Brush Pen Hollow Ranch

The Brush Pen Hollow Ranch is a newly improved 163± acre relatively turnkey recreational property set in the heart of South Texas. Located just seven miles north of Three Rivers along the Atascosa River, the ranch has a blending of upscale lodging while still having that classic deer camp atmosphere. The ranch offers a rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully developed property where both comfort and function have been carefully considered. Designed for immediate enjoyment, the Brush Pen Hollow Ranch is ideally suited as a private family retreat, corporate hunting destination, or long-term investment you get to enjoy. The improvements were constructed with attention to detail, creating an inviting atmosphere for entertaining, relaxing, and spending time outdoors. The land itself showcases a wide range of diversity in habitat that makes this region so desirable. A combination of wet-weather creeks, thick Atascosa River bottom, an earthen tank, and diverse native forage that provides excellent habitat for wildlife that supports strong populations throughout the year. This balance of these features enhances both the recreational appeal and ecological value of the property. LOCATION 1 Hour from San Antonio, TX 3 Hours 30 minutes from Houston, TX 2 Hours from Austin, TX 1 hour from Corpus Christi, TX TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT The ranch has nice rolling topography with approximately 50ft of elevation change throughout. Beautiful and unique limestone outcroppings highlight the central portion of the property providing great vantage points for hunting or simply having a sundowner. The property contains a wide variety of soils ranging from El oso clay with the rest (majority) of the property being mixes of sandy clay loam and fine sandy loam. A wide variety of native brush and grasses from your typical Mesquite, Persimmon and to Black brush and White brush, with Texas Kidneywood, provide exceptional habitat for whitetail deer and other native species. Adding to the diversity of the ranch are the heavily wooded riparian areas along the Atascosa River and Brush Pen Hollow. You will find large live oaks covered with Spanish moss and a host of other hardwoods. WILDLIFE Wildlife found on the ranch includes a low-fenched high density White-tailed deer herd that the current owner has managed over the years. Other species on the ranch include Bobwhite quail, dove, tons of Rio Grande turkey that thrive along Atascosa River, various predators and feral hogs. The majority of the southern fenceline is high fence providing a jump start if the next owner desires a fully high fenced property. The remainder of the ranch is low fence to no fence. IMPROVEMENTS The ranch has benefited from extensive recent capital investment, creating a turnkey ownership opportunity. The newly built home and barns create a fresh start to a classic deer camp atmosphere. At the front of the property is a newly completed 2,400± square-foot lodge, finished with ranch flare and designed to provide comfortable accommodations while enjoying South Texas and everything it has to offer. Supporting the residence is an approximately 1,800± square-foot metal shop in like-new condition, providing ample storage for equipment, ATVs, and ranch vehicles. Additional improvements include a 1,050± square-foot wash-down barn complete with game cleaning facility and utility features, making the property exceptionally well-suited for hunting and various other ranch operations. A decorative gated entrance welcomes visitors, while improved ranch roads, parking areas, and professional landscaping complete the property's polished appearance. WATER El Oso water cooperative supplies water to the house and outbuildings, there is also one larger earthen tank and a wet weather creek that runs through the middle of the property from north to south. The far west side of the property is bordered on 2,400ft of the Atascosa River. Importantly, the groundwater estate conveys with the surface ownership, providing an additional long-term asset for future ownership. ELECTRICITY There are electric service lines on the eastern portion of the property. Karnes Electric Coop. MINERALS The property is subject to an existing oil and gas lease with three producing gas wells. A couple pipelines and a railroad traverse a portion of the ranch. Surface sale only. AREA HISTORY Three Rivers, Texas derives its name from the confluence of the Atascosa, Frio, and Nueces Rivers—three iconic South Texas waterways that have shaped the region's history, ecology, and enduring ranching heritage. Long before the arrival of European settlers, these rivers sustained Native American tribes, including the Coahuiltecan peoples, who relied on the abundant water, game, and fertile floodplains. During the Spanish colonial era, the river corridors became important travel routes for explorers, missionaries, and early ranchers moving across South Texas. Following the establishment of the railroad in the late 1800s, Three Rivers emerged as a regional hub for agriculture and commerce before becoming one of the birthplaces of the South Texas oil boom with the discovery of the nearby Pettus and Tom O'Connor fields. Today, the convergence of these rivers continues to define the landscape, supporting productive ranchland, exceptional wildlife habitat, and the rich outdoor traditions that have characterized the area for generations.