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Cypress Island Ranch is a beautiful blank-canvas property located in a highly desirable area with excellent long-term upside. Offering strong future development potential while remaining well-suited for recreational and hunting use, this ranch presents a rare opportunity to own a diverse and scenic Hill Country holding. The property features ±1,700 feet of highly sought-after Cypress Creek frontage, lined with mature, towering cypress trees that create a stunning natural centerpiece. Gently rolling hills, quality native tree cover, and open vistas provide multiple ideal homesites and scenic viewpoints throughout the ranch. With minimal improvements already in place, Cypress Island Ranch is ready for a new owner to shape into a dream property. Improvements Cypress Island Ranch offers a well-designed internal road system, including a concrete creek crossing that allows reliable access across the property. The ranch is low-fenced along the perimeter, with a working water well and electricity available throughout, providing a solid foundation for future improvements. Vegetation & Terrain The ranch is predominantly covered in Live Oak and Post Oak, with selective clearing having been thoughtfully completed to enhance wildlife habitat and overall aesthetics. Strategic cedar coverage remains to provide shelter for wildlife, and multiple improved food plots are in place. The gently rolling terrain creates attractive elevation changes and long views across the property. Wildlife Cypress Island Ranch includes 7 watering and feed stations to support a strong native whitetail deer herd and a healthy population of Rio Grande turkey. 5 manicured upland bird hunting fields have been established on the property. Additional wildlife includes dove, quail, hogs, and other native species, making this an excellent recreational and hunting property. Water The property is traversed by Cypress Creek, which typically provides strong water flow in normal rainfall years. Combined with the existing water well, the ranch offers reliable water resources for both wildlife and future improvements. Minerals: See Broker Taxes: $150. Wildlife Exempt School: Johnson City ISD

Cypress Vista Ranch is a premier Hill Country recreational estate ideally located just minutes from Johnson City, Texas, and approximately 20 miles from Dripping Springs. This meticulously improved, high-fenced ranch offers an exceptional suite of amenities, including a main residence, guest house, barn, multiple water wells, and numerous additional improvements thoughtfully distributed throughout the property. Designed and managed as a first-class hunting ranch, Cypress Vista Ranch features a well-established whitetail deer herd supported by the MLD Level 3 program and a DMP breeding pen, along with a successful upland bird operation. The property also supports Axis deer and a small population of Blackbuck. A centrally located, scenic fishing pond enhances both the recreational appeal and overall aesthetics of the ranch. The land showcases an outstanding blend of gently rolling Hill Country terrain, scenic elevation changes, and diverse native brush, providing exceptional views and excellent wildlife habitat. A portion of the ranch is protected by a Conservation Easement held by The Nature Conservancy, preserving its natural beauty while maintaining recreational use. Improvements Cypress Vista Ranch is well improved and turnkey. The main residence is a 3-bedroom, 4.5-bath home situated atop a prominent hilltop, offering sweeping views and featuring a swimming pool ideal for entertaining. The guest house includes 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is located near a well-equipped barn. The barn features a bunk room, two roll-up garage doors, a game-processing and cleaning area with walk-in cooler, and ample storage. Behind the barn are dog kennels, an equipment shed, and additional supporting improvements for ranch operations. Vegetation & Terrain The ranch is characterized by classic Central Texas vegetation, including Live Oak, Post Oak, and other native hardwoods. Selective cedar clearing has created open fields, improved grasses, and diverse wildlife cover. Elevations range from approximately 1,100 feet to 1,260 feet at the highest point, providing excellent topography and views. Wildlife The property supports a thriving whitetail deer population managed through MLD3, along with Axis deer and a small herd of Blackbuck. A chukar, quail, and pheasant breeding facility sustains a strong upland bird hunting program. The large pond offers quality largemouth bass fishing. Water Cypress Vista Ranch is exceptionally well watered, featuring four water wells and two windmill wells (in need of reworking). Several wells are interconnected and supported by ample water storage, ensuring reliable water distribution throughout the property. Minerals: See Broker Taxes: Wildlife Exempt - +- $14,000 School: Johnson City ISD

