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Refuge on The Llano As one of the largest live water properties in the Llano Upflit, the Refuge on the Llano is one-of-a-kind in an environment unlike any other. Offered for the first time on the open market, this ranch, which delivers a lifestyle that can be envied but not replicated, is a rare opportunity to invest in a premier Texas property.
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Refuge OnThe Llano 1,165± Acres
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The 1,165± acre Refuge on the Llano, with abundant live water, native habitat and easy access to Austin and San Antonio, is a one-of-akind ranch in a unique part of the Texas Hill Country.
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he 1,165± acre Refuge on the Llano, with abundant live water, native habitat and easy access to Austin and San Antonio, is a one-of-a-kind ranch in a unique part of the Texas Hill Country. Located 10 miles west of Llano and five miles east of Castell and its famed General Store, the ranch, which fronts on Highway 152, is about 90 minutes from the state’s capital and two hours from the Alamo City. A second entrance, through a deeded easement that extends to County Road 106, provides access to the south side of the ranch.
The Water For humans and wildlife, water has always meant life. In the era before European settlement, the Tonkawa ruled the Llano Uplift. Then, the Comanches mastered the horse and pushed the Tonkawa out of the water and game rich area, claiming the bounty for their own. Evidence of the cultures can be found throughout the ranch, lending evidence to the eternal value of crystalline water. When it comes to water, the Refuge on the Llano is almost an embarrassment of riches. The ranch’s holdings include 5.41± riverfront acres situated on the north side of Highway 152.
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River access on the Llano doesn’t get any better than this. Whitewater rapids carve through a huge granite outcropping, then culminate in a deep, clear pool lined with massive boulders. A shoulder-deep pool, constantly filled by a burbling waterfall, is likely one of the best swimming holes in the entire state. Smoothed by centuries of flowing water, the rocks slope gently down to the water’s edge, providing more than 330 feet, an area larger than a football field, of convenient, easily navigable access for guests of all ages and abilities. The rocks are so perfectly worn that no shoes are required. Massive oaks tower near the river. The ancient sentinels provide shade to picnic, rest and recover, before returning to nature’s swimming pool. Across the quiet two-lane blacktop, Hickory Creek runs through the main ranch for about 2 miles. At the downstream end, the creek, which flows strongly in many places on the ranch during normal rainfall years, is slowed by a natural granite impoundment. The resulting private, hidden grotto is spectacular. In addition to the creek, the ranch is outfitted with four windmills that provide water for wildlife and livestock. Two domestic wells provide water for the ranch’s human inhabitants.
The Land About the time dinosaurs roamed the earth, the Balcones Fault shifted, and molten magma pushed through the earth’s core creating a unique geologic feature known as the Llano Uplift that, unlike the rest of the Edwards Plateau, is marked by granite formations and outcrops. Some, like Enchanted Rock and Pack Saddle Mountain, are famous. All capture the imagination. The entire Llano Uplift is only 90 miles in diameter. As the granite eroded and decomposed through the millennia, it created a red sandy soil that is strong and highly productive, much more so than the thin soils that lie over limestone and characterize most of the Hill Country. Because vegetative cover is primarily dictated by the soil, the Refuge on the Llano has a diverse mix of native plants that provides superlative native wildlife habitat and a spring wildflower bloom that is unmatched. The grass species on the ranch would have been familiar to the pioneering settlers and the aspiring cattle barons who trailed their herds through the untouched plains: big bluestem, little bluestem, yellow Indiangrass, green sprangletop and sideoats grama, the state grass of Texas. The protein-rich brush and forbs, the basis of a nutritious wildlife buffet, found within the lowfenced ranch are more common in South Texas
than the Hill Country. They include blackbrush, whitebrush, cenizo and kidney wood. Live oaks and post oaks, in an equal mix, along with persimmon trees and ancient bull mesquite cast long shadows. Their acorns, fruit and beans provide another source of food for wildlife. Cedar, the bane of Hill Country land managers, isn’t adapted to the soil, so the ranch has been spared the expense of spraying or mechanical clearing. As a result, the habitat is as close to pristine as exists anywhere in Texas.
The Wildlife Thanks to its strong soil and diverse vegetation, the area’s white-tailed deer naturally grow larger than typical Hill Country whitetails. Rio Grande turkeys abound. They roost in the trees that rise from the river and creek bottoms. Native grasses provide adequate nesting cover essential for reproduction. In wet years, the population of wild bobwhite quail surges. They, too, thrive in the sandy land and mix of native habitat.
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The Living The Refuge on the Llano is outfitted for enjoyment. A newly renovated master suite with a full kitchen, master bath and large attached shop/garage is located on the riverfront. A two-bedroom cabin with full kitchen and bath located nearby has also recently been updated. Four RV hook-up sites, a concrete slab for entertaining and a large, stone fireplace that beckons people to gather at sundown round out the riverfront offerings. The improvements are supplied by a domestic water well. Several potential building sites with majestic views are scattered throughout the ranch, allowing the new owners to build their dream home. One potential hilltop home site, just south of Highway 152 and arguably the most beautiful on the property, is already outfitted with a new well and electricity. A well-maintained, all-weather road constructed from crushed granite runs through the center of the ranch from south to north, making access easy. Satellite roads and trails angle off the main road.
1,165± Acres LLANO COUNTY, TEXAS Property ID: 17159574
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The Opportunity Land in the Llano Uplift is highly desirable. Land in the Llano Uplift with abundant live water is an exceptional investment opportunity that also pays dividends with lifeaffirming memories. “We are aware of at least two sales in this area at or above the $20,000 per acre mark,” said Wallace Nichols, the sales associate with Republic Ranches. “Although those properties were smaller, the Refuge on the Llano is such an exceptional investment opportunity that also pays dividends with life-affirming memories.” As one of the largest live water properties in the Llano Upflit, the Refuge on the Llano is one-of-a-kind in an environment unlike any other. Offered for the first time on the open market, this ranch, which delivers a lifestyle that can be envied but not replicated, is a rare opportunity to invest in a premier Texas property. °
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REPORT BY CHARLES E . GILLIL AND, PH.D. Research Economist, Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University
THIRD QUARTER 2023
Change in Texas Rural Land Prices: 2013–2023 9,500
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he four-quarter preliminary total number of sales dropped to 3,444 continuing to slide for the sixth straight quarter. This represents a more than 50 percent fall from the third quarter 2022. Final reports may likely soften that reported decline; however, the market continues to cool from the frenzied hot pace seen in 2021 and 2022. According to market participants, buyers focused on good quality properties while lesser quality land remained unsold. That flight to quality land ensured higher overall prices, up 7.03 percent to $4,720 per acre. After adjusting for the impact of inflation, prices increased only 3.13 percent, the smallest percentage increase since the 2020 pandemic year. Preliminary reported total acreage dropped 69 percent to 255,154 acres. Quarterly volume has declined for the sixth straight quarter. The preliminary total dollar volume fell to $1.2 billion, a 67 percent drop. Final reports will increase the number of sales and add to the total dollar volume. Nevertheless these reveal a market returning to more normal levels of activity with moderating price pressures. If more of the lesser quality land had sold, overall price levels may have actually declined.
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Markets in this region dominated by farmland saw continued demand for cropland drive prices 11 percent higher than 2022 levels to $1,659 per acre. However, that price represents a retreat from the second quarter price of $1,742 per acre. Preliminary reported volume at 56,993 acres dropped 73 percent the 2022 third quarter level. Total sales at 337 fell 38 percent short of 2022 while total dollar volume dropped 70 percent to $95 million despite a sizable price increase.
2 Far West Texas Sales in this region have returned to lower prices for large properties. At $540 per acre, the price in this region dropped 50 percent from a year earlier. Activity was still meager.
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3 West Texas Total acreage exchanged in this market fell 80 short of year-ago transactions. The number of sales slid 54 percent to 416 sales. Still, prices expanded 16 percent to $2,474 per acre. However, that price only exceeded the second quarter price by $4 per acre. At $183 million, total dollar volume dropped 77 percent.
4 Northeast Texas The number of sales declined 50 percent to 1,036 sales while prices inched up a modest 4 percent to $7,883 per acre about half of the 8 percent price increase in the first quarter. Total dollar volume declined 51 percent to $258 million. The total acreage exchanged slipped 53 percent to 32,685.
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Gulf Coast–Brazos Bottom Despite a reported flight to quality in this region, prices only managed to eke out a 1 percent increase to $9,675 per acre, less than the $10,052 per acre record in the second quarter. Volume dropped 51 percent to 457 sales. Total dollar volume dropped 59 percent to $179 million and total acreage slid 60 percent to 18,569 acres.
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6 South Texas South of San Antonio prices remained strong, increasing 16 percent to $6,382 per acre. However, that result came from a slowing market where sales numbers fell 54 percent to 306 sales. Total dollar volume declined 59 percent to $147 million while total acreage retreated 64 percent to 22,960 acres.
7 Austin-Waco-Hill Country Volume of sales dropped 53 percent as buyers shifted from urban areas to the more remote country posting a total of 877 sales. Prices exceeded year earlier figures by 11 percent, settling at $7,408 per acre. However, that increase pales compared to the 15 percent increase in the first quarter. Total dollar volume declined 62 percent to $294 million. Total acres fell 66 percent 39,715 acres.
The Future The continued escalation of interest rates is taking a toll on land market activity, reducing demand across all areas of the state. Falling volume of sales amid rising prices suggests increasing numbers of potential buyers find the current market unacceptably high. Those conditions further suggest that the current mix of sales lacks a normal volume of lesser quality properties. Dropping total dollar volume (calculated as current price multiplied by total acres purchased) tends to suggest that current buyers are resisting current asking prices. Still, sellers resist the temptation to cut prices despite some markdowns appearing in specific markets. All of this suggests that overall prices may level off or even soon slip. Everything depends on the direction of an economy beset by high interest rates and rising uncertainty in the face of expanding armed conflicts across the globe. °
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DON’T TREAD ON RURAL TEXAS A Q&A WITH TREAD CEO JESSICA KARLSRUHER WINTER 2023 | TEXAS LAND
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What was the impetus for creating TREAD? The Texas Real Estate Advocacy & Defense (TREAD) Coalition was created in 2017 by some land attorneys who were litigating issues they thought could be addressed by landowner education and resources as well as policy changes in the legislature.
Describe the philosophy/approach that the TREAD Coalition takes when advocating for landowners and rural communities? At TREAD Coalition, we take a holistic approach to rural communities. When TREAD was formed, the focus was mostly on landowners in rural Texas. We have broadened our scope to include anyone who lives in a rural community. Why? Because 83 percent of Texas is rural and there was an important constituency missing. Anyone who lives in a rural community feels the impacts of land fragmentation and suburban encroachment. Our goal is to streamline processes and promote smart growth approaches that allow rural communities to thrive, keep working lands working and conserve land and resources for future generations.
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What is TREAD’s overarching mission? TREAD Coalition is a member organization that advocates for landowners and rural communities at the state and local levels. We provide education, resources and policy solutions to protect private property rights.
Why are the benefits of the coalition approach and why is that the most effective way for achieving TREAD’s objectives? We work with peer organizations such as the Texas Wildlife Association, Texas Farm Bureau and Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers on issues where there is overlap and intersection, but we recognize that rural Texas and rural Texans are changing. While TREAD members are active farmers and ranchers, they also are schoolteachers, doctors, accountants, lawyers, and small business owners. Their concerns are different, and TREAD is the coalition that advocates for them as well. We look at the cumulative land use trends and how they impact rural Texas. For example, land fragmentation for commercial development or rooftops means more wear and tear on the land in addition to more straws in the ground siphoning off water.
This type of growth impacts rural Texas directly and indirectly. Renewable energy infrastructure including carbon and hydrogen pipelines and battery storage facilities is leaving its footprint across rural Texas. These additions to a community change land values and in some cases historic use. Our goal is to bring industry experts and researchers together to evaluate our state’s rapid growth and identify best practices that can be implemented to encourage conservation and sustainability practices at the same time we protect private property rights and free enterprise.
As you look at Texas, what are the top five challenges facing the state and by extension rural landowners? Landowners struggle with the rise in land cost, property taxes, access to water and the intergenerational transfer of wealth and land. Many landowners are looking to sell their land because it’s no longer affordable to keep it or try to hold on to it for future generations. Additionally, landowners are looking at new revenue generators like carbon sequestration, renewables, and lithium mining to hold onto their land for succeeding generations.
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As a property rights organization, we advocate for landowners doing what they wish with their land, but we also educate them on how to be a stakeholder in any agreement. We help them identify what protections to put in place that will further their land stewardship and prevent them from being taken advantage of.
