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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.

DESCRIPTION The M.H. Wheeler Ranch is a turn-key hunter’s paradise located in highly sought-after McMullen County. The ranch has been under the management of one of the top wildlife biologists in the state to oversee the expert brush sculpting, enhancement of water infrastructure, Whitetail feeding program, and much more. The result is some of the finest quail and native free-range Whitetail hunting South Texas has to offer! IMPROVEMENTS The ranch headquarters sits atop the highest point on the west side of the ranch, offering stunning unobstructed long-distance views with total privacy and separation from any highway noise. There is a new 4 bedroom / 2 bath double wide and a large 80x40’ equipment barn that is tied into a 40,000GA rain catchment system (currently full), shooting range with covered palapa, and backup generator system. There is an excellent road system throughout providing comfortable access to every corner of the ranch. The property is partially high-fenced on three sides, with the entire eastern boundary being low-fenced. WATER The ranch has excellent surface water and drainage, with two named seasonal creeks meandering through property, and four nice tanks, the largest being 2.5 acres. There are also seven wildlife watering stations scattered throughout the ranch. The owner just recently completed two water wells (12GPM & 6GPM), which will both be tied into a large storage tank to provide even further water supplementation for the wildlife. WILDLIFE HABITAT The habitat management plan has been administered by one of the premier quail biologists in South Texas. Targeting the sandy loam soils in the central portion of the ranch, nearly ~650 acres of brush has been cleared into motts to enhance quail habitat. Immediately after clearing, the entire area was planted in brown top millet to increase the organic matter in the soil and allow the native grass seeds already in the soil to become established. With the recent rains, the entire ranch has exploded with native bristle grass, with grama and buffalo grasses present as well. There are also plenty of brooding areas with tall weeds like lamb’s quarters and dove weed present. Last winter, while all of the native brush was defoliated, ~1,200 acres of prickly pear cactus were treated via aerial spraying to further enhance the quail hunting opportunities. The result is an even more robust population of both Bobwhite and Blue quail. The native Whitetail herd on the ranch has also been expertly managed and enhanced via the supplemental feeding program of year-round cotton seed and protein. LOCATION The ranch is located in Southern McMullen County 25+ miles south of Tilden and has 3.5+ miles of frontage along Hwy 16. MINERALS None, surface only sale. There is no active production on the ranch. TAXES Ag Exempt. PRICE $9,995,000

DESCRIPTION The Long Creek Ranch is a stunning live-water ranch in highly sought after Gillespie County. The ranch offers total privacy and seclusion, yet is just minutes to Fredericksburg’s Main Street. With its gorgeous spring-fed creek, long distance views, newly constructed barn, great access, and desirable shape this property checks every box for a Hill Country ranch! IMPROVEMENTS The newly constructed barn has 4,000+ sf of enclosed space with a bathroom and shower, deer cooler, large gun safe, plumbed compressed air system, Wi-Fi, A/V system with Sonos, Tesla charger, and a 40x80’ covered equipment storage area in the rear and a 26x80’ cement slab/covered parking in the front. The barn also features a deer cleaning station with lights and two powered winches. The large metal roof on the barn is tied into a rain catchment system that flows into a 65,000-gallon storage tank. There is a large solar array to supplement power to the barn, so the CTEC energy bill never exceeds $27/month, and surplus power is pushed back to CTEC and credited via a wholesale agreement. Along the creek there is a newly constructed covered and paved gun range with a storage building and solar power. The owners have installed almost three miles of crushed granite roads, including the privately owned lane from Gypsum Mine Rd, ensuring easy and comfortable access into and around the ranch. WATER The highlight of the property is the 4,600+ ft of both sides of spring-fed Long Branch Creek. Two dams have been constructed along the creek to create two beautiful lakes that ensure year-round recreation, the largest being 13+ft deep! According to the owners, this creek has never stopped flowing under their stewardship, even during the recent drought. There is one water well on the property that is 120ft and yields 4GPM, however it is rarely used due to the high-capacity (65,000 gallon) rainwater storage that is currently full. LAND / TOPOGRAPHY The topography is mostly gently rolling and very usable, with 120ft of elevation change across the ranch, ranging from 1900 - 2020ft above sea level. The owners have done extensive cedar clearing, enabling the native grasses to flourish and opening up the creek bottom and hilltops which offer some breathtaking long-distance views. There are some beautiful mature hardwoods along the creek and numerous Live Oaks throughout the ranch. WILDLIFE The ranch boasts a healthy population of native Whitetail, and Rio Grande Turkey. LOCATION The ranch is conveniently located just 14 miles north of Fredericksburg and accessed from an owned lane from Gypsum Mine Rd. There is also a secondary easement access off the north end of the ranch out to Schneider-Moellering Road. TAXES Wildlife Tax Exemption in place.

