Back Porch Ranch

5,700 ACRES IN BRACKETTVILLE, TEXAS

PRESENTED BY TEJAS PROPERTIES

Back Porch Ranch is situated in the Texas Hill Country, approximately two-and-a-half hours west of San Antonio or one hour east of Del Rio. Starting with a blank slate, the current owners have spent the last 13 years transforming the property into what it is today, a first-class Texas hunting and recreational getaway. Opportunities to entertain are endless with the Back Porch at Elk Lodge, sitting in the saloon, the African palapa or on the skeet deck with your friends. With many miles of ranch roads and scenic views, you never tire of the beauty and wildlife.

Land The ranch is comprised mostly of exceptional Texas Hill Country that has been sculpted and improved by the select removal of many acres of cedar, leaving a park-like setting on the rolling hills. Several species of oak are found plus elm, sycamore, mesquite, Texas persimmon and other species native to the area. Several wet weather creeks traverse the ranch, adding to the allure and holding water in pools which are a magnet to the game. Another feature of the ranch is Indian Mountain, at 2,118 feet, a prominent local landmark and the highest point in the area, which is visible for miles. Valleys and fields dot the landscape and are accessible by improved ranch roads throughout. A 4,000-foot paved and high-fenced runway has just been completed for your convenience. Adjoining ranches are like-size, with the eastern and southern neighbor being 50,000+ acres. Plus, the ranch comes with the first right of refusal on the adjoining 3,000 acres.

Wildlife

The wildlife on the ranch has been heavily managed since purchase. Driving through the ranch, you will see both native and exotic game which include whitetail, axis, black buck, spring buck, oryx, aoudad, fallow, dove and Rio Grande turkey. The Ranch has never been commercially hunted, and use has been limited to family, friends and hunts donated to several conservation groups. These include National Wild Turkey Federation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Texas Wildlife Association and others. RMEF has auctioned off donated hunts to the ranch for world-class Rio Grande Turkey for the last 10 years. The ranch is mostly high fenced with some small sections being strategically left low fenced.

Improvements

The improvements on Back Porch Ranch are so vast, it is hard to find a place to start.

Owners Home: Incredible views abound from the recently remodeled, hill-top, rock construction home. It has three master suites and four baths, the main master suite featuring a copper tub and huge walk-in shower. Other features include a large kitchen, stone fireplace in the living room, wrap-around porches, multi-level deck with jacuzzi and large palapa carport.

Elk Lodge: Rock-construction hunting lodge reminiscent of hunts gone by. Great room with stone fireplace and cathedral ceiling, nine bedrooms, four baths, commercial kitchen, media room, office and utility room. Covered porches, huge rock patio with firepit, grills and waterfall with flowing creek in a park-like setting. One step onto the relaxing back porch and you will see where this ranch got its name.

Saloon: 10,000 square feet and newly constructed, the saloon has 12 individual, high-quality lockers for hunters, custom antique saloon bar with dual TVs, refrigeration, beer taps, storage, entertainment stage, 25-foot shuffleboard table, mesquite furniture, merchandise room that resembles an old jail and two restrooms. Commercial kitchen with two side-by-side refrigerators and a walk-in cooler. Trophy room with wine grotto and taxidermy from all over the world plus murals painted by award-winning artist Calvin Carter. Outside is landscaped with lantern-lined walkways which provide access to the Elk Lodge and African palapa.

African Palapa: Stone fireplace and bar area with wet bar and refrigeration, completely furnished, overlooking a beautiful oak-covered creek bottom.

Included in Sale Other improvements, ranch tools and equipment, including a manager’s home, hunters’ cabins and much more, are included in the sale. °

5,700 ACRES IN KINNEY & EDWARDS COUNTIES PROPERTY ID 7709855

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