Te amo mas3/6/2023 ![]() The ranch sits atop both the Queen City and the prolific Carrizo Wilcox aquifers, so further enhancement of the water features of the ranch is possible by way of additional groundwater development, subject to the Evergreen Groundwater Conservation District Rules and permitting requirements. Both the lake and tank were stocked feeder fish in 2013 with largemouth bass in 2014. This tank is supplemented by a rain catchment system from the main house and barn piped to the tank, as well as the overflow from the pila at the headquarters. A small tank (about 1/2 ac.) is located downhill from the camp. This lake, when full, is over 25 acres in surface area, and is typically about 8 – 10 acres. The lake was drained in 2013 and now has a depth in the pit of approximately 15 feet. The main lake on the ranch captures its water from an extensive drainage area (nearly entirely within in the ranch, so no concerns about a neighbor blocking runoff!), and is formed by a clay-core dam. The second well is electric, and feeds five 300-gallon troughs scattered around the ranch. The main well at the house is solar powered, and feeds an 8,000 gallon concrete pila. Both are approximately 400’ deep and produce an estimated 5-10 g.p.m. Water: Water is provided by two wells in the Queen City aquifer. The cleaning area is on a concrete slab with stainless steel frame, electric hoists, and hot & cold water. Excluding the living quarters, the barn is +2,400 SF, and includes an enclosed bay of approximately 1,250 SF accessed by overhead rollup door. Finish-out is similar in quality to the main house. A 2-bed, 2-bath bunkhouse with living room and kitchen was added in 2016 to the barn. Completed in 2012, the house is in nearly new condition. This 4-bed, 4.5-bath home includes a utility room, gun room, open concept kitchen, living, and dining area, and covered patio and carport and stone fire pit. Situated atop one of the hills, the approximately 3,189 SF main house overlooks the main lake. Improvements: Comfort, quality and practicality define the main house and headquarters facilties. At times, hundreds of ducks and geese cover the main lake. White winged dove and mourning dove hunts can be excellent, and turkey are plentiful. ![]() This ranch has always had a good quail population, but the habitat improvements undertaken by the owner combined with three good years of rain have the ranch loaded with quail. No feral hogs have been seen on the ranch since 2013. The ranch participates in a neighborhood predator control program. Improved genetics, a feeding program, and selective harvest has produced some tremendous bucks. ![]() Wildlife: This high-fenced ranch has been intensively managed for trophy sized whitetail deer since 2011. ![]() The hills or ridges comprise just under 55% of the ranch with Hindes Yologo complex soils the lower +45% of the ranch consists of various sandy clay loam soils and clay loam soils per USDA data. The owner has opened up approximately 350 acres in mott and strip fashion to improve quail habitat and hunting. Mature bull mesquites, hackberry, and a few live oaks, along with good South Texas browse and grasses are thick in the lower areas. Vegetation on the ridges is a heavier mix of guajillo, blackbrush, guayacan, brazil, and other typical species. Topographical relief on the ranch ranch from +780’ to +650’. Habitat: Two hills or ridges rise about 100’ above the Horse Creek tributary and drainage and provide fantastic views. Airport access for private plane travel is approximately 15 miles south down the interstate (McKinley Field, 5,027’ asphalt runway). Groceries, supplies, and fuel are minutes away. Approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes from Houston, and 40 minutes from San Antonio, the convenience of this ranch is exceptional for a brush country address. Location: Located less than 45 miles south of the I-10 & I-35 interchange in San Antonio, just north of Pearsall, the route to the ranch is highway almost all the way to the gate.
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