Located ~ 18 miles south east of Hallettsville, Texas, and in the far south east portion of Lavaca County, sits the very private 198 acre Rancho El Dorado. Highlighted by current ownership meticulous care and attention to detail coupled with over 1,500 feet of live water Navidad River frontage, miles of manicured sederoes, and stunning oak trees, Rancho El Dorado is a true show ranch that any landowner would be proud to call their own! There are multiple living and entertaining spaces coupled with a multitude of outdoor activities, such as, a gun range, zipline and more, all adding to the recreational value of the property. Great hunting, superb grazing for livestock and less than 1 hour to the Texas coast, this ranch checks all the recreational boxes.With 2 hour drives from Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Corpus Christi, Rancho El Dorado is the perfect property for the discerning recreational buyer in search of a manageable commute to and from their homestead. Totaling 8 bedrooms,5 bathrooms and approximately 5,400sqft of living, Rancho El Dorado is a one of a kind turn-key operation, ready for you to host groups of any size!

Main Compound & Improvements:

Tucked ~ 700 feet from the gated entrance of the ranch you will arrive at the main compound of Rancho El Dorado. As you enter the fully fenced area you will be welcomed by a multitude of mature hardwood trees scattered throughout, as well as multiple improvements and amenities for guests to enjoy. Complete solar power, with a long distance shooting range, RV storage with covered slab, treehouse, zipline, playground, trampoline, outdoor shower, picnic area, double decker gazebo, fire-pit and more. Rancho El Dorado is the perfect place to host large family gatherings, corporate retreats, hunting clients and more! Current ownerships attention to detail and meticulous up keep create a park-like feel, sure to be found appealing by all visitors!

Owners Suite: The owners suite is a comfortable and tastefully done 1B/1.5B home, complete with 2 covered patios, a spacious master bed and bath, gorgeous kitchen, wet bar, dining room and open concept living area. Totaling 1,307 square feet, the home serves its purpose well, as a private, low maintenance space for ownership to retreat away from guest after a day of entertaining.

Guest Quarters: Build with entertaining in mind, the 3,000 sqft 2B/1B guest quarters leaves little to be desired for visitors. The exterior is home to a large covered patio with a bar, multiple dining tables and outdoor BBQ areas, all setting the stage nicely for winding down with a beverage of choice and a nice meal after a day spent enjoying the ranch. As you enter, you arrive at the living room which is a large open space complete with a poker table, flat screen television and sectional couch. From the living area you move into a full kitchen complimented by an island, seating space with flat screen television, and a large dining room home to 10 long solid wood table and complimented by a fireplace and additional seating area. Complete with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, the facility is the perfect place to house friends, family, or hunters as they visit the ranch.

Equipment Building With Sleeping Quarters: The main compound is also home to a Mueller building built on slab with 2 roll up doors, and serving multiple purposes such as equipment storage and workshop which is accompanied by an additional 2B/1B living quarters.

Mobile Home: Rounding out the living spaces at the main compounds is a 1,404 sqft 3B/2B mobile home that has been well kept and clean adding additional sleeping spaces for guest.

Hunting/Wildlife & Fishing:

Rancho El Dorado is home to a variety of wildlife including whitetail deer, feral hogs, turkey, dove, ducks and various varmints. Heavily wooded with ~15 miles of strategically cut senderos throughout, multiple sources of water, and 7 quality deer blinds and 5 feeders already in place, this ranch is a true turn key hunting operation. With Navidad river frontage and 1 stock pond with fish feeders, the fishing opportunities at Rancho El Dorado complement the hunting nicely.

Land, Water & Vegetation Overview:

Predominantly heavily wood with large mature hardwoods, the ranch is an oasis for wildlife, while maintaining the ability to graze cattle as well. With over 1,550 feer of Navidad river frontage and the seasonal Sand Branch Creek traversing the ranch from north to south on the far east side. Rancho El Dorado offers new ownership the opportunity to own a uniquely diverse tract with endless amounts of recreational value!

Utilities: Water: Well/ Electric:Yes Septic: Yes

Taxes: Ag Exempt

Schools District: Hallettsville ISD

NOTE: This write-up may contain errors and omissions and is for information only. The above information has been deemed correct but is not guaranteed and is subject to changes, corrections, and or withdraws from the market with no prior notice. Buyer's Agent must make first contact and be present for all showings to be eligible for buyer's commission.