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Rancho del Lago
1,130 +/- Acres
Bandera County, Texas
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Property Profile:
Nestled in the magnificent hills and valleys of the beautiful Texas Hill Country this property has everything the gentleman rancher can enjoy. This incredible 1,130 acre recreational ranch represents the best that efficient property and wildlife management can offer.

A beautiful main residence overlooking a 5+ acre stocked lake, guest quarters, lodge, manager home, and storage buildings all reflect the focus on quality the owner has exhibited in improving the property. This property is one of a very few available in the market that reflect exceptional value.

Terrain:
Beautiful green valleys nestled in majestic hills, thick with native and improved pastures. Huge oak and cedar elms, and a pecan orchard.
Extensive cedar control has been accomplished accentuating the scenic hills.

Location:
Approximately 5 miles south of the City of Bandera, Texas, on the westerly side of State Highway 173 South. Less than one hour from San Antonio, and 30 minutes from Boerne, Texas

Closest City:
Bandera

Access:
With frontage along State Highway 173 South,access is extremely convenient. Main improvements are secluded and accessed through private security gates.

Trees:
Abundant live oaks, cedar elms, and a 40 acre mature pecan orchard

Cover:
Thick native grasses and improved coastal pastures adequately serve the head of Black Angus cattle, as well as the wildlife of more than 100 head of whitetail deer and exotic animals situated on the ranch.

Wildlife:
More than 100 head of whitetail deer and exotic animals, such as Sable Gemsbok, Aoudad, Addax, Mouflon, Fallow, Axis, and Black Buck.
Whitetail genetics are selected from quality breeders as reflected in their physical attributes.

Hunting:
Currently, the ranch is utilized by only family and friends. and is not actively commercially hunted.

Utilities:
Electricity is provided by Bandera Electric Cooperative. Public land line telephone by AT&T, and cellular service by Sprint and AT&T. Water is by private wells as is sewer/septic.
Propane gas is available as well.

Fencing:
The entire perimeter of the ranch is fenced, with over 1,000 acres under high fencing, and the rest under well constructed low pipe fencing.

Water:
Plentiful water. 5+ acre, stocked with game fish, 20' deep, spring fed lake at main house. The main residence is served by a private well. There is a hand dug well approx. 60' deep, a windmill, 3 shallow wells powered by electricity, and 1 shallow well powered by generator. Two wells are deep Trinity wells at 1,135' and 885' each.

Home Features:
Main residence consists of a 7,500 s.f. 'Hill Country Tuscan Ranch' style home containing 4 Bedrooms and 8 baths, with an attached 3 car garage. Exterior walls are limestone, roof is standing seam metal, on concrete slab foundation. Interior walls are sheetrock/stucco faux finish, two separate kitchen areas, huge pantries, built-in gun safe, private office, 5 fireplaces, exercise room, screened patio, outdoor kitchen and entertainment pavilion, flagstone patios, beautiful landscaped pool/spa overlooking the valley and lake, professional interior and exterior lighting, and much more.

Improvements:
In addition to the main house a 5,400 s.f. entertainment lodge, with 5 bedrooms and 7 baths which sleeps 15 guests. There is a kitchen, game room, fireplace, living area-great room, and an outdoor covered massive conversation/fire place. Limestone exterior with standing seam roof, on concrete slab foundation. Interior walls are cedar with heavy beamed ceilings.

Just below the main residence is a guest cabin containing 1,200 s.f.
also of limestone construction and concrete slab foundation. In addition there is a 1,200 s.f. equipment shed and a 1,200 s.f. storage shed, two sets of livestock working pens, a 650 s.f. horse barn/shed, a 6,000 s.f. metal barn/hanger, and two overhead storage bins. There is a 2,000'+ grass landing strip/runway below these facilities.

Other improvements on the front portion of the property, and near the highway, include a 2,700 s.f. 3 bedroom 2 bath, limestone foreman's home with standing seam metal roof, and concrete slab foundation

A 830 s.f. frame, 2 bedroom 1 bath, guest cabin, with standing seam metal roof, concrete slab foundation.

A 1,380 s.f. frame, 2 bedroom 1 bath, guest house, with standing seam metal roof, and concrete slab foundation.

Amenities:
Main interior roads are asphalt. Others are gravel base all weather.

Electric security gates.
Satellite TV

Minerals:
Owner states belief that he owns all of the minerals, and will convey what he owns. Exact mineral conveyance to be determined by new title commitment.

Grasses:
Native and coastal pastures

Property Frontage:
Fronts on State Highway 173 South for approximately 1 mile

Easements:
Bandera Electric Cooperative electric utility easements, and AT&T telephone easement. No other easements reported by owner.

Taxes:
Available upon request. Agricultural evaluation in effect where applicable

Soil:
Alluvial, topsoil mix, with caliche and limestone gravel. Valleys enjoy deep rich grassland with good soil mix.

Leases:
None

Ranching:
Owner utilizes a portion of the property for his Black Angus cattle, and is approximately 50-60 head benefiting from approximately 125acres of coastal pasture

Acceptable Use:
Recreational ranching, with a wonderful potential for church or corporate retreat.

Remarks:
Property information was furnished by the owner, and is assumed to be reliable, however, the broker does not guarantee the accuracy, nor assumes any responsibility for any misrepresentations, if any.

Comment:
Rarely does a recreational ranch of this quality become available that can accommodate the fresh water fisherman with his private stocked lake (and nearby Lake Medina less than 20 minutes away), bountiful turkey, birds, whitetail deer, and accented with beautiful exotic game to enjoy. The vast array of improvements and their design lend themselves to the perfect family, corporate, or church retreat. This property is one you must visit to appreciate.

Special Note:

Price:
$11,900,000


Property Presented By:

Wayne Cameron - Broker
Office: 830-460-7445
Cell: 210-288-7736
7110 Hwy. 173 South
Bandera, Texas, 78003

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