Why do the state’s challenges of having enough water, food and other nature-based products as well as their solutions rest so heavily on rural Texas, its communities and landowners? Urban centers are consumers, and their citizenry is not tied to the land. Navigating that disconnect is becoming an increasing struggle. With lack of planning and oversight in our state, Texas lands are being used in ways that can have long-term implications if not offset by safeguards and best practices. Green spaces provide fresh air, food, fiber and water to the millions of Texans in this state and those resources come from rural Texas. Although we have 171 million acres of land in this state, much of our farm and ranch land is being converted at a rapid rate of 1,000 acres a day to development and energy infrastructure. Much of this development is fragmenting rural lands, which further strains its natural productivity.
As an advocate for landowners and rural Texas, what is the most difficult part of getting the important messages across in the Legislature and in regulatory agencies? There is little or no oversight with many industries in Texas, and we are beginning to see the results of this haphazard sprawl with threats to our water supply, wildlife habitat, clean air, food and fiber. There also are tax incentives for certain industries and not others. The jobs and output provided by farming, ranching, wildlife management and recreational hunting and fishing contribute millions of dollars and thousands of jobs to the state’s economy while conserving natural infrastructure. We don’t incentivize these industries in our state, and we need to level the incentive and regulatory playing field so all industries can compete and provide. Encouraging natural resource-based industries would be the most effective way to have a sustainable economy and conserve resources in our state. TREAD Coalition is an advocacy organization that works with local and state elected officials on potential policy changes to streamline
processes and have more protections in place for working lands, green spaces like parks, water and rural communities overall.
As Texas becomes more and more urban, why is it increasingly important that rural landowners and communities have a collective voice and become active players in the legislative process? With Texas becoming more urban, the issues change, and legislative representation leans toward urban concerns. As more issues are viewed through an urban lens, it is even more imperative that rural citizens unite and be a part of a coalition that is actively defending private property rights and working to solve the myriad of issues caused by land fragmentation. We work with peer organizations on sound policy and best practices to promote smart growth and thoughtful land stewardship. TREAD also engages with the various caucuses in the Legislature providing them with data and reallife examples of what’s happening with their constituency so they may influence their peers to protect rural Texas.
How can Texans become involved in TREAD? TREAD Coalition is a member organization, so joining the Coalition is a great way to become more involved and informed on issues impacting rural Texas. Members have access to online resources and our TREAD Talk programming. Additionally, your involvement helps TREAD advocate for private property rights and be your voice at the Capitol.
What else do people need to know about TREAD? TREAD Coalition defends the rights of landowners and rural Texas. Whether you have a quarter of an acre or 5,000 acres, your rights need to be protected and your concerns represented. As our state grows and changes, we must be proactive with addressing our infrastructure, both natural and man-made, and implementing best practices. Nature is a crucial infrastructure—our land, rivers, streams and aquifers provide great benefit to Texans, and they must be protected. And your property rights need to be protected as well. When you evaluate diversifying revenue streams, sign a lease agreement for a corporate project, sell part of your land or face condemnation, you have rights and need to be treated like the stakeholder you are. TREAD works tirelessly to insure that. °
Our goal is to bring industry experts and researchers together to evaluate our state’s rapid growth and identify best practices that can be implemented to encourage conservation and sustainability practices at the same time we protect private property rights and free enterprise.
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Horticulture, and Wildlife Management” and Proposition 14 “Creation of the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund” will become state law.
A Civics Refresher Any member in the Texas House of Representatives or the Texas Senate may introduce a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment. Two-thirds of the members of both houses, which translates to 100 members in the Texas House and 21 members in the Texas Senate, must then approve the joint resolution for it to be placed on the ballot. “By design, joint resolutions must clear a higher hurdle than a regular bill, which requires just a simple majority in each house to pass,” said Joey Park, who lobbies on behalf of TWA. “Unlike a regular bill, joint resolutions are not presented to the governor for approval or veto but go directly to the Texas secretary of state.” While it may seem as if there are a lot of amendments on the odd-year ballots, the number is relative. During this past session, members filed 11,807 pieces of legislation. Of those, 299 were joint resolutions. When the dust settled, only 14 of those joint resolutions made it through the process and onto the ballot. According to Park, generally eight to 10 joint resolutions pass each session, but 14 is not uncommon. When more than one constitutional amendment passes the Legislature in any given year, the Texas secretary of state conducts a random drawing to ascertain the ballot order for the proposed amendments. Traditional wisdom holds that propositions placed higher on the ballot are more likely to pass than those lower on the ballot. This is attributed to a civic malady known as “ballot fatigue” that prompts voters to lose interest in or vote "no" on every proposed amendment after the first few. According to a July 2022 Report by the Texas Legislative Council, ballot fatigue may have been misdiagnosed when it comes to state constitutional amendments. Since 1876 in Texas, 700 constitutional amendments have been proposed. Of those, 517
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have been approved by the electorate. That’s a 73.8 percent ratification rate. “Nothing is ever guaranteed,” Park said. “Through the years, we’ve seen joint resolutions sail through the Legislature and go down in flames on election day.”
Farms, Ranches and State Parks When legislation is filed as a joint resolution, it is done for one of two reasons. First, any dedicated fund established outside the normal budgeting process requires a constitutional amendment. Proposition 14 “Creation of the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund,” is an example of this. “By law, all tax revenue that comes into the state goes into the General Revenue Fund, which can be allocated according to the needs and whims of the Legislature,” Park said. “Special funds such as the Rainy Day Fund require a constitutional amendment to prevent the proliferation of dedicated funds and to send a message that the fund’s purposes are important enough to go outside normal channels.” In the case of Proposition 14, its original sponsors wanted to stake a claim on a portion of the state’s recent $50 billion dollar budget surplus and dedicate it to purchasing land for new state parks. “As proposed, the Centennial Parks Fund sets aside $1 billion to enable the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to purchase special properties from willing sellers to create new state parks,” Dreibelbis said. “A dedicated fund will allow TPWD to act quickly and decisively in a competitive land market and acquire those special properties worthy of becoming state treasures.
“Let me be clear, this is not a government land grab, but a dedicated fund that will allow free market transactions between willing sellers and a willing buyer, TPWD, that benefit the citizens of Texas.” Currently, TPWD maintains 89 state parks, historic sites and natural areas on 640,000 acres it owns or leases. In a growing Texas, demand far outstrips supply. TPWD reports its parks attract nearly 10 million visitors annually. “At TWA, our ultimate goal is helping all Texans connect with the land,” Dreibelbis said. “The more connected Texans are to the natural world, the more they will value our natural resources and the role that private land stewards play in keeping the land productive for us all.” Besides going outside the normal budgeting process, legislators file joint resolutions to “raise the profile of an issue and raise the bar against change.” The “Right to Farm” proposition falls into this category. “When legislators file a joint resolution, they not only want to change the law, but want to make it much more difficult to change it back or do away with it,” Park said. “For instance, the joint resolution’s sponsors could have chosen to simply modify Texas’ existing Right to Farm Law, but they wanted to go the extra step to ensure that it couldn’t simply be revised or revoked when the 89th Legislature came to town.” Like the other 49 states, Texas has a Right to Farm Law. The original has been on the books since 1981. Over the 40-plus years, Texas’ population has grown from 14.75 million to more than 30 million. Most of the growth has taken place in cities. As cities and suburbs have grown outward and
At TWA, our ultimate goal is helping all Texans connect with the land —JUSTIN DREIBELBIS TWA CEO
surrounded historic agricultural operations, the weaknesses in the existing law began to show as some municipalities began aggressively levying fines to force farmers and ranchers to abandon their operations. “Constituents reported egregious fines of thousands of dollars a day for things such as parking their tractors in the ‘wrong’ place or allowing their hay meadows to exceed the height prescribed for grass within a suburb,” Dreibelbis said. “We need farmers, ranchers and open space because they are not only essential to our lives, but the state’s economy and culture.” The constitutional amendment not only strengthens existing law but reinforces the idea that working lands are just as important and valuable as urban and suburban development. “It’s a good thing to raise the profile of Texas’ land stewards, working lands and wild places in our rapidly urbanizing environment because concrete and asphalt can’t sustain our lives nor our spirits,” Dreibelbis said. “And TWA will always stand on the side of productive open spaces and those people who care for them.” °
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Craig Bowen RENAISSANCE RANCH MAN S TO RY BY L O R I E A . WO O DWA R D
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Despite his credentials as a wildlife biologist, agricultural economist, hunting guide, entrepreneur, land broker and a singer-songwriter with a newly inked development deal at a major Nashville label, Craig Bowen seems surprised to be pegged as a Renaissance Man.
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eople say that all the time, but I don’t see myself that way,” said Bowen, Partner/Broker Associate at the Grand Land Company in Austin. “Gaining knowledge, expanding my abilities, latching onto something new and mastering it…all make me happy. I’ve never been able to say no to learning something new.”
Learning to Love Land—and Music Born in Amarillo, Bowen was adopted when he was one-month old. His parents reared their only child on family land situated within 30 miles of Snyder. His father, who took over the family farm when Craig was only 12, farmed dryland cotton and worked as a foreman for Scurry County. Cattle were a side business. “Something about the livestock, the land and the life, especially the cowboy life, spoke to me,” Bowen said. “Dad never wanted me to work as hard as he did, so he encouraged me to study and probably wanted me to be an engineer, doctor, lawyer or something. Obviously, he didn’t get that, but I’m not a farmer so I made it that far.” The family’s holdings were noncontiguous, but Bowen grew up investigating every inch of the 180-acre Home Place. It was his backyard and natural classroom. “In the morning, I’d leave the house without a shirt, carrying a .22 rifle and with instructions to be home for supper—sometimes I didn’t make it back,” Bowen said. “It just felt like I could explore forever.” While livestock captured his imagination, nature is where he satisfied his curiosity. Bowen learned to identify and collect plants early, often chewing mesquite sap instead of gum, and crept up on wildlife just to see how close he could get without spooking them. “I was a feral country nerd,” said Bowen, laughing. Despite his penchant for being outside, he enjoyed
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I know what any piece of land can do by studying it a bit—and can communicate it.
(and excelled at) the piano lessons his mother, who was a kindergarten teacher, insisted he take about the time he started first grade. Bowen continued as a committed piano student until he discovered the acoustic guitar when he was 14. While the guitar quickly became his first musical love, his newfound passion was supported by the music theory derived from his piano training. Thanks to his college job as a field technician and hunting guide for Wildlife Systems, an outfitting firm based in San Angelo, Bowen spent a lot of time on isolated ranches alone with his guitar. He refined his skills, while he was pursuing his bachelor’s in wildlife ecology and master’s in agricultural economics from Texas A&M University. His childhood was also shaped by stories, those he devoured in books and those that he absorbed from family, friends and local historians. Snyder was an outgrowth of a trading post and hide town that was established in 1878 at the height of commercial buffalo hunting. It gained national attention when a buffalo hunter shot one of seven white buffalos ever harvested by Anglos and the only one in Texas. (A white buffalo graces the cover of Bowen’s latest album, “Good Place to Be From.”) His grandmother remembered the night the Dalton Gang called on her family’s farm. They traded an 1873 Colt Single Action Army Revolver better known as a Peacemaker for coffee and bread. His great-grandmother and his grandmother lived in the original farmhouse until their deaths. Bowen now has the revolver in his safe. “Words and stories have always been powerful,” said Bowen, who began writing songs in earnest about 18 months ago and keeps a running list of phrases and ideas that currently numbers more than a thousand. “Inspiration can come from anywhere—a conversation, a story or a half glass of tequila.”
An Unplanned Journey Bowen graduated from Texas A&M in August 2008 at the “worst possible moment to have degrees in wildlife and economics.” A week later he had completed all the requirements for his real estate license, which he anticipated would be a sideline. Jobs were hard to come by, so he started his own business providing concierge wildlife and land management services to absentee
landowners and lease hunters. As time passed, the lease hunters began asking Bowen to help them purchase their own ranches. “They knew me. They knew what I stand for,” Bowen said. “Helping them find the ranches they wanted was just a natural outgrowth of our relationship.” In 2010, he joined his first brokerage and along the way, Bowen hired John Melnar. When Melnar and his wife Tracey launched the Grand Land Company in Round Rock in 2020, they invited him to join their team as a partner and broker associate. Bowen has been there ever since. “Selling ranches is the best job, I’ve ever had,” Bowen said. “I’m comfortable in the world of land and landowners. And because of the way I grew up and the things I’ve learned in school and in life, I know what any piece of land can do by studying it a bit—and can communicate it.” Plus, it makes him feel good to help people’s dreams come true. One of his favorite deals occurred early in his career. A grandfather was looking for a piece of property where his grandson could grow up outside. The boy’s excitement was palpable and contagious the day they drew up the contract for the 45-acre tract in Caldwell while they were sitting on the tailgate of Bowen’s pickup. “That was the first time I realized that selling land was more than a financial pursuit and was a way to directly impact people’s lives, which is the kind of career that I’ve always wanted,” Bowen said. “Let’s be honest, though, I never planned any of this.” Of course, the unplanned opportunity to impact people with his music is one of the driving forces behind his newest career. He calls his style “introspective country” and includes everyone from Metallica and Garth Brooks to James McMurtry and a host of Texas singersongwriters as influences. A pivotal album for him was Elton John’s second album and his only foray into country music, “Tumbleweed Connection,” that Bowen discovered as a child. Over the course of the next year, Bowen will be working with some of Nashville’s top songwriters, vocal coaches and studio musicians to take his artistry to the next level. He will emerge with four songs. “I’m still learning who I am as a musician, so success for me is putting out music that I enjoy,” Bowen said. “You have to look at it like sharing. I’m going to share what I have with the world, but I can’t control what people do with it, so I create songs that mean something to me in the hope that they will mean something to other people as well.” °
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Rancho Agua Grande 17,132± Acres
$150,000,000
Kinney & Uvalde Counties, Texas
Located about 25 miles northwest of Uvalde and just two hours west of San Antonio, Rancho Agua Grande, encompassing 17,132± acres, is one of the largest live water ranches for sale in Texas today.
