luxury house for sale Santa Elena, United States

Description: This is a rare opportunity to own the original acreage of the renowned El Tecomate Ranch, famous for its exceptional South Texas whitetail deer and diverse native wildlife. A cornerstone of the South Texas Brush Country, the ranch carries a rich legacy and has been featured on well-known shows such as Realtree Outdoors, Monster Bucks, and The Bucks of Tecomate. History: El Tecomate Ranch gained national recognition for producing legendary native bucks like “Heart Attack” and has long been considered one of the top native deer ranches in Texas. Its success stems from superior genetics, mature native brush, and progressive management practices, including the introduction of Lab-Lab in warm-season food plots—helping produce some of the largest native deer in the state. The property’s fine sandy loam soils support productive year-round food plots. Native American artifacts have been found on-site, and a historic hand-dug well (approx. 25 feet deep and 6 feet wide) adds to the ranch’s unique character. Improvements: The ranch features a 5-bedroom, 2-bath lodge constructed of cinderblock and stucco, with reclaimed wood interiors that create a classic South Texas lodge feel. The home comfortably sleeps 12 and includes central air and high-speed internet. A high-volume water well with extensive water lines services stock tanks and water sites across the ranch. Ranch Improvements: The property is fully high-fenced and includes four reversible fenced deer food plots in the south pasture, designed for flexible wildlife management. Water: Remadura de Sandia Creek runs north to south through the ranch, enhancing its natural beauty and wildlife appeal. City water from El Sauz Water supplies the lodge and extends across the property for future use. The ranch is well-watered with a submersible well, six ponds/lakes ranging from ½ to 2 acres, eight wildlife watering stations, and a large water pila. All are connected by water lines, allowing consistent water levels year-round. Wildlife: The ranch supports an outstanding population of native whitetail deer, with the largest recorded buck scoring 197 Boone & Crockett. The combination of water, nutrition, and habitat creates excellent hunting opportunities. Additional game includes dove, quail, turkey, and seasonal waterfowl, along with abundant birdlife for watching and photography. Vegetation & Terrain: Spanning approximately 2,158± acres, the ranch features seven distinct soil types and a diverse landscape that supports high-protein native brush essential for trophy deer. Species include guayacan, granjeno, colima, kidneywood, cenizo, mesquite, blackbrush, prickly pear, and more. Improved and native grasses, including buffelgrass, along with cultivated fields, further enhance the ranch’s productivity and wildlife appeal.