Austin and San Antonio are each about 45 miles away, and offer everything else, including international airports, major hospitals, major universities and world class culture, weirdness and entertainment. This location bodes well for long and short term investment value, and the property is adjoined by a combination of large trophy ranches, smaller tracts and a couple of medium sized recreational properties. Hays County is one of the highest growth counties in the country, and the Central Texas Hill Country growth projections are staggering. For more information on Hays County, visit their official websites.

WATER: A highlight is one quarter mile of both sides of always-flowing Onion Creek in the NW corner of the ranch. This creek is dammed up, forming a deep hole of water that allows for fishing, floating and swimming, along manicured, grassy berm frontage lined by lazy, overhanging trees, and crossed by a cool foot bridge. Sections of the creek are bordered by scenic limestone ledges and shelves, and this water is spring-fed and reliable.

Another highlight is the 7 newly constructed lakes, ranging in size from a couple of acres up to 10 acres when full. These lakes have not yet filled up (August, 2013), but are in the process, and when full, will be truly magnificent with depths up to 30 feet in majestic settings. This ranch contains much of the headwaters of the Onion Creek drainage system, which is an important water source for rapidly-growing Hays County, and could likely be targeted for major conservation in the future. ($ to protect groundwater)

Groundwater is abundant in this zone, with 8 wells of 20 - 50 gpm on the ranch, and a 100 gpm well nearby, at depths of 400 700 feet. There are two known perennial springs on the ranch, and exceptional shallow groundwater retention in normal to wet years. For more information on area groundwater, contact the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.

LAND/ECOLOGY: The raw beauty of this ranch is powerful. Elevations change by over 320 feet, and some of the most dramatic views in the area are had from the peaks and points. Countless canyons roll down in all directions from the high points, and several bottoms contain dark, loamy soils and giant, mature hardwoods. Primary soil types are: Brackett Rock Outcrop Comfort/Real Complex and Bolar and Sunev Clay loams.

These soils support ample native grasses, shrubs and trees. Hundreds of acres have been selectively cleared, leaving beautiful oak parks and tall grass pastureland. One of the prettiest Post Oak Savannahs ever seen is present on this ranch, and other hardwoods include cedar, shinoak, live oak, Spanish oak, walnut, sycamore, pecan, lacey oak, wild cherry and madrone. Primary shrubs include persimmon, agarita, prickly pear and buckeye.

The area is home to abundant wildlife, including whitetail deer, turkey, wild hog, exotic deer and varmints. Many dove were observed on recent tours, and songbirds thrive in the countless canyons. High fencing in progress allows a new owner to take any direction they wish with regard to management for wildlife and hunting.

IMPROVEMENTS: This ranch possesses one of the most impressive road, fence and lake infrastructures ever seen, including 15 miles of new base roads, several miles of secondary roads and, when completed, 11 miles of game-proof, high perimeter fencing. This allows one to traverse the ranch safely and quickly, and is a baseline for possible future development. These roads were located to provide max exposure to long range views, and are a pleasure to drive and enjoy, while lessening risk.

The ranch headquarters are ample to run a place this size, and include a very nice, 12 stall horse barn with all the trimmings, topped by a nice, 2 BR/2 BA apartment that is modern and livable with several unusual and progressive features, including a backup generator and rainwater collection. Nearby is a nice, metal implement barn with enclosed shop, and what appears to be about 30,000 gallons of rainwater storage in two large reservoirs. Two sizable feed storage bins complete the structures.

There are also two hunting camps that have no value, but electricity and water, and two springs have been rocked in to make interesting areas for wildlife to water. Stately, low key ranch entrances enhance the overall package nicely.

FINANCIAL/TITLE/OTHER: Listing Price is $7,850/acre = $17,869,803. Seller will provide current survey and basic title insurance. Mineral conveyance is negotiable, prior reservation applies. No pipelines, easements or large electric lines cross the ranch other than electric service lines. A low grade dipping vat has been remediated to accepted standards. The Property is located in the Johnson City, Blanco and Dripping Springs Independent School Districts, and 2012 wildlife-exempt taxes were about $8,000.

This ranch can also be purchased in tracts of 630 840 acres, at listing prices of $8,250 - $8,950/acre.

SUMMARY: If you seek true, investment-grade land in bulk, with the finest location and aesthetics, MLR is a must-see. It combines raw beauty with refinement nicely, and is an ideal candidate for a Conservation Easement. It is also about as fun of a place as weve seen to park some dough and enjoy, and wait for another blistering period of land appreciation that has come to characterize Central Texas land markets in recent decades. The varied terrain and vegetation allow for excellent native and exotic game habitat. Your consideration and interest is kindly appreciated, and we look forward to introducing you to the opportunity of a lifetime.

The information contained herein has been diligently assembled and is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Broker or Seller, express or implied, and is subject to change, prior sale, errors and/or omissions and withdrawal from market. Buyers must verify accuracy of representations on their own, as well as investigate potentially pertinent natural attributes, laws and regulations, and draw their own conclusions regarding the usefulness and value of the property for a given purpose. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, DO NOT TRESPASS.

Buyers brokers must be identified on first contact, and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at the sole discretion of LANDTX, David E. Culver, broker.