Fed by more than 30 springs, year-round Live Oak Creek, which bisects the ranch for about seven miles, is the “big water” that gives the ranch its name. Both banks of Live Oak Creek lie within the ranch's borders ensuring complete, private access. The creek's flow is slowed and pooled by 10 dams strategically placed along its route. Numerous lakes, some large enough for jet skiing, dot the landscape. The crystalline waters beckon waders, swimmers, splashers, tubers, kayakers and paddle boarders. Largemouth and hybrid striped bass as well as rainbow trout, tilapia, catfish and bream thrive in the clear water, offering an angling challenge to while away the hours. In dry areas such as Kinney and Uvalde counties, water has long been the land's most valued asset. As evidenced by the numerous undisturbed Indian mounds and middens located in close proximity to the creek, Native Americans relied on the life-giving water. Arrowheads and other artifacts abound. Lumbering dinosaurs left tracks in the once soft mud that have hardened into a unique historic record. While the surface water is spectacular, the ground water is equally abundant. Water wells have been punched throughout the ranch to serve the needs of wildlife. Both Boiling Mountain, the highest peak in Uvalde County, and Salmon Peak, the highest point in Kinney County, are located on Rancho Agua Grande, adding craggy grandeur. The rugged hills and deep canyons that characterize this transitional landscape contrast with the shady pecan bottom along the creek, offering the best of all worlds. The limestone hills are pitted by caves, five of which have been explored at different degrees. Spelunking is just one of many activities offered by the unique landscape. Hikers and 4x4 off-roaders can test their skills against the ever-changing terrain. The velvety night skies, unpolluted by light, beckon amateur astronomers to gaze at the heavens through night vision goggles or
the ranch's Celestron telescope. With a bit of patience, bird watchers can add to their life lists and nature photographers can capture images worthy of magazine covers. And shotgunners can hone their skills on the eight-station range that can accommodate skeet shooting, five-stand, trap shooting and wobble trap.
Wildlife South Texas, West Texas and the Hill Country meet at Rancho Agua Grande. Because three ecoregions converge on the ranch, the vegetation is diverse ranging from piñon pines to live oaks and mesquites, huisache, guajillo and black brush. The textures draw the human eye and the natural nutrition attracts the wildlife. Between 2007 and 2010, more than 10,000 acres of cedar were cleared to open up the ranch and further improve the habitat. Kangaroos, camels, zebras, gemsbok, sable, water buffalo, white bison, Iranian red sheep, scimitar-horned oryx and waterbucks are just a few of the more than 60 species that call Rancho Agua Grande home. The ranch boasts some of the largest herds of Axis deer, blackbuck antelope, and scimitar-horned oryx in the state. Whitetails, turkey, dove and a limited population of quail are native to the ranch. More than 50 miles of high-fence encircle the perimeter keeping desirable wildlife inside and free-ranging game out. Rancho Agua Grande, one of the nation's premier hunting destinations, currently is run primarily as an exclusive hunting operation and has been the site of numerous high-profile hunting shows. Bowhunters have scored numerous Safari Club International Records including the No. 1 blesbok taken with a crossbow and a top 5 four-horned sheep. The ranch is managed under an MLDP Level 3 permit and features 30+ feeders and hunting blinds located to make the most of the extended hunting season. One blind, dubbed as the Big Blind, can hold up to 10 hunters simultaneously. With a live camera feed, fully stocked bar and poker table, it is the ultimate "man cave."
Lodging and Living The ranch's main residence, an expansive custom-designed, two-story rock house, is sited near the geographic center of the ranch. Secluded and private, it overlooks Live Oak Creek. Nothing has been left to chance. The home is resplendent with high-end finishes and incorporates glass to help bring the light and beauty of the outdoors inside. This luxurious retreat has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Designed with entertainment in mind, the ±6,000 square foot lodge, featuring an antique bar, dance floor and bandstand, is the perfect place to celebrate the day's adventures or special events such as weddings, retreats or reunions. The lodge easily accommodates 250 people. With an additional ±2,300 square feet of covered porches the guest list can swell. The lodge's sprawling main room is bookended by massive fireplaces that stretch from the floor to the vaulted log ceiling that soars 34 feet above. A game loft offers another level of fun. Eight mid-19 th century cabins, transplanted from the mountains of Kentucky, have been restored and updated to meet the most discriminating standards for modern convenience and rustic elegance. Most include a Jacuzzi tub, a kitchenette and a spacious living room with a fireplace. The cabins can sleep three to six guests depending on the cabin's size and arrangement. The majority of the cabins are located lakeside, so lapping water lulls guests to sleep. The exception? The Summit Cabin which is perched on the top of a secluded mountain, providing a birds-eye view of the rugged countryside that is best enjoyed from the private pool or hot tub. Two additional 3 bedroom/1 bath cabins known as the manager's house and the "cooler" house complete the residences. Numerous equipment sheds and storage buildings as well as a meat processing room with a walk-in cooler round out the ranch's infrastructure. A black top road runs from the main entrance to the main compound. For those who prefer air travel, Agua Grande has a 5,800-foot x 75-foot instrument marked, painted and lighted runway. Jet fuel is available on the ranch. Rancho Agua Grande is home to big water and big opportunities. It's perfectly appointed as a commercial hunting operation, but is equally suited to becoming a corporate retreat, an events center for weddings, birthday parties and family reunions, or an enviable private ranch. The possibilities within its fences are as big as the vast blue sky above. To see the unique splendor and unlimited potential of the Rancho Agua Grande for yourself, contact Howard W. Hood with Hood Real Estate Inc. at (830) 739-3815. The ranch is available for $150 million.
$150,000,000 • Property ID: 13250517
Fed by more than 30 springs, year-round Live Oak Creek, which bisects the ranch for about seven miles, is the “big water” that gives the ranch its name. Both banks of Live Oak Creek lie within the ranch's borders ensuring complete, private access.
17,132± Acres • Kinney & Uvalde Counties, Texas • $150,000,000 • Property ID: 13250517 Howard W. Hood, Broker • 830 739 3815 • Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com Learn more at HoodRealEstateInc.com
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BW Ranch 1,874.83± Acres in Bandera, Texas P R E S EN T ED BY H O O D R E A L E S TAT E I N C .
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itting on the headwaters of Myrtle Creek in a ruggedly beautiful box canyon in Bandera County, BW Ranch offers live water and some of the most magnificent views in the country. The 1,874.83± acre ranch, which fronts FM 2828, is just 12 miles from Bandera, 17 miles from Kerrville (and its airport with two runways up to 6,000 feet), and 42 miles to San Antonio.
Land, Wildlife and Water In Texas, it is rare for a ranch to include a stunning viewshed as a primary asset. The BW Ranch showcases 24 peaks, expansive valleys and views that stretch to Bandera, Kerrville and Medina. The ever-changing landscape is enhanced by diverse vegetation. Cypress trees surround the main lake. Pecan trees shade the valley. Live oaks and Spanish oaks dot the native grasslands. A lone bull mesquite shades the pavilion. Cedar has been aggressively cleared and prescribed burns have been used to clear and reinvigorate the land. As a result, desirable native Hill Country browse provides a nutritious buffet for wildlife. Whitetails that benefit from enhanced genetics, Rio Grande turkeys, dove and bobwhite quail are native to the ranch. A herd of bison, numbering upwards of 50, graze the flats and hillsides. Auodad sheep along with blackbuck antelope, axis, fallow and sika deer also call the ranch home. Other wild denizens include coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions and a host of other non-game species and songbirds. Two Longhorns also roam the ranch. One’s horns measured 13.5 feet the last time a tape was put to them. Those numbers place him in worldrecord territory. Year-round Myrtle Creek brings life-giving crystalline water to the property. It feeds nine dammed ponds, making water for wildlife easily accessible throughout the ranch. An eight± acre spring-fed lake, stocked with largemouth bass enhanced by Florida bass genetics, blue cats, blue gills and sun perch is arguably the recreational focal point. Anglers have landed some bass that tipped the scales at more than 14 pounds. A boat house, with a bathroom, a fish cleaning station and a pontoon boat, ensures that family and friends can make the most of the clear, inviting water. The ranch boasts a second spring-fed lake, which is smaller. It, too, is stocked with desirable fish for additional angling fun.
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Living The three-bedroom/two-bath ranch house reflects its setting. Native limestone defines the exterior and interior flourishes including the impressive fireplace. Built with an eye to simple, comfortable elegance, the bright airy home combines soaring ceilings, shiplap, warm wood accents, Saltillo tiles and oversized windows. In the sunroom, which overlooks a pond surrounded by a bounty of native vegetation, the line between outside and inside is seemingly invisible. In addition, the home’s open floor plan includes a well-appointed kitchen, living room and trophy room. Its aesthetic and design invite gathering. Building sites, with exceptional views, abound. The possibilities for creating a livable masterpiece built to the new owner’s taste and specifications are limitless. A nearby open-air pavilion, reminiscent of old-time Hill Country dance halls, takes the party outside. The pavilion, which follows the architectural theme of the main house, includes a full kitchen and large fireplace. The comfortable three-bedroom, two-bathroom caretaker’s quarters with a full kitchen and large porches, front and back, is situated nearby. Currently, it is used for employee housing, but could host overflow guests.
Infrastructure More than 25 miles of improved roads stretch to the highest peaks and most far flung corners providing complete, easy access. The main barn (approximately 40x60-foot), which is constructed from metal and insulated, features four horse stalls, an office with a shower, a tack room and a tool room. Twelve-foot-tall doors on both ends keep equipment access simple. An equipment barn (approximately 20x45-foot) with a game cleaning station that includes winches, running water and a walk-in cooler rounds out the infrastructure.
The Opportunity The Hill Country is known for its live water and breathtaking scenery, but it’s rare to find a ranch that has both with plenty of elbow room. The fact that BW Ranch is also conveniently located to small towns and San Antonio makes it one of one. To experience the natural beauty of the BW Ranch for yourself, call Howard W. Hood with Hood Real Estate Inc. at 830-739-3815. The ranch is listed for $16,000 per acre. °
1,874.83± Acres BANDER A COUNT Y, TE X AS Property ID: 16963854
$29,997,280
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The Sugarloaf Ranch 7,986± Acres in Crowell, Texas P R E S EN T ED BY R EP U B L I C R A N C H E S , L LC
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panning approximately 7,986 acres in the Rolling Plains of West Texas, the Sugarloaf Ranch boasts a private oasis with grand views, surface water, flowing creeks, and a massive lodge built for entertainment. The ranch is about a 3-hour drive from DFW, located a short distance from Crowell, Texas and has Highway 70 frontage. Being in the heart of big ranch country in northwest Texas, the historic Sugarloaf Ranch is just south of the 120,000 acre Triangle Ranch, and nearby to the 550,000 acre Waggoner Ranch and 180,000 acre Pitchfork Ranch. Discover the richness of the ranch’s varied terrain, from hilly expanses to captivating canyons like the Bowley and Sloans Springs systems that run through the north sections of the ranch. Venture into the southern sections to find flat pastures adorned with juniper cedars, mesquites, and hackberry trees. A private road off of US Highway 70 leads you to a 10,000 square foot lodge with 9 bedrooms and 10½ baths that underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2023, and can easily accommodate a large number of guests.
