57............. Fayette................93 58............. Washington......78 60............. Kinney................59 60............. Washington......81 62............. Austin.................89 63............. Washington......62

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Acres±

County

Page

71............. Kinney................59 75............. Travis..................94 83............. Kinney................59 84............. Lavaca................80 87............. Grimes...............73 93............. Kinney................59 93............. Austin.................62 100........... Kinney................59 101........... Washington......79 102........... Madison.............49 103........... Kinney................59 104........... Kinney................59 107........... Washington......81 110........... Grimes...............89 126.......... Colorado...........89 127.......... Fayette................93 128.......... Kinney................59 140........... Lee......................78 149........... Fayette................80 152.......... Washington......81 200.......... Williamson.......79 219........... Caldwell.............98 227.......... Grimes...............80 240.......... Karnes................22 250.......... Austin.................91 255.......... Madison.............73 255.......... Menard..............66 256.......... Mills....................87 285.......... Karnes................43 320.......... Medina...............42 380.......... Lampasas..........97 403.......... Grimes...............49 414........... Milam................. 31 672.......... Uvalde................43 695.......... Limestone.........91 702.......... Uvalde................42 724.......... Uvalde................ 41 746........... Kinney................58 750.......... Bosque...............75 750.......... Uvalde................66 900.......... San Saba............64 1,050....... Uvalde................66 1,067....... Uvalde................42 1,208....... Uvalde................61 1,562....... Kinney................72 2,200....... McCulloch........71 2,309....... Uvalde................40 2,477....... Kinney................30 2,800....... Kinney................28 4,300....... Milam.................29 6,350....... Menard..............70 8,450....... Uvalde................56

Acres±

County

Hill Country

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Acres±

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Acres±

County

Page

2,798....... Kimble...............57

95............. Montgomery.....50

3,100....... Blanco................56

123.......... Montgomery.....49

3,100....... Gillespie.............56

135.......... Fort Bend..........73

6,372....... Kimble...............56

164........... Montgomery.....50

6,372....... Mason................56

198.......... Walker................88

17,847..... Kerr.....................32

202.......... Walker................88

50,130..... Bandera..............42

238.......... Walker................88

31............. Kerr.....................85

Metroplex

485.......... Walker................49

37............. Kerr.....................84

21............. Erath...................74

38............. Kerr.....................75

68............. Palo Pinto..........95

West

43............. Hays....................51

250.......... Palo Pinto..........68

50............. Val Verde...........58

47............. Kerr.....................37

250.......... Parker.................68

57............. Val Verde...........58

60............. Bandera..............67

263.......... Palo Pinto..........95

94............. Val Verde...........58

64............. Edwards.............59

403.......... Parker.................69

98............. Val Verde...........58

64............. Mason................75

1,550....... Palo Pinto..........95

110........... Val Verde...........58

70............. Edwards.............59

3,500....... Hood..................69

136.......... Val Verde...........58

81............. Kerr.....................82

3,500....... Parker.................69

152.......... Val Verde...........58

100........... Edwards.............58

Northeast

200.......... Jeff Davis...........61

1............... Real.....................76 2............... Real.....................76 4............... Gillespie.............70 5............... Kerr.....................92 12............. Real.....................76 26............. Kerr.....................84

135.......... Edwards.............58 137.......... Edwards.............58 153.......... Gillespie.............85 180.......... Bandera..............77 193.......... Hays....................57 204.......... Kendall..............57 229.......... Hays....................74 242.......... Kerr.....................84 242.......... Real.....................76 262.......... Edwards.............58

5............... Henderson........45 10............. Henderson........44 11............. Henderson........47 19............. Henderson........44 25............. Henderson........44 35............. Smith..................46 75............. Van Zandt..........46 80............. Henderson........45 100........... Henderson........44

269.......... Edwards.............59

112........... Henderson........47

290.......... Kerr.....................83

119........... Henderson........45

334.......... Real.....................77

177........... Anderson...........46

344.......... Edwards.............59

245.......... Henderson........46

366.......... Edwards.............59

277.......... Houston.............64

397.......... Edwards.............58

372.......... Anderson...........47

480.......... Kendall..............52

420.......... Anderson...........45

494.......... Gillespie.............57

436.......... Shelby................66

500.......... Kerr.....................84 581........... Kerr.....................82 705.......... Kimble...............67 710........... Edwards.............59 754.......... Real.....................36 793.......... Kimble............... 31 805.......... Kerr.....................37 932.......... Llano.................. 31 979.......... Edwards.............59

1,460....... Montgomery.....48

217........... Val Verde...........58 272.......... Val Verde...........58 300.......... Val Verde...........60 396.......... Val Verde...........58 430.......... Jeff Davis...........60 549.......... Val Verde...........58 1,127....... Tom Green........47 1,600....... Pecos..................67 2,141........ Val Verde...........72 2,642....... Brewster.............86 3,985....... Presidio..............60 5,340....... Jeff Davis...........60 6,374....... Presidio..............98 6,400....... Hudspeth..........34 7,471....... Crockett.............86 7,998....... Val Verde...........65 8,499....... Presidio..............61

South

17,000..... Val Verde...........61

605.......... Zavala.................43 1,250....... Duval..................66

Outside the Region Arkansas

1,453....... Frio.....................83

20............. Boone.................64

2,351....... Atascosa.............27

1,203....... Garland..............64

2,800....... La Salle...............25

Colorado

956.......... Zavala.................30

3,300....... Zavala.................26

600.......... Moffat.................65

1,000....... Blanco................56

Southeast

1,040....... Bandera.............. 41

14............. Harris.................50

1,800....... Edwards.............72

30............. Montgomery.....81

High Plains

2,107....... Bandera.............. 41

37............. Hardin................90

2,117........ Mason................71

42............. Walker................88

New Mexico

903.......... Childress...........65

2,470....... Real.....................38

74............. Harris.................79

290,100.. San Miguel........54

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2,000....... Gunnison..........96

Louisiana 110........... Beauregard........65

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

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

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

HILL COUNTRY 87 1 173 158 184 172 190 188 186 171 157 156 185

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

METROPLEX 6 6 48 85 65 104 100 50 49 126 101 67 103 105 127 82 83 86 102 84 64

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

SOUTH 43 2 218 232 248 245 253 228 238 217 233 251 247 239 249 240 229 231 215 230 241 244 242 250 234 237 252 246 216

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

NORTHWEST 5 4 44 122 98 46 121 123 33 99 78 34 27 60 63 79 43 95 47 96 120 77 80 81 59 97 61 36 35 62

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

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WEST 2 9 167 119 134 153 112 115 110 117 94 111 137 131 113 93 116 152 166 136 132 154 118 170 168 138 135 169 133 114

Andrews Brewster Coke Crane Crockett Culberson Ector El Paso Glasscock Howard Hudspeth Irion Jeff Davis Loving Martin Midland Pecos Presidio Reagan Reeves Schleicher Sterling Sutton Terrell Tom Green Upton Val Verde Ward Winkler

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ALAMO Step Above helicopter tours: A For Texas landowners, the difference between a great property and an exceptional one lies in the details.

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From the various wildlife to diverse topography of the expansive landscape, each acre exhibits a unique profile, and observing, recording and planning for each and every detail can make the difference between a property that simply works and one that thrives.

For landowners, attaining quality and accurate information is a key ingredient in creating a strong, stable investment, while for homebuyers, knowing every aspect of a potential tract can make the difference between finding a place to live and a place to love.

Known for unforgettable helicopter tours of the Texas Hill Country and its magnificent, historic landmarks, Alamo Helicopter Tours is a multi-faceted company with a passion for all things aerial. Originally from the Smoky Mountains, Randy Riggs, a pilot with 35 years of extensive flight experience, and his wife, Stacy Riggs, took a trip to San Antonio during a beautiful, warm summer and decided they had found a new home in the heart of Texas Hill Country. Over the next few years, they developed and launched Alamo Helicopter Tours as a way to share their passion for flight and unique view of the world.

Aerial Wildlife Management In addition to tours of San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country, Alamo Helicopter Tours provides a number of unique services to both individuals and businesses. These include: - Aerial video and motion picture filming - Pipeline and power line surveys - Aircraft management - Aerial photography - Flight training

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This year, Alamo Helicopter Tours added high quality, in-depth land surveys and aerial wildlife management and predator control to its impressive list of available services.

“There’s nothing quite like seeing the Hill Country from the air,” said Scott Elliot, a fulltime pilot for News 4 and an experienced flight instructor with Alamo Helicopter Tours.

“Flying allows you to really get a sense of your property and where it fits amidst the surrounding Hill Country. It’s such a unique experience to fly just a hundred feet from the ground and see the land and animals from the air. You never forget it.”

Alamo Helicopter Tours uses one of the most versatile and lightweight helicopters in the industry: the nimble and fast Robinson.

Authorization Permit (LOA) must be obtained

- The Hill Country: All of the City sights

from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

and into the Hill Country over Government

before aerial predator management can be

Canyon, Helotes and coming back across

provided.) With such a variety of aerial

Lackland Air Force Base.

services available to current and prospective

- Don’t Mess With Texas: The ultimate

landowners, Alamo Helicopter Tours is a key

scenic Hill Country flight also includes the

partner in assuring your investment reaches

city sights.

its full potential.

“Even if you’ve lived in the Hill Country all

Exclusive Tour Packages

your life, seeing this breathtaking region from the air is truly an unforgettable experience,”

The standard two-passenger R-22 is available

In addition to land surveys, Alamo Helicopter

for solo flights, while the three-passenger R-44

said Stacy. “No matter the age, everyone gets

Tours offers a number of ways for clients to

allows a client to join the survey along with an

excited. No one forgets their first flight, and

enjoy the Texas Hill Country in a way few have

experienced wildlife biologist. From the air,

most can’t wait until their next one.” v

experienced: from the air.

the biologist can construct an in-depth report on a variety of features, including:

“The Hill Country is more than just a place where visitors come to see the sights,” said Stacy

- An aerial picture of the entire property

Riggs. “It’s a region where people come to find

- Brush diversity

the unexpected. The Hill Country has so much

- Health of a deer herd

mystery and prestige, and the rich history really

- Fence and property lines

sparks the imagination. Once you experience it,

- Locations of water supplies

it’s hard to not want to call it home.”

- Presence of native predators (coyotes, bobcats and feral hogs)

A variety of day and evening tours are available, from a fascinating flight over some of San Antonio’s most well-known landmarks to

After the survey, a full report provides all

the

requested

information,

which

allows a client to make critical decisions

extensive flights over the Texas Hill Country: - The Missions Tour: San Antonio River, a mission and the landscape

For more information on surveys/tours or to sched-

regarding land and predator management.

- Downtown San Antonio: The Missions,

ule an appointment with Alamo Helicopter Tours

Alamo Helicopter Tour’s Predator Control

The River Walk, Alamo Plaza, Tower of the

(Stinson Airport: 8535 Mission Road, San Anto-

Program allows landowners to eliminate

Americas and the Alamo Dome

nio, TX 78214), check out the website at: www.

excessive predators and further enhance the

- See A Little More: Downtown San Antonio,

development of the wildlife. (A Landowners

Quarry Market, Fort Sam, Zoo and The Missions

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alamohelicoptertours.com or contact Stacy Riggs at 210 287-5797 (office), 210 259-9909 (cell).

SIRE: Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Centers

Where those who aspire, inspire

“Horses lend us the wings we lack.”

- Author Unknown

Photo by Diane Payne Photography

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t SIRE, the rules are simple: ride horses,

child with a disability; she is a young and spirited

change lives, repeat. At first glance, the

girl with unlimited potential—and the thrill on her

program appears more extracurricular

face is worth every moment.

than educational, more leisurely than life

Founded in Connecticut in 1974 by Cindy

changing, but a more intimate look reveals

Lindh and reorganized in the Houston area in

an organization founded on communication,

1983, SIRE is dedicated to helping those with

therapeutic

unspoken

disabilities tackle their individual hills-no matter

connection between the disabled and the horses

the size. Standing for Safety, Integrity, Respect

who improve their quality of life.

and Excellence, SIRE is a non-profit organization

Dressed in her favorite pink hoodie, pink riding

that specializes in equine-assisted activities and

boots and a warm smile despite the chilly air,

is a Premier Accredited Center with the North

Shelby proudly navigates Bob across one of her

American Riding for the Handicapped Association

biggest obstacles of the day: the hill. Though not

(NARHA). A family of hundreds of dedicated

her favorite, the hill is part of the scavenger hunt

volunteers, knowledgeable and supportive staff

and navigating it brings a vital lesson: overcoming

and talented horses, the community at SIRE is

obstacles. Ever patient, Bob takes the hill slowly

devoted to improving the lives of all their clients

at Shelby’s command and, together, they cross the

by helping them overcome the physical and mental

two-foot rise. As they crest the top, Shelby is not a

obstacles associated with their disability.

discovery

and

an

“People have the impression we spend all day riding horses in a circle,” said Jeanie Gardner, Head Instructor at the SIRE home office in Hockley, Texas. “But SIRE is about so much more than horseback riding. It’s about making connections, working with the horse and how those accomplishments translate into everyday life. The uniqueness of equestrian activities stimulates clients in a way that could help them better retain their skills.”

Dating as far back as the time of Alexander The Great, therapeutic riding and its benefits are still largely unknown to most people, but the stories of clients who have significantly benefited from the program are numerous. Over the years, SIRE has assisted hundred of clients from all walks of life: from those born with severe mental and physical disabilities to those who have suffered disabling trauma later in life. SIRE assists clients with autism, Down’s syndrome, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, certain kinds of spinal/brain injuries and many other kinds of disabilities that limit normal movement, balance and spatial awareness.

“Every client is different: different needs, different goals,” said Anthony Busacca, Site Director and Master Instructor at SIRE’s Hockley site and a Lead Evaluator with over 20 years of experience in therapeutic riding. “After reviewing a medical history and analyzing a client’s goals, we construct a highly individualized program that directly targets their needs. Every aspect of the session, from the type of horse ridden to the kinds of activities performed, whether it’s an individual lesson or a class environment, is geared directly toward the client.”

SIRE offers both individual and group classes during their spring and fall semesters, which consist of two eight-week courses, and a six-week summer semester. For clients, sessions include any or all of four fundamental activities: horseback riding, hippotherapy, vaulting and ground work.

Individually or together, these elements create the foundation of the SIRE program, and each assists in strengthening a client’s specific set of physical limitations. Even off the horse, a session that teaches basic horse care, such as adjusting a halter, putting away saddles and pads or brushing a coat, can help clients make connections to buckling a belt, carrying a backpack and combing their own hair.

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are so grateful and dependent on them to help us renovate and expand our facilities. So many clients are on a waiting list, and every dollar goes toward helping as many get involved as we possibly can.”

In the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, the world witnessed Danish equestrian Lis Hartel and her horse Jubilee make history. The first woman allowed to compete in an Olympic equestrian event, Hartel garnered a silver medal in the dressage event—all while paralyzed from polio.

Today, Hartel’s competitive spirit lives on in children like Shelby as she proudly displays her gold and silver belt buckle, the award for 1st Place in Showmanship at the Top Hands competition.

Unable to contain her enthusiasm, Shelby stomps through the area in her signature pink boots, eager to spend time with her classmate Emily, to hone her posting skills and, most of all, to enjoy the thrill of riding. At SIRE, she is not disabled—she is a girl with many more hills to conquer. v “The connection made between a client and

SIRE program, over 250 volunteers work over

the horse is remarkable,” said Wendy Cook,

400 hours a week both in and out of the arena

Development Officer with SIRE. “At times,

as horse leaders, side-walkers, grooms, daily

the horse will actually sense the needs of the

coordinators, board and committee members and

Therapeutic Riding Instructor

rider before they or the instructor know it

more. To become a SIRE volunteer, no previous

Training Course

themselves. These special animals are truly a

experience is required. All volunteers undergo

March 22, 2010 – SIRE (Hockley Location)

part of the SIRE family.”

a training session and the rewards are plentiful.

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Specially selected by Molly Sweeney, a

Like their horses, clients are partnered with the

Shell Houston Open Birdies For Charity

member of the SIRE board of directors for over

same group for each session to create a familiar

March 29 - April 4, 2010 – Redstone Golf Club

20 years, SIRE horses are donated and come

and consistent environment. Becoming a SIRE

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from a wide variety of backgrounds. Using her

volunteer means more than just working with

Boots & Bonnets Charity Gala

expert skills and instincts, Sweeney assesses

clients, but also being a long-term part of their

May 1, 2010 – Hilton Post Oak

horses based on their size, age, temperament and

success. In addition, volunteers also assist with

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history. Only after in-depth research and a series

fund raising and other SIRE events, including the

Volunteer Orientation and Training

of tests that simulate the SIRE environment are

Top Hands Horse Show at the Houston Livestock

Wed., May 19 (Evening /all SIRE locations)

horses inducted into the program. Currently,

Show and Rodeo, a SIRE partner for over 13

Sat., May 22 (Morning /all SIRE locations)

SIRE houses a variety of horses, including

years. This annual event allows disabled riders to

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Thoroughbreds, Arabians, Warm Bloods and

compete in showmanship at halter, English and

Upcoming SIRE Events

Drive to Ride: 2nd Annual Benefit Golf Tournament

Quarter Horses, each with a unique personality.

Western equitation, trail and barrel racing.

“The type of horse used depends on the

“It’s a truly inspiring event,” said Gardner. “For

disability. Some clients need a horse with a wider

me, when I watch these children ride, I don’t even

body to work on muscular tone in their thighs and

see a disability. They may start out hesitant, but,

For more information on the SIRE program,

hips, while others might need an older horse with

over time, they find such confidence in the saddle.

upcoming events, volunteering and donations,

a slower gait to work on spinal stimulation. The

It changes the way they carry themselves and gives

please contact Wendy Cook at 281 356-7588

right horse with the right build and personality

them the courage to overcome many obstacles.

(x211), 281 686-0004 (cell) or wendycook@sire-

makes all the difference-it creates a connection,”

I’m blessed that I can be a part of this and share

htec.org. Contact the SIRE Home Office (24161

said Busacca. “It takes a special horse to do this

it with my family and the families of my clients. I

Spring Drive, Hockley, TX 77447) at 281 356-

kind of work.”

wish we could help so many more.”

7588 or SIREoffice@sire-htec.org. Visit SIRE

And behind every incredible horse stands an

“It’s the generosity of our volunteers and

online at www.SIRE-HTEC.org. SIRE, Inc. is a

equally incredible person. The lifeblood of the

donors that keeps SIRE alive,” said Cook. “We

non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

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817.244.6188

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Southwind Ranch

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ocated deep in the South Texas Brush

Country, Southwind Ranch offers a contrast to the region’s legendary roughness. The 240-acre ranch boasts lush, emerald-green improved pastures, which complement the imposing four-story,

34-room

antebellum

mansion.

Southwind is truly splendor in the grass.

While the ranch has many amenities for sportsmen and livestock enthusiasts, including a 10-acre trophy bass lake with accompanying clubhouse and an air-conditioned showbarn/ auction facility that seats 325, it is the house that is centerpiece of this magnificent property.

With more than 35,000 square feet under roof, there is room to showcase some masterful architectural and interior design touches.

For staff, the estate has a maid’s suite with full kitchen, a staff dormitory, a three-bedroom ranch manager’s house and fully equipped ranch office.

The excellent appointments are not limited to the interior of this palatial mansion, but extend to the grounds. Adjacent to the home, inside the private, gated walled compound, is a 110,000-gallon, solarheated pool, complete with a poolside bar, dining areas, an exotic bird

The three-story atrium entry soars 60 feet and features a floating staircase that leads to an entry parlor with inlaid wood flooring, a huge master suite with a fireplace and cherry wood inlaid flooring, and marble his and her baths. Highlights of the main floor include a dining room with fireplace, a music room, a library with a marble fireplace, a living room with fireplace, a professionally appointed gourmet kitchen, a dumbwaiter and a full bath.

Throughout the house, there are six oversized guest suites that include full baths and adjoining sitting rooms, while the seventh guest suite boasts a full-sized kitchen. Other features of special interest are the Art Deco bar, inlaid wood dance area, mirrored dance studio, walk-in cooler and wine cellar.

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aviary, studio-quality sound systems, lavish multiple baths, dressing rooms, dry sauna and steam rooms. There is also a lighted, regulation clay tennis court. The manicured grounds were designed for outdoor entertaining and can accommodate 2,500 guests.

Other outdoor features include an extensive underground irrigation system, a greenhouse, kennels, a seven-stall horse barn and stables.

The ranch is ideally located for a corporate retreat or an exceptional family compound. It is a mere 45 minutes from San Antonio and its international airport and only two minutes from a private airfield. Plus, it is only 90 minutes from the sun and fun of the Gulf Coast.

Southwind Ranch offers an unmatched opportunity to own a unique piece of South Texas. It is truly splendor in the grass. $7,900,000.

To experience this magnificent showplace for yourself, call Marilyn Hoffman of Hoffman International Properties, Inc. at 214 698-1736, www.MagnificentProperties.com v

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Altito Ranch South Texas v La Salle County v Cotulla

This 2,800-acre ranch has it all! A beautiful mission or Spanish-style house is where you hang your hat. The ranch is on a paved road seven miles from a public 5,400-foot paved jet strip, which makes getting there that much easier. The ranch has been high fenced and intensely managed for trophy whitetail deer for five years. There is a first-class barn with cleaning facility, walk-in cooler, bunkhouse and worker’s house. The ranch has overhead bulk feed storage and bulk fuel storage, premier quail hunting due to numerous watering facilities the owner has placed throughout the property and several large surface tanks that provide the perfect habitat for fishing and duck hunting. In addition to all these improvements, the ranch comes with several deer blinds and feeders. The owner has also planted oats near most of the blinds to help bring the deer out in the open for surveying numbers and for extra food. If you are looking for a turn-key ranch with an out-of-this-world house, you have found it. $7,900,000.