Last Buck Ranch is an excellent high-fenced live water hunting ranch located just minutes west of Blanco, TX. The property features gorgeous creek bottoms, stunning hilltops, fertile pastureland, and nice improvements designed for everyday ranch living. IMPROVEMENTS : The 4,700±SF 5 bedroom Main House sits on a hilltop offering striking views overlooking the ranch. As you step into the great room, the floor to ceiling windows immediately showcase the magnificent views. The house features a nice open floorplan and a outdoor entertainment option with covered patio adjacent to the infinity-edge pool and hot-tub, and pickleball court. Other improvements include a manufactured guest cabin, equipment pole barn, and large metal livestock barn with attached pens. WATER The highlight of the ranch is 5,000±FT of both sides of East Prong Big Creek that flows through the heart of the ranch. During average rainfall years, this creek flows year-round and always holds large pockets of water assuring wildlife and livestock never have to stress for water. There is a second seasonal creek on the west side of the ranch that will flow during wet times. We believe that there is significant potential to further develop the water on this property. The ranch has a total of 5 water wells, one of which is able to produce 200±GPM which is a rare asset to have in this part of the world. There are also 5 stock ponds scattered throughout the property. TERRAIN / LAND: Last Buck Ranch has the ideal mix of good cover for wildlife along with fertile open pastureland for the dual minded buyer looking for a ranch to support both good hunting and livestock opportunities. The mostly rolling and usable terrain has elevations ranging from 1460 - 1780’±ASL. The highest point in the NW corner of the property has a overlook deck with a fire-pit showcasing some of the prettiest views the Hill Country has to offer. The ranch is studded with countless gorgeous Live Oaks and other significant hardwoods along the creek. WILDLIFE: The all native deer herd has been managed under MLDP for years. The owners have fed protein year-round for the past 15 years, which has helped produce some magnificent trophies including one buck that scored 176 Gross B&C that was harvested in 2022. There is also a small herd of Addax and Axis on the ranch. TAXES: Wildlife Exempt

Description: Discover the untapped potential of this breathtaking 128-acre property located just 7 miles outside of Blanco, offering the perfect blend of seclusion, accessibility, and natural beauty. With valuable road frontage on Crabapple Road, this Hill Country gem features rolling topography and dramatic elevation changes that open up to sweeping long-distance views—ideal for a private retreat or future development. Whether you're looking to build a custom estate, establish a hunting or recreational getaway, or invest in land with strong upside potential, this property has it all. Native hardwoods, open pastures, a natural spring fed pond, and a variety of wildlife create a diverse and vibrant landscape that's both functional and picturesque. Utilities are nearby, and the location offers a rare balance of tranquility and convenience—just minutes from the heart of Blanco, and within easy reach of Fredericksburg, Johnson City, and the greater Austin-San Antonio corridor. Improvements: This property is void of any standing improvements and gives the new owner a blank canvas to do as they please. This property is unrestricted with utilities nearby. Land: These 128 acres has a touch of everything. Flat grasslands in the front with close to 100 feet of elevation change in the back for long distance views overlooking the scenic hill county. There is a spring fed pond that holds water year-round for wildlife to thrive and enjoy. Wildlife: The property supports a healthy and diverse population of native Hill Country wildlife. Whitetail deer, axis deer, homegrown turkey, dove, and wild hogs are frequently seen, offering excellent hunting opportunities. The natural mix of cover, water access, and open areas creates a thriving habitat that also attracts songbirds, foxes, and other native species—making it a great location for both hunters and wildlife enthusiasts. Note: There is one easement on the property, see broker for details. Taxes: Ag Exempt. Minerals: Negotiable. Location: Located 7+/- miles West of Blanco, 30 +/- miles Southeast of Fredericksburg, 40 +/- miles North of San Antonio, 50 +/- miles West of Austin.