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Water is an abundant resource on the ranch, with four primary drainages and approximately 20 water tanks that can be fished for bass year-round. The Sugarloaf is bordered to the east by the high-fenced 1,500-acre Six Mile Hill Ranch, and to the north by the 11,500acre US Army Corps of Engineers land, resulting in extremely low hunting pressure that has allowed the ranch to be inhabited by a considerable population of mule and whitetail deer. In recent years, dove and quail hunts have resulted in limit-hitting days. Other wildlife that can be found on the ranch include turkey, ducks, hogs and coyotes. Native vegetation sustains these diverse inhabitants, fostering a harmonious balance. °
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7,986± Acres FOARD COUNT Y, TE X AS Property ID: 18383854
$11,500,000
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PROFILE
The Art of Architectural Storytelling J. Christopher “Chris” Davenport’s architectural design process begins not with a pencil, paper and blueprints but with a friendly conversation. rchitecture is like storytelling, specifically—the story of YOU,” said Davenport, whose award-winning firm, J Christopher Architecture, is based in Austin, Texas. With an attentive ear and genuine curiosity, Davenport unravels the rich tapestries of family stories and explores the latent aspirations contained within every human. He aims to fully comprehend the homeowner’s values, experiences and lifestyle in order to understand their unique narrative. “These conversations are more than the exchange of words; they are voyages into the realms of personalities and dreams,” Davenport said. “They provide the key metrics and raw material from which I design a home that represents the homeowners’ specific needs and desires.” According to Davenport, an architect is like a storyteller, but instead of using words to encapsulate his clients’ lives, experiences and dreams, he uses building materials, space and light. His homes reflect his clients’ life journeys as surely as an autobiography would. “As I tell my clients, you are the primary authority on ‘you,’” Davenport said. “My role through architectural design is to enlighten and enhance, not dictate.” As he delves into daily routines, personal preferences and budget constraints, Davenport prefers an informal process. Rejecting the austere “shirt and tie, God architect” image often portrayed in movies, he arrives in jeans. He brings a “can do” attitude and a heartfelt commitment to serving his clients to the first meeting—and to every step of the project.
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The rugged landscapes, unknown to most who live outside the state, and enduring spirit of Iowa shaped Davenport's early years. In a state whose history is shaped by its rich agricultural heritage and bitter winters, he discovered the value of simplicity, kindness and a formidable work ethic, which were woven into fabric of the community. He channels this very ethos—a profound dedication for serving people—into his architectural endeavors. “A well-designed home elevates the quality of life for its occupants and serves as a mirror, reflecting the unique narrative of those who call it home,” Davenport said.
The Process At J Christopher Architecture (JCA), the process begins with exploring the home’s context. Who are the central characters, and what defines them? What drew them to this place, and how do they envision their legacy within it? JCA believes in “taking deep dives into the character and history of the people who inspire the design of the home and the locale they've chosen to call their own.” The consideration of place is as important as the home’s context. The setting or environment for a home must be considered and woven into the final product just as it is in a story. It starts with the neighborhood’s character, local vernacular and the impact of a specific site.
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From there it expands to include questions such as, “What drew the homeowner to this place? In what ways do they envision this home setting itself apart, not just in its creative expression but in its purpose and legacy?” “Viewing the site with the homeowner is critical,” Davenport said. “Understanding a client’s affinity for the land or location often informs the key concepts that drive the design.” Recognizing the specific challenges, constraints and opportunities of a site allows for a tailored integration into the home’s overall design. Anticipating future needs and potential uses is also critical to maximizing a property's long-term value and safeguarding the homeowners' investment. To tell the story well, JCA places great value on fact-building. Davenport is deeply engaged in every phase, collaborating closely with the diverse array of consultants involved in luxury home construction. Each entity, be it in engineering, design or construction, brings specialized expertise and unique perspectives, enriching the possibilities of what can be accomplished. Early and open communication streamlines the process, often sparking innovative solutions to complex challenges. This approach sidesteps impractical or undesirable options and unifies the entire team, so they can collectively realize the owner's vision. Detailed floor plan layouts,
concept renderings and an ever-evolving 3D computer model empower both owner and design team to make informed decisions. Collaborative decision after collaborative decision, the homeowners’ vision is transformed into vivid reality. When it comes to architectural design, Davenport embraces the wisdom of the adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Many clients come in with photos sourced from popular online platforms like Pinterest or Houzz. Davenport appreciates this exercise because photographs often capture a feeling or concept more completely than words can. Moreover, the interpretation of terms like “modern” or “rustic” varies greatly from person to person, so it falls on the architect to harmonize these diverse images and concepts into a unified architectural vernacular and style. “A client once presented images of the Taj Mahal alongside snapshots of simple homes,” said Davenport, smiling at the memory. “It’s just one example of the wonderfully diverse inspirations that shape my work.” JCA is more than a firm, it is an embodiment of excellence. With an unwavering focus on precision, the team meticulously craft specifications and drawings that not only reduce communication gaps but also circumvent costly construction alterations.
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Davenport’s involvement extends beyond blueprints. He stands as a vigilant guardian of the client's vision. To assure that the collective design vision is carried out, JCA is happy to assist with bidding and construction observation. Davenport's unwavering attention on behalf of his clients can help assure that the construction’s rigors and challenges do not compromise the design’s integrity. No one sets out to make mistakes, but building luxury homes is a complex and lengthy process that requires the continued support and communication of everyone involved. Davenport’s vested interest in the work infuses an invaluable layer of oversight and precision, ensuring that the project is executed to the highest standard. As a full-service luxury residential architecture firm, JCA takes pride in centralized management. Just like its founder, the entire firm offers superior client service and is committed to conceiving and implementing award-winning designs that exude warmth and cater to family needs. Davenport, the firm’s founder and principal architect, has earned a stellar reputation for crafting “luxurious modern ranch homes that echo the owners’ character while paying homage to the surrounding environment.” As such, the firm does not limit itself to one architectural style but embraces and often fuses a multitude of styles into a singular, cohesive, visionary design. Unified by timeless details rooted in simple elegance, JCA designs strive for truthful expression of materials and a clear connection to the land on which they reside. “The simplest solution is often the best,” said Davenport, citing the example of the simplicity and functionality of a steel “saddle” beam connection to reclaimed or native, natural materials as an example of this philosophy in practice. To deliver the highest level of customer service, JCA focuses on just a handful of homes each year. By limiting its projects and adopting a hands-on approach, JCA can deep dive into each client’s needs, interests, and values—resulting in a finely crafted home that truly reflects the homeowner’s innermost desires. “Our dedication to the big picture and the smallest details ensures that JCA projects exhibit unsurpassed craftsmanship in every element, providing clients with a one-of-a-kind home that will exceed their expectations,” Davenport said. Davenport’s passion for his artful craft shines through in every project. His dedication to excellence, evidenced by numerous awards, finds its true fulfillment in his clients’ satisfaction. “I pride myself on being more than an architect and strive to be a trusted partner who is committed to realizing your dreams,” Davenport said. °
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n October 10, 2023, the Texas ranch real estate industry lost one of its pioneering leaders, Martin Needham Lee. In 1962, Martin Lee left his construction career in the Permian Basin oil patch and founded the San Angelo-based ranch real estate firm that has grown into Lee, Lee & Puckitt Associates, Inc. We, at the Land.com Network, celebrate the meaningful life of a man who “recognized the blessing of acquiring knowledge and experience and the power of treating people as God intended.” Excerpts from his obituary below provide a glimpse of the man he was and his lasting impact on the world, especially his beloved corner of West Texas. Martin Needham Lee, a lifelong resident of Bronte, Texas, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Martin was raised on his family’s ranch in Coke and Runnels counties. He ranched his entire life. In 1956, he graduated from Bronte High School. A true entrepreneur Martin was involved in real estate sales and investments, oil and gas operations, general building construction and in land development. He built many residential and commercial properties in Bronte and surrounding communities. Upon entering ranch real estate, Martin made a name for handling large ranch transactions, primarily in West Texas and New Mexico, with integrity and attention to detail. Lee, Lee & Puckitt Associates, Inc. thrived under his leadership. Each real estate deal was the most important to him, and he had many clients who became treasured, lifelong friends. Martin was known for his servant’s heart, dedicating countless hours to helping those in
need. He was a longtime member and supporter of the Bronte Methodist Church, the Masons, the Eastern Star, the Scottish Rite and the Shriner organizations. He served on the Board of the Howard College Foundation for 26 years where he received a welldeserved honorary degree. As an appointee of various governors, Martin served on the Upper Colorado River Authority Board of Directors, Concho Valley Regional Review Committee, and the Texas State Historical Survey Committee, all for several terms. Martin demonstrated his dedication to Bronte by serving as mayor for 18 years, the city council for eight years and the Bronte Economic Development Board. He served as past president of the Bronte ISD School Board, Coke County Appraisal Board, Coke County Jaycees, Bronte Lions Club and Bronte Chamber of Commerce, where he also was named “Citizen of the Year.” His greatest love was reserved for his family. He shared a deep and enduring love with his wife of more than 66 years, Patricia (McCutchen) Lee and their three children. The former high school sweethearts loved attending sporting events or any other activity featuring their grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. His favorite pastime was going to “the country.” He found joy in hunting and fishing with the grandsons and feeding the cattle and sheep. His boundless energy and constant activity served as an inspiration to all who knew him, a testament to his unwavering commitment to putting one foot in front of the other. Martin’s memory will forever shine as a beacon of love, dedication and humble service to all those who had the privilege of knowing him. He leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and unwavering commitment that will continue to inspire generations to come. °
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DIAMONDPROPERTY Los Pilares Ranch MADER A , CHIHUAHUA , ME XICO
27,458± Acres • Price Upon Request James Sammons, Broker Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty 214-701-1970 JAMESSAMMONS .COM
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DIAMONDPROPERTY Coahuila Ranch NORTHERN COAHUIL A , ME XICO
50,000± Acres • Price Upon Request James Sammons, Broker Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty 214-701-1970 JAMESSAMMONS .COM
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DIAMONDPROPERTY Palmar - Nogales Ranch JANOS , CHIHUAHUA , ME XICO
81,966± Acres • Price Upon Request James Sammons, Broker Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty 214-701-1970 JAMESSAMMONS .COM
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DIAMONDPROPERTY Rawhide Mountains Ranch UVALDE COUNT Y, TE X AS
661.69± Acres • $4,000,000 Brandon Bownds Bownds Ranches BOWNDSR ANCHES .COM
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DIAMONDPROPERTY Axis Ridge Ranch SUT TON COUNT Y, TE X AS
11,671± Acres • $20,650,000 Ken Hoerster Texas Ranches For Sale TE X ASR ANCHESFORSALE .COM
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North Ranch ultimate recreation destination 10,687± Acres
Zavala County
Located 5 miles north of La Pryor and 15 miles south of Uvalde in Zavala County, the North Ranch encompasses 10,687± acres and includes almost 6 miles of the Nueces River. The high-fenced ranch, which resulted from the consolidation of six properties, fronts on FM 1436. It is home to exceptional white-tailed deer and some of the best bird hunting— Bobwhite quail, dove and Rio Grande turkeys—in the state. Oryx, axis deer, feral hogs and a host of non-game species reside here. Mature trees line the river, while guajillo, black brush, white brush, mesquite, guayacan and other protein-rich brush species inhabit the uplands. Approximately
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7 miles of five-wire cedar post fences have been installed as cross fences. The North Ranch possesses water rights from the Nueces, which is pocked with deep, blue, drought-resistant swimming and fishing holes. In addition, the North Ranch has approximately 1.5 miles of surface water, measuring about one-quarter mile wide. More than 7.5 miles of 2-inch poly water line and an additional 7.5 miles of 4-inch poly water line have been laid and buried. The water distribution system also includes eight (8-feet in diameter) cement water troughs and two (20-feet in diameter) cement water troughs; all with cement skirts. Four irrigation wells (one=120 gal./min.; one=300 gal./min.; two=110 gal./min.) are
used, in part, to supply a 40-acre Reinke pivot and a 36-acre Reinke pivot. Domestic wells include two solar wells, six electric submersible wells and one well (60 gal./min.) connected to a 60,000-gallon storage tank that supplies the headquarters. The front one-third of the 11,600± squarefoot Barndominium is well-appointed living space, while the remaining two-thirds provides storage. The two-bedroom/two-bath Farm House encompasses 1,600± square feet of updated living space. The 2,500± square-foot Dog Trot has four bedrooms and four baths and serves as a guest house. The two-story Chef House features two bedrooms, one full bath and one-half bath.
The six-bedroom/six-bath Cowboy Cabins lodge measures about 1,000 square feet. The River House, now used as storage, could be easily upgraded. Infrastructure includes: a 700± squarefoot laundry, a 500± square-foot secure gun room, a shooting range with a twostory, covered shooting deck and a fivestation skeet range with an elevated shooting pavilion, cattle working pens and two (2,000 square feet and 4,000 square feet) equipment barns. All furnishings and deer blinds, corn and protein feeders convey with the sale.
$63,587,650 • Property ID: 16305657
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Two Creeks Ranch ultimate recreation destination 1,313.5± Acres
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Two Creeks Ranch, 1,313.5± acres located just 30 minutes west of San Antonio in Medina County, is a live-water destination in natural Texas. It can be purchased in its entirety or in well-defined tracts. The former corporate retreat is ideally suited as a private getaway or rental property. Primarily managed for doves, the ranch is also home to whitetail deer, feral hogs and free-range exotics. Year round, Verde Creek courses through the ranch for about 2.5 miles and Hondo Creek runs along the southern border for about 1.85 miles. In addition to the 7-acre stocked lake, Two Creeks Ranch has five water wells including two Edwards Aquifer irrigation wells and six center pivots.
