Property #025: Situated in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country, this historic 582 AC +/- ranch is located in Real County, near Leakey, Garner State Park & the ever-popular Frio River. The current owners great grandfather purchased the land in 1881 at a time when the Lipan Apache Indians still roamed this territory. That same year a small band of that tribe raided the McLaurin family property just a few miles away in what was the last known Indian attack in this area. A Texas Historical Marker can be found on Ranch Road 336 near that site commemorating the event. The ranch also originally included what is now the H.E. Butt Foundation property which was obtained by them in 1954. This amazing property boasts ruggedly beautiful settings and offers privacy & seclusion but is easily accessed via easement road directly off US Hwy 83. Additionally, having large neighbors and diverse topography insures a quiet respite from big city life. After a fun filled day picture family evenings at the campfire roasting marshmallows & gazing at the unobscured starry skies. There is a comfortable older 2/1 rock home built in 1947 that has a unique fireplace with a petrified wood inlay & rustic wood floors. All utilities are in place and outbuildings include a barn, utility room, & garage. Current use of the property is for agriculture & hunting but hiking, 4 wheeling, & horseback riding are just a few potential activities. The terrain is diverse as is the vegetation with both being typical of the Edwards Plateau region. Abundant native & exotic wildlife are known to inhabit the area so the hunting should be good. Located less than an hour from I-10 the ranch offers easy access to Kerrville and San Antonio & would be great for a weekend retreat or homestead. Offered exclusively by Pioneer Real Estate & shown by appointment only.
Listed at $2,999,995