227 Acres in Bandera, TX - $3,575,000

227 Acre Bandera County Ranch

This 227-acre property truly celebrates rural life in the Texas Hill Country. Since the early 1990's the property has been used as an award-winning guest ranch with 6 guest cabins containing 13 guest rooms that can accommodate 40 guests comfortably, a guest lodge with commercial kitchen, a beautiful cottage, a two-room cabin near the entrance and horse concessions. The setup is ideal for conversion to a wide variety of possible uses such as an equestrian training center, corporate retreat, church camp, event center, sporting ranch or family compound.

Located southwest of Bandera, the ranch is a trail rider, mountain biker, hiker, nature lover dream. Its south fence is shared with the 5,369-acre Hill Country State Natural Area. Proximity to a public access natural area in Texas is very rare, particularly those that cater to horseback riders.

Location:

About 10 miles southwest o...

About 10 miles southwest of Bandera, the ranch fronts on the east side of Bandera Creek Road (the county extension of RR 1077). Access is via paved roads to the entry gate and then on the ranch headquarters.

San Antonio International Airport is 59 miles to the east-southeast - a little over an hour drive. Kerrville and Boerne are equidistant from the ranch - about 35 miles. Both cities offer a wide variety of entertainment options, grocery shopping, and medical care.

Terrain:

A gently sloping, open grass field forms the front quarter of the ranch with a seasonal small pond located near the northeast corner. The remainder of the property is a mixture of limestone hills with medium density cedar brush and savannah meadows bordered by mature oak trees.

Several deeper soiled meadows are found to the south of the headquarters. In this area of the property there are motts of mature oaks, heritage-sized cedar trees, hackberry, and cedar elm that surround native mixed-grass fields.

Elevation rises from 1,490 feet above sea level at the front gate to about 1,620 feet at the top of the hill in the southwest quadrant. That hilltop provides a 360 degree panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.

Improvements:

Main house: +/- 2,400 sqft, ranch style with a metal roof.

Foreman's house: +/- 1,990 sqft, ranch style with a metal roof.

Guest lodge with commercial kitchen: +/- 3,128 sqft, metal roof.

6 guest cabins that can comfortably accommodate up to 40 guests.

2 bedroom cottage located at the entrance to the ranch.

Each of these structures has been remodeled within the past 4 years and is very well maintained.

A pool and cabana are situated in the guest cabin area.

For the equestrian enthusiast, this ranch has a wood frame horse barn with 32 stalls and a small horse barn with 4 stalls and runs.

Three water wells equipped with submersible pumps provide potable water.

Wildlife:

Whitetail and Axis deer, White Wing and Mourning Dove, turkey and a variety of other native bird species are plentiful in the area. The ranch maintains its qualification for agricultural appraisal based on wildlife management use for ad valorem tax purposes.

Nearby Hill Country Natural Area:

The Hill Country Natural Area offers 40 miles of horseback riding, hiking, and biking trails through some beautiful Texas countryside. Located near the transition between the Edwards Plateau and Northern Rio Grande Plain, the terrain generally consists of steep, hard limestone hills with narrow valleys. There is a surprising diversity of vegetation found along the southern edge of the Edwards Plateau. Viewing the old ranch headquarters in the park encourages an appreciation for our ranching heritage.

Direct access to the adjoining state natural area is currently through a gate in the ranch's south fence and is governed by a park access agreement with Texas Parks and Wildlife. Prospective buyers will need to apply and qualify with Texas Parks and Wildlife for access under a new agreement.

A nice ranch adjoining a state natural area in Texas is a rare find. Combine that with the business opportunities afforded by the improvements in place and the result is an exceptional property. Whether used for personal enjoyment or a business venture, this ranch is unique.