luxury farmhouses for sale Kendall County, United States

55+ Acres of spectacular Texas Hill Country Land, with 1100+/- ft. on both sides of Upper Cibolo Creek. The nearly 200 ft. of elevation change on the property along with the combination of live water and panoramic views make for a truly unique piece of Hill Country real Estate. The renovated and well maintained farm house was built from native stone in 1946-47 and the current owner has lovingly maintained the property for nearly 35 years as only the third occupant for the house. The gated entrance opens up to a chip sealed driveway that climbs gently around and up the hillside to the home site where the land rolls out along the hillside with plenty of gently sloping land for gardens, animals, ranch yard and a wonderful view. The land continues to rise upward as the yard area simply blends into the climbing hillside and leads to a significant area for an additional building project at the top of the Hill with magnificent 360 degree views featuring Boerne Lake in the distance. The remaining property falls away to the creek bed with varying degrees of elevation change creating a gorgeous and approachable creek bed featuring both sides of this historic Hill Country live water creek. The creek bed itself is a special feature with wide sections of water running over a flat limestone bottom as well as some sharp bluff walls that combine for a picturesque Landscape. Significant stretches of flat field along the creek make for a very pleasant waterfront along much of the properties watercourse. This is must see property for anyone looking for a piece of the Texas Hill Country to call their own.

Description: Conveniently located less than 10 minutes from historic Boerne, this Kendall County ranch with widespread appeal has been in the same family for over 30 years. With move-in ready residences and limitless potential for land improvement, this ranch would make a great weekend getaway or full-time residence, or appeal to an investor with its array of future development possibilities. The combination of flat land with fertile soils along with the amazing Hill Country views provides a diverse landscape with an impressive assortment of topography. Improvements: This ranch has very practical improvements set up for the full enjoyment of its desirable Hill Country location. The 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom main house is nestled amongst a collection of grand live oak trees and has a full-length back porch along with a limestone patio with a built-in smoker and grill. The living room and kitchen are the focal point of the main house, with the natural light streaming into the great high ceilings of the open-concept gathering areas through large picture windows on each side. The kitchen is enhanced by a convenient utility kitchen. The primary bedroom has a connecting office/sitting room and a screened-in porch. There is a formal dining room and two additional bedrooms, each with ensuite bathrooms. The second smaller house has 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms and is great for additional guests or family use. This second house also has a full-length porch and a limestone patio with an outdoor fireplace. Other improvements include a hay barn and a charming historic red barn which provides storage for vehicles and tools, plus an office and a bathroom. The ranch has a low-fenced perimeter and a hay field that is crossed fenced for rotating cattle. Water: There are three ponds on this ranch which catch run-off from the prominent drainage that runs from north to south. The pond near the home is supplemented by one of the water wells to help keep it full. Two water wells are located near the headquarters. The house well is believed to be 700± feet deep and can produce 30± gpm. The old windmill well, which is now connected to power, is believed to be 660± feet deep and can produce 55± gpm. The property is over the Cow Creek Aquifer. Boerne City Lake Park is only 2+/- miles from the gate and offers water activities such as swimming, kayaking and fishing. Vegetation/Terrain: There is a great number of large live oak and cedar elms that line the two valleys on the ranch. These valleys have been cleared of cedar allowing all the beautiful hardwoods to notably thrive and the native grasses to flourish. Some of the other prominent tree species along with are Spanish oaks, black walnut and cedar trees. Being a working cattle ranch, the property includes a 27± acre hay field that currently produces many round bales for feeding livestock. One of the highlights is the large hill that runs right through the middle of the property; a road traverses the top of this hill and provides spectacular Hill Country views, including a view of Boerne Lake. The elevation changes from 1,600± feet ASL to 1,876± feet ASL. Wildlife: The ranch is loaded with native wildlife including White-tailed deer, turkey, dove, feral hogs, and varmints, and there is a healthy population of free ranging Axis deer present, as well. Schools: Boerne ISD Taxes: Ag Exempt Location: There is 730± feet of frontage on Upper Cibolo Creek Rd along with access via the end of Nottingham Lane. The ranch is located 2± miles from Boerne City lake, 6± miles NW of Boerne, 15± miles SE of Comfort, 35±miles S of Fredericksburg, 37± miles NW of central San Antonio, 90± miles SW of central Austin and 230± miles W of central Houston.

Discover the perfect blend of natural beauty and prime location with this stunning ranch nestled between San Antonio and Boerne. Spanning approximately 197 acres, this property offers endless possibilities as a private family retreat or as a prime development opportunity. With roughly 1,000 feet of road frontage along FM 3351, the ranch benefits from excellent accessibility and visibility. Situated in the coveted Kendall and Comal counties, the ranch boasts a picturesque landscape with lush, mature trees and breathtaking elevation changes, providing expansive views of the surrounding countryside. The property offers multiple building sites, each presenting its own unique vantage point. For convenience and infrastructure, the ranch is equipped with on-site electricity and two water wells. Whether you envision a secluded estate or a thriving development, this remarkable property provides the canvas for your dreams to come to life. Don't miss the chance to own this exceptional piece of land in a highly sought-after region.

