luxury houses for sale Gonzales County, United States

Ranch Description: The PQR Ranch is a beautiful working cattle and recreational hunting ranch located just 5 miles south of Luling, TX in the highly sought-after Gonzales County. Owned by the same family for 45 years, this 860-acre ranch includes breathtaking views of the property’s rolling landscapes, with a mixture of beautifully manicured clearings and large collections of oak trees. The property also has an abundance of water, with 8 different water tank locations. With a modest house perched on one of the highest points in the entire county, this is truly a special property. Improvements on the Ranch: There is a very serviceable 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home built by the current owners in 2015. It looks over the property’s largest pond and has a full kitchen, bar, and living room area. The property has a water well that services the house as well as a few of the tanks. There is also an old stone cabin on the property that could be redone as a guest house. The entire property is high-fenced, with low fence cross fencing throughout. There is electricity throughout the property, with ample locations for building further improvements. Water Summary: The property has a water well that services the headquarters as well as a few of the ponds on the property. With 8 total ponds, the other ponds on the property still hold water year-round, serving as a great source of sustenance for cattle and wildlife throughout the ranch. Vegetation and Terrain: The owner’s stewardship of the land is evident when you arrive at the PQR. With heavy tree clearing that has taken place over the last 45 years of their ownership, the property has the perfect mixture of clearing and oak trees. There is even a small section of Pine trees in the eastern section of the ranch, very irregular for this part of the state. Wildlife on the Property: The ranch is loaded with native wildlife, including but not limited to Whitetail deer, turkey, wild hogs, dove, quail, and varmints. Minerals: Negotiable. Taxes: Ag Exempt. Location Directions: PQR Ranch is conveniently located just 5± miles south of Luling. Just 3± miles south of I-10 on HWY 80, you head East on County Rd 249 for 1.3± miles to the front gate. 50± miles from Austin, 60± miles from San Antonio, 140± miles from Houston, and 240± miles from Dallas

Description: Post Oak Hill Ranch has been in the same family for decades and is ideally located between Austin, San Antonio and Houston right at the junction of Wilson, Gonzales and Guadalupe Counties. This property is a blank canvas with endless potential offering large Post Oaks throughout, rolling topography and plentiful wildlife. Access is by a county road that dead ends just past the property, providing convenience and privacy. Improvements: The property is void of structural improvements offering a blank slate for the new owner. Power is located close to the property line and there are several prime building sites with tree cover and great long distance views. Water: There are two ponds on the property and an old windmill that is not currently in working order. There are several creek drainages that traverse the ranch that could make great additional pond locations. The depth of the water wells in the area range from 100 to 500 feet yielding up to 100 GPM in some cases. Vegetation/Terrain: The sandy loam soil types are prime habitat for the large Post Oaks scattered throughout. Certain areas offer thick oak cover with other areas having more mesquite, as well as an occasional Live Oak and Hackberry tree. A good stand of native grasses are present and native brush species such as White Brush, Prickly Pear and Tasajillo can be found on the property, as well. The terrain is rolling with approximately 70± feet of elevation change and one distinct hill which offers beautiful, long distance views. Wildlife: The oak and mesquite cover provide an excellent environment for the plentiful wildlife located on this property. The main species you will find are Whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, dove, wild hogs, varmints and much more. Taxes: Ag exempt Location: There is 1,650 ft. of frontage on CR 121 and the property is located 11± miles N of Nixon, 20± miles NE of Stockdale, 22± miles S of Seguin, 60± miles E of San Antonio, 73± miles S of Austin and 168± miles W of Houston.

Ranch Description Nestled in the heart of South Central Texas, the 353.75± -acre Schroeder Ranch offers an exceptional opportunity to own a premier recreational, hunting, livestock, or investment property in desirable Gonzales County, just minutes from the historic community of Smiley. Conveniently located within easy reach of San Antonio, Austin, and the Texas Gulf Coast, this versatile ranch combines productive land, abundant wildlife, and the timeless beauty of the Texas countryside. Improvements on the Ranch The Schroeder Ranch is exceptionally well-equipped for both ranching operations and comfortable country living.The property includes a spacious 3,418-square-foot ranch home, as well as a manufactured home, offering ample room for family gatherings, entertaining guests, or serving as a full-time residence. The home provides a comfortable headquarters with expansive views of the surrounding ranchland and easy access to the property's operational improvements. Three barns that provide abundant storage for equipment, hay, feed, and ranch supplies. Well-designed cattle working pens are complemented by a hydraulic squeeze chute. Water Summary There are 2 water wells on the property, as well as county water through the Gonzales County Supply Corp. One water well is a windmill well, and one is an electric well that is 380 ft deep. Multiple drainages help feed 8 ponds scattered around the ranch, 6 of which are stocked with either Catfish or Bass. These ponds not only offer great fishing but also help add water for wildlife. Vegetation and Terrain Gently rolling topography provides excellent views across the property, with a blend of open native pasture, scattered mature oak and mesquite trees, and dense pockets of brush that create ideal habitat for wildlife. The ranch features a healthy mix of grasses and native vegetation, offering both agricultural and recreational appeal. Wildlife on the Property Wildlife in the area include Whitetail Deer, dove, turkey, hogs, and varmints, while the stock ponds are full of Catfish and Bass, offering both hunting and fishing opportunities on the ranch. Minerals Surface Sale Only Taxes Ag Exempt Location Directions This property lies 9± miles East of Smiley, TX on CR 210. This property is 9± miles from Smiley, 70± miles from San Antonio, 85± miles from Austin, 115± miles from Corpus Christi, and 160± miles from Houston.

Description: Buck Branch Ranch, named after Buck Branch Creek that runs through the property that is centrally located between San Antonio and Houston along the highly desired I-10 corridor. Once a working pecan farm, the ranch is still home to many grafted and native pecans that produce year in and year out. Located just off of US Hwy 90, the ranch offers a peaceful serenity and escape from the real world yet remains within a close proximity to necessities of city life. Improvements: The property has minimal improvements leaving a blank canvas for a future owner to improve as they wish. Electricity is in place on the eastern side of the property near an old house that is currently not in livable condition. A set of older cattle pens are located a short distance from the house and are still in use. Water: The property boasts over a mile and a half of creek frontage on Sandy Fork Creek that joins Buck Branch Creek on the ranch. Both the Sandy Fork Creek and Buck Branch Creek flow during wet times as well. A 3± acre tank is also located in the northwestern corner of the property. One water well located near the house provides water to troughs throughout the property. Vegetation and Terrain: The terrain is gently rolling and the vegetation is predominately made up of large hardwoods including majestic live oaks and pecans along with, elms, hackberries, mesquite, yaupon and cedar to name a few. Once a working pecan farm, there are a good number of grafted and native pecan trees on the property as well. Wildlife: An abundance of wildlife call the area home including whitetail deer, turkeys, feral hogs, foxes and coyotes, along with native and migratory birds. Location: Located off County Road 240 less than a mile from I-10 and 7± miles of Waelder, 18± miles NE of Gonzales, 72± miles E of San Antonio, 67± miles SE of Austin and 126± miles W of Houston. Minerals: Surface sale only.