1,057 Acres Medina River Ranch

Description: Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country near Medina, Medina River Ranch spans 1,057± acres and offers a rare combination of breathtaking scenery, premier Medina River frontage, luxury improvements, and outstanding recreational appeal. Conveniently situated just minutes west of Medina, with easy access to Bandera, Kerrville, Boerne, and San Antonio, the ranch provides both privacy and accessibility.  Improvements: Bluff-Top Lodge: Perched above the Medina River, the contemporary ranch lodge was thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort, entertaining, and views of the surrounding Hill Country. There is a spacious gourmet kitchen, expansive covered porches, outdoor fireplace/cooking area and an open-concept living space ideal for entertaining. The lodge is designed to be the gathering space but does include 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.   Luxury Safari Tents: Three well-appointed safari tents provide a high-end glamping experience while blending seamlessly into the natural surroundings. Each of these tents has A/C and heat and includes a private porch and a full bath with indoor/outdoor shower.  Additional Improvements:   Storage building with laundry area, full bath, and additional bedroom.  RV hookup near the river.   Skeet shooting area with incredible bluff-top views.  Well-maintained internal road system providing access throughout the ranch.  Miles of designated hiking trails.  Electric gated entrance off Highway 337.  Water: The ranch features over 4,500± feet of exceptional Medina River with crystal-clear water and a good mixture of deep swimming holes and fast flowing rapids. Having the river run through the property offers ultimate privacy while enjoying this beautiful water. There are trails on either side of the river with many easy access points for swimming, fishing and even canoeing. Spring Creek also traverses through the property and eventually flows into the Medina River on this ranch. There is a pond in one of the southernmost canyons and many opportunities for additional water features throughout. There are 2 water wells along with a storage tank for the lodge and cabins.    Wildlife: The ranch supports an abundance of native wildlife along with free-roaming exotic game species making it ideal for hunting, wildlife observation and nature enjoyment. The diverse terrain, lush river corridor, mature tree cover and dense native brush create exceptional wildlife habitat throughout the property. Wildlife commonly found in the area includes White-tailed deer, turkey, dove, free-roaming exotics, wild hogs and much more. The river provides prime fishing opportunities for bass and perch.    Terrain / Vegetation: The ranch features classic Texas Hill Country terrain with dramatic elevation changes of over 460 feet, beautiful canyons, rolling valleys, limestone cliffs, and expansive long-range views. Along the river and creeks is flatter usable land with deeper soils and large trees. Several of these areas have been selectively cleared of cedar allowing for the larger trees to be highlighted and the grasses to flourish. There is great diversity of trees on the property which include large Live Oaks, Spanish Oaks, Cedar Elms, Walnuts, Pecans and Sycamores to name a few.   Minerals: Negotiable. Contact broker for details.   Taxes: Wildlife Exempt.