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Mi Sueno South Texas v Zavala County v Batesville

On a paved FM road about 75 minutes south of San Antonio, this 3,300-acre, high-fenced ranch has it all, including a great South Texas ranch-style house.

Intensely managed for trophy whitetail deer for 10 years, the ranch has a first-class barn with cleaning facility, walk-in cooler, bunkhouse and worker’s house. The ranch has overhead bulk feed storage, bulk fuel storage and premier quail hunting due to numerous watering facilities the owner installed throughout the property. Several large surface tanks provide the perfect fishing and duck hunting habitats. The ranch also has abundant turkey due mostly to the large trees around the numerous tanks that provide the perfect habitat for the Rio Grande turkey. In addition to all these improvements, the ranch comes with several deer blinds and feeders. The owner has also planted oats near most of the blinds to help bring the deer out in the open for surveying numbers and for extra food. If you are looking for a turn-key ranch with an out-of-this-world deer program, you have found it. $10,000,000.

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McCoy Ranch South Texas v Atascosa County v McCoy

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This ranch is perfect. This is one of the most highly improved ranches close to San Antonio available today. It has a brand-new 14,000-square-foot barn, walk-in cooler, completely rebuilt headquarters/ house, center pivot irrigation system, several domestic water wells, irrigation well and an outstanding deer herd. Everything on this ranch is completed to the highest specifications by a contractor who knows how to do it right. If you are looking for a ranch you can step into today that has every single thing you could ever want already in place, but without going through the two years of agony it would take to get the ranch to this stage, this is your ranch!

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Bear Creek Ranch

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Texas Hill Country v Kinney County v Junction

This historic 2,800-acre ranch is a water and hunting paradise. The ranch has one and a half miles of Bear Creek running through it and a three-story limestone-block house with a historic designation! The house has been totally redone with all the latest upgrades and maintained its historic integrity. This great ranch also has 1,800 acres of high-fenced pasture where trophy whitetail deer are intensely managed to produce South Texas quality in a beautiful Hill Country environment. Bear Creek Ranch is the perfect combination of fantastic summer recreation on Bear Creek and “out of this world� deer hunting in the fall. Access could not be more convenient as the ranch lies three miles north of I-10 on a paved FM road. Offered at $9,800,000.

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Central Texas v Milam County v Cameron This is the best and most productive ranch I have ever come across. The ranch is 4,300 acres of cow producing, hunting, farming and a recreation paradise. The ranch can run 2,000 cow/calf pairs yearly with very little expense. At maximum capacity, the ranch has run 25,000 yearlings. If a person has the knowledge required for that kind of cattle operation, this is your dream ranch. The ranch also has a great owner’s house, guesthouse, foreman house, barns, covered receiving pens, scales, commodity bins, grain storage bins, 18 center pivot, five irrigation wells, 1,100 acre feet of pumping rights out of the Little River and all the equipment needed to run this great ranch. The ranch is offered at $16,125,000 with the 1,100 acre feet of water rights and large coal and gravel deposits.

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Pinto Creek Ranch Texas Hill Country v Kinney County v Brackettville

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This ranch has it all: frontage on Highway 90, South Texas brush, a Spanish-style hacienda and miles of gorgeous rock-bottom Pinto and West Pinto Creeks. This 2,477-acre ranch raises trophy whitetail deer, exotic animals in a highfenced enclosure, pecans and coastal hay. If these amenities were not enough, the ranch also has a well that free-flows (no pump) 500 gpm.

The ranch also has transferable water rights.

This whole package is offered at $8,100,000.

Batesville Hunting Ranch South Texas v Zavala County v Batesville

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This fantastic 956-acre ranch raises huge South Texas whitetail deer. It is high fenced, has great roads and a very nice newly remodeled ranch house. The ranch has two water wells that make 150 gpm and this water is piped to several troughs around the ranch and to several small lakes. This ranch has several different great genetic lines in its deer herd and also has 20% of the minerals.

The property is offered at $2,342,000.

James L. Ahern, Jr. Ranch Broker 210 827-0505 James@AhernRanches.com

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Llano River Ranch Texas Hill Country Kimble County v Junction

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This beautiful 793-acre river ranch fronts the North Llano River and rises to spectacular elevations in the rear of the property. This ranch has convenient access off I-10 a few miles west of Junction. Large pecan trees along the river add to the rock bottom beauty of the North Llano River. The views from the hills in the back of the property over the river valley are spectacular. The ranch is offered at $3,500,000.

Lockhart Mountain Ranch Texas Hill Country v Llano County v Llano

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This beautiful 932-acre ranch is five minutes northeast of Llano and one hour west of Austin. The ranch has three nice lakes, a spring, electricity and water well. Lockhart Mountain is the highest elevation around and located on the property. The views from this ranch are fantastic! The ranch is offered at $5,592,000.

K-C Ranch Central Texas v Milam County v Cameron

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This beautiful 414-acre ranch operates as a registered Brahman business that actually makes money.

This ranch had a net income of $289,522 in 2008. The ranch, under Ken Stone’s management, produces winning show animals such as International, Reserve and National Champions every year.

The ranch also sells semen and embryos locally and internationally. The ranch is divided into 12 pastures all with water and grazing. Improvements include a 3,500-square-foot owner’s house, three domestic water wells, irrigation well, workshop, show barn, two hay barns, equipment barn, office with apartment and a USDA-approved embryo barn. The ranch is offered at $3,000,000 and the equipment, cattle, semen and embryos are offered at $1,200,000.

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he 4 Aces Ranch is a beautifully managed, fully operational wildlife preserve on 17,644Âą acres stretching across both Uvalde and Kinney Counties in southwest Texas. It is the single largest, contiguous, live water ranch currently on the market in the Texas Hill Country and is a spectacular opportunity with valuable potential.

Seven miles of Live Oak Creek are fully self-contained on the ranch, running north to south through the middle of the property, behind the ranch headquarters. The property is loaded with private water, streams, springs, wells and windmills and is a private game park paradise.

The main residence at the ranch head-quarters is a five-bedroom, four-bath ranch house with a huge entertaining patio, finished in native limestone, overlooking several of the natural waterfalls on Live Oak Creek. Two of the bedrooms are master suites, one upstairs and one downstairs, and the house is designed with rustic elegance and privacy.

A fully updated kitchen and comfortable appointments throughout the residence provide a welcome rendezvous at the end of a long satisfying hunt or day touring the ranch. The huge back patio is designed for outdoor entertainment with a very large open-air fireplace, large fire pit and a completely covered outdoor bar.

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Spectacular Private Live Water Hunting Preserve Covering Two Counties in the Texas Hill Country 4 Aces is a recreational paradise on the western boundary of prime Texas Hill Country. Salmon Peak and Boiling Mountain are the two highest peaks in Uvalde and Kinney Counties, are both fully located on the property and provide a challenging day of hiking. 4 Aces Ranch has a wide array of beautiful trees and South Texas brush, attracting native wildlife and providing good ground cover; at the same time, the owner has cleared close to 10,000 acres of cedar without disrupting the land’s integrity. Throughout the project, long-buried, old homesteads were uncovered, dinosaur tracks discovered and early American cave art found, and there is still more to be explored and unearthed in 50 Indian mounds and countless caves. Miles and miles of paved and improved roads facilitate an extensive range of access to many corners of the property, although the entire property has only been seen from the air in helicopter passes. The entire perimeter of the ranch is completely high-fenced with close to 50 miles of state-of-the-art game fence.

The ranch is a beautifully parked, rugged sanctuary, and the owner, along with a wildlife biologist, has created a highly efficient wildlife

game park with high-quality habitat and well-managed native and exotic wildlife populations, including whitetail deer, axis, elk, scimitar-horned oryx, red sheep and red stag, eland, zebras, black buck, Catalina goats, aoudad, gemsbok, fallow deer, Corsican sheep and turkey. A multitude of outbuilding and support structures facilitate the full function of the property, including a massive hay barn, several large covered shops to house equipment and complete metal fabrications. 15± spring-fed water wells provide natural observation points and 30±-ton bulk protein feeders are appropriately placed throughout the property, with hunting blinds and strategically placed game towers.

Roughly one mile from ranch headquarters, a three-bedroom hunting cabin is comfortably situated in a shady, live oak grove. The big, gracious back patio is set with a fire pit and rocking chairs, and the retreat provides a welcome midday respite or trophy camp for special guests.

Don’t miss this incredible game ranch opportunity with an amazing price of only $3,250. Reduced to $2,850 per acre. Owner would consider selling northern 10,000 acres of ranch by itself. v For more information, contact Howard Hood of Hood Real Estate Company at 830 896-0510, hhood@ bizstx.rr.com or visit www.hoodranchsales.com.

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SELECT Indian

Hot Springs

Ranch

6,400± Acres in Hudspeth County

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n Texas, many secret places long thought forgotten to the pages of history lie open and waiting for the curious, the ambitious and, often

times, the adventurous. These unique venues not only invite visitors with their breathtaking landscapes and wealth of amenities, but also with elements significantly less tangible. Beyond the modern luxuries, the native Indian folktales weave a greater magic, a sense that the spirit of the land—and the window to history itself—still survives. Stories passed down through generations of historic battles and magic healing waters stir the imagination, invoke a sense of adventure and welcome all who find their way to Indian Hot Springs Ranch.

Sited in between Ft. Davis and El Paso, just a short distance from the world-famous waters of the fabulous Rio Grande, the Indian Hot Springs Ranch is a ranch without equal. Nestled in a small valley formed by the Rio Grande’s cut through the Quitman Mountains in Hudspeth County, the ranch is rich in history, easily accessible and almost completely surrounded by the majestic mountain range. This prime mountainside locale offers a combination of serene and restful beauty in an invigorating, smog-free valley of the Rio Grande, remote from the hustle and bustle of big-city pollution—a perfect place to call home.

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located around the warm springs, provided both access and enjoyment of the therapeutic waters. Later, the Indians made use of the natural stone “bathtubs” for bathing in the waters and considered them to be enchanted liquids capable of miraculous healings. For centuries, Indian warriors came to recover from their battles and rest up from their forays across both sides of the border. Centuries later, many visitors over the The diverse foliage includes plenty of salt cedar, years have written testaments to the hot springs’ mesquite and cacti, along with many varieties of soothing, calming and even healing effects while grasses and shrubs that provide wonderful cover From behind the Indian Hot Springs Hotel, they were guests at the ranch.

Ranging between 117°F and 81°F, the eight the mountains of Mexico rise from the horizon

for the plentiful game that call Indian Hot Spring Ranch home. Aoudad, javelina, mule deer,

in a stunning natural backdrop mirrored in the springs that give Indian Hot Springs Ranch bobwhite quail and dove roam the ranch, and a natural native elements showcased through include: Soda Spring, a cold spring, lies on wide variety of migratory birds use the ponds as Originally the northernmost end of the ranch; Beauty or they traverse the West Texas flyway. This wellconstructed in the 1920s and partially restored Horse Trough Spring lies north of the hotel maintained ranch has been slightly hunted. the

handcrafted

architecture.

in recent years, the masonry hotel is within a stone’s throw of the Rio Grande and once connected to the small quaint Mexican village of Ojo Caliente on the Mexican side of the river via a swinging bridge. Electricity is provided by Rio Grande Electric Coop and Dell Telephone currently serves the ranch with fiber optic cable buried and ready to be powered. In addition to the two homes, the ranch also affords two adjacent duplex apartments and a private cantina (saloon) for guests to enjoy and relax amidst the beauty of the Rio Grande Valley.

Featuring 6,400 breathtaking acres and an elevation of over 3,000 feet, the Indian Hot Springs Ranch is more than just a place to see, but a place to experience. At the hotel spa, one will find Even with the majestic beauty of the distant picturesque landscapes, intriguing historical sites building near the entrance; Chief Spring, the largest spring, is pumped into the bathhouse; mountains, the plethora of native wildlife and and naturally heated waters that flow throughout the property. When the first white explorers

Squaw Spring was used by Indian women;

came to this part of the valley of the Rio Grande,

Dynamite Spring was dynamited in the 1970s Hot Springs Ranch has long been coveted not

they found stone troughs that were hand-dug by

in an attempt to increase the flow; Stump Spring just for its physical amenities, but the spirit

prehistoric people. These troughs, strategically

is used in the wading pools; Mexican Spring

the prime Rio Grande locale, the area of Indian

of its springs. From generals who led Buffalo

was used for many years by people crossing Soldiers across the valley to modern doctors of the nearby Rio Grande; and Masons or Fishing

El Paso interested in their healing properties,

Hole Spring is the farthest east of the springs. the mystery of the ranch’s waters has inspired In addition to the springs, two wells supply many to invest in this area and discover the truth fresh water to the ranch along with Rio Grande

behind the legend. This unique opportunity

water rights for two large duck ponds.

allows you to discover the beauty—and perhaps

Though no minerals are available, the ranch offers a wealth of native vegetation and wildlife.

the mystery—of Indian Hot Springs Ranch.

Offered for $3,950,000. v

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

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Double J Ranch 754± Acres

Texas Hill Country v Real County v Vanderpool

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The Double J Ranch consists of 754± acres, all under high fence, which fronts on Highway 337 between Leakey and Vanderpool, very close to Lost Maples State Park. This ranch can truly be your “home on the range” with the scenic terrain from mountains to canyons and the crystal-clear water. The incredible views remind you of being in Colorado, where you can see for miles. Double J Ranch has numerous springs and one nice lake with several more lake sites. Improvements are nestled in the canyon with an ultimate sense of privacy. Improvements include two lodges, one with three bedrooms and two baths, and the other with four bedrooms and two baths. Also included is a large barn with a walk-in cooler.

Howard W. Hood

Amazing wildlife cover this ranch with whitetail

P.O. Box 2191 Kerrville, TX 78029

deer, turkeys and exotics, including axis, aoudad, fallow and blackbuck. This “home on the range”

830 896-0510

has huge possibilities for a corporate retreat,

www.hoodranchsales.com hhood@bizstx.rr.com

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family getaway or hunting ranch. Priced at $5,850 per acre. Call today for a showing.

JD Game Ranch

805 Acres

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Mountain Home

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Come savor the splendor of the rolling Texas hills near the Garvin Store, only 40 minutes west of Kerrville. These 805 tranquil acres are the perfect hunting/recreation ranch. The entire perimeter lies under game-proof fencing with 90% of all cedar cleared. Natural beauty includes a variety of live oaks and two ponds that create an excellent habitat for diverse wildlife. Cross-fenced into two 400-acre pastures, the property has a two-story rock home with a nice deck off the upstairs, two water wells and a working set of cattle pens. Picturesque and private in the surrounding Texas hills is the focus of this 805-acre ranch. $3,150 per acre. Call for a private showing!

East Town Creek Ranch 47.08Âą Acres

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Kerrville

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Cradled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, the premier East Town Creek Ranch features a 2,963-square-foot native limestone and cedar home with metal roof, three bedrooms, three baths, a large covered front porch and a oversized three-car garage with office above. One Trinity well is located on property.

Both sides of crystal-clear East Town Creek run through the property, creating several picnic spots. The entire property is under game-proof fencing with lots of live oaks scattered throughout. Rare in today’s market, this immaculate and manicured gem lies only minutes to Kerrville. In a country setting, this ranch has great development potential and could be a perfect horse operation, corporate retreat or family getaway. Priced to sell at only $1,150,000. Call for a private showing.

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

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SELECT Bison Ranch at Frio Canyon

Texas Hill Country v Real County v Leakey

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ust a mile west of Leakey in the ever-popular Frio Canyon, the Bison Ranch at Frio Canyon is truly the most unique ranch the Hill Country offers. The gorgeous Bison Ranch rock monument and a section of the beautiful Patterson

Creek bid you welcome upon entering the property. As you drive along the main road, your attention is drawn to the unexpected terrain variations highlighted by spring-fed canyons filled with incredible hardwoods, large open fields supporting exotic and native game, pecan bottoms, spring-fed lakes and many other incredible features. All this natural beauty is accented by first-class improvements and accommodations, making this the best all-around hunting/recreational ranch on the market. Today’s ranch is the product of many land acquisitions through the years, making this the most beautiful and diverse property available anywhere in the Hill Country.

The first of three distinct terrain features, rarely seen together on a single ranch, comprises the western third of the ranch. This portion is made up of 900± acres and highlighted by the “divide country” plateau that separates the Frio and Nueces Canyons in Real County. This plateau has numerous fertile canyons with travertine-lined, spring-fed creeks flowing to the west prong of the (dry) Frio River Valley. Enjoy huge pinion pine, caves, hardwoods, unique bluffs and rock formations, Indian mounds and steep tree-lined hills that bring Colorado to mind; it is all here! If this is not enough, you will regularly see elk, fallow, aoudad, sika,

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whitetail, hog and other varieties of game. The sheer beauty of the ranch, gorgeous views and incredible sunsets are absolutely breathtaking.

Moving to the middle section of the ranch, huge ridgelines running to the east catch your interest; their peaks define the northern and

game, including buffalo, axis, sika, fallow,

southern boundaries of the property. Property

blackbuck and whitetail. Sycamore-lined Cattail

The custom pool allows for tremendous views

lines are along or just outside the ridgetops,

Creek continues to flow toward the front of the

in all directions. A nice spring-fed fishing lake

providing the ranch a unique level of privacy

ranch, creating numerous pools of live water.

within walking distance of the house provides

for a large group easy and enjoyable.

from the large neighboring properties. The

The perfectly sited headquarters features a

hours of entertainment for guests and children.

center of the three ridges offers incredible

beautiful, custom, 6,000±-square-foot main

The house has a two-vehicle carport with a large

views below two of the most awesome

home;

foreman’s

concrete parking area. The landscape is studded

hardwood-lined valleys anywhere in the Hill

house; excellent pipe working pens; shop;

with large oaks and watered by a sprinkler

Country. Incredible rock formations frame the

game-processing area with walk-in cooler;

system. This well-planned and constructed

canyons; you often see herds of aoudad sheep

tractor barn; and other extras. The five-

headquarters integrates perfectly into the ranch’s

moving along the sheer bluffs. The floors of

bedroom, five-bath, multi-level main home is

feel. The Bison Ranch at Frio Canyon is a one-of-

these canyons offer deep fertile soil, multiple

a native limestone masterpiece with standing-

a-kind property that offers the rare opportunity

springs, creeks, small waterfalls, ponds and

seam roof, open gourmet kitchen with a nice

to own a truly spectacular Hill Country ranch at

huge hardwoods; native and exotic game

pantry and an open floor plan perfectly suited

the great price of $3,219 per acre ($7,950,000).

wander continually along the creek bottoms.

for entertaining beneath the open-trussed,

two-bedroom,

one-bath

The east end of the ridge offers scenic views

vaulted ceiling. Moving through the home,

of the front section of the ranch with Leakey

you find an upstairs trophy room/loft/game

and the Frio Canyon in the distance. At the base

room, a nice office, large walk-in closets and

of the ridge, the incredible ranch headquarters

utility room. A canopied barbecue area, large

overlooks hundreds of acres of rolling

beautiful rock patio with fire pit, in-ground

bottomland, large healthy oaks, a spring-fed

spa and 14-foot deep, wraparound porches all

lake and open fields loaded with free-ranging

come together to make outdoor entertaining

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Live Water Sabinal Canyon Ranch Texas Hill Country v Uvalde County v Utopia

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This Uvalde County ranch offers 2,309Âą acres with everything the Hill Country offers: great water with over 1.2 miles of live creek and Sabinal River, huge wide valleys, steep mountains, abundant exotics and native game, four houses, a 3,000-foot airstrip, horse stables, huge Indian mounds and fantastic roads throughout the entire ranch. This is one of the finest large ranches available. $3,249 per acre ($7,500,000).

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Offering 9,000± feet of Highway 83 frontage, these 724 acres feature a unique property in a unique location. In the rapidly developing Frio Canyon, the property lies just minutes from Garner Park, the Frio River and a brand-new 18-hole golf course. There is probably no tract available anywhere that offers more possibilities to an investor or developer. The Frio Canyon is one of the most popular vacation/retirement areas in the Hill Country and is expected to continue to be for many years. The ranch offers a great mix of bottomland, hills with great views and building sites and valleys lined with big oaks and hardwoods. The ranch is also

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loaded with native whitetail, turkey, hog and some exotic game. The property has a well, concrete storage tank, pens, good fencing and phone and electric service available on the frontage road for any type of future development. This is a rare find in today’s market. $3,547,600.

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About two and half miles off Highway 187 over a combination of county road and deeded easement, you will arrive at the ruggedly majestic and beautiful 1,140±-acre ranch with crystal-clear spring water trickling along solid limestone creek bottoms. Abundant hardwoods cover the ranch and line the limestone bluffs beneath the high country flats that stand guard over one of the most beautiful Hill Country areas in Texas. Lost Maples State Natural Area is a neighbor; if you have ever visited, you already have an idea of what this ranch is like.

