Ranch 1228 - 1228+/- AC Burnet, TX

Ranch 1228 — Burnet County, Texas 6244 County Road 340, Burnet, TX 78611 OVERVIEW Tucked into the Hill Country between Marble Falls and Burnet, under an hour from downtown Austin, Ranch 1228 is a turnkey, resort-caliber retreat built for entertaining at scale. Whether the vision is a private family compound or a high-end commercial recreation operation, the pieces are already in place: exceptional water headlined by two picturesque lakes, a gated, guardhouse-protected entrance, an extensive network of paved and improved roads, a full headquarters compound on the shoreline, three additional homes for guests and staff, and the pens, barns and fencing needed to run exotic game and upland bird programs. For the serious outdoorsman who wants to host, this is a rare, ready-made platform. WATER Water is a defining strength of Ranch 1228, both on the surface and below it. The centerpiece is a pair of connected lakes totaling roughly 8 acres, positioned beside the headquarters so they are part of daily life rather than a destination — the Main Lodge, dock, pool and pavilion all sit on their banks. Three additional sizeable ponds and a number of smaller stock tanks are spread across the property. Multiple creek drainages cross the ranch; the main one feeds the double lakes and will carry water for extended stretches following rain. Below ground, eight water wells serve the ranch, headlined by an irrigation well capable of producing 400 gallons per minute. The lakes are stocked with bass, catfish and perch, and migrating waterfowl arrive through the fall and winter. WILDLIFE Behind the high fence, an unusually diverse mix of native and exotic species roams the ranch: Aoudad, Axis, Bison, Blackbuck, Black Hawaiian sheep, Corsican sheep, Elk, Giraffe, Kangaroo, Fallow deer, Mouflon, Nilgai, Nubian Ibex, Scimitar-Horned Oryx, Texas Dall sheep, Transcaspian Urial, Zebra and trophy white-tailed deer. Several strategically placed breeding pens support the game program, and a dedicated upland bird breeding and housing facility makes put-and-shoot hunts a simple matter of scheduling. HEADQUARTERS COMPOUND Set beside the water, the headquarters compound is reached through two electric gates and across the scenic dam that separates the two lakes — an arrival that sets the tone. Arranged with peaceful water views and linked by paved road and walkways are the Main Lodge, the Fitness Center, the Longhorn Lodge, two pickleball courts, a lit tennis/basketball court, an open-air pavilion, and the newly completed Upland and Wetland Lodges. MAIN LODGE Traditional Hill Country limestone gives the Main Lodge its presence on the lakeshore. At approximately 7,500 square feet, it offers seven bedrooms, each with an en-suite bath, two powder rooms and a two-car garage — sized and laid out for a full house of family and guests. A two-story living room anchored by a grand rock fireplace opens to a wrap-around porch with a commercial bar, enclosed by nine sets of accordion doors that fold away to bring the lake inside. Lutron lighting runs throughout, and hotel-style card-key entry gives every bedroom true privacy. Also inside: a game room with wet bar, a gourmet kitchen with multiple pantries, a breakfast room and a formal dining room. Sleeping quarters include five king bedrooms, a stand-alone bunkroom, and a family suite pairing a king bedroom with its own attached bunkroom. Outside, the lodge is stitched to the lake by an infinity pool and hot tub, a putting green, covered porches, fire pits, an outdoor kitchen and a private dock. FITNESS CENTER & COURTS The roughly 3,668-square-foot Fitness Center is fully equipped: a complete weight room on interlocking rubber tile, a yoga studio with maple hardwood floors, a half bath, a lounge area with a beverage center, lockers and a laundry room. Attached is a kids' playroom with a climbing wall and foam pits, so the whole family has a reason to be there. Directly adjacent are the two pickleball courts and the tennis/basketball court — both fenced, lit and laid out with ample room for spectators. GUEST & STAFF RESIDENCES Longhorn Lodge — 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 2 half baths, with a commercial laundry room attached under its own separate entrance. Upland Lodge — 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open-concept kitchen and living area. Newly completed. Wetland Lodge — 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, open-concept kitchen and living area. Newly completed. Blackbuck Lodge — 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, walk-in closets, a remodeled kitchen opening onto the living room, and a large covered front porch. Reachable from inside the ranch or directly from the county road. Elk Lodge — 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, in a charming farmhouse style with front and side porches. Caretaker's House — 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, with its own separate county road entrance. RANCH INFRASTRUCTURE Beyond the headquarters, the working side of the ranch is equally complete: two barns, a giraffe barn, cattle pens and a riding arena, a clay shooting range, bird breeding pens and strategic cross-fencing throughout. Together with the road system, the water and the wildlife program, it all adds up to a sportsman's getaway that is genuinely ready to operate from day one. HABITAT/TERRAIN Rolling but eminently usable, the terrain climbs from roughly 1,020 to 1,200 feet and delivers long Hill Country vistas from numerous points across the ranch. Massive live oaks dominate the landscape, joined by cedar elm, post oaks and hackberry. Much of the acreage has been selectively cleared of cedar to open up the country, while chosen pockets have been left in native cover to shelter wildlife. Several tillable fields are set up for irrigation from large sprinkler systems, giving the next owner the option to produce hay or plant food plots for wildlife. * Co-listed with Cord Shiflet of Moreland Properties * (Buyers agent must be identified on the first contact and must accompany buyer prospect on all showings to be allowed full participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at the sole discretion of Shipley Ranches, Broker). The information contained herein is understood to be accurate and reliable, but it is not guaranteed. Please verify all information before using the information contained herein for decision-making purposes.