The main compound features two identical 3,130± square-foot dogtrot lodges and the 11,600± square-foot multi-functional Party Barn with a huge, covered porch. The second compound includes the two-story, two-bedroom/ three-bath Casa Verde House, threebedroom/two-bath Bader House and a large storage barn. The Two Creeks Outpost, an 800± square-foot Laundry Building, covered parking, 5,900± squarefoot Maintenance Barn and a 22,500± square-foot Hangar Barn, a skeet range and gun room round out the ranch’s infrastructure. Contact Howard W. Hood at 830-739-3815. Listed for $29.5 million.
Tract 1: B&M Ranch B&M Ranch fronts CR 451, providing convenient all-weather access, to the 108± acre, low-fenced property. With pecans, live oaks and diverse brush, the ranch is home to dove, white-tailed deer and free-range exotics. Year round, Verde Creek courses along the ranch’s western border for 3,857± feet. The ranch boasts one well. The three-bedroom/ two-bath home gets its water from the Yancey Water Supply Corp. The ranch’s size and location provide maximum flexibility for the future. Contact Jeffrey C. Hood, broker associate with Hood Real Estate Inc. at 830-431-1177 or Conner W. Hood, broker associate with Hood Real Estate Inc. at 830-928-2317. Listed for $3.5 million. Tract 2: Double L Ranch The low-fenced ranch, which encompasses 123.5± acres, is ideally suited to become an equestrian estate. Hardwoods and nutrition-rich South Texas brush converge. Year round, Verde Creek flows through the ranch for 3,794.5± feet. Wildlife abounds. The main compound, featuring the two-story Casa Verde House, the three-bedroom/twobath Ranchero House and a large storage barn, is easily accessible over improved ranch roads. Water is delivered to the homes by the Yancey Water Supply Corp. The ±22,500-square-foot Hangar Barn provides ample storage. There is also a well on the property. Contact Jeffrey C. Hood, broker associate with Hood Real Estate Inc. at 830-431-1177 or Conner W. Hood, broker associate with Hood Real Estate Inc. at 830-928-2317. Listed for $3.75 million. Tract 3: CB Farm CB Farm is a 451± acre haven of live water and natural productivity. Year round, Verde Creek courses through the property for 3,283.8± feet. The farm also boasts four center pivots supplied by an irrigation well with 276 acre-feet of base Edwards Aquifer Water. While the low-fenced farm offers superlative dove hunting, it is also home to other species. The Verde Creek Outpost is a multi-purpose facility outfitted with Yancey Water Corp. Supply water. The former New Fountain Café awaits the new owner’s personal stamp. The property fronts on FM 2676, CR 4256 and CR 451. Contact Howard W. Hood with Hood Real Estate Inc. at 830-7393815. Listed for $11,275,000.
$29,500,000 • Property ID: 15614158
Tract 4: Lake Farm The 634.5± acre Lake Farm is a memory-making, live-water destination. Verde Creek courses through the farm while Hondo Creek runs along its southern border. A stocked 7-acre lake provides angling fun. Diverse habitat means diverse wildlife. Two center pivots are supplied by an Edwards Aquifer irrigation well with 60 acre-feet of transferable Edwards water. Two identical 3,130± square-foot dogtrot lodges accommodate up to 12 people each. The 11,600± square-foot Party Barn features a 3,000± square-foot covered porch. The five-stand skeet range, the Gun Room, the 5,900± square-foot Maintenance Barn and 800± square-foot laundry building round out the infrastructure. Contact Howard W. Hood with Hood Real Estate Inc. at 830-739-3815. Listed for $15,862,500. WINTER 2023 | TEXAS LAND
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T&C Ranch secluded oasis of tranquility 5,698± Acres
Edwards & Kinney Counties
The 5,698± acre T&C Ranch, located in Edwards and Kinney counties, provides complete privacy in a ruggedly beautiful setting. Neighbored by large ranches and nestled between Rocksprings, Brackettville and Barksdale, the ranch is a secluded oasis. The ranch’s terrain encompasses bottomlands, majestic bluffs and Indian Mountain, the area’s highest peak. Three observation decks, one outfitted for skeet shooting, are placed at prime locations. Most ranch roads are improved. Cedar has been strategically removed. Several oak varieties, elm, sycamore and other native tree species as well as native grasses, forbs and brush comprise the diverse vegetation.
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The majority of the ranch is high-fenced, but a few select sections have been lowfenced to maintain Boone & Crockett Club eligibility. Native white-tailed deer and Rio Grande turkey as well as free-ranging exotics including elk, auodad, red stag, addax antelope and axis, fallow, and sika deer are spotted regularly. In recent years, T&C Ranch has been managed solely for wildlife. Approximately 24 box blinds are set up on the ranch. Nine water wells (one solar and eight electric) and several stock ponds are scattered throughout. During wet years, Sycamore Creek and Little Sycamore Creek run.
Lodging, Living and Entertaining With nine bedrooms and four baths, the lodge can accommodate large groups. Outside gathering spaces include covered porches, a rock patio with fire pit, a barbecue area and the thatch-roof African Palapa. Pole-mounted kerosene lanterns illuminate the night. The rock lodge features a stone fireplace, custom mesquite furniture, a fully equipped commercial kitchen as well as a media room, office, utility room and walk-in cooler. The 8,500± square-foot saloon’s focal point is an antique-style bar reminiscent of the Old West. In addition, the saloon boasts 16 custom wooden lockers, a bandstand, custom mesquite furniture, commercial
kitchen, numerous game tables well as a merchandise room. The nearby trophy room, with a wine grotto, accommodates life-size game mounts. For overflow lodging, T&C Ranch provides three cabins and an RV park complete with five full hook-ups. The four-bedroom/fourbath main house with a sleeping loft boasts multi-level decks, including a hot tub deck. Ranch Infrastructure The primary ranch entrance provides access via a private easement road. The second entrance fronts on Cedar Creek Road, a county road.
The T&C Ranch has a 4,000’ x 75’ paved runway, a grass landing strip and a lighted, concrete helipad. Other ranch infrastructure includes a covered game processing area with walk-in coolers, two mobile homes, an equipment barn, a workshop, an overhead grain storage bin, two grain buggies, two overhead fuel tanks, a set of livestock working pens, a 2± acre chain link dog kennel, three gun safes and three large ice makers.
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Onion Creek Ranch Impressive cypress-lined, flowing live water creek enriches the beauty of this ranch that has a family heritage of 75± years. There is paved road frontage, privacy, views, grand trees, native wildlife, good soils plus a location only 30 minutes from downtown Austin. 310± ACRES IN HAYS COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 18531188
Rust Ranch Flowing Johnson Creek, hilltop views, stunning canyons and natural springs enhance this family-owned ranch established in the 1940s. 1,442± ACRES IN KERR COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 18260795
J-Bar River Ranch Both sides of the Guadalupe River, grand trees and an attractive stone residence provide a weekend getaway or full-time retreat. 260± ACRES IN KERR COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 17925855
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G.K. Paloma Ranch This historic ranch offers the best free range, low fence, premier whitetail deer hunting in the state. 8,996± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNTY PROPERT Y ID: 16603474
Dos Arroyos Ranch Owned by the same family since 1900 in an area that supports large native whitetail deer and other wildlife. 5,820± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 15141343
Palo Blanco Creek Ranch Ample water, including Palo Blanco Creek and great brush are in the best ‘Golden Triangle’ hunting area. 1,713± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 16134208
Le River Ranch Comfortable infrastructure to enjoy hunting and fishing immediately with a stocked lake, ponds and Rio Grande river frontage. 1,050± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 14655589
Cherokee Springs Ranch Impressive cypress-lined, flowing live water creek enriches the beauty of this 75+ years family heritage ranch located 30 minutes from downtown Austin. 1,700± ACRES IN SAN SABA COUNTY PROPERT Y ID: 17140034
Padgitt Ranch A historic ranch boasts over 10± miles frontage on Lake O.H. Ivie, and offers excellent hunting, established farm and cattle operations and trophy bass fishing. 5,900± ACRES IN COLEMAN COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 16348894
Brady Bend Ranch Amazing 3.7± miles of Colorado River meander through this working ranch, an attraction for wildlife while adding beauty to the fertile pastureland. 1,190± ACRES IN COLEMAN COUNTY PROPERT Y ID: 16351156
Hickory Creek Ranch A rare combination combines recreation, superb cattle grazing, and hunting and fishing.
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Twin Lakes Ranch Extraordinary improvements overlook the most unique water features of 50± acre and 26± acre Lakes. 823± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY PROPERT Y ID: 16746940
Little Comanche Creek High game fenced ranch in the Transition Zone has outstanding whitetail deer genetics plus other wildlife. 1,111± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 17353668
Quihi Oaks Ranch Privacy, two ponds and grand oak trees add to the beauty of this grazing, hunting or recreational ranch. 396± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY PROPERT Y ID: 16413968
Leona River Ranch Owned by the same family for over 70 years, this blank canvas includes Leona River frontage. 5,000± ACRES IN FRIO COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 12323612
Living Waters Ranch A fabulous lodge overlooks 7,000± feet of crystal clear, year around Nueces River and spectacular hills. 705± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 13911558
Coleman Farm Productive land has three pivots, multiple irrigation wells plus the unique water of the Leona River. 295± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 13442783
Perdido Creek This well-maintained hunting and cattle ranch offers seasonal creeks, well and water lines and ideal privacy. 1,176± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 16413578
Filson Ranch Light hunting pressure resulted in a high abundance of native and exotic wildlife on this turnkey property. 1,370± ACRES IN EDWARDS COUNTY PROPERT Y ID: 17159147
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Pathways Ranch This stunning live water ranch offers privacy and seclusion, but is just minutes to the town’s Main Street. 263± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY PROPERT Y ID: 17130701
Arroyo Vista Ranch Enjoy great privacy and luxury plus live water just minutes from historic Boerne or metro San Antonio. 138± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY PROPERT Y ID: 14235188
San Gabriel River Ranch Live water plus a 12± acre lake highlight this turnkey recreation and working ranch near Austin. 4 43± ACRES IN BURNE T COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 16488081
Grande Vista Ranch Truly wild native free-range hunting, sweeping views, oaks and infrastructure in place for future improvements. 2,450± ACRES IN KIMBLE COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 15877594
Little Montana Ranch Springs, live water Little Creek, plus both a newer home and an 1860s rock home make this ranch unique. 163± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 14563233
Fossil Ridge Ranch A homestead since the early 1900s, this ranch on Hondo Creek boasts amazing artifacts and a historic home in excellent condition. 112± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 17474634
Darlene River Ranch With 2.25± miles of flowing Guadalupe River and plenty of land outside the floodplain, this is a rare find! 200± ACRES IN GUADALUPE COUNTY PROPERT Y ID: 17600952
Frio River Ranch One-of-a-kind live water property has 3,000± feet of frontage, a 2 acre stocked lake and potential for development. 80± ACRES IN REAL COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 16651630
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McMILLAN R ANCH McMillan Ranch has been in the same family since the 1940s and is due west of the Eagle Mountains which tower over the ranch creating breathtaking views. This ranch offers an easily accessible headquarters, three water wells, and several large surface tanks. Excellent hunting and recreational ranch and a mere one and a half hours from El Paso International Airport and one hour from Van Horn Airport. 3,840± acres fee ownership, 3,680± acres GLO lease. Property ID: 18414901
$80,701,500 113,650 ACRES JEFF DAVIS & PRESIDIO COUNTIES
Y-6 R ANCH This ranch has some of the best all-around hunting opportunities in the West Texas area as it combines the mountain habitats with the grassland and desert habitats. Abundant mule deer, herds of pronghorn, whitetail deer, mountain lion and occasional elk can all be found here. Property ID: 8062130
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$10,799,250 2,805 ACRES CALHOUN COUNTY
COSTA GR ANDE R ANCH Costa Grande Ranch is located along the waterfront of the Texas Gulf Coast in Calhoun County just three miles west of Port O’Connor, 75 miles northeast of Corpus Christi. Costa Grande Ranch lies within the Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes Ecoregion and is part of the Ingleside barrierstrand plain geologic system, a unique Pleistocene coastal system Property ID: 15924875
$15,350,000 2,275 ACRES UVALDE COUNTY
DRIPSTONE R ANCH Dripstone Ranch is uniquely located in the geographic transition area between the rugged Hill Country Balcones Fault, the Chihuahuan Desert and the topography of the South Texas Brush Country. Ranching and nature come together here, with areas of wildlife habitat and river combined with agricultural areas designed into improved pastures, amazing ranch infrastructure and the famous karst limestone caves found on the ranch. Property ID: 10489862 WINTER 2023 | TEXAS LAND