Property Description: This is a unique investment/development opportunity with a recreational ranch/retreat component located just outside the idyllic community of Montalba in Anderson County. It is only a 1½ hours east of Dallas and 45 minutes from Tyler. Pine Mountain Ranch was originally developed as a gated shared ranch community, currently 17 lots having been sold (and over half have been developed with nice new homes). The Seller of the ranch bought the remaining 180 acres of undeveloped land and common area, which includes all of the lakes which total approximately 20 acres with excellent fishing, and the original lodge/clubhouse and swimming pool with majestic views for more than 20 miles from atop the “mountain.” Location: The physical address is 891 PR 8453, Montalba, Anderson County, Texas, just east of FM 19. Montalba is a small community with several stores, shops, and a post office. The towns of Palestine and Athens are only 10 miles to the south and 20 miles to the north, respectively. Those towns offer all the necessary services with numerous revitalized shops, stores, restaurants, and grocery stores. Road Frontage/Shape: The ranch totals 180 +/- acres is located on the east side of CR 453, with approximately 3,000 feet of frontage and south side of CR 450 with approximately 2,500 feet of frontage. The overall shape of the entire ranch is somewhat rectangular, but 17 lots averaging +/- 2 acres have already been sold to individuals and are not included, leaving the remainder property somewhat non-contiguous. The attractive entrance to the ranch is landscaped with a metal signage over the road and accessed via a code entry gate off the paved county road. Primary access to the numerous houses and property is via a gravel interior road (maintained by an HOA) with supplemented trails and paths throughout the property. Though the property is outside any city and has an existing site plan with 17 lots having been sold, we were told that the property has never been platted and that the remainder of the ranch can be redesigned (add or subtract the number of lots to be sold.) Land and Vegetation: This ranch is located in the Northeast Texas known for as the Piney Woods and primarily in a pine forest with rolling sandy soil hills with open areas that have been cleared, there are native and Bermuda grasses. This particular ranch has some of the highest elevations in the area with magnificent long views. The variety of terrain, vegetation and water provides abundant habitat for native wildlife. There are a couple grazing pastures producing fine grass for horses and/or livestock. The majority of the property has an agricultural exemption. Water: The property has two large private lakes; Emerald Lake totals approximately10 acres and the 2nd largest lake totals just under 3 acres. Both of these lakes have excellent fishing and boat docks. Both are overlooked by several houses and lots. The Seller believes the lakes are primarily filled by runoff water, but also spring fed. There are several lakes just inside the entry and just off the entry drive within the pasture area as well. it is notable that all of the lakes and their shoreline are part of the 180 acres and entirely owned by the Seller. Community water provides service to all of the existing homes and lots on the property. And there are several water wells providing water for the livestock in the pastures. Terrain/Topography: The terrain of this property is typical of Northeast Texas with generally flat pasture along either side of the entry drive in the western portion of the property and becoming rolling and then up to a mountain ridge to the east in the midst of a variety of pine trees and some hardwoods (various oak, elm, pecan) and brush, making wonderful habitat for livestock and wildlife. The long views of the area from the ridges are spectacular. Wildlife/Fishing: Typical Texas wildlife lives on the ranch: deer, turkey, pig, dove, and more.