6244CR340

Description

There are ranches, and then there are properties that are simply in a class of their own.

Spanning more than 1,200 acres in the heart of Central Texas, this extraordinary estate represents decades of vision, investment and careful curation. Located approximately one hour from Austin and San Antonio, the ranch offers something increasingly difficult to find at this scale: remarkably flat, usable land, exceptional improvements, abundant water and an almost endless collection of recreational amenities, all assembled and maintained to an extraordinary standard.

At the heart of the property is an approximately 10,000-square-foot main residence overlooking a series of beautiful, bass-filled lakes. The setting feels more like a private retreat than a traditional Texas ranch, with manicured grounds surrounding the home and water just beyond the back porch. Multiple guest residences throughout the property provide ample accommodations for extended family and friends, making this a place designed not simply to visit, but to gather.

And there is no shortage of reasons to gather here.

The ranch was created for someone who wants to enjoy the outdoors in just about every way imaginable. Exotic wildlife roam within the high-fenced property. Extensive facilities support bird hunting, hunting dogs and equestrian pursuits, while a rodeo arena adds another dimension entirely. Tennis, pickleball and basketball courts complement an exceptional private fitness facility. Fishing, horseback riding, hunting, shooting, sports and countless other activities can all be enjoyed without ever leaving the property.

Perhaps most impressive is how usable the ranch is. Unlike much of the rugged and rocky terrain associated with the Texas Hill Country, nearly every corner of these 1,200+ acres can be enjoyed. Roads and improvements provide easy access throughout the property, while subtle elevation changes offer beautiful long-distance vistas across the surrounding countryside.

Water is another defining feature. Multiple large lakes create a remarkable setting around the main residence and throughout the ranch, supported by an impressive private water system and some of the most substantial wells found in this part of Central Texas.

Yet the real story here isn't any single house, lake or amenity. It's the accumulation of all of them.

This is the kind of property that would be extraordinarily difficult to create from scratch today. Land can be purchased. Houses can be built. Lakes can be constructed and amenities added. But assembling all of it, allowing the landscape to mature and refining a property over decades requires something money alone cannot immediately buy: time.

This is a place for long weekends that turn into traditions, for children and grandchildren, for friends who never want to leave, and for generations of memories still to be made.

It's what happens when someone spends decades building the ultimate private playground for people who never stopped dreaming.

Imagine if you had unlimited resources and decades to build your dream ranch.

This is the result.

Main Lodge: 7 Rooms, 14 Beds

Wetland Lodge: 3 Rooms, 6 Beds

Upland Lodge: 3 Rooms, 6 Beds

Bison Lodge: 2 Rooms, 2 Beds

Ibex Lodge: 1 Room, 1 Bed

Longhorn Lodge: 3 Rooms, 4 Beds

Elk Lodge: 3 Rooms, 4 Beds

Whitetail Lodge: 1 Bedroom, 4 Beds

Blackbuck Lodge: 3 Rooms, 4 Beds

Co-listed with Jordan Shipley, Broker | Shipley Ranches | jordan@shipleyranches.com

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