Low fencing encourages free-ranging exotics (mostly axis) and whitetail to come and go as they please, and I’m told the place hasn’t been hunted in five years. A nice cabin has been updated with a well and electricity. The entire property is available or the owner can keep about 150 acres and the cabin and sell the rest. Asking just $3,200 per surveyed acre

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Reduced and priced to sell, Flat Rock Ranch, a few miles north of Vanderpool, offers an ideal setting for wildlife and livestock. Improvements include a three-bedroom cabin with two-car

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pastures with wells in each. All-weather roads provide access to all areas of the ranch, which has six blinds and corn and protein feeders provide supplements to abundant wildlife, including whitetail, axis, hog and turkey. A great deal for $2,350 per acre ($4,951,450).

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Cradled in the Sabinal River Canyon near Vanderpool, this beautiful, unique, horse-friendly property is perfect for entertaining, horse activities, hunting or relaxing. When arriving at this exclusive listing on Highway 187, a distinctive remote-controlled entry gate leads you down a paved road over cattle guards winding through oak, elm and pecan trees and across a concrete spillway through water gliding into the larger of two stocked ponds where a remote-controlled security gate stands guard over the sprawling single-story, six-bedroom, five-bath rock home.

The home, with many extras, has 6,800± square feet of living space, 10,000± square feet under roof and sits among the oak, pecan and elm-studded land surrounded by views of towering hills.

Looking east through the large windows in the great room or from the outdoor entertainment area, you will see, among the oaks with the hills in the background, a first-class four-stall horse barn with room to expand and the ClearSpan concrete-floored barn (50' by 150') that includes a two-bedroom, two-bath caretaker’s quarters and other extras. The exceptional perimeter high

fencing and gates, including pipe water gates, encloses several pastures, holding traps with pipe working pens and loading shoot, several water troughs, an extensive system of water piped to the barns and pastures and abundant native and exotic game. Come have a look at this spectacular property one and a half hours northwest of San Antonio. With 50 acres: $1,895,000, with 130 acres: $2,249,000. Possible owner financing!

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Just south of Utopia, this Hill Country ranch is now available in one or two tracts: 1,067+ acres for $3,150 per acre ($3,361,050). On the lower end of the Hill Country with great views of the Sabinal River Canyon, a 695±-acre tract has all game fencing, lodge, large trophy room, bunkhouse, five wells, several ponds, 10+ species of exotics and whitetail, a nice mix of hills and canyons and a great road system. The turn-key ranch is ready to hunt and priced to sell at

Sabinal Canyon Game Ranch Texas Hill Country Uvalde County v Utopia

$3,275 per acre ($2,276,125). The second tract has Highway 187 frontage and 372± acres with a 2,000±-square-foot home, shop, walk-in cooler, four wells, feed barns and deer pens. This small turn-key hunting ranch has 270± high-fenced acres and the balance low fenced with a few exotics and numerous whitetails. A nice mix of hills and canyons has great views of the Hill Country in one direction and South Texas in the other. This will not last at $3,650 per acre ($1,357,800).

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Just south of Utopia, this outstanding 702±-acre ranch is offered for $3,195 per acre ($2,242,890) or as two separate tracts. Surrounded by large neighbors, a low-fenced 370±-acre tract with Highway 187 frontage is a great small cattle/hunting ranch with two large metal shops, real nice living quarters, shallow Edwards well, extensive water system, abundant native game (whitetail, hog and turkey), large oaks, medium to heavy brush cover, Hill Country views from the edge of the transition area and great hunting. About an hour from San Antonio, this property is the best deal around at $3,500 per acre ($1,295,000). A 331±-acre, low-fenced property has raw land, highway frontage, large oaks, deep soil, ponds, a great hunting area, heavy cover, Hill Country feel, good fencing and a shallow Edwards water.

Just 30 minutes to Hondo or Uvalde, this tract is priced to sell at $3,175 per acre ($1,050,925).

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Between Quihi and Rio Medina in the foothills of the Hill Country, this 320±-acre ranch offers deep rich soil, great oaks with a nice creek bottom lined with big oaks and a great tank site. One of the finest small ranches in the area, this must-see ranch is offered at $3,499 per acre ($1,119,680).

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This property has everything you want in a Hill Country ranch. This ranch is what diversity is all about. Nueces River Ranch has over half a mile of Nueces River, large oak bottoms with plenty of soil for fields or food plots, South Texas brush, a small rock home, enough elevation to give a Hill Country feel and great hunting. $3,700 per acre ($2,486,400).

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In South Texas, two great retirement/weekend ranches are available for hunting and/or cattle.

One is 255± acres in Stockdale. This fantastic, small hunting and livestock ranch is the perfect

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size for a weekend getaway with fencing, deer pens, home, highway frontage, great brush and

cover. There are some exotics on the ranch, along with whitetail, hog and turkey. Three well- South Texas supplemented ponds located throughout the ranch provide water for wildlife and excellent Zavala County v Uvalde/Batesville

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dove hunting. ($981,750). The other 175±-acre cattle and hunting ranch (pictured) is fenced Game fenced on two sides, this 605-acre South and cross-fenced into three pastures with several holding traps, working pens, barn, wells and water troughs. There are 100± acres in improved pasture and 75± acres in South Texas brush.

Texas hunting ranch between Uvalde and

Batesville includes 130± acres of farmland, Deer, turkey, hog, dove and quail are seen on the property. The back pasture has a freshly great South Texas brush, two irrigation wells, painted small cabin with electricity, a second well and trough and the larger of two nice stock a domestic well, two barns, working pens, food tanks full of water. The owner/agent just reduced the price from $3,000 per acre to $2,738 per plots and some great building sites for a large acre ($479,000). pond. $1,663,750. Call Bobby at 830 486-8999.

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This fantastic, well-known, 12-room lodge with a great pool, large conference facilities and manager’s apartment is cuddled among the giant cypress and pecan trees along the Sabinal River just minutes from fine dining at The Laurel Tree, golf at the Utopia Golf Club and downtown Utopia. Within about 20 minutes, you will find Lost Maples State Natural Area, Concan, Garner State Park and the beautiful Frio River Canyon. This operation

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of the most beautiful canyon regions in the Hill Country. Come have a look. $995,000.

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East Texas Rolling Hills and Solitude Northeast Texas v Henderson County v Athens

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Custom-constructed three-bedroom, two-bath log home on 100 rolling acres near Athens. The property exhibits versatile traits with winding lanes under a canopy of native hardwoods and dogwoods ideal for walks and accessing the property. Open areas offer a plethora of views and places to view the abundant wildlife. Natural springs begin on the property and flow in a gentle serpentine fashion across the property. A fishing pond is just a few steps from the home and can provide hours of fishing fun. The authentic log home seems to be a natural fit for the surrounding terrain. Constructed with a penchant for detail, the spacious living area boasts tall ceilings, a stone front wood-burning fireplace and access to the spacious covered deck. Hardwood floors and a mixture of log and wood finish exude a warm comfortable feel. All bedrooms have a view of pond and wildlife viewing areas. A simple lifestyle beckons in the hills of East Texas! $715,000.

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Out near Lake Athens sits this fabulous new home, ready for the family and laid-back lifestyle everyone wants. The home was custom built with all the finest amenities, and sits on 10.235 acres,

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giving you plenty of room to stretch out and live comfortably. The yard is big and has shade trees, beautiful landscaping, pipe fencing, gated private entrance with a concrete driveway custom built to hold up to anything. The concrete driveway is extra wide and extra thick. The entrance features stone, pipe gate and automatic gate opener. The home features hand-scraped wood floors in the den, dining room and office, tile floors and carpet in the bedrooms. The den, dining room and kitchen are all open, finished with inviting touches. The countertops are granite. The breakfast room has a special ceiling and lots of windows overlooking the backyard, which is plenty big for a pool! The master suite has been planned to perfection with a huge bath, Jacuzzi tub, separate walk-in tile shower, double vanities and a big walk-in closet. There are too many details to list. You have to see this home to appreciate it. This property is deed restricted and cannot be subdivided. $499,000.

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Attention horse lovers and cowboys! Comfortable, private and convenient describe this small ranch just on the edge of Athens, nestled up in the trees, perfect for horse/cattle people who want to live in the country, but not far from town. Built in 1994, the recently remodeled home features three bedrooms, two baths, an open floor plan, split bedroom arrangement and much more. The professionally landscaped front and back yards offer a gunite pool and black iron fence in the back. Other outdoor features are a metal shop (75' by 75'), horse barn (45' by 45'), pond, perimeter fencing and cross fencing, a lighted roping pen and second house currently used for rental property. $549,000.

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This bright and shiny custom-built home features rock floors, wooden ceilings, cedar trim and a rock fireplace just to name a few. At the back of 19 wooded acres, not far from town, the home complements a six-stall barn with a big workshop, tack room and front porch and a custom office/apartment. The three-bedroom, three-bath house has high ceilings, wood walls, a large master suite with two walk-in closets and two dressing areas. The kitchen has all stainless steel appliances, solid surface countertops, a built-in refrigerator with wooden

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tack room and a big shop with an overhead door. In a great location, this property was custom built by the owner with cowboy convenience and style, which you will notice in all the details!

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Rustic and beautiful, this 419.95-acre ranch has a prolific, spring-fed, tree-lined, 35±-acre lake surrounded by rolling hills. Timber Creek Ranch offers winding trails through a native forest of hardwoods and pines, open meadows with majestic views and a home for deer, native East Texas game and a haven for

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bald eagles. Between Tyler and Palestine on State Highway 155, Timber Creek Ranch is simply stunning and will take your breath away. $2,310,000.

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This 119+-acre ranch is just the right size for raising livestock. Presently used as a working cattle ranch, it has everything necessary, including a 4,900-square-foot sale barn especially designed for small cattle sales. This sale barn could easily be converted into a residence, horse barn or both! This property also has a second barn with working pens, clinic area, barn apartment and equipment shed. In addition, a two-bedroom, two-bath mobile home in great condition sits at

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the front of the property. (All portable cattle panels are reserved from the sale). The fenced and cross-fenced property offers flat to rolling terrain, mostly improved pasture, sandy loam soil with scattered trees, six ponds, a live creek and a possible lake site. Several hilltops at the back of the ranch would be perfect for a home. You can see for miles and overlook your ranch operation. Possible seller financing for qualified buyer. $599,000.

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Restful and beautiful describe this wonderful new Satterwhite log home. On Robbins Road, just outside the Athens city limits, this home on 5+ acres has a private lake. Sitting at the water’s edge, this home has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,920± square feet of living space. The inside features a rock fireplace with gas starter and a beautiful kitchen with quartz countertops, gas stovetop, stainless steel appliances and a walk-

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in pantry. The big and roomy master bedroom

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and Jacuzzi tub. The open floor plan and split

features a bath with copper sink, walk-in shower bedroom arrangement make for very comfortable

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living. About 2,000 square feet of decking runs

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back deck has a spot for a hot tub and overlooks

These 80 beautiful, rolling acres offer lush

There is a two-car carport and large storage

hay meadows, hilltop views and homesites.

room with attic storage. This gorgeous property

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is move-in ready. It’s close to town, but has the

these hills. Caddo Creek runs through the

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back of the property with scattered woods for the perfect hunting paradise. Sitting by the road, a farmhouse waits to be occupied while you build your new ranch house. This property has it all: a place for cattle, horses and a creek for duck hunting. This ranch offers great potential for the versatile family ranch or a weekend retreat! $399,000.

around the outside of the home. The extra-large the 1±-acre lake—a perfect place for entertaining.

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On 75 gorgeous acres near Canton, Texas, this is a unique and diverse property for a family getaway or corporate retreat. Two residences with a combination of eight bedrooms and six baths provide a casual lifestyle. The lodge has a massive living area with an antique wet bar, wood-burning fireplace, sauna and screened-in porch. The living area contains a pool and card tables, pinball machine and indoor shuffleboard.

The main home has three bedrooms, two baths, a sunken living area with two wood-burning fireplaces and overlooks an 8-acre lake with boathouse. This home is move-in ready with most of the furnishings to remain with the sale.

Other features include an in-ground pool with

slide, sports court and tennis court. Offering a barn and cattle working area, the property has a gentle roll to it and four scattered ponds that provide watering holes for livestock. Just north of I-20, between Wills Point and Canton, this property is a short drive from the Metroplex. $985,000.

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This 176.836±-acre property south of Palestine offers a traditional four-bedroom, two- and one-half-bath home with spacious living areas, vaulted ceilings and a fantastic kitchen for a quality lifestyle. A focal point of the property, the spring-fed lake is surrounded by rolling hills of lush Bermuda dotted with trees and native wildlife. This property has it all! $785,000.

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This is an East Texas treasure for the equestrian minded. This completely restored, traditional-style, four-bedroom, two-bath home offers comfort and quality while overlooking the rolling East Texas countryside. The 35.143 acres have been converted to offer the horse lover 16 pipe paddocks with loafing sheds with water to each site, as well as working pens. Meticulously placed and designed for a complete equestrian operation, a 10-stall horse barn and equipment storage are provided—all the support facilities a rancher needs. The main home boasts an updated kitchen with granite countertops,

center work isle and Sub-Zero refrigerator. Two wood-burning fireplaces and a pool offer a great place to relax and entertain. Only the finest fixtures and amenities are found in this comfortable home. A shop, workout building and worker’s home round out the improvements. Near Tyler with easy access to I-20 and midway between Lone Star Park and Louisiana Downs, this property is a must to see for the passionate horse lover! Offered for $795,000.

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Located near Athens, these 245.01 acres offer a quaint three-bedroom, two-bath frame farmhouse with a wood-burning fireplace, rolling terrain, an approximately 5-acre lake, a live creek, six ponds and improved pasture. Kickapoo Ranch provides the ultimate country experience. $950,000.

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Without question, this is one of the most wellbuilt homes in Henderson County. Attention to detail includes ceramic tile floors throughout,

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marble tile in master bath, all exterior framing (2' by 6'), some interior wall framing (2' by 6'),

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insulated interior and exterior walls, radiant barrier roof decking, Low E wood windows

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with aluminum-painted clad exterior, casement

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18" stacked crown molding, 12' ceiling in gathering room with approximately 16" stacked crown The natural beauty of East Texas has never been molding, master suite with 12' ceiling and approximately 16" crown molding, custom oak kitchen more evident than with these 372.191 acres of cabinets with 160-degree hinges, walk-in pantry, crown molding in all rooms, all ceiling beams are rolling hills, natural springs, lake, ponds and laminated solid wood, barrel ceiling in gathering room and master suite, 5.5" baseboards capped peaceful meadows. A short distance from the with 1" panel molding throughout house, door access to porch and patio from every room that abuts

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them, fascia and soffit Hardie board (cement board that resists weathering and will not burn) and all Athens near the quaint community of Bradford, interior doors and window trim is fluted with wood-turned nosettes. These 111.5 acres offer hilltop this unique property exhibits all the qualities views, rolling grass, covered hills and valleys, a small bass lake, two ponds, long road frontage, board that make East Texas a desired destination. fence and pipe entry, a paved drive lined with live oaks, nice shop/equipment barn, huge shade trees, Native, mature hardwoods for a native wildlife quiet area with wildlife and yard with sprinkler system. $1,200,000.

habitat line the newly constructed 30±-acre lake. This picturesque setting includes a natural,

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Rocky Creek Pasture features 1,126.88 acres of

professionally enhanced wildlife habitat. The

heavily rolling terrain, two windmills, fenced

lake provides a place for reflection and beauty,

on three sides, views, mixed mesquite and

but has a fish management program in place to

cedar, stands and feeders and tons of deer,

help ensure the best fishing for years to come.

turkey, dove and quail for $1,395/acre. Turkey

A natural waterfowl environment is also under

Pasture offers 1,026.43 acres of heavily rolling

development to enhance wildlife and preserve

terrain with a windmill; two solar wells; a fourbedroom, one-bath hunter’s cabin; all utilities; mesquite and cedar; heavy hardwoods along the creek; tons of deer, quail, dove and turkey;

Lomas Perdidas Ranch West Texas Tom Green County v San Angelo

and stands and feeders for $1,495 per acre. Dog Creek Lodge Pasture has 1,893.54 acres of

the native beauty of the waterfowl conservation area, which has been carefully and meticulously planned. Open meadows dot the property, which provides a peaceful, serene setting.

This property offers all the best of nature with

heavily rolling terrain with two windmills; a solar well; electric well; a seven-bedroom, two-bath numerous homesites and breathtaking views. lodge with three large porches; all utilities; mixed mesquite and cedar; hardwoods along Dog This is a truly unique offering! $2,515,000.

Creek; tons of dove, quail, deer and turkey; and stands and feeders for $1,500 per acre.

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In a gated subdivision by Lake Athens, this gorgeous property on 11.341 acres will dazzle anyone with all its amenities! You will have plenty of room for horses, and they will love their

Sophisticated Ranch Home Northeast Texas v Henderson County v Athens

new home with brand-new pipe fencing and a six-stall master barn with tack room and wash rack. For the man of the house, a steel building/ workshop (25' by 40') will house equipment. The property has a private deep well for the house, and community water is hooked up at the barn.

Built in 2000 by a local builder for himself and his wife, the custom home has features so great you will have to see it to realize the quality! Some features include a large rock fireplace, gourmet kitchen with limestone countertops, separate office/study by the half-bath, a huge bonus room upstairs with a full bath (possible exercise room/bedroom suite), central vacuum system, alarm system, tile floors and a laundry room with sink and room for a freezer. A split bedroom arrangement makes it great for families, and the master suite is superb! The master bath has a Jacuzzi tub, separate large shower, tile floors and a room-size closet big enough for everyone’s clothes! This is fine living for the discriminating buyer who wants the best! These 11+ acres are deed restricted and cannot be subdivided. $699,000.

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Offering four homes and other improvements, this is an exceptionally rare opportunity to own 1,460Âą acres in the second fastest growing county in Texas. This combination of two beautiful working ranches offers immediate value for the investor looking to the future or the developer considering a master-planned project. Minutes from Lake Conroe and Sam Houston National Forest, these ranches offer convenient access to I-45, The Woodlands and Bush Intercontinental Airport, as well as an academically acclaimed school district. The land has varied topography, wide vistas, good drainage, pleasant balance of pasture and woods and several bodies of water. Owner/ Broker. May divide, reasonably priced.

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Gator Lake Farm offers an outstanding

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combination of beauty, forage production and recreation. These 485 acres of rolling hills,

Southeast Texas v Walker County v Huntsville

timber and water boast 300 acres of improved hayfields, exceptional game and a 40-acre lake—a variety of attractions for any serious land buyer. Improvements include the 3,600-squarefoot Austin Stone main home on the lakeshore, a 2,100-square-foot guest/foreman’s home on the hill overlooking the lake, good ranch roads, 64,000+ square feet of hay/implement barns and center pivot irrigation covering 110 acres of production. $3,800,000.

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Offering easy access to Bryan/College Station, Huntsville or The Woodlands, these 123 acres of rolling pastures offer nine bodies of water, two homes, several outbuildings and long frontage on paved, county-maintained road east of Richards. Make Allen Ranch your estate or weekend ranch home. $1,400,000.

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Less than five miles south of Madisonville, Ranch102 offers a stone and stucco ranch house with all the amenities: a two-story den with stone fireplace and hardwood floors; island kitchen; wood-paneled study; master suite with fireplace and French doors to small patio; one of the three upstairs bedrooms has adjoining sunroom; and a covered patio overlooking a stocked pond.

An all-wood guest cabin has one bedroom, one bath and a sleeping loft. The ranch also features a three-stall barn (52' by 50') with a workshop and storage loft, a four-bay equipment barn with

Ranch102 Central Texas v Madison County v Madisonville

feed room and working pens. At the end of a country road, these 102 rolling, mostly open acres feature improved pastures with scattered trees, fencing and cross fencing, a lake and stocked pond. Bring your family, animals and dreams to Madison County and Ranch102. Ranch 102 is unrestricted and has an agricultural exemption in place. $925,000.

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In northwest Montgomery County and Grimes County, these three contiguous tracts total 403± acres. Rolling Hills Ranch: 200 acres with pastures, a pond, barn, sheds and frontage on two county-maintained roads for $6,750 per acre. Reeves Ranch: 130 acres with pastures, a

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pond, barn and sheds for $6,750 per acre. Red

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Top Ranch: 73 wooded acres with wildlife and

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Close to historic Montgomery, this 164-acre

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equestrian estate has a 7,300+-square-foot, five-

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bedroom, six-bath, two-story brick home with a great room lit by two-story windows, huge island kitchen with adjoining breakfast room, formal dining room, parlor, office, library and an exercise room. The home also includes a onebedroom, one-bath guest quarters above a threecar garage, a swimming pool with spa, outdoor kitchen and separate homes for staff. Fenced and cross-fenced, the property has an eight-stall barn, rolling improved pastures with scattered trees, loafing sheds, five ponds, gated entry and a paved oak-lined drive. You and your family, friends and horses will enjoy elegant country living at Rancho Herradura. $4,250,000.

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Nestled between Tomball and Cypress, just north of Houston, this 14+-acre equestrian estate offers a brick home with formal living room with see-through fireplace to country kitchen; a wood-paneled study; exercise room off master suite; upstairs game room with full bar, fireplace and entertainment center; swimming pool; pavilion with outdoor kitchen; playground; and formal gardens.