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EL CAÑÓN R ANCH 31 miles south of Marfa on paved Casa Piedra Road past the Alamito Creek bridge onto a private deeded easement road to the front gate of El Cañón Ranch. Comprised of 7,076± acres of vistas, plateaus, mountains, canyons, igneous outcrops, and sweeping grasslands making for excellent hunting opportunities. The seller will convey 50 percent of the minerals owned. Seller’s cousin owns the Pascasio Ranch to the west which is also being marketed by King Land & Water. Property ID: 17325625
HARBOR GATE R ANCH Harbor Gate Ranch is defined by its iconic stands of heritage coastal live oaks and post oak trees, scattered motts of native brush, intact wetlands, coastal prairies, and a range of fishery habitats. Decades of proper range management such as prescribed burning, disking, brush management, contouring, and water control structures has created a turnkey recreation property. Property ID: 17623169
$27,127,785 34,123 ACRES
$225,744,120 324,345 ACRES BREWSTER COUNTY
DOVE MOUNTAIN R ANCH Dove Mountain Ranch is a massive contiguous cattle and hunting ranch at the gateway to Big Bend National Park to the south and is home to a wide array of natural features. If there is one thing that makes this ranch stand out, it is the availability of desert big horn sheep habitats as well as the availability of permits by TPWD. This ranch is part of a 430,305± acres contiguous block of land for sale. Property ID: 11213445
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HORSE MOUNTAIN R ANCH Located a 30-minute drive from the Gage Hotel in Marathon, the gateway to Big Bend National Park. Horse Mountain Ranch is a wide valley between the Pena Blanca Mountains, Horse Mountain and Twin Peaks creating an expanse called Lightning Flat where the headwaters of Horse Draw and Pena Blanca Draw are located. The headquarters is located adjacent to the Historic Reed Spring which makes a beautiful cottonwood tree lined lake. This ranch is part of a 430,305± acres contiguous block of land for sale. Property ID: 7598290
Bringing together buyers and sellers of ranches and unique properties throughout the state of Texas TAMMY KING, BROKER Tammy@KingLandWater.com
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HARRISON KING, AGENT Harrison@KingLandWater.com | (432) 386-7102
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BREWSTER R ANCH Spanning over 430,305± Brewster Ranch is true “Big Bend Country”. This ranch is divided into five ranches that can be purchased separately. From the Shely Peaks to the clear waters of San Francisco Creek, down to the wild and scenic river canyons and up into Dove, Santiago, Pine, and Black Mountains. Big horn sheep, elk, desert mule deer, blue quail abound. Recreation and adventure in your own National Park! Property ID: 11213121
$15,553,990. 19,814 ACRES BREWSTER COUNTY
CALHOUN COUNTY
KELLER BAY R ANCH Keller Bay Ranch is truly a one-of-a-kind property, with its extensive coastal prairie, intact wetlands, expansive beachfront, and a range of fishery habitats. The combination of these natural habitats has provided for a huge diversity of wildlife alongside a rich ranching heritage. 616-acre tract could be purchased separately for $1,540,000. Property ID: 17623178
New Listing $ 1,490,000 142 ACRES
TESNUS R ANCH Tesnus Ranch is a cattle and hunting recreation ranch just 45 minutes from Marathon, Texas, and the Gage Hotel yet feels amazingly secluded. This vast, private area is bounded by the towering House Top Mountains on the north and east and Shely Peaks Mesa, where you can look off over San Francisco Creek valley into Mexico, with a series of wooded canyons, mountains, valleys and draws. Tesnus is sunset spelled backwards, a creative name for a historic railroad town established in 1882 on the Southern Pacific Railroad. This ranch is part of a 430,305± acres contiguous block of land for sale. Property ID: 6996904
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY
108 ANTLER DRIVE 142± acres in the desirable Limpia Crossing Subdivision offers panoramic views of the Davis Mountains. Mountainside to a seasonal creek, this unique property features three separate observatories, two equipped with telescopes, a 2,000 square-foot barn/workshop, a two-car garage, and a two-bedroom/two-and-a-half bath, 2,300± square-foot home with five living areas. Entirely fenced. Private well and septic. Property ID: 18016846 WINTER 2023 | TEXAS LAND
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Y.E. MESA R ANCH YE Mesa is an elevated high mountain volcanic structure sitting high over Big Bend National Park’s north entrance along and includes 10 miles of the Santiago Mountains that form Persimmon Gap to the south. Rugged, wild, secluded, and amazing are just a few words to describe this true mountain ranch. This ranch is part of a 430,305± acres contiguous block of land for sale Property ID: 11214568
PASCASIO R ANCH Located only 31 miles south of downtown Marfa on paved Casa Piedra Road, you turn east past the Alamito Creek bridge onto a private deeded easement road for five miles to the front gate of Ocotillo Ranch. The ranch comprises 10,438 acres of vistas, plateaus, mountains, canyons, igneous outcrops, and sweeping grasslands making for excellent hunting opportunities. The seller will convey 50 percent of the minerals owned. Seller’s cousin owns the El Cañón Ranch to the east, which is also being marketed by King Land & Water. Property ID: 17325722
Sold $13,414,350
297 ACRES CALHOUN COUNTY
OLIVE FARM Located on the Texas Gulf Coast with water frontage along Guadalupe Bay and the Victoria Barge Canal. Situated 6 miles northeast of Seadrift. The ranch is ideal for private use with two large freshwater lakes, a set of barns, accommodations, and private access to the coastal marshes and bay through a series of roads, mowed lanes, and adjoining public roads which provide access to much of the ranch. Property ID: 17623247
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BANDER A R ANCH Comprised of some of the most well-cared-for acreage in Far West Texas. With sweeping vistas, plateaus, mountains and canyons, abundant grass and water, this is Chihuahuan Desert hunting land at its best and a nature lover’s dream. This ranch has it all. 60 miles south of Marfa. Property ID: 9407466
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PRESIDIO COUNTY
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY
215 WARBONNET ROAD Enjoy the privacy and tranquility of this park-like, move-in ready 1,700± square-foot, three bedroom/two bath, Southwest style home located on 40± acres that borders legacy ranches of Jeff Davis County and affords views of the Marfa Plateau grasslands and the rugged Davis Mountain highlands. Property ID: 15412807
ALAMITO HILLS R ANCH Located 25 miles south of Marfa, Texas, off paved Casa Piedra Road (FM 169). Alamito Hills Ranch is wide-open rolling grass and scrubland surrounded by rugged mountain ranges, which can be seen from most places on the property. This vast area lies in a narrow elevation range between 3,750 to 4,200 feet, allowing for a mix of vegetation and providing excellent habitat for game and nongame animals. Property ID: 14804695
Sold $56,915,020 77,260 ACRES HUDSPETH COUNTY
EAGLE & CARRIZO MTN RANCH The Eagle Mountain/Carrizo Mountain Ranches are actually two nearby distinct properties that are connected by an improved caliche county road and miles of a paved/concrete private easement road linking the ranches with easy access. Similar to the Davis Mountains and the Chisos Mountains of the Chihuahuan Desert, this mountain range functions as a sky island habitat, with intermountain ridge lines and valleys serving as corridors for wildlife migration. Property ID: 7684861
11 ACRES BREWSTER COUNTY
FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER For the first time in decades, Far Flung Outdoor Center is listed for sale as a turn-key complete business opportunity to own, manage, and expand on one of the leading outdoor adventure businesses in the State of Texas. The combination of Real Estate, location, cabins, conference center, pool, infrastructure, adventure equipment, vehicles, and a reputable brand known across the country creates an investment opportunity to live the dream but also to own a profitable, dynamic business. Property ID: 12090252 WINTER 2023 | TEXAS LAND
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AXIS RIDGE RANCH 11,671± Acres in Sutton County | Property ID: 18402127 | $20,650,000 Axis Ridge Ranch is an exceptional recreational ranch with great long-range views and a top-notch headquarters, perfect for entertaining guests. Hunting on the ranch is superb with herds of free-roaming axis, a well-managed number of whitetails, blackbuck, oryx, fallow, turkey and other wildlife.
HIGHVELD RANCH 4,365± Acres in Real County | Property ID: 18509241 | $20,250,000 Highveld Ranch is an elite Tecomate Signature Property with exceptional hunting. Improvements include a 6,900± square-foot newly-renovated lodge, a newly-renovated foreman’s home, a game processing facility with a walk-in cooler and a deluxe rifle range.
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MAVALA RANCH 2,150± Acres in Maverick County | Property ID: 17319307 | $7,495,000 A unique Tecomate Showcase Property – Mavala Ranch is a low-fenced trophy buck hunting ranch, whose bucks qualify for entry in the B&C record book. An abundance of water, great habitat, inherently big deer, large low-pressure neighbors, and two 30± acre irrigated food plots make Mavala special among South Texas ranches!
BROWDER RANCH 387± Acres in Gillespie County | Property ID: 18036297 | $5,800,000 Impressive hilltop views with beautiful valleys – The Browder Ranch is 387± acres located in one of the more sought-after areas of Gillespie County. There are multiple build sites to choose from with incredible vistas. The ranch features 2,300± feet of paved county road frontage. Improvements include a 2,451± square feet ranch house with four bedrooms and three bathrooms with a spacious master suite. Located just 25± miles from Fredericksburg and nine± miles from Stonewall!
CYPRESS CREEK RANCH 110± Acres in Kerr County Property ID: 16162363 | $4,900,000
Cypress Creek frontage, great fertile farmland, and stunning views — Cypress Creek Ranch showcases 1,625± feet of creek frontage with majestic large mature cypress trees on its northern perimeter. Lazy Creek flows along the northwest boundary of the property with several springs. Features a main house, a guest cabin, two barns and multiple sheds.
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TWIN OAKS RANCH 1,000± Acres in Menard County | Property ID: 18156178 | $3,950,000 Long-time family-owned with captivating natural beauty and majestic views – Twin Oaks Ranch is a great opportunity to own a piece of the Hill Country. Thoughtful cedar eradication has enhanced specific areas. The ranch features two water wells, a water storage tank, troughs, a corral and a pond.
DOS COLINAS RANCH 302± Acres in Kendall County Property ID: 17090479 | $3,985,000 Unmatched views that bring a whole new meaning to the phrase, long-range views. The ranch takes its name after two hilltops that showcase spectacular inspiring views located amongst its acreage. Three larger ranches neighbor Dos Colinas Ranch creating a nicesecluded getaway.
FISHER RANCH 391± Acres in Hays County Property ID: 16321105 | $14,500,000 Recently reduced, this high-fenced ranch features incredible views and easy access to Austin. A paved asphalt driveway leads to a 4,000± square-foot custom house with a 1,680± square-foot guest wing and a 3,100± square-foot garage/storage area.
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HERMANS POINT RANCH 3,493± Acres in Gillespie County | Property ID: 15329847 | $26,197,500 Hermans Point Ranch is one of the largest continuous ranches remaining in Gillespie County. At 2,244± feet, Hermans Point offers dramatic 360-degree views, a 2,300± square-foot main house, 2,000± square-foot guest house and a 3,600± square-foot barn.
DRAGOO DRAW RANCH 11,610± Acres in Sutton County Property ID: 18496905 | $28,950,000 This property features pure secluded beauty with stunning views. Improvements include a 4,000± squarefoot main house, a 3,000± square-foot lodge, a foreman’s home, a hunter’s house, and two fully-enclosed barns with multiple sheds.
KENT RANCH
21.75± Acres in Gillespie County Property ID: 18322187 | $1,250,000 Turnkey and income-producing — Kent Ranch has two fully furnished farmhouses overlooking a stunning pond that are currently serving as active B&Bs. Great for an investor or an end-user desiring a private ranch located 12± minutes from downtown Fredericksburg.
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COLORADO BEND RIVER RANCH 2,020± Acres in Burnet County Property ID: 14948348 | $37,500,000 This is a premier live-water property featuring two± miles of Colorado River frontage and multiple springs. The ranch has spectacular views and a three-bedroom, three-bathroom home. Located between Lampasas and Burnet, with paved county road access.
PANTERA COLINA RANCH 60± Acres in Bandera County Property ID: 15520819 | $3,495,000
The ranch has 940± feet of Sabinal River frontage. Improvements include a main house that sits atop Panther Hill with 360-degree views, a guest house, a horse barn with an arena and a round pen, and an equipment barn.
GUADALUPE RIVER RANCH 85± Acres in Kendall County Property ID: 18551871 | $3,250,000 The Guadalupe River Ranch is a picturesque 85± acre ranch offering an abundance of natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Towering cypress trees grace the 560± feet of Guadalupe River frontage, providing an enjoyable setting for family fun and gatherings. A two-story four-bedroom, two-bathroom home adds comfortable accommodations for a permanent residence or weekend getaway.
GRANDE VISTAS PROPERTY 10± Acres in Kendall County Property ID: 16964589 | $1,395,000
Scenic views of Boerne and a prime location, Grande Vistas Property offers 10 acres nestled in the Hill Country. Found at the end of a cul-de-sac and features ideal build sites for a permanent residence or a charming getaway.
