Mountain Home, TX 78058 - Kerr County

Location: Located in the Divide Country in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, in N/E Real County, just 35 minutes from Kerrville, 30 minutes from Junction, 25 minutes from Leakey, and 1.5 hours from San Antonio, TX. Very close to the Historic Y.O. Ranch and Garven Store. Access is provided by a private gated entrance and well-maintained private road from HWY 83.

Land: The Trophy Exotic Ranch offers 71 +/- acres of rolling hill country, with gentle topography and views that are non-typical of this area. The ranch is covered with native grass and deeper than average soil. Live Oak mottes and Shin Oak dominate the vegetation of the ranch, with some cedar still growing, providing ample cover for game animals. The ranch is perimeter fenced with 6,500 linear ft. of newly constructed high fencing. Through the center of the ranch runs a wet-weather creek, creating a scenic draw that holds deep soil, with an elevation delta of over 80 ft. on the ranch. A newly drilled 365 ft deep Edwards Aquifer water well produces 20+ GPM capabilities, providing water to the Cabin, Pond, and water trough. The 1/4 pond was constructed in the bottom of the center draw, lined with Bentonite Clay, and supplemented from the well. A gentle ranch road system meanders throughout the ranch making all areas of the 71 acres accessible by 2wd vehicle. Neighbors are of similar size, ranging from 70 acres to 145 acres.

Improvements: A new 14 x 28 beautiful custom cedar cabin built by Spring Branch Trading Post has recently been placed on the property. This cozy cabin has a separate bedroom and a main living room with bathroom, shower, and small kitchen. It is completely finished out with beautiful custom wood interior and exterior, ac/heat unit, and water heater.

Wildlife: Fallow, Axis, Blackbuck, and quality Whitetail are currently found on the Trophy Exotic Ranch along with Turkey and down. Native grass for grazing and shin oak for browse are abundant on the ranch for supporting wildlife nutrition.

Restrictions: Sensible restrictions are in place to protect property value, including no future subdivision, no raising swine, and a 200ft building setback from interior boundaries. This 71 acre ranch is individually high-fenced and there is no restriction on animals or hunting. There is a road maintenance fee of only $10/acre per year in place.

Taxes: $77 2024 Wildlife Exemption in place

Price: $799,950

Comments: The Trophy Exotic Ranch offers 71 +/- acres of lush, rolling hill country, with 6,500 ft. of new high-fencing, new 20 GPM water well, and electricity metered on site. Stocked with Fallow, Axis, Blackbuck, and Whitetail, the ranch provides a quality year 'round hunting experience. Located in the heart of the Divide country, the 71 acres is easily accessible from all directions, with a private entry and access road. Typical of this location, flourishing Live Oaks and Shin Oak line the ranch, with some cedar left standing for additional cover for game animals. Relatively gentle for the area, the ranch is suitable for hunting, recreation, and full time living. Just a 35-minute drive from Kerrville, 30 minutes from Junction, and 25 minutes from Leakey, this ranch will not last long.