SUMMARY
Hidden River Ranch is a well-improved 255±-acre South Texas recreational and hunting ranch featuring frontage along the Atascosa River. The property offers excellent wildlife habitat and the perfect setting for a turnkey ranch for hunting, recreation, and entertaining. The ranch headquarters are thoughtfully positioned beneath a canopy of mature oak trees, creating an inviting and private setting. Improvements include a 4,181± square-foot two-story main home, a attached game/trophy room, a nearby guest room or home office, a spacious barn with additional living quarters, butcher/meat room w/drainage, 2 stalls for equestrian opportunity and generous entertaining space. Conveniently situated within easy reach of San Antonio and Corpus Christi, Hidden River Ranch combines strong recreational hunting appeal, quality improvements, and excellent accessibility.
OVERVIEW
Hidden River Ranch is a premier 255± acre recreational and hunting ranch located near Pleasanton in the heart of South Texas. Featuring approximately 3,000± feet of both sides of the Atascosa River, the ranch offers exceptional wildlife habitat, diverse terrain, and a turnkey setup for hunting, recreation, and entertaining. The ranch landscape consists of mature Live Oaks, native South Texas hardwoods, along with Spanish moss along the productive river bottom, quality brush cover, and a 13± acre coastal hay field. Rolling topography ranges from approximately 290± to 330± feet above sea level, creating attractive views and a diverse habitat for native wildlife. The combination of river frontage, thick brush, and open pasture provides excellent conditions for whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, and other South Texas game species. The ranch is well equipped with maintained roads and senderos providing convenient access throughout the property. Both high-fenced and low-fenced pastures offer flexibility for wildlife and ranch management. A railroad track traverses a portion of the ranch, contributing to the property's unique character and access configuration.
Hidden River Ranch presents a rare opportunity to own a highly improved South Texas recreational property with live water, excellent wildlife habitat, attractive improvements, and convenient proximity to major Texas cities.
LOCATION
Hidden River Ranch is located 8± miles from Pleasanton, 40± miles from downtown San Antonio, 105± miles from Corpus Christi, 115± miles from Austin, and 220± miles from Houston.
LAND
The property features dense vegetation, including Live Oak, Cedar Elm, Cottonwood, Mesquite, and other hardwoods, as well as native high-protein South Texas brush. There are 4 blinds and 4 feeding stations, including a corn-and-protein feeder. A railroad track runs through the property, and a maintained crossing provides access to the southern field. The South Hayfield consists of approximately 31± acres and is located south of the railroad.
IMPROVEMENTS
Main House
The main residence is approximately 4,181± square feet and includes four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and an attached game/trophy room. The home offers comfortable living spaces and a large outdoor entertaining area, making it ideal for gatherings after a day on the ranch.
Guest House
A 768± square-foot guest house is located just steps from the main residence and includes one bedroom, one bathroom, and a kitchenette. This space could also serve well as a private office, caretaker’s quarters, or guest accommodations.
Other Improvements
Additional improvements include a 3,680± square-foot barn with approximately 1,000± square feet of loft living space, 2 horse stalls for equestrian opportunities, butcher/meat processing room, a separate smokehouse and a walk-in cooler. These improvements add practical utility for hunting, entertaining, storage, and ranch operations. The property is also equipped with four blinds and four feeding stations, including corn and protein feeders.
WILDLIFE
The combination of river frontage, thick brush, and open pasture provides excellent conditions for abundant wildlife, including Whitetail deer, Fallow deer, Rio Grande turkey, doves, quail, bobcats, hogs, foxes, alligators, catfish, bass, and other South Texas game species.
WATER
There are three water wells located on the property. One well is approximately 2,500+/- feet deep and supplies the improvements and the balance of the ranch. The other well is located near the larger pond and needs a solar pump installed. The other well is located near the headquarters. The tree-lined Atascosa River flows east to west across the northern portion of the property.