Named for its private, concealed locale and for its heavy oak cover, the Hidden Covey is situated in the Coastal Sandsheet region of South Texas known for its unique deep sand and Live Oak forest. More specifically its located in the northwest quadrant of Brooks County, 12 air miles southwest of the town of Falfurrias. Falfurrias is the county seat and offers a variety of restaurants, motels, a feed store and an HEB. The ranch is 78 miles from Edinburg, 90 miles from Corpus, 178 from San Antonio and 287 miles from Houston.
Brooks County has a longstanding reputation of being one of the best quail areas in the state. Ranches here are tightly held and seldom come up for sale. This particular property has been in the same family for 70 years.
The Hidden Covey Ranch is the perfect sized all-around hunting ranch. End-of-road privacy, large neighboring ranches, well-balanced natural habitat and cover found throughout the ranch creates endless hunting opportunities for native game such as whitetail deer, bobwhite quail, dove, turkey javelina and hogs. The ranch is currently enrolled in MLD Program which supports sound management practices and extends hunting season dates.
The ranch has more topography than one would expect for the region and ranges from 215 to 275 above MSL with several small hilltops scattered throughout the property.
Water service on the ranch consist of a 3 HP submersible pump well at the headquarters and 2 windmill wells. There are 3 surface ponds on the ranch with one being year-round and supplemented by the headquarters well.
The headquarters compound is situated in the center of the ranch amongst a large stand of mature oak trees. The compound is made up of 6 buildings with the largest being a kitchen, dining room, bathroom, laundry room and lounge area with a fireplace. Four separate living quarters structures that combine to offer 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, each with a shower. There is also a deer cleaning station with a walk-in game cooler.
End of road privacy in the live oak forest coastal sandsheet region with solid infrastructure and a myriad of game opportunities make this offering worthy of serious consideration.
$2,995/acre or $5,149,000. Surface Only. Surface Only. No Production. Seller to provide owners title policy and survey. The property currently holds an agricultural tax exemption.
Buyers broker must be identified on first contact, and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of Bluestem Ranch Group, John L. Lynd, Broker. Information contained herein is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Broker or Sellers, and is subject to change, errors and/or omissions, prior sale and withdrawal from market. Buyers are urged to verify representations on their own regarding the usefulness and value of the property for a given purpose. Property is sold as is where is, with all faultsand without warranty other than that of title. Showings by appointment only with Bluestem Ranch Group only. Do not trespass John L. Lynd, Listing Broker
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The Sandy Fork Ranch is located on HWY 97, just 3 miles south of IH-10 in Gonzales County. Booming Austin and San Antonio are a 75 minute drive away with Houston being just over 2 hours. The town of Gonzales is 13 miles to the southeast. The property has approximately 265 ft. of frontage along HWY 97.
This generational, family-owned ranch is 80% wooded and 20% open. Approximately 15 acres of the property is in improved variety Pecan Orchard. Though not currently in production, the trees are healthy and mature and allow for the possibility of future income from nut harvest. In addition to the Pecan, there is an impressive array of Oaks and Elms throughout the ranch. The sandy loam soil in this area has produced an incredibly dense stand of grass that is of high quality and ag-value. The ranch is currently utilized as a cow-calf operation and can support 27 animal units in normal rainfall years. On the north end of the property there is a 40 acre Bermuda grass field ideal for grazing cattle.
The property has a Gonzales County Water Supply Corp meter in place that supplies water to a trough near a set of modest cattle pens. In addition to the rural water service, there are a total of 3 water wells on the property. Two of these wells have been drilled and cased but have are not completed. The third is a unique artesian water well that flows into a stock tank. This artesian well has flowed continuously for 30 years and speaks to the groundwater potential of the area. Sandy Fork Creek borders the property to the south and west for approximately 1.2 miles. Though seasonal, you’ll find that this stretch of Sandy Fork Creek holds pools of water most of the time. The creek bottom area is a natural game corridor and is lined with a variety of large trees. These towering trees and grassy meadows create prime wildlife habitat and a stunningly beautiful setting.