Located 7 miles from downtown Boerne and less than one hour from downtown San Antonio. Hidden in the Hill Country on 72± Unrestricted acres, welcome to the Lazy River Ranch. This property has everything: A custom three-bedroom, five-bath Main House at 5,000± ft with multiple offices, living rooms, and too many special features to list. A fully renovated three-bedroom, two-bath 1,800± sqft Guest House overlooks a canyon with year-round live water springs. And a custom-built 1,400± sqft one-bedroom, one-bath Pool House. The Main House and Pool House overlook two water features: a custom Keith Zars designed and built Junior Olympic swimming pool and a Keith Zars resort-style lazy river with a swim-up bar and fire pit. The amenities include a golf driving range, multi-deck shooting range, sports court, and multiple additional buildings and barns. Fenced and cross-fenced with current Native Range exemptions or low taxes. This property is one-of-a-kind and a must-see.

Get the best of both worlds with privacy, space, and live water mere minutes from the conveniences of Boerne and San Antonio. Arroyo Vista Ranch invites you in through its pristinely landscaped gated entrance off Highway 46, but you quickly forget the sights and sounds of the city as you meander down the concrete paved road and take in the expansive views as you dip down into the creek valley below that hides the astounding improvements. The spectacular sycamore, cypress, and live oaks that line crystal-clear flowing Frederick Creek and surround the compound add to the tranquility of this amazing showplace. About mid-way up the creek, a thriving spring pours out of the fern-laden rock spring house into the creek. Private water wells and storage tanks supply ample water to all of the improvements on the ranch. This high-fenced perimeter ranch has the ideal mix of improved pasture to wooded areas providing both grazing and hunting opportunities. The Spanish Revival estate includes a 4,800 +/-sf 2 bedroom, 3.5 bath main house, 3 guest casitas, a trophy room, rec room, movie theater, a swimming pool and patio and a lap pool, all of which evoke old world charm paired with modern amenities. The spectacular architectural elements and details combined with the gorgeous mature landscaping are simultaneously impressive yet warm and welcoming. The main house features charming details in the porte-cochere, solid wood monastery doors, intricate large scale parquet wood floors, wrought iron light fixtures, custom cabinetry, reclaimed hand-hewn wood beams and door headers, and ample natural light from clerestories, large picture windows and French doors. The den includes a built-in wet bar with a wine fridge and ice maker and ornate panel doors, and custom display cabinets. The kitchen provides elegant function with custom cabinetry and high-end fixtures and appliances. The Owner’s wing is a peaceful retreat with a gas log fireplace, access to two separate outdoor spaces, a study with a barrel-vaulted brick ceiling and mesquite parquet floors and a master bath perfectly suited with his and her amenities. Additional spaces include the mud room, dining room, queen guest bedroom, laundry room, wine room, pantry, 2 separate 4-car garages, mirrored exercise room, large, covered porch with a wood-burning fireplace, outdoor kitchen, and a pool bath with shower. The impressive 4,250 +/- sf Trophy Room, with its three separate entertaining areas and 1.5 baths, is reminiscent of an African game lodge with the thatch roof bar with rough-edge limestone countertops, surrounded by trophies and curated collectibles from all over the world beneath a latilla wood ceiling and specialty lighting. The 3 guest casitas each have a designated living space, a gas fireplace, wet bar and ensuite bathrooms. Additional improvements on the property include: 2 equipment barns, an indoor shooting range, stables, a rock spring house, a picnic area with barbacoa pit, a greenhouse, and a foreman’s quarters on top of the bluff which has its own entrance from Hwy.46.

Description: Less than ten minutes from historic Boerne, WNS Ranch includes breathtaking Hill Country views, expansive valleys, large established trees, and the potential for a variety of additional improvements. In such close proximity to flourishing Boerne, this property would make an ideal weekend getaway or full-time residence, and also has the potential for future development possibilities. Improvements: The existing improvements are modest but do offer a place to stay and could be renovated to suit the owner’s needs. There is an older stone house, a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, and an office. There are numerous additional building sites throughout the ranch with spectacular views and accessible electricity and water. Three sides of the ranch have low fencing, with no fence on the north side. There is one set of cattle pens on the property. Water: There are two wet weather creek drainages that converge on the property and feed into a pond. There is one water well that services the improvements. The property is over the Cow Creek Aquifer. Boerne City Lake Park is only 2.5± miles from the gate and offers recreational activities such as swimming, kayaking and fishing. Wildlife: This ranch has plentiful native wildlife including White-tailed deer, turkey, dove, various song birds, feral hogs, and varmints. Free ranging Axis deer are present, as well. Terrain/Vegetation: There is a strong population of large trees with some of the prominent species including Live Oak, Spanish Oaks, Cedar Elms, Black Walnut and Cedar Trees. The main creek drainage has been cleared allowing the native grasses to flourish where there are deeper soils. The views on this ranch are very impressive with the elevation changes from 1,640± feet ASL to 1,880± feet ASL. There is a great view of Boerne Lake in the distance in several locations. Taxes: Ag Exempt. Location: The property is accessed via the end of Nottingham Lane and is located 2.5±miles from Boerne City Lake, 6± miles NW of Boerne, 15± miles SE of Comfort, 35± miles S of Fredericksburg, 37± miles NW of central San Antonio, 90± miles SW of central Austin, and 230± miles W of central Houston. Brokers Notes: An additional 286± acres can be purchased. Please call broker for details. There is an LCRA power line easement that goes through the property.