Built in matching brick, a show barn offers 14 custom stalls imported from Belgium around a courtyard, a reception area, veterinarian’s laboratory and examination room, kitchen, bath and office. In addition, the farm has seven large paddocks, an oval preview ring, a 100' by 60' covered arena and a utility barn with concrete aisle, four roll-up doors and full bath.

Crushed gravel pathways link the home to the horse facilities. $3,200,000.

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Just south of Montgomery, these 95 rolling acres of pastures offer scattered hardwoods and a 3,259-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath home (remodeled in 2006) with new flooring and appliances, granite countertops throughout, wine storage, an attached garage converted to office

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storage and a three-car garage with tack room. A wrought-iron fence surrounds the home, garage

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and in-ground pool. Nestled by a 2-acre pond stocked with bass, crappie and perch, a one-room

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guesthouse has a full bath and large deck. Surrounded by four-rail board fencing, the pastures $1,500,000. Will consider selling 52+ acres and all improvements for $995,000.

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Texas Hill Country v Hays County v Wimberley This grand personal resort lies just 2.6 miles from Wimberley Square. This magnificent, private ranch compound with a lake and rolling, parklike acreage lies in a valley surrounded by hills, most of which are part of the ranch. The 5,900±-square-foot main house flows elegantly and comfortably with luxurious appointments. A watercourse with five waterfalls frames large terraces around the pool area. The charming 1,800±-square-foot guesthouse has a generous terrace overlooking the lake, inviting guests to relax and perhaps fish for bass. Enjoy the tennis court, putting green, lighted arena, six-stall stable plus a well-appointed groom’s quarters. This game-fenced property lies 40 minutes to Austin and 45 to San Antonio and their international airports. Sold with furnishings for $4,300,000. An additional 40± acres are also available. Visit www.NNranch.com.

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The Texan L

ocated one hour from Austin and San Antonio and approximately 30 minutes

from Fredericksberg, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, this ranch has it all!

Surrounded by ranches of equal and larger size. 480Âą acres offer varied topography of hills, meadows and coastal and Klein grass pastures. Sheppard Creek traverses the

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480Âą-Acres

acreage with many small runoffs and four good tanks. Privacy is complete and views are expansive. There is great hunting with some exotics and the ranch is fully high fenced with a perimeter that can be driven. The improvements are set in a compound arrangement and consist of a newer three-bedroom, three- and one-halfbath, 3,012Âą-square-foot main residence, a historic guesthouse, bunkhouse with gym, 10-stall horse barn with paddocks, covered four-car garage/equipment building and outdoor barbecue area. Wildlife Tax Exemption is in place. Beautiful downtown Boerne, with all services, is 15 miles away. $4,350,000. www.TheTexanDoubleBRanch.com v

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The Bell Ranch 290,100 Deeded Acres

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New Mexico v San Miguel County v Tucumcari

nly three or four times in every century does one of America’s genuinely iconic cattle ranches become available for purchase. The magnificent

and absolutely singular Bell Ranch—encompassing 290,100 deeded acres—is such a holding and may very well be the only opportunity to purchase nearly 300,000 acres of land in one stroke for the balance of this century.

The Bell was granted to Pablo Montoya by Mexico in 1824—almost 656,000 acres of vast, colorful and productive grassland in the desirable northeastern quadrant of New Mexico. The Montoya Grant was confirmed by a specific Act of Congress in 1869. The Bell’s renowned single-iron brand was recorded in 1875. This enormous block of land has successfully supported healthy cattle herds for 186 years. In 1947, the ranch was split into six huge tracts.

An adventurous Mrs. Harriet E. Keeney from Connecticut

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and one iron! Lane now owned the northern and most desirable part of Don Pablo’s holdings—44% of the 1824 Grant.

bought the Headquarters Unit (130,855 acres surrounding

Bill Lane spent lengthy periods of time at The Bell

the bewitching Bell Mesa). This core holding was turned over

thoroughly enjoying its remarkable ambience, extra-

to George F. Ellis. As general manager, he implemented the

ordinary quality of light and unbridled freedom of spirit.

first 205-day performance testing protocols on an expansive

He especially enjoyed working alongside Manager Don

Western ranch and led The Bell into national prominence.

Hofman and the cowboys.

In 1970, William M. Lane, a vigorous businessman from

Jeff Lane absorbed his father’s enthusiasm for The Bell and

Chicago, bought the Keeney Tract and immediately launched

shortly after college graduation in 1974, he brought his bride

an extraordinary effort to reassemble as much of The Bell as

to this huge empire. Jeff became immersed in developing a

possible. By 1974, he had 290,100 acres back under one fence

composite seed-stock herd which significantly influenced

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the quality of The Bell’s large commercial cattle

2,900-square-foot guesthouse for enjoyment

high-capacity owner a singular opportunity to

herd. Since his untimely passing in 2007, the

of good warm water fishing and water

engage in one of America’s most important

knowledgeable stewardship of Bert Ancell—

sports; good antelope and turkey hunting;

and admired industries.

who has been on the ranch for 41 years—

populations of mule deer, Barbary sheep,

A large part of the bargain will be

provides solid stability often difficult to find in

black bear, cougar, blue quail, dove and

enjoyment of a wonderful, historic Western

the beef industry today.

some elk recently appearing; and endless and

lifestyle along with escape from the pressures

The Bell possesses strong resources for

unsullied landscapes to explore, including

of success into an inspiring private world of

successful entrance or expansion in the cattle

Mule Canyon, an awesome six-mile-long

timeless natural grandeur.

business,

spring canyon—just one of many stunning

including

290,100

contiguous

deeded acres (no federal or state land); 14 to

natural

15 inches annual precipitation; ideal elevation

453-square-mile kingdom.

wonders

inside

this

incredible

from 4,300 to 5,600 feet; a broad spectrum of

The Bell is a first-rate cattle ranch and world-

high-protein cool and warm season grasses

class investment offering its next visionary and

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provide year-round forage; 116 wells and windmills, 90 miles of pipeline and 206 stock tanks; superb cattle-handling facilities at 14 locations and good fencing; calf shipping weights at 500 pounds; and a comfortable carrying capacity for 5,000 animal units.

Other

important

elements

comprising

this singular land investment opportunity include an authentic headquarters listed on The National Register of Historic Places in 1974; six cow camps, each with good homes; a 10,000-square-foot, eight-bedroom hacienda with classic estancia architecture; and an 8,000' maintained dirt runway with a hangar, fuel storage and partial night lighting.

The Bell also offers enjoyable recreational amenities, including 18 miles of Conchas Lake frontage complemented by a comfortable

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Pedernales Springs Ranch offers about 1,126 oak-studded acres lying for 1.25 miles along one of the prettiest stretches of Pedernales River around. Small pecan bottoms provide relaxing

shade

alongside

over-your-head

swimming and fishing holes. Large springs gush forth from south-facing hillsides, creating bizarre, upland pecan and walnut groves and

Pedernales Springs Ranch Texas Hill Country v Blanco County v Johnson City

leaving remnants of a fascinating old ditchirrigation system used by German ranchers.

This ranch is ready to go, and just waiting for your creative vision. $9,000 per acre.

Redstone Ranch Texas Hill Country v Blanco & Gillespie Counties v Stonewall

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Redstone Ranch is about 3,100 groomed, showy acres on the north banks of the Pedernales River, between Johnson City and Stonewall, adjoining the LBJ Parks. Highly improved, irrigated grass fields produce fat, sleek broodmares, frisky foals and torpedo-like beef cattle. Soaring, oakshrouded hills provide distant vistas, as herds of deer, antelope and turkey roam the fields and forests below. First-rate improvements across the board complete the package. $7,950/acre.

19 Mile Crossing

James River Ranch South

Central Texas v Uvalde County v Uvalde

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19 Mile Crossing offers 8,450 conservation

Texas Hill Country v Mason & Kimble Counties v Mason

committed acres of classic transition brush plains and towering hills on the hard-flowing Nueces River northwest of bustling Uvalde. This solid offering includes nice headquarters, infrastructure and healthy populations of deer, turkey and varmints. Aoudads are often sited in the higher elevations, and the river provides excellent fishing, swimming and floating possibilities. An exquisite, private spring originates on the ranch beneath monster pecan and oak trees, creating a world-class swimming hole. $1,695 per acre.

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James River Ranch South is a historic, 6,372-acre heritage-type ranch with over three miles of the mystical James River (both sides), plus spring creeks and solid ranching/recreational appeal.

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Fronting on paved FM 385 only 45 minutes west of Fredericksburg, this awesome spread is home to solid populations of deer/turkey, along with top-shelf private water recreation amongst noisy falls and deep holes on the river. Realistically priced at $2,850/acre. Some minerals are included.

Sellers will consider division into two parcels.

Indian Spring Ranch Texas Hill Country v Gillespie County v Fredericksburg

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Indian Spring Ranch offers 494 acres of awesome granite rock formations, creeks, springs, vistas and natural wonders. On a quiet, paved county road just west of Enchanted Rock and north of Fredericksburg, this totally unique site possesses a rugged character rarely seen by most, yet only 17 miles from charming Fredericksburg’s famed Main Street, the source of some of the best shopping east of Santa Fe. We’re talking waterfalls, pools, car-size boulders and stunning peak viewpoints of Enchanted Rock and environs. $6,950 per acre.

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Texas Hill Country v Hays County v Dripping Springs

Mt. Gainor Farm is a superb, small 193-acre showplace on South Onion Creek, well-situated on paved county roads between Dripping Springs and Wimberley, only 30 minutes from Austin.

This fine ranch includes clean bottomland field, tasty pecan bottom, solid improvements and two sweet canyons bisecting oak-studded uplands with excellent area views. This is one of the higher quality, reasonably priced offerings in the area, and included are a couple of rental units in one corner that generate meaningful income. $3,550,000.

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King’s River Ranch is a 204-acre, well-situated recreational ranch on the Guadalupe River, only minutes north of sizzling Boerne. This clean property includes a nice lodge, paved interior roads, highway frontage, interesting canyon and 1,800+ feet on the Guadalupe River. The river in this area is secluded, with minimal traffic, and offers spectacular deep holes beneath limestone cliffs, with good accessibility from

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this ranch. Oak-studded upland terraces offer Hill Country vistas, and deer and turkey roam the landscape. $21,500/acre.

Brambletye Ranch encompasses 2,798 acres of the best of Kimble County, only five minutes from Junction, with several miles of ownership of both sides of strong-flowing Bear Creek. This premier ranch features a fine, restored mansion, long highway frontage, significant oak/pecan bottoms

David E. Culver

and 1,800 high-fenced acres. Landmark cliffs, wide valleys, distant vistas and solid infrastructure

P.O. Box 755 • Boerne, TX 78006

are added features, and part of the minerals are included. Sellers will consider splitting into large

830 248-1248 • 210 422-4676

tracts; the whole ranch is offered at $2,975/acre.

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Amistad Area Wildlife Ranches

Indian Creek Wildlife Ranches

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Own some of this beautifully scenic wildlife habitat conveniently located only 10 miles southwest

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Only 26 miles north of Del Rio, these scenic

of Rocksprings. This end-of-the-road wildlife haven has large tree-covered valleys and rugged wildlife ranches with access just minutes hills, 1,880' to 2,280' elevations, heavy live oak, shin oak and pinon pine cover. Seasonal Indian to boat ramp on Lake Amistad are the best Creek with axis, elk, fallow, whitetail, turkey, feral hog, dove and quail. Shared wells. 2,200'

of all worlds. With a 12-foot-deep wildlife pond, sub-pump well, electricity available,

airstrip. Electric service by Pedernales Electric Co-op.

100 acres

10x30 deck, 550-gallon water tank, elec, blinds, feeders, axis, elk

$169,950

interior road system, perimeter fenced, level

135 acres

Water trough, elec service meter, deer, axis, elk, shared well

$199,950

mesas with cedar, blue sage, huisache and

137 acres

3,900' Luxury home, 2,100' barn/apartment, well, axis, elk

$499,950

huisachillo, 1,560' to 1,773' elevations, scenic

262 acres

Cabin, trailer, elec, blinds, feeders, deer, axis, elk, shared well

$349,950

hills and valleys, whitetail deer, turkey, dove,

397 acres

Cabin, trailer, elec, water tank & troughs, 6 blinds & feeders

$449,950

quail, axis and blackbuck antelope make for a superb recreational opportunity (549 acres).

Devil’s River Ranch

57 acres, cabin, shrd well

$59,950

94 or 95 acres

$99,950

110 acres, elec, shrd well

$99,950

Only 26 miles north of Del Rio, Texas, this scenic

136 acres, elec, shrd well

$149,975

river ranch is remote with elevations of 1,220' to

152 acres, cabin, elec, shrd well

$149,950

1,674', majestic views, 1,900' Devil’s River frontage,

217 acres, cabin, well, elec

$299,950

an 8' by 35' Fleetwood Avion, a 764-square-foot

272 acres, elec, shrd well

$299,950

pole barn, 171-square-foot barn, 8' by 10' barn,

396 acres, elec, well

$449,950

a 6' by 8' well house, water well, electricity and

549 acres, elec, well

$789,950

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deer, turkey, dove and quail. This is a rare Only 19 miles northwest of Brackettville with opportunity to own frontage on the clear, cold, swift-flowing pristine waters of the Devil’s River.

elevations of 1,430' to 1,650' and 9,709' of highway frontage on FM 2523, this ranch

Hidden in the rugged landscapes of southwest features a 3,500-square-foot, furnished, fourTexas, the Devil’s River sparkles like a ribbon of

bedroom, two- and one-half-bath hilltop lodge

tropical jewels in the noonday sun as it beckons

with up to 200-mile views of the Sierra Madre

the traveler to a different world.

Oriental; a 780-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-

Scenic Trophy Deer Ranch Texas Hill Country Kinney County v Brackettville

$1,290,000 bath cabin; 200' barn; 20' container; 2,000'

339 acres

airstrip; three water wells; Toro ATV; eight spincast feeders, seven blinds; three protein feeders; and an extensive interior road system. This wildlife ranch with highway frontage has scenic hills with thick lush valleys of cedar, mesquite, huisachillo, huisache, blue sage, persimmon, grama, buffalo and bluestem grasses for excellent habitat for populations of whitetail deer, turkey,

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dove, quail and feral hog with excellent fishing in Lake Amistad nearby. The ranch is perimeter fenced and cross-fenced. Some minerals are available. This is the turn-key ranch you have been looking for.

746 acres

$1,190,000

Flying Wildlife Preserve on Indian Creek

Devils River Ranches

Texas Hill Country Edwards County v Rocksprings

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Only 12 miles northeast of Juno with frontage on FM 189, these ranches have convenient access with easy driving distance to Sonora and I-10. The 50-acre ranch has a furnished 14x46 mobile home, well, electric, blind, two feeders with large oaks and both sides of the dry Devils River. The 98-acre ranch has a 1,046' furnished modular home, well, electric, 2 barns, John Deere 300 with front-end loader and disc, 3 blinds, 1 feeder and views of the dry Devils River. The live oak, shin oak, blue sage, grama, buffalo and bluestem habitat is home to a variety of wildlife, including axis, fallow, whitetail, aoudad, barbado, turkey, dove and quail. Interesting Indian artifacts have been found in the area.

50 acres

Home, well, Devils River

98 acres

Home, well, Devils River view

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Only 17 miles southwest of Rocksprings with access by three miles of county road and two 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 1.5-story, 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with 2 fireplaces on a hill overlooking a swimming pool, tennis courts, 3-bedroom, 1-bath lodge, 4 cabins, 4 barns, feed silo with 2 augers, fuel tank and a 2,200' airstrip (710 acres). The ranch has a new custom 1,700'

Stage Coach Springs

three-bedroom, 2-bath hilltop home and water well with 2,500-gallon tank overlooking Indian

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Creek Valley and multi-mile views. The ranch

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Only 19 miles southwest of Rocksprings and also includes a 2,000-lb feeder, pond, private gun minutes from boat ramp on Lake Amistad with range and 2 caves (269 acres). Heavy wildlife elevations of 2,060' to 2,280', these ranches

populations include aoudad, axis, blackbuck

have high mesa views, pinon pine, live oak, antelope, elk, fallow, feral hog, scimitar horned shin oak, whitetail deer, axis, turkey, dove, oryx, turkey, dove, quail and whitetail deer.

The wildlife populations are under professional

quail and feral hog.

64 acres

Furnished 645' Stone 1/1 hm, well, elec, Jeep

$149,950

management with a year-round feeding program

70 acres

863' Frame 3/1 home, elec, well, 2 tanks

$129,950

of protein and minerals.

269 acres

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$569,950

Only 10 miles northeast of Brackettville with

344 acres

$549,950

elevations of 1,435' to 1,655', these end-of-

366 acres

$1,850,000

the-road ranches border Alamo Village with

710 acres

$2,250,000

magnificent panoramic views. The live oak,

979 acres

$2,820,000

shin oak, pinon pine, blue sage, huisache, huisachillo, grama, buffalo and bluestem habitat is home to a variety of wildlife including axis, whitetail, hog, dove, quail and turkey with Lake Amistad nearby. The ranches include

Axis Mesa Valley Ranches Texas Hill Country Kinney County v Brackettville

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Rocksprings, Texas

access to electricity and a shared water well with all owned minerals to be conveyed.

60, 71, 83 or 93 acres

$99,950

100, 104 or 128 acres

$149,950

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$199,950

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103 acres

camp trailer, barn, well, tank

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Sunrise Ranch West Texas v Jeff Davis County v Fort Davis

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Comprised of 5,340.3 acres, Sunrise Ranch is being offered by the second owner since it was first settled in the late 1800s. This acclaimed horse training and demonstration ranch has first-class barns, stables, indoor and outdoor riding arenas, a paved entrance off famous Scenic Loop Road and unique homes.

Stunning views overlook the most spectacular scenery in the entire Davis Mountains. $1,756 per acre or $9,379,000.

Devil’s Bluff Ranch

Cottonwood Springs Ranch

West Texas v Val Verde County v Del Rio

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Devil’s Bluff Ranch lies at the convergence of three biologically distinct eco-regions: the Texas Hill Country to the east, the Chihuahuan Desert to the west and the subtropical Tamaulipan Brushland to the

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The Cottonwood Springs Ranch terrain includes rolling hills, lush valleys, massive rock formations and picturesque mountains. The elevation rises to approximately 5,500 feet with breathtaking views of Davis Mountains. 1,600 acres with a natural seep and numerous cottonwood groves indicate the locality of groundwater. $1,800 per acre or $2,880,000. Reduced.

south, creating one of the most unique wildlife habitats in the state. These 300 acres include 2,800 feet of river frontage at $3,950 per acre or $1,185,000.

The Kennedy Ranch

James King, Agent Tammy King, Broker P.O. Box 109, 109 State Street Fort Davis, TX 79734

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West Texas v Presidio County v Marfa

Just 30 minutes to downtown Marfa, the Kennedy Ranch consists of high hills, steep canyons and desert floors that combine into a mix of habitats that provides year-round recreation and hunting. Offering a complete headquarters and excellent hunting camp, the ranch is remote, but accessible to the area’s amenities. 3,985 acres at $486 per acre or $1,932,725.

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Just 17 miles north of Del Rio, this highly improved ranch fronts Devil’s River, known as Texas’ most pristine spring-fed waterway.

It enjoys over 10 miles of crystal-clear springfed frontage, which provides some of the best recreational water and small-mouth bass flyfishing in the country. This excellent hunting and recreational ranch includes a main lodge and guest lodge. 17,000 acres - Price Reduction: $995 per acre from $1,250 per acre or $16,915,000.

West Hip-O Ranch West Texas v Presidio County v Marfa

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The West Hip-O Ranch lies on the Marfa Plateau, a mile-high desert grassland of basin range

Blanco Creek Ranch

topography. A new contemporary-style ranch headquarters has maximum outdoor views. Central Texas v Uvalde County v Sabinal Vertical and horizontal concrete planes incorporated in exterior and interior design emphasize In one of the most desirable areas in the Texas

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Hill Country, Blanco Creek Ranch offers

clean lines and sharp angles. 8,499 acres at $800 per acre or $6,800,000.

1,208.3 acres in a protected neighborhood in the upper watershed of Blanco Creek, a live water stream within a beautiful valley surrounded by high hills and deep canyons.

Blanco Creek is a hidden jewel with its protected landscapes, spring-fed waters, huge oaks and limestone hills. $1,850 per acre or $2,235,355.

Sky Island

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West Texas v Jeff Davis County v Fort Davis

Sky Island lies in the heart of the Davis Mountains, a mountain range surrounded by a desert

James King, Agent Tammy King, Broker

sea with elevations ranging from 6,100 to 6,700 feet. The crown jewel of Sky Island is an

P.O. Box 109, 109 State Street Fort Davis, TX 79734

acclaimed 5,600-square-foot home built “off the grid” with a paved entrance from the famous

432 426-2024 • 432 224-1110 fax

Scenic Loop Road. Enjoy spectacular long-range views of the Davis Mountains. 200 acres are included with the house at $4,200,000.

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On the edge of the quaint historic town of Chappell Hill, this 61-acre treasure was designed as a wildlife habitat. Half the property features classic rolling pastures, scattered

trees,

native

vegetation

and

creeks. The remaining half is unlike any other property found in this beautiful area.

