Description:
The Ranch at La Bandera offers a premier South Texas hunting opportunity with excellent improvements, diverse wildlife, and a private setting. The property is fully high-fenced and loaded with game, making it an ideal hunting retreat. Accessed through an owned easement off County Road 440, the ranch offers a secluded feel while still being conveniently located near Alice and within an easy drive of Corpus Christi and San Antonio.
Improvements:
The improvements are thoughtfully designed and well suited for entertaining family and hunting guests. The main structure features a large kitchen, spacious living area, restroom, laundry room, and walk-in pantry. Connected by a breezeway and surrounded by a large covered deck, the sleeping area includes two bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. Adjacent to the main structure are two additional cabins. One cabin is currently configured as two offices, while the second cabin features two additional bedrooms arranged in a Jack-and-Jill style layout with a shared bathroom between them. A large water storage tank is located near the cabins. The entire property is fully high-fenced.
Location:
The ranch is conveniently located approximately 25 minutes from Alice, just over an hour from Corpus Christi, and approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes from San Antonio. Access is provided through an owned easement off County Road 440, offering privacy and seclusion while maintaining convenient access.
Terrain/Habitat:
The property features typical South Texas brush country with a nice balance of native brush and open pasture. Approximately half of the property has been cleared of brush, creating open areas suitable for grazing while also providing additional wildlife habitat. The combination of dense native brush and cleared pasture creates a diverse environment for both wildlife and ranching activities.
Water:
Water is a strong feature of the Ranch at La Bandera. The property has three water wells and three ponds, with water lines run to each pond to help maintain steady water levels. This dependable water infrastructure provides valuable support for the ranch's wildlife, hunting, and grazing operations.
Wildlife:
The property is loaded with wildlife and offers an impressive variety of game including whitetail deer, axis deer, blackbuck, nilgai, and red sheep. The property's high fencing, diverse habitat, and dependable water sources create an excellent environment for wildlife and provide exceptional opportunities for hunting and wildlife management.
Summary:
The Ranch at La Bandera is a unique South Texas hunting property that combines privacy, quality improvements, excellent water infrastructure, diverse habitat, and an impressive variety of wildlife. The thoughtfully designed living quarters and additional cabins provide plenty of space for family and guests while the variety of habitat and established water system create an ideal setting for wildlife management and recreation. With its convenient location near Alice, Corpus Christi, and San Antonio, Heartache Ranch offers the rare combination of a private ranch setting and easy access to South Texas amenities.