This section of the Pedernales drainage has been earmarked for land protection and conservation for several years, and a number of large ranches in the area are already protected against small tract development by Conservation Easements, or committed thereto, including a significant portion of this ranchs viewsheds to the S and SE. The area is definitely a lost frontier bounded by 281 to the west, 290 to the south and 71 to the north, and is truly the last affordable ranchland west of Austin, less than an hour away.

WATER: The land has several drainages that have been impounded, creating five seasonal stock tanks, one of which is spring-fed. There are several locations for additional impoundments, and the existing dams could likely be improved upon with deepening and re-coring.

Subsurface groundwater is available at varying depths, and there are 2 in-service water wells located on the ranch, and the ranch shares an additional well with neighbor McCombs Ranches. For further information on area groundwater, please contact the Blanco-Pedernales Groundwater Conservation District.

LAND: Simply spectacular describes the clean look and feel of this manicured ranch, with about 250 worth of topography from high point to low. Beautiful, flat-top hills run E-W, and are laced by deep canyons and elevated fingers that open up to grassy plains and gently rolling country. Fabulous views are had in all directions, and the ranch was cleared of cedar years ago with little to no regrowth evident.

Soils are mostly clay, with increasing amounts of loam at lower elevations. Some slopes are steep, but the majority of the land is gently rolling to flat with good drainage and permeability. Excellent stands of native and introduced grasses are found, including some coastal Bermuda, and the range is rated as good for livestock forage for the area, allowing 20 acres/cow unit on average.

The clean, wide open character of this ranch allows for exciting, distant spotting of wildlife, particularly whitetail deer. A recent tour counted over 50 animals, including a buck sporting an approx. 130 B&C rack. At sundown, a driving tour is likely to stir up several large herds of deer, including some axis mixed in with the whitetail. This is good turkey country, and decent numbers of dove have been observed as well.

Vegetation includes scattered, large liveoak trees throughout, with post oak, Spanish oak and woody shrubs providing cover for wildlife and livestock alike. Some prickly pear is found as well. Quail could possibly be established and maintained with aggressive management.

IMPROVEMENTS: The site is lightly improved, featuring a solid main road of crushed limestone base and adequate pasture roads. Fences and crossfences are fair to good, and there is a usable shed near an old residential/ag compound in the NE section of the ranch. The aforementioned water wells and associated distribution system are adequate for current tenants cattle herd and wildlife.

FINANCIAL/TITLE: Asking $4,450/acre, cash to Sellers, who will provide current survey and basic title insurance. Mineral rights are negotiable. A 30 easement to McCombs Ranches follows part of one property line, but does not intrude. There are several small electric lines crossing the property, and several other small items related to water wells and fences appear in the title report, but nothing major. The ranch lies in the Johnson City ISD, and current ag-exempt taxes total about $3086.

SUMMARY: What a clean piece of property! It is a pleasure to be able to drive around 1,062 acres and see every inch of it without leaving the vehicle. If boot-high grass, soaring vistas and no cedar, all in the shadow of Austin, speak to you, come on! This place is loaded with game, and oozing with ranching/recreational potential, not to mention solid value with long term upside from the investment standpoint due to excellent location and land characteristics.

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.

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.