Surrounding a freeform 8±-acre waterway, this part is covered with carefully designed walking trails, cart paths, bridges, meditation gardens, patios, decks, a gazebo and pavilion situated throughout the retreat that tie together the beautifully planned botanical

Clarann Estate

gardens. In addition, the estate features a 7,000-square-foot main residence with classic

Central Texas v Washington County v Chappell Hill

beauty and craftsmanship. $3,450,000.

Belle Meade Farm Central Texas v Austin Co. v Kenney

Southern Oaks Central Texas v Austin County v Bellville

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These 93 amazing acres feature an elegant, comfortably

restored,

three-story

1900s

home on the crest of a high hill. Stunning

An impressive 14±-acre setting provides the site for this elegant home with 7,500± square feet views of the bulkheaded lake below and the under roof. A grand gated entrance curving through live oak trees and a softly landscaped front

surrounding countryside can be appreciated

lawn complements a dramatic hilltop view from the deep back porch and pool. Entertain in from wraparound porches and balconies. With luxury or spend a quiet afternoon lounging by the pool; all avenues are open with this amazing

the home as the focal point, the remaining

property within an easy hour’s drive from Houston and within five minutes of charming Bellville.

compound consists of barns, a wonderful pool

$1,650,000. Also available as 195 acres with lake, woods, barns and manager’s house.

complex and gazebos.

Heritage Ridge Farm

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Central Texas v Fayette County v La Grange

This classic 44-acre farmstead, currently used as a family home and horse farm, pays homage to

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early Texas settlers with the restoration and preservation of the original three-bedroom, one-bath (c. 1870) farmhouse and antique barns. The home is positioned to afford stunning views of the surrounding rolling hills. Other subsequently added buildings include a one-bedroom, one-bath guesthouse and a 60' by 40' horse barn/equipment building. Price Reduced to $668,500.

Starlight Ranch Central Texas v Austin County v Bellville

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Conveniently located within an hour of Houston, these 32± acres feature incredible distant views of rolling hills and scattered trees. Sitting atop a high hill, the home has walls of glass and deep porches that take full advantage of the views. The tastefully designed, three-bedroom, two-bath family home encompasses hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and many upscale specialty features. The ranch is enhanced with two large barns, a large stocked pond, an additional pond and working pens. $949,500. Additional acreage is available.

Kissing Oaks Circle Central Texas v Austin Co. v New Ulm

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This amazingly detailed 4,433-square-foot,

Live Oak Bend

two-story home sits on a sheltered 4-acre tract offering trees, woods, creek and pasture right in the heart of the charming small town of New Ulm. Enjoy deep porches, large sunlightfilled rooms, pine floors, high ceilings, a

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Central Texas v Austin County v Cat Spring

It is difficult to imagine the convenient proximity of Houston when standing on the porch of this stylishly designed stone home. Set on a hill overlooking pastures highlighted with majestic live

fabulous kitchen, shady trees, a circle drive oaks and bordered by a clear sandy creek, this 3,579-square-foot home is enhanced with wonderful and a hillside lawn coupled with gracious

vaulted ceilings, custom designs throughout and an abundance of windows that capitalize on the

small-town neighbors—a true one-of-a-kind

surrounding land. The peaceful setting of 19± acres in the Cat Spring area provides the perfect

opportunity. $667,000.

opportunity for horses, cattle and family enjoyment. Price reduced to $750,000.

Greenvine Vista Central Texas v Washington Co. v Brenham

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If your dream of a country farm includes a hilltop overlooking miles of rolling hills dotted with scenic barns, woods, creeks and lush meadows, this 22±-acre corner tract is perfect.

A great view accompanies two ponds and long road frontage. Easy access to Round Top and Burton on a paved county road in the scenic

P.O. Box 582 Bellville, TX 77418

Greenvine area makes this property a rare find.

979 865-9459

$12,000 per acre.

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The site of a major Indian campground, this 900-acre Hill Country ranch has one and a half miles of Colorado River frontage. This secluded and private offering has excellent fishing and hunting, a small area of partial high fencing, lots of native and coastal grass, new fencing and room for an airstrip. A wonderful four-

Exceptional Ranch Central Texas v San Saba County

bedroom, two-bath home with wraparound porch with great views of the river finishes this property. $4,900,000.

Hunting Reserve Arkansas v Garland County v Hot Springs

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Featuring majestic mountain views and nine natural springs, this 1,200-acre high-fenced ranch is permitted for deer, elk and exotics— one of the last permits of this kind to be issued in the state. Other wildlife includes black bear, bobcats and more. A fenced area is perfect for deer and elk breeding. The ranch has excellent interior roads and trails and three access gates. $2,985,000.

Executive Estate Northeast Texas v Houston County v Crockett

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Enjoy magnificent views from this 277-acre fenced ranch boasting improved pasture, ponds and scattered woods. A 7,000-square-foot home features a gourmet kitchen, living room with fireplace and much more. A 4,800-square-foot barn complements the home! $2,200,000.

Brick Masterpiece Arkansas v Boone Co. v Harrison

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Featuring a wonderful private setting on 20 landscaped acres with a pond, this 7,000+-square-foot home is loaded with all the extras you are looking for: seven bedrooms, six baths, a recreational room with 72-inch television and surround sound, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and a heated in-ground pool with a pool house. $1,700,000.

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West Texas v Val Verde County v Del Rio

Fenced and cross-fenced into five pastures, this working ranch has 7,998 acres of rugged Hill Country with elevations ranging from 1,789 to 2,100 feet, one windmill, several troughs and a reservoir. You can four-wheel, hike, hunt (up to date game management) or whatever you want. $7,958,010.

Come to Colorado Colorado v Moffat County v Slater

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Offering 600 pristine acres with Slater Creek running through, this completely fenced and cross-fenced ranch has some irrigated hay meadows. You’ll find peace and quiet in every direction, as well as great hunting and fishing.

Water rights and possible mineral rights are included. $3,450,000.

Louisiana Luxury

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Louisiana v Beauregard Parish v Starks

Near Delta Downs, this custom log home features three bedrooms, three baths, stone fireplaces, an elegant master with Jacuzzi, a great room and a wraparound deck overlooking a 3.5-acre stocked pond and another pond behind the home. A 33-stall steel barn has two wash areas. A half-mile oval track features a starting gate. This would make a great corporate retreat! $2,200,000.

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High Plains Texas v Childress County v Childress

These 903 very secluded and scenic acres are loaded with trophy whitetail and mule deer, turkey, quail, dove, wild hog and more. Several springs run seasonally in various draws. Discover the caves in the deep canyons. Tillable acres are available for food plots. $1,354,500.

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In southeastern Menard County and at the end of a county road, this private but accessible ranch has beautiful oaks and pretty views.

Just miles from Junction or Menard, this 255-acre ranch was family owned for many years and includes good game: whitetail deer, hog, turkey and other wildlife. This fenced property has a water well, and electricity is

Menard County Ranch Central Texas v Menard County v Junction/Menard

in place to the hunting camp area. If you are looking for a good getaway hunting property, call for more information and schedule a showing. $637,000.

Uvalde County Ranch Central Texas v Uvalde County v Utopia

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Within an hour’s drive of San Antonio, this great recreational and hunting ranch can be purchased as 700 or 1,050-acre ranches.

Beautiful transition country land has large oaks, good soil bottomland and good views from the hilltops. The rolling to gently sloping terrain offers privacy and seclusion. Both properties have nice improvements. This area of Texas has good game, including whitetail, free-roaming exotics, turkey and other wildlife.

Duval County Ranch South Texas v Duval County v Freer

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A great hunting ranch northeast of Freer, this high-fenced, game-managed property is ready for the serious hunter. The top-quality deer herd has years of game management with a level III MLDP program in place.

Improvements include a modular home and guesthouse, barn, walk-in cooler and several large storage containers. This 1,250acre ranch is well watered with several wells, surface tanks and troughs throughout the ranch. Good roads and clean senderos are well placed through the virgin brush.

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Developed by NFL superstar Jason Babin, Babin Ranch is a monster whitetail and exotics game ranch with whitetail that exceed 200"

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B&C! The beautiful land has rolling pasture of hardwoods and pines bordered and bisected by a flowing creek. Improvements include

Babin Ranch Northeast Texas v Shelby Co. v Center

a stunning 5,000-square-foot lodge, deer breeding facility, metal barn, workshop, walkin cooler, ATVs and hunting blinds. Call now for more info. This ranch is priced to sell!

Pantera Colina Texas Hill Country v Bandera Co. v Utopia

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Enjoy the beauty of the Sabinal River Valley with 360-degree views from the 2,780-squarefoot home perched high on a hill. Coupled with that, there are 950Âą feet of Sabinal River frontage, one of the most pristine rivers in the area. Beautiful cypress line the river, and a nice pavilion is a great place for family gatherings.

This 60-acre property features a second home, metal barn and complete rainwater collection system. Enjoy the Utopia area with this nice property that is ready to go as a permanent or recreational residence. $1,590,000.

La Sendera Ranch Texas Hill Country v Kimble County v Junction

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Not often does a ranch of this quality come on the market! This beautiful Hill Country live water ranch is set up and ready to go for a family or corporate hunting retreat. Featuring approximately three-quarters of a mile of the North Llano River, this ranch is a great yearround property. A beautiful 3,800-square-foot home with pool overlooks the river. Offering several springs with dams, this 705-acre, highfenced ranch features South Texas genetics introduced approximately five years ago. Enjoy long-range views of the Llano River Valley from the hilltops. Portions of the ranch have had cedar removed, leaving the native oaks.

Additional acreage is available. $3,870,000.

Running W Ranch

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West Texas v Pecos County v Ozona

In the eastern portion of Pecos County, this 1,600-acre West Texas ranch lies about four miles south of Interstate 10. A nice 2,400-square-foot metal lodge with six bedrooms and two baths features a covered concrete porch area (20' by 60'). This ranch offers a good road system that runs throughout the ranch, as well as a good mix of mule and whitetail deer and abundant turkey and javelina. This area is also noted for its bobwhite and blue quail population, which is plentiful on the ranch. The diverse topography includes good bottomland, valleys and nice hilltops views. $1,080,000.

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250-Acre Country Estate Texas Metroplex Palo Pinto County v Mineral Wells

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Five minutes north of Mineral Wells and east of US 281 on paved county road, this beautiful level to gently rolling native terrain offers post oak, elm, live oak, cedar and mesquite. Soils include sandy, clay and sand stone outcroppings. A 7,794-square-foot, twostory sandstone home proudly centerpieces the property with outstanding views and great serenity. Exquisite in detail, custom features

include

travertine

countertops;

hand-scrapped red oak wood floors; alder trim and built-ins; Bosch, Dacor and SubZero appliances; and oil-rubbed bronze bath fixtures. A huge covered back porch has tile floors, fireplace, kitchen and a cedar ceiling.

The five-bedroom, five-bath home includes a three-car garage, 220 tons of Mineral Wells sandstone on the exterior and a 50-year roof.

Three wells, three ponds and a dry creek with a concrete crossing complete the offering.

Deer and turkey roam 22 acres of improved grasses. Minerals are available. $3,700,000.

250 Acres With 18-Acre Lake Texas Metroplex v Parker Co. v Weatherford

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Just 42 miles west of Fort Worth and minutes from Interstate 20 and FM 113 (Exit 394), this heavily rolling land features native post oak, live oak, elm and cedar. Enjoy an 18-acre stocked lake for great fishing, excellent deer and duck hunting, beautiful views overlooking the lake and property and a very nice three-bedroom, two-bath, two-story home with a huge openconcept living and bar area, upstairs balcony, beautiful dry laid stone exterior and extensive landscaping. A nice four-bedroom, two-bath doublewide home, two nice all-steel and concrete

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Easily accessed by Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 180, this property offers heavily rolling native terrain with open to scattered to thick diverse oak cover, stock ponds, bluestem grasses and wildflowers. The acreage is on a dead-end paved road through two separate electric gated entries and along extensive paving with black pipe and cedar stave fencing. Elevated on a private hill is a unique 9,000-square-foot, twostory, custom stone mansion with pool, pool house and majestic 360-degree views. Its many features include five bedrooms, four and one-half

403-Acre Country Estate

baths, an oversized two-car garage, porte-cochere, standing-seam metal roof, four gas log fireplaces, pine and mahogany doors, Ann Sacks Italian

Texas Metroplex v Parker County v Weatherford

décor, pine and cedar trim, cooper crown molding with leather trim, cedar staircase, extensive stone retaining walls, HAI electronic system, long stained concrete driveway, landscaping and a sprinkler. A huge open-concept room includes a cut Oklahoma limestone floor, 20+-foot pecan ceiling, television area with huge built-in entertainment system and a white, floor-to-ceiling, cave stone fireplace. The kitchen area has a cedar canopy over two granite bars, a large countertop, stainless steel appliances, a brass pot rack and breakfast area. The master bedroom has a huge plate glass window, glass door, stone fireplace and master bath with two onyx vanities, Swarovski light fixtures, tile floor, half-tile walls, a bidet, Aquatic jetted tub with onyx surround and television, huge tiled shower with seven shower heads and his and her closets. The dining room has a hand-tooled leather floor, stone arches and custom dining set. There is an immense upstairs game room, Pebble Tec pool, hot tub, pool house, 50' by 100' stone and metal shop building with apartment and office and a 40' by 100', building with one-bedroom, one-bath apartment. Minerals are available with a Barnett Shale well! Reduced $2,000,000 to $6,800,000. Negotiable.

3,500-Acre Brazos River Ranch Texas Metroplex v Parker & Hood Counties v Weatherford

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Twenty-two minutes south/southwest of Weatherford is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

This truly beautiful ranch rolls gently and heavily with scenic views, serenity and great character to the discerning eye. Many varieties of scattered to thick trees include live oak, post oak, elm, red oak and mesquite. Well watered with many stock ponds, over one and a half miles of Brazos River frontage, several creeks and two water wells, the ranch features numerous sites for building large reservoirs or a beautiful lodge. Offering outstanding deer

Mac A. Coalson Real Estate Broker www.coalson.com 7801 New Authon Road Weatherford, TX 76088

production with income and minerals will be conveyed. The ranch will carry (conservatively)

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

150 mother cows.

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This exceptional working/recreational ranch has been awarded numerous Steward and Conservation awards for Texas. All the high-

Brady Ranch Central Texas v Menard County v Brady

fenced perimeter fencing and interior fences are new or rebuilt. There are several wells, a large commercial hunting lodge, walk-in cooler, productive fields, irrigation-size well and, last but not least, 1,400 feet of San Saba River frontage covering an area of the river known as the “Global Hole.” In addition to plentiful deer, turkey, dove quail, duck and hog, the ranch has earned a reputation for big whitetails and has a large number of Rio Grande turkey. This Texas-size ranch is ready to be called yours.

German Homestead Texas Hill Country Gillespie County v Fredericksburg

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Just south of Fredericksburg, this unique and well-restored German homestead was built in the 1860s. The scenic, tree-filled property has numerous buildings along with another restored German homestead currently used as a guest quarters/bed and breakfast. This is a great investment opportunity for someone who wants an authentic German property near Fredericksburg with income potential.

Little Boot Ranch Central Texas v Menard County v Menard

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West of Menard, this sweet river ranch has approximately 2,000 feet of San Saba River frontage and features a mesquite and oak mix with native brush for wildlife. Deer and turkey are abundant in this area. There is electricity for your hunting trailer or future cabin. Bring your friends and enjoy the great Menard County hunting and San Saba River fishing!

1200 Ford St. • Llano, Texas 78643

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This beautiful ranch lies on the edge of town where very few properties, let alone a ranch of this size, ever come on the market. With its hills and valleys, views of the city and beautiful coastal fields, Centennial Springs makes an excellent working/recreational property. The ranch is blessed with several springs, 13 mapped water wells, an irrigation well that pumps from the Hickory Sand Aquifer, large coastal fields, a hunter’s cabin and a two-story home one mile west of the historical town of Mason. Great views across the Texas Hill Country surround the home. This ranch has a varied terrain from excellent red sandy loam fields on the north end to hilly rough terrain on the south end. The ranch is well timbered in live and post oaks, mesquite and all kinds of native Central Texas brush.

TK14 Ranch

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Central Texas v McCullough County v Mason

Approximately 2.3 miles west of Highway 87 (north of the historical town of Mason and south of Brady), in an area of mostly large recreational/cattle ranches, this ranch has it all! This pristine, entirely game fenced Hill Country ranch has two houses, a new lodge that can house several hunters, a large barn and a new set of scientific breeder pens in excellent condition. The very well-maintained roads provide easy access to all areas of this spectacular ranch. The ranch is not only blessed with a reputation of having some of the very best deer in Central Texas, but also has 5,642.29 feet of San Saba River frontage. A concrete dam forms a large lake that backs up water for more than a quarter mile. Much of this water is 6 to 8 feet in depth and provides excellent fishing. Four wells furnish water over the ranch, and another creek (also dammed) runs through the center of the ranch. This beautiful spring-fed area provides water for wildlife and livestock.

Whitetail deer have been managed on this ranch for at least 30 years (1:1 buck to doe ratio).

Some of the high-quality bucks will score in excess of 170 B&C. In addition, there is an excellent-

1200 Ford St. • Llano, Texas 78643

quality elk herd with four to six trophy bulls, blackbuck, addax, oryx and zebra. This is one of the

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Texas Hill Country Edwards County v Rocksprings

Just south of the Rocksprings airport, this completely high-fenced ranch has some of the best live water in the area, great improvements, outstanding hunting for both natives and exotics, world-class bass fishing and three quarters of a mile on both sides of a clear running creek with dams up to 100 yards wide and 14' deep. If you are looking for big, live spring water, do not let this pass you by; it will be hard to find another one like this. $3,995 per acre.

Circle G Ranch Central Texas v Kinney Co. v Brackettville

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These 1,562 acres of hunting heaven lie 15 miles northeast of Brackettville in the transition zone between South Texas and the Hill Country with the best of both! New improvements include a three-bedroom, twobath home with a porch, new fencing, new barn, well and good roads. Abundant wildlife includes whitetail, exotics, hog, turkey and dove. The property lies in an area of large ranches with adjoining neighbors in excess of 11,000 acres. This ranch is ready to go and waiting for your move in. $1,395 per acre.

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An unbelievable opportunity to own a once-in-alifetime ranch, this property has something for everyone: from deep, oak-lined canyons and miles of spring-fed creeks to irrigated fields and bluffs overlooking several miles of the Rio Grande. Only minutes from the Del Rio airport, the ranch has caves with Indian hieroglyphs and many old campsites, great hunting for both whitetail and quail, plus, only feet from beautiful Lake Amistad.

Offering good improvements, this must-see ranch has unlimited possibilities. $2,295 per acre.

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87-Acre Exotic Ranch

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Central Texas v Grimes County v Bedias

Completely fenced and cross-fenced with an 8-foot game fence, this ranch has a good mix of heavy woods with some open pasture.

Improvements

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2,700-square-

foot barn with enclosed feed room and workshop, a 900-square-foot, one-bedroom, one-bath guesthouse and a three-bedroom, two-bath mobile home. Behind the house lies a 2-acre horseshoe-shaped lake stocked with bass and catfish. Three smaller lakes scattered around the property are used to water wildlife and exotics. The ranch lies five miles east of Bedias on a county-maintained road. $615,000. Ask for Tracy.

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Offering 255.49 acres with 1,000 feet of Highway 90 frontage, the ranch has 40 acres of woods with the remainder in open pastures and rolling hills. A great house site with scattered oaks has a five-car garage with a full bath and a 45' by 90' metal barn. It is cross-fenced for cattle with electricity, water and septic and only five miles from Madisonville. $5,250 per acre.

Call Tracy 281 633-1611.

Austin County Farm

Southeast Texas Fort Bend County v Needville

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An excellent place for cattle, horses or a new home, this 135-acre ranch has good exterior fences, a small barn with a set of working pens, county road frontage on two sides, a well and electricity available. It lies in western Fort Bend County with easy access to Highway 59 and Houston. $7,500 per acre.

Call Tracy 281 633-1611.

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Within an easy commute to Houston and only a few miles to Wallis, this 50-acre farm is the perfect place for horses or cattle. It has a threebedroom, two-bath brick home on the front 5

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Les Meyer

cropland in the center of the property are ready

615 Hwy. 90 E. • Brackettville, TX 78832

for spring planting, and 25 acres in the back

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These scenic, diverse 13 acres are one of the nicest around with a combination of a large pond and rolling open pastures interspersed with wooded areas containing great oaks and pines. 13 acres. $98,500 cash, may finance.

Large Bass Lake Central Texas v Hays County v Austin Area

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With all the dove hunting and fishing opportunities, this 229-acre ranch has solid investment potential and is only 15 miles from Bergstrom! Fish in a 40±-acre lake stocked with black bass and catfish. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and lush rolling pastures. A water tap and underground electricity extend down to the pavilion shoreline. $895,000. Offers encouraged! May owner finance.

Nice Creek Property Texas Metroplex Erath County v Stephenville Area

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This is one of the most beautiful properties we have to offer. Lush grass pastures lead the way to Green’s Creek, a rock-bottom clearwater creek lined with heavy, large live oak and pecan trees. This property has over 1,500 feet of creek frontage and is a short drive to Stephenville. 20 acres. $133,461. Will arrange owner financing that you can afford.

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Nice oaks are prevalent on these rolling 37 acres with a nice meadow on the front and rolling hills on the back. Owner will finance at $4,985 per acre with $8,500 down or discount for cash.

Creekside Rural Investments, Inc.

We offer friendly service!