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LRN RANCH 358± Acres in Gillespie County Property ID: 16905533 | $6,975,000 Tremendous views of Fredericksburg, Texas, and a great Hill Country opportunity—LRN Ranch is located just minutes from Fredericksburg. The ranch features a two-story main home, a hunter’s cabin, a barn, several sheds, working cattle pens, five pastures, four stock ponds, and a seasonal spring.
THREE WATERS RANCH 195± Acres in Gillespie County Property ID: 16186564 | $6,825,000 A
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LEGACY OAKS RANCH TRACT 15 18.4± Acres in Kimble County Property ID: 18275704 | $325,000 Welcome to Legacy Oaks Ranch Tract 15 – where the beauty of the Texas Hill Country meets the convenience of modern living. This 18.4± acre property is nestled within a gated, high-fenced ranch subdivision, situated just 13± miles west of Harper off Hwy 290.
CANYON CREEK PRESERVE LOT 31 3.5± Acres in Medina County Property ID: 16978092 | $260,000 The highest elevation in the subdivision — Canyon Creek Preserve Lot 31 offers incredible long-range views from the top of the property. A towering array of hardwoods rest at the lower elevation in the valley. This great opportunity is just 12± miles northwest of Helotes.
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MORGAN CREEK RANCH A one-of-a-kind property in the Texas Hill Country! Ideal Hunting and Recreation Ranch. Great Building Sites, Lake View Sites. Breathtaking Views all around! Morgan Creek is spring-fed, providing water to the Ranch throughout the year. Several water wells are situated throughout the ranch. PEC electric already in place to several areas of the ranch.
774± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY • CONTACT FOR PRICE Property ID: 17557810
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THOUSAND OAKS RANCH Gorgeous Hill Country Ranch located five minutes from downtown Wimberley. There are four water wells on the property. A barn with pens that could be utilized for horses, domestic powers line traverses the property. Approximately 2,000 ft of frontage on FM 2325 with two entrances.
320± ACRES IN HAYS COUNTY • $9,000,000 Property ID: 17600915
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RANCH INVESTMENTS SINCE 1982 MOUNTAIN RANCH TRACTS The final phase of Mountain Ranch. Stake your claim to your private ranch with 40-mile westward views from the highest ridgeline in the county. Largely undeveloped for almost 70 years, Mountain Ranch is a near-pristine tract of natural Texas Hill Country, where wildlife remains abundant, sunsets are spectacular, and horizons are wide. Located minutes from Marble Falls and Burnet, off Highway 281.
25± ACRE TRACTS BURNET COUNTY CONTACT FOR PRICING Property ID: 12429049
ANCIENT OAKS A rare opportunity to obtain a large tract lying between Hoovers Valley Road (FM 3509) and Park Road 4 South of Burnet. Mud Creek, Peters, and Honey Rock Creek cross the ranch. Improvements include two homesteads, various barns and outbuildings. This spectacular ranch is covered in live oak, post oak, elm, mesquite and very little cedar.
3,105 ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY PRICE ON REQUEST
Property ID: 16834791
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UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE IN FARM AND RANCH SALES ROLLING OAKS RANCH Conveniently located just over an hour NW of Austin, Rolling Oaks Ranch offers the perfect weekend retreat from the city or private oasis for your everyday escape. Stretching across acres of untouched land, Rolling Oaks Ranch features ranches ranging from 10 to 35 acres. Sensible deed restrictions and access to municipal water and utilities allow residents to build the hill country home of their dreams while maintaining the land’s natural state and allowing wildlife to prosper.
10-35 ACRE TRACTS MILLS COUNTY PRICE FROM $149,900
Property ID: 13413092
EAGLE RANCH Located less than 10 minutes from downtown Lampasas with direct access to Hwy 183. The main residence is a fabulous threebedroom, four-bath custom built Spanish/Mediterranean style home of approximately 4,300 square feet. Fertile soils conducive to food plots for winter grazing of livestock or supplemental feed for the managed herd of blackbuck antelope, whitetail, axis and aoudad. Seller will divide.
221 ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY $3,300,000 Property ID: 16834786
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ARROWHEAD RANCH This majestic ranch spans nearly 10,000 acres of land, offering the best in south Texas wing shooting and trophy Whitetails and exotics. Its rich, fertile sandy loam soils, numerous water sources, and some strategically placed quail strips create that perfect habitat for any quail aficionados while supporting vast numbers of wildlife and cattle. Located near McAllen/Edinburg, in the center of the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, the Arrowhead Ranch has hosted many foreign and domestic dignitaries over the years. $26,127,970 9,713± ACRES IN HIDALGO COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 14536420
SAVING GRACE RANCH
JAC RANCH
Own a piece of Texas history with this stunning 88.9-acre ranch, complete
The JAC ranch is a high-fenced outdoorsman’s paradise only a few
with the original rock and half-timbered house at the core of the residence.
miles outside Uvalde, Texas. This well-maintained ranch has everything
Perfect for a family, the 5,011-square-foot home features four bedrooms,
you want in a recreational and investment property. A 4,000-square-
four and half baths, and beautiful views from every room. $3,500,000
foot barndominium is the highlight of the ranch. $4,548,600
89± ACRES IN COMAL COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 18397018
1,140± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 17142744
KC FARM
RVG RANCH
This great irrigated farm and cattle operation is located a few miles east of
The property has excellent access and is conveniently located just out
Uvalde, Texas. Currently, the farm has been used for the production of hay and
of town. The ranch home is located on the highest point, which provides
cattle grazing. The property is fenced and crossed-fenced, with a portion of the
wonderful views to watch the wildlife or enjoy a beautiful sunrise or
fence being built as early as last year. The irrigation well pumps roughly 800
sunset. The gently rolling terrain mostly consists of sandy clay loam
GPM, and all downhole equipment was replaced in June 2020. $2,606,400
and has a good diversity of native brush for the wildlife. $2,888,000
362± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 15623210
721.87± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 17218154
BALCONES CREEK RANCH
NOVILLOS RANCH
This beautiful 61± acre ranch is located just five minutes from Boerne! As soon
Owned by the same family for over 100 years, the highly sought-
as you drive in through the gates you are greeted with grand oak trees leading up
after red sand soils and phenomenal brush diversity make this
the paved driveway to the gorgeous home. The home is a three-bed, Three-bath,
property an excellent hunting and cattle ranch notorious for growing
along with a detached three-car garage with a guest apartment above! $3,900,000
big deer. This area is unique in its topography $9,561,625
62± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 18382795
3,128± ACRES IN HIDALGO COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 17363151
F O S T E R FA R M A N D R A N C H . C O M CHAD H. FOSTER JR., BROKER • 830-776-3605 • 106 N. EAST STREET, UVALDE, TEX AS 78801 View All Properties: Land.com/member/9982
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SOLDIER’S GAP RANCH Soldiers Gap is named for the historic natural crossing point on the ranch and used by Cavalry soldiers at Fort Clark, crossing the west prong. This low-fenced property has over 400 feet of elevation change, transitioning from flat bottoms dotted with oaks to high peaks. The diverse topography, fertile soils, and breathtaking river valley views make this ranch a unique opportunity for the investor or end user. $7,680,600 3,012± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 16972359
RG RANCH
TWIN ELM RANCH
A unique ranch-style resort or ready-to-go Airbnb located an hour and a
A stunning live water Hill Country ranch situated just outside Bandera,
half from San Antonio. The current owners very tastefully designed the layout of this luxury country life getaway, all overlooking a gorgeous view of the lake or sunset. There are a total of six private stand-alone
Texas, famously known as the Cowboy Capital of the world. Currently operating as a Texas Hill Country Dude Ranch, the property offers a range of amenities including RV spots, short-term cabin and individual room rentals,
sleeping cabins consisting of one bedroom and one bath. $1,200,000
swimming, tubing, hiking, and horseback riding, among others. $4,490,000
126± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 17310961
175± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 17887762
CROSS CREEK RANCH
RANCHO EL SAENO
The Cross Creek Ranch checks all boxes— A Dream Ranch, Weekend Retreat,
Rancho El Saeno was originally a land script from The Republic of Texas
or even a Developers Dream! The ranch is currently used for cattle grazing and
to E.B. Barton. The ranch was once two sections of land of 1,220± acres, a
hunting purposes. The improved pastures offer cross-fencing, as well as grasses
gift to Barton for fighting in the Battle of San Jacinto. Rancho El Saeno is a
with nutrient-rich feed, a tree-lined creek, a 3± acre lake, and three additional
pristine wildlife sanctuary with diverse native brush and habitat. The land is
ponds— this is the ideal habitat for livestock and wildlife. $3,450,000
entirely high-fenced and is a single pasture with no cross-fences. $2,550,000
288± ACRES IN NAVARRO COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 17642751
600± ACRES IN HIDALGO COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 17623177
PURSLEY ROAD RANCH
HART FARM
This tranquil 52-acre ranch in Dripping Springs is everything you’ve been
Located just outside Marion, Texas, minutes from Seguin and New
looking for in a Hill Country property! The ranch boasts a gated entrance
Braunfels and under 30 minutes from downtown San Antonio. This
aligned with mature oaks, a cleared build site situated on a ridge with
property features over 1.200 of Santa Clara Creek, allowing for great water
long-range hill country views, and a massive stock pond. $4,200,000
features as well as multiple income-producing hay fields. $1,900,000
51.7± ACRES IN HAYS COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 16925107
100± ACRES IN GUADALUPE COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 17495291
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The 3,304± acre Colorado River Ranch, located 14 miles from Lampasas in Lampasas County, provides water-rich, Hill Country living with opportunities as big as the Texas sky. Completely high fenced and outfitted with top-of-the line lodging and infrastructure, it is a ruggedly beautiful recreational paradise for wildlife enthusiasts who value genetically superior whitetails, native Texas game and exotic species from around the globe. This superlative getaway could be an exclusive family retreat, a corporate destination or a commercial hunting operation. The ranch’s majestic, gated entrance, which fronts on FM 580, is just 83 miles from Austin, 135 miles from San Antonio, and 181 miles from Dallas.
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$60,000,000 Find Out More Colorado River Ranch Property ID: 16313533
LAND, WATER & WILDLIFE The land, which has been strategically cleared, is a mixture of open range and native trees, brush and forbs. As is characteristic of the Hill Country, the elevation changes and rises about 300 feet within the ranch, which is marked by craggy hills, eyecatching outcrops and stunning bluffs that overlook its namesake Colorado River. The Colorado borders the ranch for 2.5± miles, all of which is easily accessible; some portions provide exceptional views from soaring bluffs. The cool, clear river is the perfect escape from the sweltering heat, whether you enjoy swimming, kayaking, canoeing, tubing or fishing. In addition, the ranch boasts a 10± acre stocked lake that is an angling hotspot. The ranch has water rights to the river that can be accessed, when necessary, through a main water line that runs from the river to the lake. Smaller water lines feed off the main line to supply smaller ponds and water troughs strategically located to supply water for wildlife throughout the ranch. The ranch boasts seven electric and solar-powered water wells. Obviously, water is the lifeblood of a ranch, especially one that supports a host of wildlife. Once set up as an elite white-tailed breeding business, the ranch is home to genetically superior, now freeranging whitetails that show the results of the $8 million investment in the herd. It is not uncommon to see 200" deer and 300" deer are occasionally spotted. The custom-designed breeding facilities are insulated, climate-controlled and outfitted with electricity and water. The infrastructure is in excellent condition, so the business could be renewed with little effort if the new owners so choose. Other native species include feral hogs, dove and migratory waterfowl that periodically take advantage of the river as well as other small game and nongame animals. The exotic herd adds value to the ranch and a majesty once reserved for the plains of Africa, Asia and the American West. The global denizens include American bison, Cape buffalo, Greater kudu, sable, axis, aoudad, black buck, fallow deer, gemsbok, nilgai, oryx, Grevy's zebra, bongo, Roan antelope, Grant's gazelle, Dama gazelle, springbok, Thompson's gazelle, Nile lechwe, Transcaspian urials, and nyala. A custom exotic package can be tailored to fit the new buyer's desires, if needed. The broker can provide additional details about the offering.