There has been no hunting on the ranch for at least 30 years. This lack of hunting pressure, along with the availability of natural feed sources, and heavily wooded areas for cover have created a sanctuary for the native wildlife.
Mature, hardwood trees, abundant wildlife, creek frontage, raw unspoiled habitat and a highly desirable location near major metro areas make the Sandy Fork Ranch a rare opportunity in today’s real estate market.
$1,795,000 or $6,480/acre. This Property is co-listed with David O. Faust – 512.940.3300. Surface offering only, there is no production or active leases. The majority of the ranch is located within FEMAs Zone A please see flood map. The property currently holds an agricultural tax exemption.
Buyers brokers must be identified on first contact, and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of Listing Broker, Bluestem Ranch Group.
**Information contained herein is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Broker or Sellers, and is subject to change, errors and/or omissions, prior sale and withdrawal from market. Buyers are urged to verify representations on their own regarding the usefulness and value of the property for a given purpose. Property is sold as is where is, with all faultsand without warranty other than that of title.**
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A true “diamond in the rough” the French Ranch is located north of IH-10 and south of HWY 90 in northern Gonzales County. Booming Austin and San Antonio are only a 75 minute drive away with Houston being just over 2 hours. The quiet town of Waelder is 4.5 miles to the east. This generational family owned ranch has approximately 3500 ft. of frontage along lightly traveled County Road 423.
The ranch is 90% wooded and 10% open country with an impressive array of towering hardwoods including Live Oak, Post Oak and Cedar Elm. Near the center of the property there is a 30 acre Bermuda grass field dotted with huge Live Oak trees. The sandy loam soil in this area has produced an incredibly dense stand of grass that is of high quality and ag-value. The ranch is currently utilized as a cow-calf operation and can support 50 animal units in normal rainfall years.
There are 3 surface ponds, one of which has held water continuously for 70 years. Seasonal Elm Creek enters the ranch near the northeast corner and meanders south the entire length of the ranch for about a mile. Though seasonal, the creek can hold shallow pools of water parts of the year. Even with ownership of both sides of Elm Creek, the amount of floodplain is here minimal. The stream bed is a rust-colored gravel highlighted with exposed yellow bedrock. A towering canopy of trees and grassy meadows create not only a stunningly beautiful setting but also prime wildlife habitat.
There has been no hunting on the ranch for at least 50 years. This lack of hunting pressure, along with the availability of natural feed sources, an abundance of surface water and heavily wooded areas have created a sanctuary for the native wildlife. The ranch is completely low-fenced with large neighbors on 3 sides.
With booming Austin and San Antonio nearby, the French Ranch is a blank slate for its next owner to enhance and improve upon its natural beauty. Mature hardwood forest, abundant wildlife, Elm Creek, raw unspoiled habitat and a highly desirable location make the French Ranch a rare opportunity in today’s world.
$3,995,000 or $7,325/acre. This Property is co-listed with David O. Faust – 512.940.3300. Surface offering only. Known easements include a water transmission line and an overhead transmission line both located on the southern portion of the property. The property will be conveyed with an agricultural tax exemption.
Buyers brokers must be identified on first contact, and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of Listing Broker, Bluestem Ranch Group.
**Information contained herein is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Broker or Sellers, and is subject to change, errors and/or omissions, prior sale and withdrawal from market. Buyers are urged to verify representations on their own regarding the usefulness and value of the property for a given purpose. Property is sold “as is where is, with all faults…and without warranty other than that of title.**
The Rio Medina Farm is located in northeastern Medina County just 12 miles east of Hondo. San Antonio’s booming west side is handily accessible in under 30 minutes, making this property convenient and commuter friendly.
Rio Medina Farm is a high-fenced sportsman paradise, and the dove hunting in this area is touted as some of the best in the state. The farm is located in a historic flyway where millions of dove migrate every September. In addition to this migratory path, the abundance of crops in the immediate area produce a dependable feed source for birds. There are a total of 33 whitetail deer on the ranch, 16 bucks and 17 doe. The deer herd is from improved genetics with mature bucks in the 170″ range.