500 Log Cabin Road • Mertzon, TX 76941

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Scenic Views and Oaks Texas Metroplex v Bosque County v Meridian

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You can see for miles on this gorgeous 750 acre ranch with high hills and wooded rolling terrain interspersed with scenic oak-studded pastures. A nice three-bedroom, two-bath home in a scenic setting complements this scenic ranch! Water and views! $4,285 per acre.

Guadalupe River Texas Hill Country v Kerr Co. v Comfort

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Strategically located in the beautiful Hill Country with the ambiance that only a river can offer, this picturesque 37 acres near the quaint community of Comfort lies on the crystalclear Guadalupe River. It features a cypresslined shoreline, water well, rolling pastures with native brush, pecan trees, axis, deer and other abundant wildlife. A new stone cedar gated entrance sits on paved State Highway 27. $695,000. Will sell 11 acres separately.

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16 miles south of Glen Rose, this beautiful Bosque County 41 acres is on par with any Hill Country acreage for breathtaking views! Nice oaks with open areas complement this pretty ranch. A high hill with great views overlooks the creek on the property. You can see for miles! $269,985. May owner finance.

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This scenic 64 acre Mason County ranch features nice oaks, lots of deer and a great water well. $3,985 per acre. Will divide and owner may finance.

Creekside Rural Investments, Inc.

We offer friendly service!

500 Log Cabin Road • Mertzon, TX 76941

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Real County Retreat 242± Acres

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Frio River Tract

A fine example of pure peace and solitude, this 242±-acre ranch is a great hunting property

1.2± Acres

with abundant whitetail deer, axis, turkey and aoudad sheep. Enjoy spectacular views of surrounding hills and valleys and beautiful

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In the beautiful Frio Vista Subdivision, just north of Leakey, this 1.2±-acre property has highway

Frio Canyon. A nice cabin and covered shed frontage and 100 feet of cypress-lined frontage on the Frio River. Improvements include area, wet-weather springs and two caves are underground electricity and water. Owners can enjoy 3,300± feet of private walking easement included. $5,200 per acre.

along river bank! $275,000.

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The historic Frio Canyon Lodge has been a

Frio Canyon Lodge

Texas Hill Country destination for more than 50 years. Built in 1941, the Texas limestone and

2± Acres

cedar structure is quaint, yet nicely appointed

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with modern conveniences. The Lodge lies in downtown Leakey at the intersections (northeast corner) of Highway 83 and 337, just half a mile from the Frio River. The Frio Canyon Lodge is a small, intimate property with 10 comfortable rooms. Five rooms have king-size beds, and the other five have two extra-long double-size beds. Each room has a distinct look and furnishings. Beautifully landscaped, the 2±-acre grounds provide space to enjoy the outdoors. Read a good book on the shaded pavilion or relax in one of the porch swings or hammocks. There is a swimming pool, 4,000± square feet of living space for a manager/ owner, a separate apartment currently utilized as a suite for the motel and one of the most popular restaurants in the area. With property on one and a half city blocks and road frontage on two highways and two city streets, this is a wonderful investment. $1,200,000.

Land & Ranch Realty Lem Lewis P.O. Box 546 Leaky, TX 78873

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Leakey Commercial Lot 1-2 Acres

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This excellent commercial lot for sale in Leakey has Highway 83 frontage, great trees and few restrictions, making it the ideal location for your Hill Country business. $115,000 per acre.

Jackson Creek Ranch

180± Acres

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Just a mile off FM 337 and an hour northwest of San Antonio, this 180±-acre property has a good combination of open fields, numerous hardwoods and canyons. It also has both sides of Jackson Creek, creating great recreation retirement or investment potential. $4,500 per acre.

Hunting Retreat 336± Acres

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North of Leakey off FM 3235 and accessed via an easement road, this nice 336±-acre hunting retreat has a newer, singlewide mobile home with a front porch, two water wells with electric pumps, rock fire pit and a two-vehicle carport. The property has great game, including numerous exotics, good views and Indian mounds. For sale all or in part. $2,500 per acre.

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One of Brenham’s finest executive homes is available for the first time. This 6,600±-squarefoot, four-bedroom, four- and two-half-bath home overflows with custom details: two free-flowing, handcrafted horseshoe staircases, towering 22±-foot ceilings, two stories of windows that frame the back courtyard, an oversized kitchen with granite countertops and two prep stations

Brenham’s Finest

and a master suite with vaulted and barrel-style

Central Texas v Washington County v Brenham

ceilings, walk-in glass shower, heated floor vents, workout room, office and two large his and hers

closets. The home sits on 1.25± acres of breathtaking, professionally manicured lawns. Contact Kaysee Schulte for more information.

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Central Texas Washington County v Chappell Hill

These 58.4± beautiful acres just east of Historic Chappell Hill, adjoining the Ranches of Doe Run, feature paved county road frontage, an automatic gated entrance, rolling terrain, excellent views,

Central Texas v Waller County v Hempstead

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These 9± acres feature a custom four-bedroom, three- and one-half-bath executive home with a great room with two-story ceilings, hardwood floors and French doors leading to a patio that overlooks scattered oaks, country views and a swimming pool. The kitchen has granite counters, stainless steel appliances and an oversized pantry. Other features include a detached three-car garage, game room, exercise room and formal dining room. Outdoor features include a lighted arena, improved pastures, covered round pen and a five-stall barn with tack room and office. Contact Kaysee Schulte for more information.

numerous groves of trees, a creek and abundant wildlife. Built in 2009, the 2,264±-square-foot home features 12' porches, 10' ceilings, open kitchen and living areas, granite island kitchen, two living areas, rock fireplace and hardwood flooring. Perimeter and cross-fenced, the ranch has a barn, two ponds, two water wells, additional electric and an ag exemption in place. Contact Tiffany Compton for more information.

Oak View Ranch Central Texas v Lee County v Giddings

112 West Main St. • Brenham, TX 77833

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Conveniently located approximately four miles from Giddings, which allows for easy access to Austin or Houston, this 139.5-acre tract features a great mix of improved pastures, scattered oaks, four stocked ponds, heavily wooded areas and a wonderful building site with breathtaking views. Contact Ashley Jahnke for more information.

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In the highly sought-after Ranches of Doe Run, these 36.508 acres feature rolling terrain dotted with mature trees, a nice pond, a live creek along the back of the property, black board cross-fencing, a round pen and a 2,400-square-foot barn. Completed in 2006, the custom home boasts 2,888± square feet, three bedrooms, three and a half baths

Deer Creek Ranch

and lots of attention to detail. Perfect for entertaining, the 2,100+ square feet of wrap-

Central Texas v Washington County v Chappell Hill

around porches have a fireplace and wet bar.

This property also has access to the 16-acre Community River Park. Contact Randy Hodde for more information.

Kickapoo Creek Ranch Southeast Texas v Harris County v Waller

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About 30 minutes west of the Galleria area, these 74.4389± acres feature gentle rolling terrain with scattered live oaks, wooded areas, a 5±-acre fishing lake and small pond, Kickapoo Creek and plenty of wildlife. Improvements include a four-bedroom, two-bath weekend home, several

Texas Star Ranch Central Texas v Williamson Co. v Taylor

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storage/equipment barns, a kennel/bird pen, underground electrical access and an improved Offering improved pastures, cross fencing, road through property. This perfect getaway place has all the features that make it enjoyable and feed lanes, barn, working pens and 360-degree more useable because of the great location. Contact Randy Hodde for more information.

views, this 200±-acre cattle ranch has many improvements, including a three-bedroom, threebath, 2,053±-square-foot ranch home with crown molding, high ceilings, an open and split floor plan, dining room, spacious island kitchen with solid surface countertops, oversized laundry, master bedroom and bath with distant views and a huge walk-in closet. The property also features several barns, pipe cattle pens, squeeze chute, calf table and six ponds. Contact Tammy Foreman or Kaysee Schulte for more information.

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Central Texas v Washington County v Chappell Hill

Just outside the historic town of Chappell Hill, these 101.12± conveniently located acres lie halfway between Houston and Austin. This property offers a 3.5+-acre lake (perfect for fishing), wonderful views, mature trees and a great hilltop homesite. A good mix of woods and open areas,

112 West Main St. • Brenham, TX 77833

as well as a second pond make this ideal for either a weekend recreation property or a place to

979 836-8532 • 888 882-1321 toll free 979 836-1224 fax

call home once you build your dream house. A well has pipes leading to an old farmhouse and barn (with electricity). Contact Randy Hodde for more information.

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North of Anderson and Carlos, this perfect 327acre ranch offers rolling, improved pastures with stands of woods, scattered mature oaks, improved pastures, hay meadows and ponds— the ideal scenario for cattle and horses. The stately three-bedroom, two- and one-half-bath

JET Farms Central Texas v Grimes County v Anderson

Austin Stone home features an island kitchen with FiveStar range, study/office, dining room and a family room with fabulous views.

Additional amenities include a three-bedroom,

two-bath guest/caretaker’s house, three water wells, a barbecue pavilion, riding arena, large horse barn, equipment barn and additional sheds. Will divide! $1,799,000. Improvements with 227 acres, $1,449,000; with 131 acres, $1,149,000.

Winchester Ranches, Tract 1 Central Texas v Fayette County v Winchester

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Experience a great ranching opportunity, as well as a rustic recreational property near the tiny historic town of Winchester, just north of LaGrange. This 148.86-acre parcel on Raymond Road offers grazing pastures, stands of woods, majestic live oaks, heavily wooded areas and fencing and cross-fencing on three sides. $729,414.

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Appreciate the comforts of upscale country living! This elegantly crafted hilltop home sits on 21+ rolling acres just minutes north of Brenham. The 4,325-square-foot, fourbedroom, three- and one-half-bath home features a dining room, study, two fireplaces and lots of custom amenities and upgrades.

Spectacular views are complemented by road

Cedar Hill Vista

frontage on three sides and a 2,284-square-

Central Texas v Washington County v Brenham

foot barn with two air-conditioned workshops.

This could be your showplace! $785,000.

Honah Lee Oaks Ranch 2668 Hwy 36 South, Suite 311 Brenham, TX 77833

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Central Texas v Lavaca County v Halletsville

Wind down a private country road to Honah Lee Oaks Ranch. Scattered live oaks dot the hay meadow and grace both stocked ponds. The property features heavily wooded areas, trails, improved coastal pastures, perimeter fencing/cross-fencing and a water well with windmill.

Enjoy hiking, hunting, four-wheeling, camping and fishing on this beautiful property—perfect for a retreat or permanent home. $396,701.

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Enjoy fabulous views from this fantastic 2009 custom-built, 3,772-square-foot hillside home minutes from Brenham. This 60-acre tract and beyond encompass beautiful sunrises and sunsets across the rolling countryside.

Enjoy leisure cattle ranching, hay production or just relaxing and fishing in the ponds.

This fantastic home offers many wonderful amenities and upgrades! The property also features a two-story barn (36' by 48') with halfbath, workshop area, concrete flooring and two roll-up doors. $1,449,000.

Scenic View Manor Central Texas v Washington County v Brenham

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Independence Rose Ranch Central Texas v Washington County v Independence Area

barn, ponds and grazing pastures complete the package for horse enthusiasts or the weekend rancher. $1,150,000.

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This great horse property on a nicely wooded 30Âą-acre tract near the Magnolia/Cypress-Rose Hill area offers an authentic four-bedroom, four-bath log home nestled among the towering oaks and overlooking the glistening pond and lake. A large equipment barn, five-stall horse barn, one-stall horse barn, five turnout paddocks, loafing sheds, a lighted arena and sandy soil make this property perfect for horse enthusiasts. $795,000.

Walnut Creek Ranch Southeast Texas v Montgomery County v Magnolia/Cypress-Rose Hill Area

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Central Texas v Fayette County v Winchester

Near the tiny historic town of Winchester, just north of LaGrange, this 107.42 acre parcel offers Highway 153 and Raymond Road frontage. This great recreational property with a nice mix of open and heavily wooded areas features lots of mature live oaks, very rolling terrain, a high hilltop building site set back towards the rear of the property, three ponds and a metal barn. $590,810.

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Just 20 minutes from Kerrville in Mountain Home, this one-of-a-kind game ranch offers beautiful Hill Country terrain loaded with oaks and not a single cedar. Game managed MLD III for over 10 years with trophy whitetail and exotics, the ranch has three water wells, a guesthouse, processing facilities and a lodge that will have to be seen to be appreciated.

Built in 2000, a lodge was constructed with no expense spared. $3,500,000.

Turtle Creek Showplace 81 Acres

Evans and Associates 830 895-0777

jason@texasranchlandforsale.com www.texasranchlandforsale.com

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Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Kerrville

Five minutes south of Kerrville, this 81-acre showplace has it all: both sides of beautiful Turtle Creek, deep soil fields, improved pasture and a great 1950s ranch house—perfect for the buyer looking for a residence, gentleman’s farm or recreational retreat. We rarely see a property with every element of a great investment: live water, location and priced to sell. You will not be disappointed if you take the time to see this property. $1,595,000.

Hill Country Live Water 290 Acres

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Both sides of enduring Cherry Creek traverse this one-of-a-kind property, creating a setting you must see to fully appreciate. Even in historic droughts, this creek consistently amazes us with a strong flow of pristine spring water. Combined with true 360-degree 20+-mile views, beautiful bottomland, a barn, pens, a ranch hand’s quarters and a beautiful ranch house, this 290-acre ranch leaves little to be desired. Beautiful creek settings will provide perfect building spots or expansive views from the hilltops for those who prefer some of the Hill Country’s biggest views.

Take the time to view this property; it is one of the best we have ever marketed. $2,750,000.

South Texas Cattle Operation 1,453 Acres

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South Texas v Frio County v Devine

This South Texas farm features two Carrizo irrigation wells, a BMA water canal, two creeks, 11 pivot irrigators, two domestic wells, a large stocked lake with trophy largemouth bass, five houses, hay barns and cattle feed lot-style pens with concrete troughs. Tons of ranch equipment convey in sale. Enjoy improved grasses, cultivation and grazing land, costal Bermuda grass and huge income potential. $4,500,000.

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Whitetail Deer Ranch Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Kerrville

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Less than 30 minutes from Kerrville, this 242-acre game ranch has been managed for the last 12 years.

170 and 180 Boone & Crockett whitetails have been harvested off this ranch. This ranch has a small and original two-bedroom, two-bath ranch home, a hunter’s bunkhouse, working pens, hunter’s recreation room, office, implement shed and numerous outbuildings. The property also includes blinds and feeders, two Edwards wells, two stock tanks and water troughs. This ranch, in addition to the whitetail herd, has a food plot field for birds, wild turkey and some black buck antelope.

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Texas Hill Country Kerr County v Kerrville

If you are looking for it all, this four-bedroom, three-bath Hill Country family home has it all!

This 26-acre ranch has 6 acres in coastal grass and 5 acres of Sudan grass for your horses and livestock, as well as large oaks and cedar elms.

The property has a stable and a three-car garage with workshop. A sunroom overlooks the lovely

500 Parklike Acres

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room, large utility room, kitchen, breakfast area, Only 20 minutes from Kerrville, in the heart of Texas Hill Country, these 500 cedar-free acres are separate dining room and a large master suite. high-game-fenced on three sides. In the same family for some time, the property has a well and Less than 10 minutes from downtown Kerrville, electrical service. It has not been hunted by anyone except a few family members. Enjoy good all this has both sides of West Creek running throughout it. $999,500.

deer and bird hunting, as well as some very nice building sites with panoramic views, live and post oaks and some Spanish oak with good fertile soils. $1,875,000.

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These 37 very private, secluded acres lie three and a half miles north of Kerrville, off FM 783.

A custom-built, two-bedroom, two-bath stone home has a rough-cut cedar interior. You can find wildlife everywhere, including some freeroaming exotics. A beautiful spring-fed lake is stocked with bass and catfish. This great, private Hill Country setting has it all.

Billy V. Taylor 518 Junction Highway • Kerrville, TX 78028

830 257-0155 office 830 459-1230 cell bvtaylor@windstream.net

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This family estate on 153± acres is available

for the first time in over 40 years. Offering four bedrooms, three baths and a two-car garage with workshop, this custom home is just six miles east of Fredericksburg on Old San Antonio Road. Other improvements include a smokehouse, hay barn, feed building, pens, two wells, two stock tanks and over 2,000 feet of road frontage. Two small fields with the balance in live and post oaks and other wooded cover are perfect for the whitetail deer, turkey and game birds.

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Texas Hill Country Kerr County v Kerrville

This palatial estate home on 31± acres lies in an exclusive Kerrville ranch community. This exquisitely appointed, spacious home has incredible views of the Texas Hill Country, as well as an open living room and a kitchen with beadboard ceilings, river rock fireplace, granite countertops and alder cabinets. The home has a main-floor dining room, library, office, mud room, dog room and master suite.

Upstairs, one can enjoy three bedrooms with huge walk-in closets and beautifully tiled baths and a large game/trophy room with vaulted ceiling. A spacious tiled balcony off two bedrooms offers gorgeous views. An outdoor wraparound porch, heated pool/spa, fire pit and putting green complement a horse barn with four 15' by 15' stalls, a wide breezeway, tack/feed room,

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exercise room, office and large storage room. Other improvements include an equipment 518 Junction Highway • Kerrville, TX 78028 with water. Now the best part: downtown Kerrville is only a few minutes away, and San

830 257-0155 office 830 459-1230 cell

Antonio is less than an hour. The owner is a licensed real estate agent.

bvtaylor@windstream.net

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Pecos River Ranch West Texas v Crockett County v Sheffield

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On the Pecos River and I-10 near Sheffield, these 7,471Âą acres offer diverse terrain with generally steep canyons, high rim-rocked hills and well-turfed mesas. About three miles of Pecos River are low-bank and accessible with both deep water and shallow rapids. Offering whitetail and mule deer, turkey and blue quail, this ranch is well watered, but basically unimproved. $8,500,000.

Alpine, Texas Ranch West Texas v Brewster County v Alpine

Chip Cole,

Ranch Broker

San Angelo, Texas

325 655-3555 These ranches are offered exclusively by Chip Cole to qualified buyers by appointment only. Cooperative brokerage invited.

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Close to town, but private enough to get a large ranch feel, these 2,642 acres offer terrain ranging from open, gently rolling gramma grass hills to low mountains and canyons with piĂąon and juniper. The ranch has good year-round cow country with mule deer and blue quail and, though unimproved, has excellent building sites ranging from mountaintops with long scenic vistas to secluded, private canyons. A pretty little West Texas mountain town with a good climate, Alpine is the home of Sul Ross State University and more than adequate amenities. $3,100,000. The owner will consider selling in three tracts: 676 acres, $862,000; 873 acres, $1,115,000; and 1,093 acres, $1,395,000.

Rocky Creek Ranch Central Texas v Mills County v Goldthwaite

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Positioned between Brownwood and Goldthwaite in Mills County, Texas, this 256Âą-acre property is 120 miles from Austin and 160 miles from San Antonio. The property features a distinctive gated entry, rolling land, an all-weather creek, a 5-acre stocked lake, corrals and is completely fenced/cross-fenced. The outside boundaries of the property have high game fencing and several fertile pastures. The secluded 3,800-square-foot home offers miles of breathtaking views. Built in 1999, it consists of three bedrooms, two and a half baths, a large living area with fireplace and a detached garage with an apartment.

With a private gated entrance, the ranch also includes a 1,800-square-foot farmhouse with three bedrooms and two baths, a large red barn, horse stalls and a workshop. $1,500,000.

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Kilgore Ranch Southeast Texas v Walker County v Huntsville

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Designed for comfortable country living, this unique property features a 4,800+-square-foot, two-story home with Western flair and design.

The home consists of five bedrooms, three baths with a sauna room, two-car carport, game room, two living areas and a large office area. Other physical improvements are a nine-stall horse barn with tack, feed and hay rooms, a wash rack and a half-bath, a multi-purpose barn (45' by 100') all on slab and an all pipe lighted arena (100' by 250') with roping chutes and a return alley. The 198 acres feature approximately 60% pasture and five separate pastures with four ponds, cattle working pens and long paved county road frontage. Native wildlife in the wooded areas offers recreational opportunities. The place is very convenient to Huntsville and Houston, yet secluded. $1,380,000.

Hunt, Fish, Farm or Relax on 238 Acres Southeast Texas v Walker County v Trinity

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Just 20 minutes north of Huntsville on FM 230 (a convenient location to Houston with good major highways), these 238 acres are a perfect retreat! Only minutes to Lake Livingston and currently used to graze cattle, this property offers open pastureland with scattered trees, several heavily wooded areas, long Dillard Creek frontage, several older barns and ranching improvements. An older hilltop cabin overlooks the property. Three ponds provide stock water. Plentiful wildlife includes whitetail deer, feral hog, squirrel, dove and duck. Whatever your desire, this property can be molded to fit your dreams! $3,500 per acre.

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West of Huntsville and on the corner of two county-maintained roads, this beautiful 202.4acre tract has gorgeous vistas and several nice homesites. Offering over a mile of road frontage, the property is thickly wooded on the west and the remainder has nice scattered hardwoods and open pasture. This fenced property features two small lakes, a pond, hay meadow, working pens and gently rolling land with an approximately 60-foot elevation variance between the north and south sides.

Scenic 202-Acre Ranch Southeast Texas v Walker County v West of Huntsville

$3,795 per acre.

