Diez Lagos Ranch is a must see, must have ranch. Diez Lagos is by the far one of the most well-watered recreational ranches in central Texas that's available today. A large free flowing artesian well is conveniently located at nearly the highest elevation on the ranch ensuring constant level and flowing aesthetics to all the water features. Gravity and diversion have established well over 3 miles of flowing creeks that have been impounded in strategic natural locations on the ranch that cater to wildlife. The ranch exemplifies the perfect mix of open and parked out terrain, abundant water features, rolling topo and of course Texas sized views. The horizontal improvements on the ranch have elevated a raw piece of terrain to an extreme wildlife sanctuary. Simply stated, Diez Lagos exceeds all expectations, is incomparable and will leave you speechless.
Diez Lagos is a premier live water ...
Diez Lagos is a premier live water oasis for the recreational user, family, or investor. With an excess of water at the ranch's disposal, the ranch has endless opportunities to continue water development projects. The ranch sits in the untapped central flyway and is now a frequent stop in the winter months for incredible waterfowl hunting. Above the riparian bench of the Colorado River, there is roughly 10 acres of surface water that was developed as habitat with a primary focus on wetlands that includes a flooded timber/mesquite bottom and a tillable 4 acre flooded food plot. Various other impoundments have been scattered across the ranch and have been stocked with fish. At the center of the ranch, there is an exceptional trophy bass lake that is 33-feet deep and stocked with Florida Bass. The balance of the ranch is graced with 1.5 miles of the Colorado River. The Colorado River is the lifeblood of the American West, and the wetlands and riparian forests along its banks provide critical habitat for hundreds of species wildlife as well as serves as highway for migratory birds. The river bottom has been manicured including a river road providing access at its entirety. While this 700AC ranch has been decked out in landscape improvements and riddled with water features of all shapes, sizes and sources, there remains ample opportunity to let your imagination run wild.
Location: Located in the fruitful San Saba County, approximately 12 miles North of Richland Springs Texas, with its proximity to major markets:
San Saba Square (boutique shopping and dining): 25 min - 25 mi
Austin: 2hr - 130 mi
San Antonio: 2.40hr - 160 mi
Dallas: 2.56hr - 192 mi
Surface Water: Situated on the ranch are 10 new incredible bodies of water and multiple seasonal creeks that flow into all of the developed water features. The largest lake is 33 feet deep at pool, it has incredible structure and established habitat for the success and sustainability of the stocked Florida bass. A nursery pond was established that is 20 feet deep at pool above the trophy lake to grow bait fish that could later supplement additional needed forage to the trophy bass lake. There are 2 other additional shallow flooded fields that make up roughly 14 acres of surface water along the riparian bench of the Colorado River. 5 additional ponds that range from 2 -4 acres in size and are at least 12 feet deep and a long man-made creek that diverts water across the ranch. The ranch has an extremely rare artesian well that has a sealed surface casing and control valves that allows endless opportunities. Nearly 3 miles of 4-inch poly pipe have been buried on the ranch allowing water management and development to coexist anywhere on the ranch. Additionally, the ranches western boundary is the Colorado river that has 1.5 miles of extreme access and use.
Waterfowl and Fisheries: The primary focus of all development on the ranch has been geared towards wildlife and aquatic habitat. A shallow roost lake and a tillable duck pond have become frequent stops for all migrating waterfowl. All the additional lakes have shallow tail waters that have become afternoon loafing and feeding ponds for thousands of ducks. The ranch has recorded, Mallards, Pintails, Widgeon, Gadwall, Blue and green wing teal, Bufflehead, Shoveler, Redheads, Canvasbacks, Greater Scaup, Hooded Merganser, Ring Necks and Wood Ducks to name a few. Each and every water feature has countless rock piles, brush piles and natural structure that was left in place to provide ample habitat for the success of the aquatic life. In excess the Colorado river provides angler a navigable adventure where a diverse number of gamefish thrive.
Wildlife and Hunting: The ranch is home to a whitetail deer, and is ready to hunt with 6 brand new blind and feeder setups scattered throughout the property. The ranches topography has nearly 140 feet change that provides natural beauty but a diverse habitat that all wildlife to thrive. The ranch is home to an abundance of Rio Grande turkey, dove, and even a few quail.
Landscape: 140 ft. of rolling elevation change across 6 different seasonal drainages that are scattered with Live Oak, Post oak, Pecan and Bull mesquite and 60+/- acres of improved Klein and Bermuda grass pasture. vegetation, and browse include red oak, elm, hackberry, mesquite, cedar, bumelia, sumac, catclaw mimosa, elbowbush, lotebush, agarita, greenbrier, and others.
Improvements: A 3-bedroom 3 bath rock home of approximately 2100 sq. ft. has been gutted to be remodeled.
Roads and Fences: The ranch offers excellent curb appeal with a large stone entrance, cattle guard, and automatic gate where you have direct access to the ranch from pavement on FM Highway 45. The east side of the ranch fronts along FM 45 for 1/3mile. The ranches interior has nearly 15 miles of ranch roads that provide access to the entirety of the ranch by vehicle or ATV. Approximately half the ranch has new low fence and high fence along FM 45. The remaining fence are weathered but considered to be in still good condition.
Property Taxes: The property is under wildlife exemption.