LOCATION: This is the southern section of the Big Springs Ranch, lying south of SH 385 for over 4.5 miles, and bisected in the SE portion by CR 431 for a little over one mile. This is about 15 miles NW of Harper (supplies, feed, restaurant, basics), on the Kimble/Mason County line. Still held by Schreiner descendants to this day, this portion has never been offered for sale outside of family. The highway and county road frontage is extensive, totaling about 6 miles, yet there is virtually no traffic on any of them.
This is about 20 miles from both Junction (5,000 paved, lighted airstrip) to the SW, and prized Mason to the north, in the western part of the Texas Hill Country. Both of these communities have grocery stores, shops, medical clinics and restaurants. Fredericksburg is about 45 miles east (good hospital, extensive shopping/restaurants), Kerrville (university, box stores, ...
This is about 20 miles from both Junction (5,000 paved, lighted airstrip) to the SW, and prized Mason to the north, in the western part of the Texas Hill Country. Both of these communities have grocery stores, shops, medical clinics and restaurants. Fredericksburg is about 45 miles east (good hospital, extensive shopping/restaurants), Kerrville (university, box stores, many resources) is 45 miles southeast on I-10, and Llano is about 55 miles NE.
San Antonio (nations 7th largest city, international airport, major medical) is about 85 miles south, and Austin and San Angelo are both about 100 miles distant. This is a decidedly rural area, in big ranch country, not frequented by hordes of people. Cattle, sheep, deer and outdoor recreation rule this part of the Hill Country, and it is a rare, pristine zone that has much appeal to those searching for the feel of bigger country, yet still only 1.5 hours or slightly more from 3 large, vibrant cities, and 45 miles to the nearest Wal-Mart or Lowes.
WATER: This section has no live water, but is bisected by interesting and scenic Chimney Hollow, which is fed by up to six named springs, but only flows seasonally on this site. There are several stock ponds that hold water in wet times, and up to 6 working water wells with pipes to several nearby troughs. Groundwater appears to be ample in this area at varying depths, and large volume wells are nearby. For more info on area groundwater, please contact the Hickory Underground Water Conservation District.
LAND: The land consists of a good blend of steep hills up to 2,080, rolling valleys and river bottomland down to 1,720. The hilltops are flat to gently undulating, with much rock outcrop and patches of dark clay falling off to calcareous hillsides and loamy valleys. The tops contain shinoak, liveoak, Spanish Oak, cedar and woody shrubs, with larger trees, including elm, walnut and sycamore in the valleys near streambeds. Native tall grasses and turfs are in fairly good condition in most areas, and abundant wildlife includes whitetail deer, exotic deer, feral hogs, turkey, dove, quail and varmints. 160 class B&C whitetail are known to have been harvested in this area under low fence.
IMPROVEMENTS: The site is adequately improved for ranch and hunting use, with several habitable dwellings, a good set of gathering/working pens, outbuildings, cross fences and ranch roads. These improvements have little value, but are functional and useful for present owners, and can provide an excellent baseline for new owners to build up from.
FINANCIAL/TITLE: Listing Price is $2,250/acre = $7,722,000. Sellers will provide current survey and basic title insurance. Mineral conveyance is negotiable. There are no known easements other than electric and phone service lines. The property lies in the Harper Independent School District and estimated 2014 ag exempt taxes are $3138. This property is co-listed with Marshall Kuykendall, Kuykendall Land Co., 512.585.5565.
SUMMARY: If you seek a solid hunting/recreational unit with significant size and good location and accessibility, CHR should be on your short list to visit. This tract includes good variety, excellent scenery, adequate improvements and outstanding wildlife. Long road frontage adds to value and accessibility, and we see a high value opportunity here for the investor/user looking to park for the long or short term.
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. Viewing appointments scheduled with LANDTX staff only. 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 sole discretion of LANDTX, David E. Culver, broker.