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

936 295-5989 • 888 286-3575 jeff@markhamrealty.com www.markhamrealty.com

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Custom Country Estate Southeast Texas v Walker County v Huntsville

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This breathtaking custom home on 42.14 acres offers a fully updated kitchen, gorgeous flooring and a Japanese ash wood living room. Other features include a spacious game room with wet bar above the garage. Fenced and cross-fenced into separate pastures, the property boasts a horse barn (50' by 50') with tack room, loft, workshop and large stalls. Enjoy a fantastic country getaway! $639,500.

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Between Houston and College Station, this 110±-acre ranch is ideal for full or part-time living. There are 2,000± feet of Highway 105 frontage and 800± feet of CR 412 frontage for residential and/or commercial development.

This gorgeous property (especially when covered with bluebonnets) is complete with an old farmhouse, seasonal creek, majestic pecan trees

Grassy Creek Ranch

and other scattered trees, wooded areas and is ready for cattle or horses with barns and pens.

Central Texas v Grimes County v Navasota

$1,035,000. Cathy Cole, Agent: 979 251-0603.

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Imagine owning this 62±-acre ranch as a weekend retreat or full-time residence and have a 30-minute drive to Katy. The property has three ponds, barns, pens, a seasonal creek and rolling terrain with scattered trees and a wooded area. Built in 2007, an exceptional three-bedroom, two- and one-half-bath home features a Tuscan-style kitchen, Italian tile, oak

Sunset Farm Central Texas v Austin County v Bellville

flooring and porches to capture the morning sunrise or sunset. A restored farmhouse is ready for guests or a foreman. $1,275,000.

Jo Ann Holba, Agent: 979 885-8171.

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If you enjoy hunting, this 126±-acre parcel has abundant deer, hog and other wildlife. The property is heavily wooded and has 1,800± feet of frontage along Miller Creek for fishing.

The wooded areas provide a secluded area for building a hunting cabin, weekend retreat or permanent country home. Centrally located between Houston and Austin, the property lies within seven miles south of Columbus. $631,358. Jeff Tucker, Agent: 713 412-2908.

Miller Creek Ranch Central Texas v Colorado County v Columbus

Chardonnay Farm Central Texas v Fayette County v Winedale

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Chardonnay Farm is a 40±-acre equestrian paradise with a 12-stall barn, covered arena, three-rail livestock-grade and horse fencing, seven pastures, three run-in sheds and trainer’s cottage. Two elegantly appointed main homes, a charming guest cottage, beautiful landscaping, pond and prestigious Winedale Lake frontage add to the country sophistication. Near historic Round Top, this property can be sold in smaller parcels. $1,395,000. Betty Melton, Agent: 979 966-3088.

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Home of Village Creek State Park, a tourist mecca for those who enjoy abundant outdoor recreation such as hiking, canoeing and bird watching, Lumberton offers a plethora of amenities and annual events that attract visitors from across the South. Perfectly located in this quaint and thriving Southeast Texas town, this absolutely stunning 37-acre tract offers a unique balance of seclusion and convenience. Custom built in 2007 with no detail spared, a 3,958-square-foot, four-bedroom, three- and one-half-bath home offers hand-scraped hardwood floors, designer colors and soaring ceilings with tons of crown molding. The gorgeous gourmet kitchen features commercial-grade appliances, granite countertops and backsplash and spacious island work center—perfect for entertaining or small family gatherings. The abundant space continues in the oversized living room, formal dining room, two master bedrooms, executive study with built-ins and a game room. The entire home is wired for surround sound and a security system.

In the backyard, a sparkling pool and hot tub are complemented by a gourmet outdoor kitchen with fireplace. A nearby barn with living quarters and a private stocked pond offer even more to enjoy! Set in Lumberton ISD, this wonderful home offers a perfect opportunity to experience the best of Southeast Texas: days enjoying city amenities and evenings admiring the wildlife.

Make an appointment today to see this incredible home. $1,250,000.

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Kathy Cleveland, Broker/Owner 7999 Gladys, Suite 102 Beaumont, TX 77706

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One of Limestone County’s most magnificent properties, the Texas Cross Ranch is now offered for sale. With 695 acres of gently rolling hills, improved pastures, eight ponds and unlimited views, this property boasts a remarkable three-bedroom, three- and one-half-bath brick home atop the ranch’s highest hill overlooking a 2-acre lake. A brick paver porch wraps the front of the home

Texas Cross Ranch

and is accessible from several rooms. Careful planning and attention to detail are evident

Central Texas v Limestone County v Groesbeck

throughout the home from the grand family

room with a massive brick fireplace, beamed cathedral ceiling and arched blocked paneling to the beautiful and functional island kitchen with granite countertops and red oak cabinetry. The quiet haven of the master suite and guest wing, with a private covered back porch, allows for owner and guest privacy. Featuring a large hay barn, tack room with area for future living quarters, over a mile of road frontage on FM 2489 and County Road 632, scattered trees and within 10 minutes of Groesbeck, the Texas Cross Ranch is truly a unique property.

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This unspoiled, rolling 250-acre property has great fishing, duck and deer hunting, plenty of large trees, a spacious guesthouse and one of the best examples of Texas Ranch House architecture in the area. This three-bedroom, one-bath home is perfectly preserved. An exterior staircase from the front porch leads upstairs to two bedrooms or an office. A spacious deck behind the house overlooks the

Two Bear Farm

vast Mill Creek bottom and offers a peaceful

Central Texas v Austin County v Industry

cross the property. Convenient to the main

opportunity to watch wildlife and weather house, a historic log cabin replica is perfect for a playhouse! Bounded on two sides by live creeks, this magnificent property has lots of wildlife and great views. Two Bear Farm has several nice hay meadows with improved grasses on sandy soil, but has been mostly undeveloped and remains in its natural state.

This is truly a one-of-a-kind property!

Huckleberry Ranch

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Central Texas v Austin County v Bellville

About six miles west of Bellville on Sycamore Crossing Road, Huckleberry Ranch has been handshaped into a manicured showplace. On 13+ acres, the stunning four-bedroom, three- and one-halfbath Austin Stone home has been spared no detail. The great room offers a 16-foot cypress cathedral ceiling with exposed cedar beams. A custom Austin Stone wood-burning fireplace complements the room. The spacious island kitchen boasts granite countertops throughout and custom pine cabinets.

Natural light warms the entire house through transoms above the doors and many windows. Behind the house and just off the large covered porch, a sparkling 2-acre pond with a pier is perfectly

Bill Johnson & Associates Real Estate 420 East Main Street Bellville, Texas 77418

metal barn has three overhead doors and a second-story storage area. Huckleberry Ranch has so

979 865-5969 281 463-3791

many amenities to offer, one must see it to grasp the beauty of this thoughtfully designed property.

www.bjre.com

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This amazing 7,000-square-foot custom family estate sits high on a hilltop overlooking 5± acres

of manicured grounds. An additional 103 acres of Hill Country splendor surround this area.

The welcoming foyer in the middle of the house divides the billiards room and sequestered guest rooms from the main part of the home. The view from this room overlooking the sparkling swimming pool, lakes and two cascading waterfalls is absolutely breathtaking! A well-lit art gallery corridor leads into the great room which is tastefully furnished to reflect the comfortable Hill Country lifestyle that is second only to the adjacent rooms. Hand-carved structural beams support the 20' ceiling and welcoming limestone rock fireplace. The nearby wet bar area, den, television room and casual dining room all have

a shaded southern view of the swimming pool, lakes and two waterfalls provided by floor-to-ceiling windows. The kitchen is a place any chef would be proud to come home to. Featuring twin dishwashers and sinks, microwave, warming drawer, a granite countertop work island, commercial oven and Sub-Zero refrigerator surrounded by an immense amount of storage and oak cabinetry, this kitchen is a gourmet chef’s dream. There are four bedroom suites, each wonderfully decorated and furnished. There is a separate two-bedroom, two-bath apartment with kitchenette. A three-story observation tower completes the home with an outdoor living room and fireplace as well as a workout room with awesome views of the beautiful cascading lakes winding through the ranch. All furnishings and artwork are being offered separately.

Clint Cummings 830 257-7979 • 830 739-3486 www.dominionland.com

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This premier property in Round Top offers improved pastures with good hay production!

Cummins Creek and Shaw Creek meander through 127 scenic acres and provide a wildlife haven. There are 41 acres in the Round Top city limits featuring a beautiful homesite with the elevation to give you gorgeous creek views and spectacular sunset views. A fourbedroom, two-bath, ranch-style brick home anchors the west end of the property. Offered at $1,875,000. To see this property, call Lisa Mayer at 979 966-3686.

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On 57 rolling acres, this restored 1860s home sits in its original location just two miles from the square in Round Top. Nestled under massive live oaks, the 3,354-square-foot, four-bedroom, two-bath home has a large family room addition with a wood-burning fireplace. The acreage has scattered trees and a large pond. $875,000.

To make an appointment to see this beautiful property, call Mary Sledge at 979 249-7494 or Shelby Levy at 713 857-9939.

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Featuring a pristine three-bedroom, two-bath farmhouse and a two-bedroom, two-bath cottage on 3.1 acres, this property has panoramic views of Cummins Creek and the surrounding countryside and is covered in magnificent live oaks. (#58156: $675,000) This property is also available with the farmhouse only. (#58155: $500,000) To schedule an appointment to see this impeccable property, call Renee Diehl at 713 401-8958.

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The history of the land lives in Travis County.

My grandfather, J. F. Carlton, purchased the land in 1900 from the Dallas & Wichita Railroad Company (D&W RR Co.). Granite was harvested from Granite Mountain at Marble Falls. Trains and their whistles echoed in the hills and canyons as they completed their mission to Austin, Texas.

Their goal: to deliver granite to build the Texas State Capitol. Schools were a must, and teachers were a blessing to all families who had children in the area. Mode of travel was horseback, T-Models, wagons or walking.

The land can be bought in 70+ or two 35+ acre tracts. Both hills allow estate-size tracts with outstanding views of Lake Travis, the Colorado River Basin, Sandy Creek Arm and

The Hilltops

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Preston Carlton Real Estate Services, Inc. “Serving Texas For Over 40 Years�

Post Office Box 32 Cedar Park, Texas 78630-0032

512 259-5200 512 804-6610 800 726-0490 preston@carltoncompanies.com

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Devils Hollow a.k.a. Devils Cove. Deer and wildlife abound. All kinds of entertainment and shopping can be had only 5 minutes to 15 minutes away.

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The 1,550-acre Brazos River Ranch in Palo Pinto County has been owned and operated by the same family for over 50 years. With approximately three and half miles of accessible Brazos River frontage, the ranch is a combination of heavy cover and rolling terrain consisting of sandy loam cropland and native and improved grasses. Improvements include a remodeled stone ranch house, separate foreman’s residence, several implement barns and working pens. This fenced and cross-fenced property has plenty of water. $15,267,500.

Deer Mountain Ranch Texas Metroplex v Palo Pinto County v Graford

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This highly improved, 548-acre sportsman’s retreat, nestled in the heart of the North Texas Hill Country, features over a mile of Highway 337 frontage and 263 high-fenced acres. This well-located ranch lies an hour outside of Dallas/Fort Worth and just minutes from Possum Kingdom Lake. $4,250 per acre.

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68 acres are available for sale of the 1,550-acre Brazos River Ranch tract. The property has two good-sized stock tanks, new fences and 1,000± feet of Brazos River frontage, making it the perfect setting for a weekend retreat or gentleman’s ranch. $799,000.

Austin T. Reilly

Brazos River Ranchette Texas Metroplex v Palo Pinto County v Mineral Wells

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Discover the feeling of waking up each morning as the sun rolls into the valley and through your window, fully relaxed after a slumber away from all the stressful distractions of urban life. If you are like those of us who love the Colorado mountains, the heritage and legacy of a real Western ranch and the experience of the great outdoors, Wilder Ranch just might be for you! Wilder is a 2,000-acre ranch on two miles of the famous Taylor River, surrounded by two million acres of the Gunnison National Forest and set between the western Colorado towns of Crested Butte and Gunnison. A true angler’s paradise, Wilder has almost five miles of gold medal-standard, world-class waters and thousands of big bows and browns. The ranch contains miles of horseback riding, hiking and biking trails for all skill levels, providing 360-degree panoramic mountain vistas with dramatic sunset views. The ranch also boasts four original rustic cabins built in 1916 that have been refurbished with modern amenities and comforts. Wilder is 25 minutes from the Gunnison regional airport and Crested Butte Mountain Resort. The ranch is minutes from world-class skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking and the Country Club at Crested Butte, featuring a Robert Trent Jones II championship golf course. This is an exceptional opportunity for you and your family to become part of the

Wilder on the Taylor Colorado v Gunnison County v Crested Butte

229 Elk Avenue • Crested Butte, CO 81224

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heritage, tradition and culture of the Colorado Western lifestyle. Exclusive homestead sites are available on the Taylor River starting at $2,900,000. Contact Nick Clabaugh.

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Built in the early 1900s, Horseshoe Falls Ranch epitomizes the grandeur of Texas recreation with all the modern comforts. A private and exclusive exotic game ranch and fishing resort, Horseshoe Falls invites owners and guests to participate in a plethora of outdoor recreation: safari-style wildlife observation, stream fishing, hunting exotic trophy

Horseshoe Falls Ranch

Central Texas v Lampasas County v Near Austin

game, hiking abundant roads and trails, mountain biking, horseback riding, volleyball, croquet, camping, kayaking, canoeing and tubing. Formerly a Texas state park, the ranch retains many unique amenities, including a dam and waterfall, stone bridges, picnic and camping sites, a group pavilion and fully renovated native limestone cabins—each with a special décor and theme. Sitting at 1,025', these 379± acres of wooded and open rangeland are completely high fenced and highlighted by a restored headquarters landscaped with beautiful oaks. Horseshoe Falls’ crown jewel, the Casa Grande, is a 4,373+-square-foot Spanish-style home with three bedrooms, three baths, two living areas, vaulted cathedral ceilings, two fireplaces, a sunroom, island kitchen and dining room, workout room, antique hardwood floors, decks with whirlpool spa and a two-car garage with laundry room separated from the house by a covered entertainment area. The Trophy Club offers 900± square feet with an entertainment center for friends, guests and hunting parties with a spacious dining area, fully equipped commercial kitchen, living area with plasma satellite television and wraparound porches. Other buildings include the two-bedroom, two-bath Ranger Station cabin; the two-bedroom, one-bath Bass Bungalow cabin; the two-bedroom, one-bath Birds Nest cabin; the Lone Star Hall game room with pool, ping pong, foosball and arcade; the two-bedroom, one-bath Tee Pee cabin; the Jail House cabin specially designed for guns and hunting equipment; the one-bedroom, one-bath La Cabana cabin; a 1,780±-square-foot party pavilion and a three-bedroom, two-bath ranch manager’s house at the entry gate. Other improvements include horse stables, hunting blinds, bulk food and protein feeders, dog kennels, a game cleaning station with cooler, three barns and a phenomenal tree house. Guests can enjoy barbecue and picnic areas with stone tables, including one that seats 100 people and dates back to 1934 (when the ranch was Lampasas State Park). The Shooters Club includes a Briley-designed five-stand clay-shooting course.

In addition to a plethora of hunting vehicles, tractors and other accessories, Horseshoe Falls Ranch features bountiful water, including several wells and a spring-fed creek (shaped like a horseshoe) that runs through the middle of the ranch and feeds beautiful cascading falls by the Casa Grande. Even during a drought, water remains abundant. The ranch boasts 500+ exotic animals, a 4:1 buck to doe ratio and three #1 World Exotic Game Records for black powder/muzzleloader: Asiatic ibex, scimatar oryx and black buck antelope—a success due to a superior feeding program, stress-free environment due to the lack of natural predators, advanced breeding genetics with superior bloodlines, ample acreage to graze and bed and strict hunting. Ten minutes from Lampasas Airport, Horseshoe Falls lies close to Austin amenities, including massage services, a fitness club, golf course, fine shopping and dining and Hill Country wine tours and tastings. Horseshoe Falls Ranch currently operates as an exclusive hunting club with VIP members who support the ranch. A property with a history as diverse as its amenities, Horseshoe Falls is a legacy ranch that embodies limitless possibilities. $3,700,000.

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Just 13 miles southeast of Marfa, Texas, Antelope Springs is a highlands grass ranch with level open rangeland with native grasses and very little brush. The historic, completely remodeled main dwelling is a very nice threebedroom, two-bath adobe and block residence

Charky VanEman P.O. Box 9037 Midland, TX 79708

432 634-7206 www.Charky.us VanEman@Suddenlink.net

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Antelope Springs West Texas v Presidio County v Marfa

shallow wells and five dirt tanks supply water.

Huntable game includes pronghorn antelope, javelina, blue quail, varmints and dove.

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At State Highway 80 and TX 130, this 219-acre tract offers 4,000± feet of beautiful San Marcos River frontage; mix of pasture and tree cover; pasture with native grasses and coastal and KR bluestem; three barns; three sheds; four mobile home rentals plus a rent house with $3,400/ month income; a 1903 three-bedroom, two- and one-half-bath home that was completely gutted and remodeled in 2003; two seasonal creeks; riverfront pecan orchard; windmill and well; stock tank; guest quarters and outdoor entertainment area; and much more. Visit www.mccrocklin. com/ranchodolores for additional details.

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214 801-6108 972 878-5867 Ext. 315 90 AC: CENTRAL TEXAS, ELLIS COUNTY Easy commute to Dallas/Fort Worth from this 90acre Ellis County property ideally located near Ennis.

Located near the end of the road, this property features woods, a creek, fertile pastureland plus two lovely residences ready for occupancy. 4,000+ square feet of improvements: barn, workshop, kennels, 3 ponds, two offices and storage. Perfect for a high-end subdivision or weekend retreat. The possibilities are endless!

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979 865-9459 Fields of Mystic Grove: 293 ac., Waller Co., Mature pecan orchards, lakes, pond, creek, four polo fields, a14-stall barn, 32-stall horse barn, manager’s cottage, long frontage, easy accessibility. $12,500,000

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Tres Blessing Ranch: 121 ac., Austin Co., Texasstyle main house, guesthouse, cantina house, pool, lake, pond, barn, rolling pastures. $2,200,000 Uno Dos Farm: 96 ac., Fayette Co., Restored hilltop farmhouse, lake, rolling pastures, barn, corrals, loafing sheds. Reduced to $995,000.

Cross Roads Farm: 89 ac., Austin Co., Frontage on two sides, small house, large metal barn, restored barn, distant views, pond, rolling pastures, convenient location. $795,000 Bluebonnet Hill: 67.662 ac., Austin Co., Distant view, 3 ponds, improved pastures, frontage on two sides. $10,000 per acre. Property may divide.

Rim Fire IV: 46± acres, Austin Co., Rolling terrain, dense woods consisting of tall hardwoods, sandy soil, long road frontage. $10,500 per acre Seminole Hill: 26 ac., Austin Co., Rolling pasture, tree-lined wet-weather creek, wooded area, site for potential 7-acre lake. $12,900 per acre Black Jack Trails: 20 acres, Austin Co., Secluded woods, selected clearings, trails, many attractive building sites. $12,900 per acre SEE OUR AD IN THIS ISSUE FOR: Clarann Estate: 61 ac., Washington Co. $3,450,000 Belle Meade Farm: 93 ac., Austin Co. $2,450,000 Southern Oaks: 14 ac., Austin Co. $1,650,000 Starlight Ranch: 32 ac., Austin Co. $949,500 Live Oak Bend: 18 ac., Austin Co. $750,000 Heritage Ridge Farm: 44 ac., Fayette Co. $668,500 Kissing Oaks Circle: 4 ac., Austin Co. $667,000 Greenvine Vista: 22 ac., Washington Co. $12,000/ac

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www.E-CountryProperty.com Frank Johnston, Broker

979 830-5040

979 249-7315

BLUEBELL RANCHES: Washington County, Brenham. Rolling, hilltop bldg sites, stands of trees, great views * Only 3 tracts are still available: 39.43 acres for $345,013 * 16.06 acres for $126,904 * 15.661 acres for $123,722.

BELL HOLLOW: Waller County, Waller, 9+ acres with great 3/2 house; 1,800± sq. ft. barn with living quarters and large stocked pond, sandy soil, scattered mature trees, partially wooded and convenient to Houston. $385,000 SADDLE UP FARM: Harris County, Waller, 11.141 acres w/3BR/3.5BA house, horse barn w/4 stalls & tack room, add’l barn, 5 separate pastures, loafing sheds, great fencing, close to Houston. $355,000 WILDFLOWER MEADOW: Washington County, Brenham * 31.5 acres, great for hay production, rolling, hilltop bldg. site, electricity ready. $378,028

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Bastrop/Stephenville: 11 acres w/nice oaks: $63,985; $1,000 down; 13 acres with nice lake: $98,500.

Guadalupe River: 10.9 ac. near Comfort. $295,000.

OBO, will finance.

Glen Rose: 41 acres with hills with great views & a creek. $6,585 per acre Stephenville: 19 acres with a nice clear water creek & oaks. $5,785 per acre; $3,500 down McGregor: 97 acres, bargain commercial potential near industrial park, surrounded by rd frtg. $3,585/ac Giddings: 41 acres w/lake, 2/2 house and mineral production. $249,000 Stephenville: 118 acres w/clear water creek!

