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Property Description: Red Hill Ranch offers 255+- acres of prime Texas ranchland, blending everything this iconic region has to offer. Upon entering through the front gate, you are greeted by the unique ironstone soil along a rolling ridge and sweeping views across the ranch. To the east, you will find rolling rangeland, cattle grazing, and a fishing pond with a lively bass population. To the west, O’Neal Creek meanders through the property, providing a perfect corridor and cover for wildlife. Improvements: This ranch is raw and unimproved, offering a blank canvas for your vision. Two gated entrances, cattle pens, and well-maintained fencing are in place. Property History: The property has been in the same family since the early 1900’s and is for the first time being offered for sale by the family. Location: Conveniently situated just over an hour from both San Antonio and Austin, and two and a half hours from Houston. The Ranch provides easy access to the nearby towns of Leesville, Nixon, Gonzales, and Seguin. Land: Red Hill Ranch features a wonderful mix of open pasture, scattered native trees and brush, along with creek bottom diversity. The sought-after sandy soil here is ideal for raising cattle and produces rich seed-bearing grass for dove and quail. Water: Water abounds at Red Hill Ranch. A fishing pond, slightly over an acre in size provides excellent bass fishing, while approximately 3,442 feet of O’Neal Creek winds its way through the heart of the property. Additionally, a smaller tributary adds another ~3,106 feet of creek frontage, enhancing the ranch’s water features and wildlife habitat. Terrain/Topography: From the red stone ridge to the creek bottom below, the ranch offers a pleasant 60 feet of elevation change. The bottomland areas cutting through the ranch creates panoramic views. In the lowlands, towering trees provide ample shade for wildlife, while the pastures feature rolling hills perfect for grazing. Recreation/Hunting: This property is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. The diversity in habitat and abundance of water makes it a wildlife haven. Whitetail, turkey, hogs, dove and quail all call the ranch home, with the bass pond providing year-round appeal. Minerals: No minerals are to be conveyed with the sale, surface only. This property is being offered For Sale and is Exclusively Listed by Davis Walker and Harlan Ray of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. Buyer’s 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 the Listing Broker. Prospects may be required to provide proof of funds prior to scheduling a showing.

Ranch Description Nestled in the heart of South Central Texas, the 353.75± -acre Schroeder Ranch offers an exceptional opportunity to own a premier recreational, hunting, livestock, or investment property in desirable Gonzales County, just minutes from the historic community of Smiley. Conveniently located within easy reach of San Antonio, Austin, and the Texas Gulf Coast, this versatile ranch combines productive land, abundant wildlife, and the timeless beauty of the Texas countryside. Improvements on the Ranch The Schroeder Ranch is exceptionally well-equipped for both ranching operations and comfortable country living.The property includes a spacious 3,418-square-foot ranch home, as well as a manufactured home, offering ample room for family gatherings, entertaining guests, or serving as a full-time residence. The home provides a comfortable headquarters with expansive views of the surrounding ranchland and easy access to the property's operational improvements. Three barns that provide abundant storage for equipment, hay, feed, and ranch supplies. Well-designed cattle working pens are complemented by a hydraulic squeeze chute. Water Summary There are 2 water wells on the property, as well as county water through the Gonzales County Supply Corp. One water well is a windmill well, and one is an electric well that is 380 ft deep. Multiple drainages help feed 8 ponds scattered around the ranch, 6 of which are stocked with either Catfish or Bass. These ponds not only offer great fishing but also help add water for wildlife. Vegetation and Terrain Gently rolling topography provides excellent views across the property, with a blend of open native pasture, scattered mature oak and mesquite trees, and dense pockets of brush that create ideal habitat for wildlife. The ranch features a healthy mix of grasses and native vegetation, offering both agricultural and recreational appeal. Wildlife on the Property Wildlife in the area include Whitetail Deer, dove, turkey, hogs, and varmints, while the stock ponds are full of Catfish and Bass, offering both hunting and fishing opportunities on the ranch. Minerals Surface Sale Only Taxes Ag Exempt Location Directions This property lies 9± miles East of Smiley, TX on CR 210. This property is 9± miles from Smiley, 70± miles from San Antonio, 85± miles from Austin, 115± miles from Corpus Christi, and 160± miles from Houston.