luxury farmhouses for sale Kendall County, United States

Description: Sisterdale River Ranch is a premier Hill Country property, ideally located in one of the region’s most desirable areas. With sweeping views, live water, and versatile improvements already in place, this ranch offers endless potential for its next steward. The Sisterdale area is among the most sought-after in the Hill Country, just minutes from the thriving, historic town of Boerne and only 45 minutes from the heart of downtown San Antonio. Water: A highlight of the property is its 270± feet of Guadalupe River frontage, offering a private, park-like setting perfect for swimming, fishing, and canoeing. For a longer outing, the Sisterdale Road crossing just 2.3 miles downstream provides an excellent take-out point for kayaking or canoe trips. The ranch is also well-supported with two water wells that provide reliable service to all existing improvements. Improvements: The property includes a variety of structural improvements, thoughtfully designed with rock siding that complements the natural Hill Country setting. These versatile buildings offer a range of potential uses, providing flexibility for the next owner to shape the ranch to fit their vision. •Beautiful Stone Main Entrance •Historic Rock Home •Headquarters’ Main Building: with office, barn, kitchen and 4 Bedrooms •Three Separate Guest Cabins: 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in each •Foreman's House •Horse Stable •Horse Barn •Lighted Riding Arena •Several Additional Barns and Outbuildings •Fencing: Ample pipe cross fencing for horse turnouts and pasture rotation •3,300± ft. Paved Runway •All-Weather Road System Vegetation/Terrain: The landscape of the ranch is as scenic as it is diverse. Towering cypress trees line the banks of the Guadalupe River, while majestic live oaks are scattered across the property, creating a classic Hill Country backdrop. Though some cedar remains, the majority has been selectively cleared, allowing native grasses to thrive. The ranch’s fertile soils and open pastures make it particularly well-suited for horses or other livestock. Adding to its appeal is the dramatic 200± feet of elevation change, which not only enhances the character of the land but also provides multiple vantage points with breathtaking long-range views. Elevation ranges from approximately 1,440± feet at the main entrance down to 1,240± feet along the Guadalupe River, showcasing the property’s remarkable topography. Wildlife: The ranch supports an abundance of native wildlife, including white-tailed deer, turkey, dove, feral hogs, and varmints, with the added bonus of free-ranging Axis deer in the area. For anglers, the Guadalupe River offers excellent fishing opportunities, with healthy populations of bass, catfish, and perch. Minerals: Negotiable. Call broker for details. Location/Access: There is a 3,300± ft. paved runway located on the property. 3,400± ft of paved frontage on FM 473 makes for easy access and the property is located 1.5± miles W of Sisterdale, 11± miles E of Comfort, 14± miles N of Boerne, 27± miles S of Fredericksburg, 47± miles NW of San Antonio, 80± miles SW of Austin and 220± miles W of Houston. Taxes: Ag Exempt - $18,512.75 2024 Taxes

Set within a private Kendall County ranch just minutes from Boerne and near Cordillera Ranch, this custom Hill Country estate brings together refined residential design, exceptional ranch infrastructure, and complete privacy. Built by Mattern & Fitzgerald, the 8,107 square foot residence offers 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 1 half bath, with a thoughtful layout designed to capture natural light, long property views, and a seamless connection to the surrounding land. The home is defined by floor-to-ceiling windows, European white oak floors, smooth-finished walls, custom ceiling treatments, designer lighting, and refined stone and marble selections throughout. The main living area is anchored by a stacked stone gas fireplace and opens to a chef’s kitchen designed for both everyday living and elevated entertaining. Professional-grade stainless steel appliances include Wolf ranges, four ovens, a warming drawer, dual refrigerators, KitchenAid undermount appliances, two dishwashers, oversized dual islands, and breakfast bar seating. The primary suite offers a private retreat with direct patio access, custom ceiling details, extensive built-ins, dual closets, a spa-inspired bath with marble accents and separate vanities, and a dedicated exercise room. A front guest bedroom, private study, and secure gun room add function and flexibility, while two additional guest suites are positioned on the opposite side of the home, each with its own en-suite bath. A spacious game room with wet bar opens directly to the covered patio, creating an effortless transition to the outdoor living areas. Designed for year-round entertaining, the exterior features pristine landscaping, an expansive covered patio with wood-paneled ceiling accents, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, and a resort-style pool and spa positioned to take in the surrounding ranch setting. The oversized side-entry four-car garage includes EV charging and a dedicated pet wash area. Beyond the residence, the ranch has been carefully improved for long-term use, accessibility, and ease of ownership. The land has been extensively cleared of cedar, allowing native grasses, live oaks, and hardwoods to define the park-like setting. Gently rolling, usable terrain ranges from approximately 1,280 to 1,400 feet in elevation and is cross-fenced into multiple pastures for rotational grazing. Four water wells, 45,000 gallons of water storage, multiple troughs, a newly paved one-mile entry road, and miles of improved all-weather ranch roads provide exceptional infrastructure across the property. Native whitetail, free-ranging axis, turkey, hogs, and other wildlife further enhance the ranch experience, creating a rare combination of luxury, privacy, and fully usable Hill Country land.