Beautiful oaks and pecans. $4,985/acre San Marcos: 229 acres. Large bass lake (40±-acre lake), great dove hunting, nice rolling pasture, only 15 miles from Bergstom Airport. $895,000 Guadalupe River: 37 acres near Comfort, large cypress, abundant wildlife. $695,000 Dale: 34 acres: 30 minutes SE of Austin, 2 ponds, wooded & improved grass pasture, pines, $4,385/ac; 29 acres: Great tree variety, 2 ponds and a nice hill for $4,585/acre; 13 acres for $5,985/acre, $1,500 down.

Wyoming: 29 acres. Shoshone River property, about half-mile of river, near Yellowstone & Cody $395,000 Brownwood: 38 acres. Scattered oaks, hill w/views, field in back for $2,985/acre, $3,500 down.

Burnet: 45 acres w/nice 3/2 doublewide, oaks and views for $239,500, $8,000 down; 25 acres with nice, open rolling country while just a short drive to Austin for $4,285/acre, $5,000 down.

Woodville Area: 110 acres for $1,585/acre, good hunting, creek, big hardwood along creek, 40 miles north of Beaumont.

Jasper: 48 acres w/hardwoods, hunting. $1,995/ac We can offer owner financing on any of these AND friendly, knowledgeable service!

816± ac. LaGrange. Cattle/whitetail ranch, 3/3, 15+ ponds, 15±-ac. lake, creek, game/cattle fenced. $4.75M 50± ac. Industry. Custom 3/2, open floor plan, storage buildings, creek, barn, partially wooded. $715,000 45± ac. Brenham. Pond, creeks, hand-dug well, electricity, barn, scattered trees & woods. $549,500 34± ac. Fayetteville. Restored 3/3.5 farmhouse, fire pit, pond, heavily wooded, gorgeous setting. $735,000 31± ac. LaGrange. Custom home, 3 barns, loafing sheds, Rocky Creek frontage, pond. $649,500 30± ac. Hempstead. Beautiful 3/2, high ceilings, 3-car gar., pavilion, stocked pond, barn, pens. $825,000 14± ac. Cat Spring. Elegant 3/2.5, custom kitchen, office, game-fenced, oversized gar. w/bath. $599,999 13± ac. Bellville. Wooded seclusion, 3/3, outdoor kit., deck, patio, stocked lake, barn, pens. $559,000

Shelly Moschak, Broker www.5starcountry.com

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Markham Realty, Inc. Huntsville, TX www.markhamrealty.com

888 286-3575 5.4 Ac. W. of Huntsville on paved road. $8,750/ac 7.4 Ac. with 2,300 sq. ft. custom home. $365,000 11.5 Ac. with log home. $299,500 12.6 Ac. Rolling & wooded. $5,500/acre 16.6 Ac. w/manufactured home. $125,500 36.5 Ac. Wooded & rolling. $4,150/acre 47 Ac. W on FM 1696 w/pastures & pond. $6,195/ac 50 Ac. CR frontage & rolling. $300,000 82.7 Ac. North of Huntsville. $454,900 87.9 Ac. West w/5,000-sf home. Showplace. $995,000 98 Ac. Rolling, homesite & CR frontage. $540,485 140 Ac. Homesite, rolling, off FM 980. $700,000 220 Ac. Ready for cattle. $3,450/acre 250 Ac. Woods, wildlife & CR frontage. $3,350/acre 384 Ac. N on Hwy. 75, wooded & creek. $4,490/ac 468 Ac. Cattle & wildlife. $3,350/acre Volume 55 Texas Farm&Ranch

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King Land & Water LLC Bill Johnson & Associates Real Estate Visit www.KingLandWater.com for more info.

James King, Agent / Tammy King, Broker

432 426-2024 office

979 865-5969

Alamito Creek Preserve: *New Listing* Unique to West Texas, Presidio Co. 25 minutes from Marfa, 6 Ranch properties that range in size from 300 to 850 acres all with access to paved highway and use of Alamito Creek Preserve, a 1,000-acre natural preserve of Cottonwood groves and creek bottom.

C-3 Ranch: 3,900 Acres in Jeff Davis Co. Classic “Cattle Country” grassland/mountain ranch Scenic mountain views, hunting in the Davis Mts. $2,200/ acre or $8,580,000.

Box Springs Ranch: 975.86 Acres in Jeff Davis Co. Davis Mountains ranch inside the famous “Scenic Loop” Great mountain views. 20 miles W of Ft. Davis, TX. $2,475/acre or $2,415,600.

Hudson Ranch: 430 Acres in Presidio Co. Chihuahuan Desert Grasslands at its best, well, electricity, homesite, surrounded by larger conservation ranches, 10 mi. W of Marfa. $750/acre or $322,500. *Reduced* Limpia Wind Adobe, Jeff Davis Co. Custom-built adobe home constructed of environmentally protective materials surrounded by conservation properties and views of Davis Mts. and McDonald Observatory on 6.48 beautiful acres. $995,000. *Reduced* Grierson House: Historic Home: Ft. Davis, Jeff Davis Co. Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, constructed in 1903 on 2.3 acres in Fort Davis. Fully renovated, this unique 2BR/2.5BA bath home continues to have its original 19th century charm. $629,000 Marfa House & Ranch: 2,400 Acres: Presidio Co. 5 mi. W of Marfa, award-winning, contemporary home w/a 8,000 SF interior, 5,000 SF courtyards, porches, pavilion and pool, constructed in 2001, designed by architect Carlos Jimenez. Surrounded by beautiful Marfa grassland & Davis Mtn. views.

Call for pricing.

11 Acres: Zettel Road, Nelsonville. Hillcrest Farms.

Corner tract with road frontage, nice roll, scattered trees and open pastures. Secluded, good building sites. Restrictions available. $118,000 11 Acres: Weishuhn Road, New Ulm. Custom 5BR/3BA 2-story family home with 3 fireplaces, library, 9-foot ceilings, wide plank floors, spacious front and back porches. $549,000 21 Acres: FM 1094, Cat Spring. Manicured acreage in much desired area. Pond, well/septics, fenced, shop/ garage, 3BR/2BA manufactured home. $445,000 34 Acres: Turnbow Ranch Road, Austin Co. Half wooded tract with scattered large trees, on a high sandy ridge on Turnbow Ranch near Welcome Community. High elevation, 2 ponds, homesite, views and seclusion. Near Bellville and Brenham. $439,000

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Open, nice pond, views, comm. potential. #56514fr Home on Just Over an Acre in Round Top. 3/2.5 home, separate barn with concrete floor, electric & plumbing, ideal for guesthouse or studio. #49310fr Round Top, Hwy. 237, 3+ acres with over 400 feet of highway frontage, in the city limits of Round Top. Nice views, nice trees. #54321fr Sought-After Small Acreage. 2.5 ac, Halamicek Loop, off FM 1291, Fayetteville. Heavily wooded. #52535fr La Grange, 3307 O’Quinn Branch Rd. 75 rolling acres with wet-weather creek & two ponds. Minerals available. #56474fr Schulenburg, Mazurek & Middle Creek Rds. 43 acres, views & old farmhouse to restore. #56924fr BURTON, Koether Road. 73+ acres, scattered trees, two barns, two ponds & water well. #57998fr Round Top, 3942 Hartfield Rd. 21+ acres, 2 ponds, seasonal creek, 4/2.5 home & barn. #56949fr

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Texas Hill Country’s Finest

Tejas Properties 962 Acres, Edwards Co. Improvements. $1,195/ac 19,000 Acres, Knox Co. High-fenced with miles of river, whitetail and mule deer.

384 Acres, Edwards Co. High-fenced, county road, well and electric, native and exotics.

62.8 Acres, Southern Ft. Bend Co. Adjoining Brazos Bend State Park. $7,495 per acre 10 to 100-Acre Ranches, Southern Ft. Bend Co. Only minutes from Highway 59 or 288.

1.5 to 13-Acre Tracts. In a paved runway subdivision in Southern Ft. Bend County.

94 Acres. Irrigated farm and ranch in Ft. Bend County with good improvements. $995,000 68 Acres. Kimble County near Harper.

1,389 Acres, LaSalle Co. Good improvements and large neighbors. $2,495 per acre 320 Acres, Schleicher Co. Frontage, fields and good deer. $1,595 per acre 12.64 Acres. In Austin city limits, residential, horses, paved access. $449,000

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830 249-9339 office 210 859-6256 cell Bandera: 60 ac. - Sabinal River, 2 homes, views.

Brazoria: 570 ac. - Rice & cattle farm, waterfowl hunting.

Brazoria: 1,079 ac. - 2.5 miles of Varner Creek. Nice ranch.

Duval: 1,500 ac. - High fenced, managed deer herd.

Hays: 30 ac. - Live water Onion Creek, historic home.

Kimble: 705 ac. - Llano River, nice home, South Texas genetics.

Kinney: 5,045 ac. - Sycamore Creek, home, high fenced.

Kinney: 2,690 ac. - Home, high fenced, live water, creek.

LaSalle: 240 ac. - Deer and quail ranch, water well.

Live Oak: 220 ac. - Tanks, great hunting, nice well.

McMullen: 550 ac. - House, barn, tanks, good deer.

Menard: 255 ac. - Live oaks, fenced, views, well.

Menard: 334 ac. - House, wells, live oaks, good hunting property.

Pecos: 1,600 ac. - Lodge, mule & whitetail, blue quail.

Real: 730 ac. - Springs, wells, views, great ranch.

Shelby: 436 ac. - Exotic game ranch, nice lodge, high fenced.

Sutton: 6,000 ac. - Nice home, free-roaming game, paved road frontage.

Sutton: 3,000 ac. - Free-roaming game, wells & tanks.

Sutton: 250 ac. - Fenced, abundant wildlife, paved road frontage.

Uvalde: 1,050 ac. – High-fenced, 2 homes, great game, views.

Uvalde: 695 ac. - High fenced, home, exotics, views.

Uvalde: 370 ac. - Live oaks, free-roaming game, paved road frontage.

Val Verde: 9,100 ac. - Live water creek, home, high fenced.

Wharton: 148 ac. - 5-ac. lake, home, great horse prop.

Wilson: 255 ac. – High-fenced, 4 tanks, modular home.

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210 415-9850 Morris Killough, Broker 830 486-8999 Bobby Mauldin, Agent 830 591-9509 Scott Saunders, Agent 210 413-3939 Jim Fuchs (Fox), Agent UTOPIA AREA RANCHES 100 Acres: Hwy frontage, electricity, phone, Edwards water, great trees, good soil, game, great building sites. $3,850/acre 2,400± Acres: Houses, barns, good roads, hunting, Highway 39 frontage.

307 Acres: Home, cabins, barn, blinds, good roads, hardwoods, Indian mounds. Call for more details.

HILL COUNTRY LIVE WATER & SMALL PROPERTIES Vanderpool: 7.5+-acre homesite with live limestone creek, highway frontage, building sites, hardwoods, good restrictions. $16,500/acre 70± Acres: Fabulous Sabinal River frontage, homesite overlooking river, rock bluffs, paved rd., trees, game, fantastic locale near town & new golf course. $1.45M 60± Acres: 2 homes, barn, 900' cypress-lined Sabinal River, river pavilion. $1,450,000 72± Acres: **NEW** South of Bandera, views, new cabin, electricity, good fencing, excellent roads, electric gate, great hunting area, good tree cover, large amount of brush cleared. $399,135 35± Acres: 6 miles N. of Utopia, remodeled 2.200± sq. ft. home, shop, carport, garage, well, tool shed, small lake, orchard, garden, loaded w/game. $469,000 14± Acres: Sabinal R., Hwy 90 frtg, high visibility, high traffic, homesite/RV park/campground. $249,000 150+ Acres: Garner Park area, development tract, open valleys, lake, trinity well, numerous exotics. $6,000/acre. SOLD!

Utopia Estate: Owner financing, tracts offer highway frontage, great building sites, hunting, fantastic views & only 3 tracts remaining: 49 ac. w/home, $445,000, is under contract. Still available: 39-acre & 57-acre tracts, may be split, starting at $5,500/ac.

Utopia Country Trail: In Utopia ISD, great building sites, Edwards water, good soil, electric & phone, hwy frontage, good horse property, ag exempt, won’t last: 50-acre tract for $4,150/acre. Also available: 30, 25 & 20-acre tracts for $5,000/acre.

Uvalde: 9.8 ac., turn-key home & wholesale nursery, 1,400' Leona River, huge pecan trees, 3,200± sq. ft custom home, over 24,000 palms & other plants, turn-key ready to generate income. Call Scott for pricing at 830 591-9509.

1± Acre: 3/2 home, shop, large patio, large rooms, fireplace, close to Utopia. $185,000 65.3± Acres: Hunting property with great cover, very gamey and Highway 187 frontage. Excellent price at $2,850/acre or $186,105.

6± Acres: Ready to build, large shop, pipe fence, well, propane, septic, electric to breaker, oaks. $155K 3± Acres: Home on river & golf course. $449,000 Sabinal River Tracts: 5 acres with beautiful, flowing cypress-lined river, utilities, gated, restrictions, great location. $149,000 5-Acre Tracts with city water & electric, great views, minutes to Utopia. $50,000 15 Acres: Premier deep & wide navigable cypresslined Sabinal River frontage, views, oaks, pecan, elm, building sites. $675,000 4± Acres: 2,400± sq. ft. home w/pool & many extras on Sabinal River, hwy frontage, pool house. $569,000 6, 12 or 50 Acres: Expansive premium home on limestone bluff w/600+ feet of Sabinal River frontage, extras. $1.25 to $1.8M depending on acreage. SOLD! 10 Acres: On Frio River with two homes, river road frontage, “Old Baldy” is next door. SOLD! SOUTH TEXAS PROPERTIES 4,224 Acres: Zavala County hunting ranch, first class, 2± miles of Leona River, 5,000± sq. ft. home, great hunting, 10 minutes to Uvalde airport, too many extra to list. $13,900,000. Must see!

Good Mini-Ranches: 33± acres: tank, fenced. 39± acres: barn, pens, well, fenced. 102± acres: tank, well, cabin. Good mini-ranches for cattle, hunting, home sites, 1 hour to San Antonio: $3,695/acre. Buy all 3 tracks for $2,985/acre.

10 to 50-Acre Tracts: Native brush & game, city water close. Starting at $2,500/acre.

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214 550-1550 2,819 Acres: Kemp Ranch, Ellis Co., Waxahachie.

Well located, one mile west of IH-35, less than 30 minutes from Dallas. $3,500 per acre 525 Acres: Tarrant County, Fort Worth. Located west of Fort Worth on the Tarrant/Parker County line. Enjoy views of downtown. Call for pricing.

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CULVER/LANDTX, INC. Steve Grant Real Estate P.O. Box 755 Boerne, Texas 78006 dec@landtx.com • www.landtx.com

830 248-1248 • 210 422-4676 AUSTIN: 55-acre manicured showplace on Onion Creek, 9 miles from downtown. $1.95M BLANCO: 1,062-ac. hilly/grassy possible showplace near Johnson City. $5.3M BLANCO: 365 acres with huge lake in private valley, 30 min. to Austin or San Antonio. $3.3M STOCKDALE: 192 acres on clear running creek, improved pasture, oaks, gamey. $760K UVALDE: 4,300 acres of good brush, oaks, highway, soaring hills, deer/turkey. $4.23M COMING SOON! 1,500-acre live water paradise near Luckenbach, other select new water ranches.

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800 683-LAND 22 ac. Cabin, deer, Brackettville. $29,950 33 ac. Bld, 2 fdrs, deer, Brackettville. $49,950 36 ac. Cabin, elec, shrd well, deer, turkey. $59,950 50 ac. Hm, well, elec, axis, Dry Devils R. $99,950 50 ac. Cabin, elec, deer, Hwy 41. $125,000 50 ac. Cabin, elec, rain cistern, deer. $139,950 50 ac. Hms, barn, well, elec, septic, deer. $149,950 51 ac. Shrd well, elec avail, blds, deer. $99,950 54 ac. Cabin, elec, blds, fdrs, shared well. $89,995 55 ac. Trailer, elec, blds, fdrs, shared well. $89,995 55 ac. Home, barn, well, minerals, axis. $299,950 57 ac. Cabin, shrd well, blds, fdrs, deer. $59,950 60 ac. Deer, turkey, shared well, elec. $119,950 64 ac. Stone hm, well, elec, axis, turkey. $149,950 70 ac. Lodge, elec, well, tank, axis. $129,950 73 ac. Cabin, hwy, fenced, axis, turkey. $129,950 75 ac. County rd., elec avail, axis, Terms. $149,950 80 ac. Hm, stables, arena, round pens.$399,950 83 ac. Deer, shrd well, elec avail. $99,950 91 ac. Container, blinds, feeders, axis. $99,950 95 ac. Near Amistad, deer, dove. $99,950 98 ac. Home, barns, well, elec, hwy, axis. $199,950 98 ac. Hm, hwy, Walnut Crk, Lockhart. $599,950 100 ac. Trlr, elec, water, blds/fdrs, axis. $159,999 100 ac. Water, elec, axis, elk, turkey. $169,950 106 ac. Cabin, blds, fdr, shared well, deer. $99,950 107 ac. Water, troughs, fdrs, deer, turkey. $89,950 110 ac. Deer, turkey, elec, shared well. $99,950 114 ac. Cabin, well, elec, axis, hwy. $199,950 135 ac. Water, tank, fence, deer, turkey. $134,950 137 ac. Luxury home, barn w/apt, elk. $499,950 152 ac. Cabin, elec, shrd well, deer. $149,950 217 ac. Cabin, elec, well, deer, hwy frt. $299,950 269 ac. Hm, well, pond, caves, axis, elk. $569,950 339 ac. 1,900’ Devils R., Cabin, well, elec. $1.29M 397 ac. Home, elec, water, blds, fdrs, elk. $449,950 425 ac. County road, electric, axis, hogs. $499,950 490 ac. Hwy, pond, wells, elec, cabin, deer. $999K 710 ac. Homes, barns, pool, elk, airstrip. $2.2M 742 ac. Hm, barns, wells, fenced, axis, elk. $1.48M 746 ac. Lodge, cabin, wells, Hwy, airstrip. $1.19M 1,191 ac. LIVE WATER, Mexico near Eagle Pass $699K 2,681 ac. LIVE WATER, Mexico near Eagle Pass $2.14M

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Athens, Texas www.stevegrant.com

903 675-3503 903 675-3536 fax ATHENS: 44± acres, mostly wooded with abundant wildlife & gently sloping terrain at end of an allweather road. Remarkable property only a short drive from Dallas. $189,200 59 ACRES: Mostly wooded with a pond in Athens with additional acreage available. $250,750 501.16 ROLLING ACRES: Near Athens with improved coastal meadow, mature hardwoods, 5 ponds, wildlife & creeks. $1,503,480 67 ACRES W/LAKE: Located on U.S. Hwy. 175, west of Athens w/magnificent vistas, 10±-acre lake, small pond, natural springs, creek & well. $595,000 THE PERFECT GETAWAY: 34 acres, mostly wooded w/mature hardwoods, loaded with wildlife, 3-acre lake stocked with fish, 2BR/1BA cabin with deep water well. $323,418 5275 HWY 31, MURCHISON: One-of-a-kind listing w/much attention to detail. 3BR/3BA w/2-car garage – designer-quality home, move-in ready, spacious rooms, parklike acreage, pond, several sheds & barns on 5.01 acres. $299,000 46.02 ACRES W/POND: East of Dallas in beautiful East Texas near Purtis Creek State Park. Excellent bldg sites & quality restrictions. Additional land available. $177,197 ATHENS: Custom home w/3BR/2BA & 2,061 sq. ft. on 39 acres, mostly pasture w/10 acres of pines.

Country living close to town! $359,000 NEAR CROSSROADS: 3/2/2 brick on beautiful wooded property. Charming home with many updates, screened-in porch w/lake view, 1,200 sf workshop & small fishing lake. $249,000

COMFORTABLE COUNTRY HOMESTEAD: Fabulous 3BR/2BA updated home with landcaped grounds, spacious living areas, wood-burning fireplace, formal area, game room, in-ground pool, deck, patio & 30x30 workshop. Created for beauty, comfort & convenience. $229,500 LARUE, TX: 91+ acres with rolling coastal fields, scattered trees, woods & 3 ponds. $4,000/acre 30.002 ACRES: Across from Henderson County Fair Grounds w/1,900’ frontage on Hwy. 31E. Ideal for many uses. $1,000,000 NEAR ATHENS: 20-acre ranch/farm with roomy 3BR/2BA home, pole barn, equipment shed & pond.

Add’l acreage available. Seller motivated. $199,000 GREAT MICRO RANCH: Perfect for a few horses.

3BR/2.5BA brick home in great shape on 2.6 acres.

Large barn with stalls, nice in-ground pool, good fencing, storage building & more. $265,000 S OF PALESTINE: Country hilltop with 3BR/2BA manufactured home on 13 rolling acres w/excellent views, pond, barn & workshop. $210,000 OPPORTUNITY IN ATHENS: 25.5 ac. w/frontage on Loop 7 & CR Lots of possibilities for this prime property! $166,010 NEAR ATHENS: 50 acres, wooded with FM frontage.

Offered for $162,500.

AAMAX, LLC Willis R. Jefferys, Broker 2661 Stevens Street, Suite 3 Houston, TX 74026

713 688-7000 7.25± Acres: Interstate 10, Colorado County, Retail C-Store, Truck Stop Travel Plaza location. Approved Texaco or Valero.

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