LIVING The homes of the Colorado River Ranch are prime showcases of rustic elegance. Combining the warmth of custom woodwork with solidity of stone, they are reminiscent of a mountain hideaway but have a definite Texas twang. For instance, antlers have been used to create custom cabinet hardware, stair rails and chandeliers. Big windows, soaring ceilings and open floor plans add elements of air and light bringing the outdoors inside. The homes, which are in close proximity to one another, are easily accessible from the main gate on an all-weather road. Despite the easy access, they are thoughtfully secluded, so it feels as if you’re miles from civilization. They each were designed with privacy, functionality and luxury in mind. The 10,000± square foot main lodge is the focal point. The floor plan includes several, well-placed gathering areas that overlook scenic vistas that seem to unfold forever. The threebedroom, two and a half-bath structure includes a full bar, large dining area, gaming room and commercial kitchen. The oversized screened porch and large outdoor firepit both provide birds-eye views of meandering herds of wild game below. The second lodge measures about 4,000 square feet and is ideally situated to provide overflow lodging. It features six bedrooms and six bathrooms. In addition to the lodges, the Colorado River Ranch features a three-bedroom, two bath owner’s home that encompasses 3,500± square feet. The adjoining swimming pool and outdoor living area is an ideal place to gather with family and friends. Other housing options include a two bedroom, two bath home, five-bedroom, three-bath oversized double-wide mobile home used for staff and hunting guides, and a onebedroom, one-bath apartment located under the elevated shooting tower, which also includes a custom 20’ x 20’ gun safe room.
INFRASTRUCTURE The ranch is outfitted with a complement of outbuildings that include barns, shops, equipment sheds, a processing facility with walk-in cooler, and more; they are all in excellent condition. The existing deer breeding facility could easily be converted into additional living quarters or a lodge. Minerals are negotiable based on the offer. Contact the broker for more details.
OPPORTUNITY With its size, accessibility, abundant water, superlative wildlife and infrastructure that provides exceptional living, the Colorado River Ranch is one of a kind. The opportunities that lie within its fences are endless.
“This ranch features two and a half miles of accessible Colorado River Frontage.”
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Features a 4,300 square-foot rock home with five bedrooms and four baths, situated on a ridge line offering expansive views of the property and beyond. Outdoor amenities include a pool, hot tub, fire pit and outdoor kitchen, which create an excellent entertainment space. The main entrance leads directly to the primary horse barn and main house, while the secondary entrance services the 225x100-foot covered arena, cattle handling facilities and equipment shop. This property is co-listed by John Lynd, Broker with Bluestem Ranch Group and David O. Faust, Broker.
$2,995,000 ID: 17216218
R A N C H O M A R T I TA 120.76± ACRES IN WASHINGTON COUNT Y Rancho Martita is one of the most impressive equestrian properties on the market today. Every aspect of its design and development was engineered and constructed with a focus on quality, functionality, and indisputable attention to detail. If you are in the market for a premier equestrian facility, you will be hard-pressed to find a more stunning property with high-end improvements in a better location. This property is co-listed by John Lynd, Broker with Bluestem Ranch Group and David O. Faust, Broker. $4,449,000 The equestrian facilities and 65± acres are available for $2,995,000 ID: 16791835
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C O N C A N VA L L E Y R A N C H 2 5 0 ± A C R E S I N U VA L D E C O U N T Y Located five miles north of Concan. Access to the ranch from HWY 83 is quick and accessible through the gated and paved Valley Vista Subdivision. Peaceful and quiet, this hill country getaway offers countless recreational opportunities, including hunting, camping and hiking. In addition to the onsite opportunities, the Frio River, Concan, and Garner State Park are each 10-minute drive away and offer a myriad of river recreational opportunities. This property is listed by John Lynd, Broker with Bluestem Ranch Group.
$1,700,000 ID: 16919829
R3 RANCH ON HAIRSTON CREEK 52 ± ACRES IN B U RN E T COU NT Y Beautiful ranch with a prime location between Burnet and Marble Falls. The R3 Ranch features a mile off both sides of rock-bottom Hairston Creek, a hilltop home site with outstanding long-range views, a good variety of mature hardwoods and deep soils with knee-high grasses. The property is utilized as a year-round family recreational ranch emphasizing hunting, wildlife management and cattle grazing. This property is co-listed by John Lynd, Broker with Bluestem Ranch Group and David O. Faust, Broker.
$1,895,000 ID: 17631087
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OAK VIEW RANCH 60± Acres in Kimble County This one-of-a-kind ranch sits in the south corner of the Wildlife Managed Dominion 5 Ranch— a 2,500-acre high-fenced premium trophy hunting and recreational ranch. The ranch is conveniently accessed off KC 213 by a private automatic remote control entry system for security. The current owner has manicured the ranch well, removing cedar and underbrush to allow the live oaks and shin oaks to flourish. The topography offers excellent diversity with views that stretch miles into the hill country. Caleb Rightmer, Agent. $799,500 • Property ID: 18476450
BRUINS CREEK RANCH 261± Acres in Bandera County Bruins Creek Ranch Bandera County is located five miles southeast of Bandera, Texas, with paved road frontage on Wharton Dock Rd. A combination of oaks with some cedar and better than average soil with some pasture grass to run a few cows, small ranch house with barn, and good lake potential. Only 30 minutes northwest of San Antonio! Mark Meek, Broker. $2,544,750 • Property ID: 16351054
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ROAD CREEK RANCH 319± Acres in Goliad County This is a very scenic ranch loaded with wildlife. Covered in heavy timber creates a lot of privacy while only 10 minutes from the grocery store. Most of the soil is creek bottom land and rich with nutrients. Road Creek passes through the ranch and holds water year round. The creek is lined with live oak, post oak, and elm trees.This property has excellent development value into smaller tracts with its close proximity to Goliad. Darren Scott, Agent. $2,500,000 • Property ID: 15657372
HEADQUARTERS GENTLEMAN’S RANCH 133± Acres in Kerr County Headquarters Gentleman’s Ranch offers 133± acres of varying topography, scenery, and abundant game animals with extensive views of the surrounding Texas Hill Country. With lush bottomland and gentle hilltops, the ranch offers diverse vegetation covered with live oak mottes, red oaks, cedar and native grasses. The ranch is easily navigated by ATV trails throughout. Dylan Warren, Agent. $1,699,950 • Property ID: 17789738
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Renovated 1.5-Story Home
84.99± Acres in Leon County
0.62± Acres in Madison County
$799,000 • Property ID: 18415340
$369,000 • Property ID: 18575876
Normangee , TX 77871
Madisonville , Texas 7786 4
The Synwolt Ranch is a family estate situated in Normangee off a quiet, county-maintained road that has been meticulously cared for over the years, resulting in a peaceful country setting. It is easily accessed through a manned gate entrance from a well-maintained gravel road. The 85± acre ranch presents approximately 70 percent open and 30 percent wooded with various hardwoods, softwoods, some underbrush for coverage, sloping terrain, four ponds and a fence. With larger tracts of land being harder to locate, several building sites have unlimited opportunity to develop this property to your specifications. Currently used for cattle, the property is under an AG Exemption with no known deed restrictions. This long-time family-owned ranch offers a beautiful, natural landscape boasting native grasses and several types of abundant wildlife that enhance the allure of the land. Ideally located centrally between Dallas, Houston, Bryan/College Station and Palestine. ML# 58645737
Renovated one-and-a-half-story contemporary country home sitting on an oversized lot within the city limits of Madisonville offers lots of living space and a convenient location. Taken down to the studs and now showcasing modern upgrades, this home offers four bedrooms (two downstairs, two upstairs), three full bathrooms, and a two-car attached carport. The open-concept kitchen/dining areas present new stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, and a walkin pantry. The spacious downstairs has an oversized bonus room, a living room, waterproof Pergo Laminate Flooring, and a wood-burning fireplace. The gorgeous staircase leads to the upstairs Gameroom, the upstairs bathroom, and two oversized bedrooms with large closets (1 bedroom has a balcony porch). Outdoors, you will find the back patio, a playset, partial fencing, and some mature trees for shade. Situated on a quiet street with ample space for living and entertaining, this property is located near schools and amenities. MLS# 4021597
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558± Acres
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Lake View Ranch TRINITY COUNTY | $19,266 PER ACRE
LAKEFRONT! With rolling hills and park-like managed woods, this property is ideal for development! Over 3 miles of improved internal roads. Underground electricity throughout. Over 1 mile of Lake Livingston frontage. While the bulkhead (1,900+ feet.) prevents costly waterfront erosion, the scenic path provides invaluable views and tranquility.
Murray Lane WALKER COUNTY | $10,900 PER ACRE
One hour north of The Woodlands, Texas and one hour to Bryan/College Station. Secluded, private, easy access. Mostly wooded in native pine and hardwoods with planted longleaf pine (2012). One acre stocked pond with 20x20 feet concrete pavilion. Gated and partially fenced. Several potential homesites.
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The Pines of Deadwood PANOLA COUNTY | $3,450,000
Just east of Carthage, Texas, this ranch offers variety, opportunity, and rarity. Included with the 2,300-squarefoot home and 24x30 feet barn is an abundance of wildlife, water features, and timber production. This property is just East of the Sabine River and has over 2 miles of internal roads and creek crossings.
The Game Preserve WALKER COUNTY | $5,825 PER ACRE
First-time open market offering in Huntsville, northern Walker County, Texas. Wooded in varying ages of pine plantation with hardwoods along creek drains. Private road access and electricity along road frontage. Private, low traffic yet easy access.
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71 acres in Palo Pinto County, TX
79.75 Acres on The Leon River
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Large live oaks overlook this beautiful 71 ± acre property for sale located just west of Mineral Wells and east of Palo Pinto County, Texas on Highway 180. The unique convenience of this location provides quick and easy access to all the amenities that Mineral Wells or Weatherford provide, but without sacrificing the peaceful quietness and solitude you’ll enjoy while on the property. With big neighboring properties this provides the best-case scenario for outdoor serenity.
This beautiful 79.75-acre tract of land is located on the highly sought-after Leon River, and it boasts nearly a half mile on both sides of the Leon River bottom. The abundance of mature trees along with mixed underbrush in addition to having the Leon River and Ellison Spring Branch makes this property a habitat magnet for wildlife which includes whitetail deer, turkey, dove and hogs.
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A nchor R a nch
Sawtooth Mountain Range Timberland
B L A IN E C O U N T Y, M O N TA N A
ADAMS, BOISE, IDAHO, AND VALLEY COUNTIES, IDAHO
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Located 69 miles southeast of Havre, Montana in Blaine County, the Anchor Ranch is a functional cattle ranch for sale that boasts unique recreational opportunities and a rich history. This large-scale ranch is comprised of 22,837 deeded acres, 4,400 acres of state land, and the Bullwhacker Grazing Allotment which makes up 39,700 acres of BLM land. The Anchor Ranch is also a scenic ranch with diverse landscapes ranging from rolling hills, mountains covered in pines, canyons and green grasslands.
Located in the picturesque Sawtooth Mountain Range, between Boise and McCall. Approximately 160 miles of the properties border BLM, USFS or IDL lands. The properties have been historically used for select timber production, but much of it has development potential and is highly desired for recreational and hunting use. Water is abundant on most of the properties with over 65 miles of rivers, streams, and numerous live springs throughout. The network of good interior roads throughout allows for easy access.
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Heaven’s Doorstep Exotic Hunting Ranch A 308± acres hunting ranch located in Kerr County, Texas, near Mountain Home and Kerrville. Remote and private with the quintessential Texas hill country aesthetics. Turnkey ready with walk-in cooler, skinning station with pulleys and electric winches, stone house (slab foundation) central AC, septic, two water wells, structures, storage buildings, pole barns, ranch truck — these all convey and more. Established clientele, an excellent dual-purpose acquisition for cashflowing commercial purposes, recreational purposes, and primary or secondary home. Heavily improved terrain, rolling hills, established buffalo herd, ponds, dry creek beds that flow seasonally, fallow herd, axis herd, genetically enhanced whitetail herd, exotic rams, audad, oryx, turkeys and more. Property ID: 18115653
$3,500,000
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Taylor Development Property 163.36± Acres | Williamson County | Property ID: 18155412 | Call for price Land south of Taylor near Samsung but outside the ETJ maximizes development options while minimizing development time and cost. Currently used for cattle and row crop farming. Improvements include selective fencing, several stock tanks, working pens, a barn and a brick home. Fronts CR 406 with access to CR 405. Additional acreage is available. Call for more details and price. Land Investex LLC, Jimmy Fuchs, Listing Broker 210-413-3939 cell, 210-901-1000 office.
Taylor Development Property
69.34± Acres | Williamson County Property ID: 16734960 | Call for price
Ideally suited property for development outside the ETJ near the Taylor Samsung plant. Frontage on two paved county roads contributes to about a half mile of options for ingress and egress to this agriculture tax-exempt property. Improvements include a brick home on concrete piers and steel I-beams with about 3,150 square feet under roof, a barn with about 10,000 square feet under roof, two sheds with about 3,200 square feet total under roof, and half acre pond. Call for more details and price. Land Investex LLC, Jimmy Fuchs, Listing Broker 210-413-3939 cell, 210-901-1000 office.
66 Acres Kenedy
66± Acres | Karnes County, Texas Property ID: 1754872 | $840,000
Development opportunity on about 66 acres with frontage on FM 1145 (Flax Plant Road) and Highway 181. Access to utilities. Will divide. You’re not going to find a better deal in Kenedy. Broker owner.
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