High Lonesome Ranch

One of the Finest properties in Texas, available now for the first time in over 30 years! The High Lonesome ranch is a renowned destination ranch with few peers; this incredible 4190+/- acres is comprised of some of the most well cared for and manicured country you can find. A recipient of the 2001 National Wildlife Management Award and a 2008 Winner of the Lone Star Land Steward South Texas Region Award, this ranch is a pinnacle of the Brush Country and a testament to the Seller's vision and capabilities in managing land. Located in highly prized Northern McMullen County fronted on paved Franklin Ranch Road: the property offers a combination of gently rolling terrain, heavy native brush, sculpted strips for grazing and upland bird hunting along with improved pasture for hay cultivation and livestock grazing. Wildlife Management is a major focus of operations; 19 food plots are located across the ranch, each located near a water source to give the ability to irrigate a crop. There are 20 blinds and Corn/Protein feeder locations and a year-round supplemental feeding program has been implemented for decades. Hunting for Whitetail Deer is outstanding, with an All-Native deer herd producing bucks scoring in excess of 200". Good numbers of Wild Turkey exist along with Javelina and a reasonable number of Feral Hogs. Wing shooting is excellent for Dove and good numbers of both Bobwhite and Blue quail are present in periods of good rainfall. Due to the amount of surface water (approx. 40 stock tanks/lakes, the largest being approx. 35 acres when full) the number and variety of waterfowl in the winter months can be staggering. The Lakes/Tanks are stocked with Florida Bass, Catfish and Sunfish for additional outdoor recreation activities. The ranch also is used to run a Cow/Calf operation that runs approx. 150-160 head of cattle. There are 10 individual cross fenced pastures used to rotate stock for proper grazing. In addition, there is a 42-acre irrigated pasture used for Hay Cultivation. Two sets of cattle pens are located on the ranch. The improvement infrastructure is vast; the crown jewel of the ranch is the Lonesome Dove Village. A re-created western town, this venue has been host to Corporate Parties, Weddings, Family Reunions, School Field Trips and Hunters visiting from across the Country. The town is comprised of 17 themed buildings (most with lodging inside) to include a Wells Fargo Bank, General Store, Saloon, Church and School House. There is an 8-bedroom Hotel that sits in the middle of the town to house additional guests. The buildings are largely furnished with antiques and other period correct items to bring a genuine authenticity to the town. Behind the Hotel sits the Longhorn Cafe, complete with a commercial catering kitchen used to feed hungry townsfolk. There is also a pool and pool house located in the village Outside of the town, there are 4 homes located on the ranch; 3 of them in close proximity to the Village and Headquarters and another located in the Northwest Corner of the ranch. The Headquarters house is a 1940's era 4200+/- sq. 6bdrm/ 4 bath two story home that has been remodeled over the years. The Foreman's house was built in 2014 and is a 2500+/- sq. 3bdrm/3.5 bath home. The Prairie House is a 1300+/- sq. ft 2/2 built in the 80's and features a detached 1bdrm/1 bath apartment. Across the ranch in a pasture known as "The Spur H pasture" sits a 1980's era 1500+/- sq. ft 3/2 home with a fenced in yard and nice equipment barn. There are also two Cabins and two Casitas located near the main house for extra lodging. There is a large equipment barn located near the headquarters, and numerous barns and outbuildings exist over various parts of the ranch. Other improvements located in the headquarters area include High/Low trap houses, a Shooting Range with targets up to a mile, and an enclosed game cleaning area with attached office/bathroom. Another unique feature about the property is the man-made bat cave (purported to be the 2nd largest in the State of Texas) that is home to thousands of Mexican Free-Tailed bats. This Cave is designed to mimic an abandoned Gold Mine and is appointed with old mining carts and other props to give it an authentic western feel. Ranch is serviced by two water wells; a domestic well located in the Spur H pasture and a Carrizo Well located near the Headquarters. The Carrizo well is on 3-Phase Electric and is estimated to produce approx. 900 GPM. This well services two pivot systems, an underground water pipe system and numerous tanks throughout the ranch as well as a battery of water storage tanks located adjacent to the well. As previously mentioned, the ranch has a tremendous amount of surface water in the form of 40+ manmade stock tanks and lakes. In addition, the Leoncita Creek runs through the ranch; holding water in places during periods of wet weather. There are also several unnamed creeks and other low-lying areas that will pool water for periods of time after rainstorms. The High Lonesome ranch is well located; being only 70 miles South of San Antonio and 11 miles North-West of Tilden. McMullen county is one of the most sparsely populated counties in Texas, with a permanent population of less than 600 people and is renowned for its excellent hunting and close proximity to famed Choke Canyon Lake. This is an opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind ranch property that would be perfect for a family compound, corporate retreat, event venue or any combination of multi-purpose recreation. Surface Sale only, No minerals convey. There is some production on the property, call Broker for Details