Water is plentiful on the Rio Medina Farm with 2 producing water wells each with submersible pumps. The primary well is located near the western boundary and supplies water to a trough and as well as supplements a +/- 1 acre fishing pond that’s 15 deep when full. This pond is a permanent source of water for wildlife and also creates an action-packed fishing experience sure to produce lasting memories with family and friends. Catfish average in the 6-8 lbs range and bass range from 3-7 lbs. The secondary well the wells is located near a set of deer pens on the east side of the property and distributes water to several troughs. In addition to the water wells, there is a Yancey Water Supply Co. water line that supplies clean and reliable water to the improvements.
Nestled amongst 200-year-old Live Oaks is a historic Alsatian homestead built in 1860. Though livable, the home is due for a remodel that could potentially update its functionality while preserving its historically significance.
With legitimate grazing, hunting, fishing, and farming, the Rio Medina Farm can be your all-star recreational property or an income generating asset.
$1,579,000 or $12,632/acre. Seller owned minerals are negotiable. Seller to provide owners title policy and survey. The property currently holds an agricultural tax exemption.
**Buyers broker must be identified on first contact, and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of Bluestem Ranch Group, John L. Lynd, Broker. Information contained herein is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Broker or Sellers, and is subject to change, errors and/or omissions, prior sale and withdrawal from market. Buyers are urged to verify representations on their own regarding the usefulness and value of the property for a given purpose. Property is sold as is where is, with all faults and without warranty other than that of title. Showings by appointment only with Bluestem Ranch Group only. Do not trespass John L. Lynd, Listing Broker.**
Just four miles east of Rocksprings and 2 miles west of HWY 41 lies the A.R. Rocksprings Ranch. This property has been operated as a hunting & grazing ranch for the past 100 years. Considered gentle for the area, the ranch bears a resemblance to the divide country to the east. The selective clearing of cedar has created lush meadows with above average grass cover throughout the balance of the property. An all-weather interior road system allows for 2-wheel drive access over the entire property.
Perimeter fencing is in good condition with the majority being low net wire fence. The north and a portion of the eastern boundaries are high-fence in good condition. These two boundaries represent about 30% of the perimeter. The ranch is cross-fenced into 5 pastures with a few smaller fenced traps and 2 sets of working pens.
The ranch is currently enrolled in MLDP with on-going management practices and a year-round feeding program. The large numbers of free-range axis and whitetail deer along with adequate turkey and dove numbers make the ranch an ideal family or corporate hunting property.
There are a total of 4 functioning water wells, 2 of which have electric submersible pumps and 2 are newly drilled solar wells. These wells were strategically placed across the ranch allowing for optimal water distribution.
The 2400 sqft classic style main house has been recently updated and is both comfortable and functional. The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with 2 large living areas. Next to the main house there is an older one bedroom, one full bath rock guest house. In this same improvement compound is a newly constructed timber framed game cleaning area with a walk-in cooler all on a concrete slab.
Seller owns 50% of the mineral estate and there are currently 8 operated, income producing gas wells. Seller will consider conveying a portion of the owned minerals with an acceptable offer.
Prime location with extensive frontage, combined with great hunting and livestock potential make this offering one-of-a-kind and worth serious consideration.
$7,995,000 or $2,430/acre. Seller to provide Owners Title Policy as well as a recent boundary survey. The property currently holds an agricultural exemption tax status.
***Information contained herein is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Broker or Sellers, and is subject to change, errors and/or omissions, prior sale and withdrawal from market. Buyers are urged to verify representations on their own regarding the usefulness and value of the property for a given purpose. Property is sold “as is where is, with all faults…and without warranty other than that of title.” Showings by appointment only with Bluestem Ranch Group only. Do not trespass – John L. Lynd, Listing Broker.
Buyer’s broker must be identified on first contact, and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of Bluestem Ranch Group, John L. Lynd, Broker.***
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