luxury farmhouse with panoramic view for sale Batesville, United States

DESCRIPTION: The Heart Rock Ranch is a turn-key working and recreational ranch located in between Bandera and Camp Verde in NE Bandera County. The main ranch headquarters are located in a beautiful valley along Myrtle Creek and offer total privacy and seclusion with gorgeous views. The gently rolling terrain is 100% usable and has been meticulously cleared of cedar leaving a canvas of lush native grassland studded with countless oak trees. IMPROVEMENTS: The 3BR 2BTH 2,628sf rock ranch house has been tasteful updated and offers a great outdoor patio space and irrigated yard perfect for entertaining. Adjacent to the main house is a 266 climate controlled storage shed and 1640sf detached garage/barn. Just across the creek from the main house is a hunting cabin with 748sf of living area. Just north of the headquarters is an incredible outdoor entertainment area with a party barn, restroom building, and 2 vintage cabins with pipe stoves. WATER: The ranch has 2 water wells which the service the headquarters area and also pipe water to several ponds scattered across the ranch. The ranch has 4,800ft (both sides) of Sycamore-lined Myrtle Creek, which will flow during wet years and holds pockets of water year-round. Just across the creek from the headquarters is a crystal-clear pond that is fed by a spring-box which according to the owner has never gone dry. LAND / WILDLIFE: The owner’s outstanding stewardship of the land is evident the second you come through the main gate. Years of cedar clearing and pasture management have resulted in a park-like setting on a scale that we rarely see in the hill country. The diverse terrain ranges from beautiful open pastureland, to deep canyon-land, to gentle hilltops offering incredible 360 views. Elevations across the ranch range from 1500-1640FASL. Approximately 500 acres of the ranch is under high-fence with multiple exotic species including Red Stag, Oryx, Black Buck, Axis, and others. There is a great road system in place ensuring easy access across all sections of the property. TAXES: Ag Exemption in place LOCATION / ACCESS; Heart Rock Ranch is conveniently located 7mi east of Medina, 6mi south of Camp Verde, and 12mi north of Bandera. The property has 0.6mi of frontage along FM 2828 and also has a deeded easement into the north side of the ranch.

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.

Description: Located less than 10 minutes from San Marcos, Rocky Creek ranch showcases gently rolling terrain, multiple stocked ponds, a wet-weather creek, and mature hardwoods that frame the creek bottoms. The land offers an attractive blend of open pasture and scenic elevation with several prime building sites, all easily accessed by paved road frontage to the south along with county road frontage to the east. With dependable water features, excellent wildlife habitat, and a highly sought-after location along the I-35 corridor, this ranch is ideal for development, a weekend retreat, livestock operation, or long-term investment in one of Central Texas’ fastest-growing regions. Improvements: Improvements include an older ranch house set on a hillside with sweeping views across the property, offering a charming vantage point for future renovation or new construction. The home is serviced by city water, a valuable benefit for residential use. Near the house are several scenic old barns that add character and history to the property while providing practical storage space and potential for restored use. Together, these improvements offer a solid foundation for expanding, updating, or reimagining the ranch to suit a variety of visions. Water: The ranch offers strong natural water features, with city water supplying the home and four well-established stock ponds located throughout the property. One of the ponds is particularly impressive, holding water even through the harshest droughts. A seasonal creek also meanders across the northwest side of ranch, holding during wet periods and adding both scenic value and reliable habitat for wildlife. Vegetation and Terrain: The ranch features gently rolling terrain with a mix of open hills and a shaded low bottom lined with mature hardwoods. Scenic rises provide long views across the property, while the bottoms offer rich soils and a diverse canopy of live oak, hackberry and elm trees. The high areas of the ranch consist predominantly of native South Texas vegetation including mesquite, white brush, persimmon, etc. along with native grasses such as little bluestem, silver bluestem and KR bluestem to name a few. This blend of hardwood cover, open grassland, and rolling topography creates both attractive scenery and excellent habitat for wildlife. Wildlife: The ranch supports a strong population of native wildlife, particularly whitetail deer, which are abundant throughout the property. Rio Grande turkey are frequently seen, and feral hogs come and go. The open fields and ponds draw large numbers of doves, making the property well-suited for seasonal hunting. In addition, typical South Texas varmints such as coyotes, raccoons, bobcats, and foxes inhabit the area, contributing to a diverse and healthy wildlife ecosystem. Location: The property is located on Lehmann Road, less than 10 miles SE of San Marcos,15± miles N of Seguin, 20± miles E of New Braunfels, 20± miles NW of Luling, 40± miles S of Austin, 55± miles NE of San Antonio and 160± miles W of Houston. Minerals: See broker for details Taxes: Ag exemption