Description: Palmetto Creek Ranch is only minutes from Boerne just off the highly sought after Ranger Creek Road. The views and trees are spectacular and the paved road access leading to a dead-end at the property entrance is ideal for privacy and convenience. This would make a great full-time residence or weekend getaway. Improvements: The house sits near the bottom of the valley in a very private and quiet setting near the center of the property. A beautiful view from the back porch overlooks the nearby creek drainage and the Ranger Creek bottom in the distance. The house has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, dining area and utility room. Additionally, there are numerous ideal building locations on the property with power and water nearby. The road from the font gate to the house is paved, offering all-weather access. Water: The highlight of the property is the spring-fed lake that is 1.3± acres when full. The lake is filled from an unnamed creek drainage that eventually flows into nearby Ranger Creek. There is one (1) water well on the property, which services the house. Vegetation/Terrain: The ranch has an impressive diversity of trees including Live Oak, Spanish Oak, Black Walnut, Cedar Elm, Madrone and Juniper. Additionally, there have been trees planted on the property, including Cypress, Pine and others. There are spectacular views throughout, with 180± ft of elevation change form 1,880 ft. ASL to 1,700 ft 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. The pond is stocked with both bass and perch and is frequented by migrating waterfowl during the fall and winter months. Taxes: Wildlife Exempt Location: The property has approximately half a mile of paved road frontage on Busby Rd which dead ends just past the property. The gate is located 6± miles W of downtown Boerne, 20± miles NW of the Rim/La Cantera, 35± miles NW of downtown San Antonio, 17± miles SE of Comfort, 40± miles S of Fredericksburg, 95± miles SW of Austin and 220± miles W of Houston.

Rio Oro Ranch is a fabulous live water property conveniently located just 10 minutes north of main street Boerne with a custom limestone ranch house that blends in seamlessly with the surrounding topography and overlooks a canvas of live oaks and native grassland sweeping down to the Cypress-lined Guadalupe River valley below. IMPROVEMENTS: The 6,500 sf headquarters, designed by renowned architect Craig McMahon and built by Billy Johnson, both Lake Flato alumni, has a total of 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms and is comprised of 5buildings - main lodge, master suite, guest house, carport and barn - that are connected by breezeways and a central courtyard. The owners chose local materials including limestone and red oak, and wanted the footprint of the buildings to be one with the landscape. The builder and architect designed the house to be extremely efficient, installing a geothermal heating and cooling system coupled with natural breezeways off every room that cool the house 10 degrees with natural ventilation. The floor-to-ceilings windows in each room make you feel as if you’re living seamlessly within the surrounding nature. The focal point of the interior of the house is the gorgeous great-room with Douglas Fir walls and ceilings and a double-sided fireplace with a study/TV room on the backside. The outdoor area is set for entertaining with the swimming pool, alfresco dining patio, grilling area, and pizza oven. Other improvements include a nice pole barn with attached shop, livestock barn, and large covered hay barn. TERRAIN / Vegetation: The terrain is mostly gently rolling / usable with elevations ranging from 1160-1320 ft.ASL. The owners have done a wonderful job clearing the cedar allowing for native grasses to flourish and highlighting the Live Oaks scattered across the ranch. On the south side of the ranch there are 50 acres of productive coastal fields along the river. WATER:The highlight of Rio Oro Ranch is the 1.15 mi of crystal clear Guadalupe River frontage which forms the SE boundary of the ranch. There are 3 water wells on the ranch (1 windmill and 2 electric) which service the improvements and provide ample water for livestock and wildlife. WILDLIFE: Native whitetail, turkey, hogs, free-ranging Axis, and more. TAXES: Ag Exempt MINERALS: All owned will convey Coordinates 29.8889, -98.6432 LOCATION: The ranch has 4,200 ft of paved road frontage along FM 474 and is located a mere 8mi north of Boerne.