luxury farmhouses for sale Kerr County, United States

Description CavaLoma Ranch represents one of the finest ranch offerings in the Texas Hill Country. Meticulously stewarded for decades, the property combines exceptional land management, abundant water, trophy wildlife, rolling live oak-covered terrain, first-class improvements, and more than 11 miles of paved ranch roads. Truly turnkey and ready for immediate enjoyment, ranches of this caliber seldom become available. Improvements The centerpiece is a beautifully renovated 5,500± SF main residence originally constructed in the 1940s and thoughtfully updated while preserving its authentic Hill Country character. The four-bedroom, four-bath home features multiple living and dining areas, four fireplaces, a wet bar with wine refrigerator, laundry/gun room, three-car carport, resort-style pool, outdoor fireplace, and expansive porches. A nearby four-bay carport includes two private one-bedroom guest apartments. The 9,000± SF Hunters Compound includes two bunkhouses, a separate cookhouse with commercial-style kitchen, covered gathering areas, community baths, laundry, office, and enclosed equipment bay. An adjacent 6,250± SF equipment barn provides storage, a game-cleaning station, and walk-in cooler. Additional improvements include a restored circa-1910 one-bedroom Schoolhouse, four-bedroom foreman's residence, covered bison working pens, shooting range, observation tower, storage buildings, high fencing, wildlife feeders, and blinds. Water Water is one of CavaLoma's defining assets. Eleven water wells and 18 permanent watering stations, including well-fed ponds and strategically placed troughs, provide excellent distribution for wildlife and livestock. The South Fork of the Guadalupe River traverses the ranch as a scenic wet-weather drainage, along with several seasonal creeks. The largest pond spans approximately 2.5± acres when full and is supplemented by a nearby well. Each major improvement area has a dedicated well. Vegetation & Terrain Years of careful stewardship and continuous cedar management have created a beautiful and highly usable Hill Country landscape with thriving native grasses, Live Oaks, Post Oaks, Spanish Oaks, Cedar Elms, Walnut trees, and other native vegetation. Gently rolling hills provide numerous long-range views while remaining well suited for ranching and recreation. The ranch takes its name from an extraordinary natural cavern hidden within the property. Accessible by a screened entrance and constructed stairway, the cave contains multiple chambers with impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations. Wildlife/Livestock Long-term habitat management, abundant water, and supplemental feeding have produced trophy-quality whitetail deer along with thriving populations of Axis deer, Blackbuck antelope, Red deer, Fallow deer, turkey, dove, feral hogs, varmints, and native quail. The ranch also maintains a first-class bison herd supported by years of thoughtful range management. Minerals: Negotiable Taxes: Ag Exempt Location The property offers more than 2 miles of frontage on Hwy 39 and approximately 1.5 miles on RR 187. The front gate is approximately 18± miles southwest of Hunt, 30± miles southwest of Kerrville, 95± miles northwest of downtown San Antonio, 135± miles west of Austin, and 290± miles west of Houston. Additional Information The longtime head foreman, who has worked on the ranch for more than 15 years, is prepared to remain with the new owner to help ensure a smooth transition. A list of negotiable equipment and other non-realty items is available upon request.

Own a living piece of Texas history. This extraordinary 99.41-acre, three-generation family ranch is recognized as a Texas Century Ranch and is ideally located between Center Point and Camp Verde in Kerr County. Rich with more than a century of family heritage, the property features an original 1918 rock house with hardwood floors, a historic hand-dug well, and a vintage barn-authentic reminders of the generations who lived and worked this land. Majestic cypress trees line Verde Creek along the northern parcel, creating a beautiful setting for recreation, wildlife viewing, and quiet days beside the water. The ranch is currently under an agricultural exemption and supports an impressive variety of wildlife, including Axis and whitetail deer, turkey, antelope, and other wild game. Native Hill Country vegetation and a large open pasture, once used as a hay field, provide a compelling combination of natural habitat and usable acreage. The property offers approximately 890 feet of FM 480 frontage along the northern parcel and approximately 2,895 feet along the southern parcel. Fencing includes a newer section along the roadway, with the perimeter fencing completed or updated around 2012. The historic rock house is being offered as-is and presents an exceptional restoration opportunity for someone who appreciates original character and Texas heritage. Whether envisioned as a private ranch retreat, family compound, recreational property, or long-term legacy investment, this remarkable acreage offers water access, wildlife, history, and authentic Hill Country character. The ranch has carried one family's story for generations! Now it is ready for its next steward. Additional parcel IDs: 17135 and 45393. Buyer to independently verify acreage, frontage, fencing, well condition, creek conditions, agricultural exemption, wildlife, and Opportunity Zone eligibility.

Description: J Bar River Ranch is a beautiful Hill Country ranch that has been in the same family since 1964. This diverse property has live water, large trees, spectacular views, open pastures, tons of wildlife and a timeless stone house overlooking the Guadalupe River. This ranch would make a perfect weekend getaway or full-time residence. Improvements: The newly constructed chip seal driveway leads to a beautiful 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom stone house that was built in 1982. There is a spacious kitchen with a connecting breakfast area, formal dining room, large living room with vaulted ceilings and an attached billiards/game room with a wet bar. The substantial primary bedroom has a fireplace plus dual sinks and closets. Each of the three guest bedrooms has its own ensuite bathroom. There is an enclosed back patio with a fireplace. Other improvements include a three-bay carport with an attached storage space and greenroom. Water: The property has 1,075± feet of both sides of flowing South Fork of the Guadalupe River. The river in this area is shallow but does have several pools of water that will hold some fish. There is one water well that fills a cistern, which then services the house. Wildlife: This ranch is loaded with both native and exotic species of wildlife. Native wildlife present includes, but is not limited to, White-tailed deer, turkey, dove, wild hogs and varmints. Exotics that have been seen on the ranch include Axis deer, Aoudad, Black Buck, Fallow and Sika Deer. Terrain/Vegetation: The field around the house is mostly level and has deeper soils which would be ideal for horses. As you head south to the bulk of the ranch you get into rolling terrain which provides several areas with long range views. The ranch is covered in large hardwood trees which include live oak, Spanish oak, blue oak, cedar elms and some black walnut trees around the creek drainages. Location: The property has 1,050± feet of frontage on Hwy 39, however, the access to the property will be via a short chip seal easement road. The ranch is located 13± miles S of Hunt, 25± miles SW of Kerrville, 50±miles SW of Fredericksburg, 90±miles NW of San Antonio, 125± miles SW of Austin and 280± miles W of Houston. The Kerrville Municipal Airport (KERV) is located 5 miles SE of Kerrville and has a 6,004-foot runway. Taxes: Ag Exempt. Brokers Note: This property can also be purchased as a 45-acre or 10-acre parcel. Please call broker for more information.