Thornton Ranch Sales
Leonard F. (LEN) Thornton
Broker, REALTOR®
1501 Isaac Creek Circle
New Braunfels, TX 78132
Phone: (210) 656-1955
Fax: (800) 371-8486




HILL COUNTRY HUNTING RANCHING
RECREATION RANCH/RETREAT

(Spring Fed Creek, Cabin, Mountains, Valleys, Deer, Turkey, Exotics, Hogs)
333.871 ACRES
UVALDE COUNTY, TEXAS

LOCATION: Located 7 miles east of Con Can; or 9 miles southeast of Garner State Park; or 23 miles northeast of Uvalde which is the county seat; or 69 miles west northwest of San Antonio; or 125 miles southwest of Austin; or 265 miles west of Houston; or 278 miles southwest of Dallas. All distances are measured straight-line "as the crow flies".

BACKGROUND: This property was part of a larger family ranch that was partitioned by a brother and sister. This 333.871 acres was given to the sister and it includes the original homestead improvements which now serve as the headquarters for this scenic Hill Country ranch. The ranch has historically been used for ranching, recreation and hunting. The current owner recently spent about $50,000.00 restoring the improvements, drilling new water wells, and modernizing. The end result is a cozy, comfortable place that is ready to use and enjoy.

METHOD OF SALE: The Owners have given Thornton Ranch Sales written exclusive authorization to market this ranch. The Owners will convey the property by General Warranty Deed, provide and pay for a standard Owner's Policy of Title Insurance, and provide a survey dated September 16, 1996. The Owner is ready to sell and a quick closing can be arranged if so desired.

DESCRIPTION: This is a scenic Hill Country ranch with characteristics frequently sought by many buyers. Specifically, it has one-half mile of both sides of a spring fed rock bottom stream with crystal clear water, a good swimming hole and several wading pools. An older six room (2 bedroom, 1 bath) frame house with stone fireplace built in 1902, has been rewired and restored to comfortable condition. There are two barns, welded steel pens, a garage/workshop, and several other sheds. A new screened game storage shed was recently completed. Access is easy via a lightly traveled all weather county road that passes through the ranch. There is a happy combination of hills, canyons and valleys including three fields ideally suited for oats or small grains. The largest field, about 40 acres, is high fenced to keep the deer from eating everything in sight. Terrain varies from almost level in the valleys to rough and rugged in the hills. Elevations vary from about 1,400 to 1,800 feet above sea level. There is a good road system on the ranch. The wildlife habitat is some of the best this real estate broker has seen in the Hill Country. There is a tremendous variety to trees including pecan, black walnut, cherry, elm, shin oak, Spanish oak, blue oak, buckeye, persimmon, scattered cedar and spectacular live oaks. This ranch has been lightly grazed in recent years and the native grasses are in good condition. And last but not least, three new $1,500.00 deer blinds and 3 solar powered automatic deer feeders are included in the sale. This immediately available ranch is ready to use and enjoy.

WILDLIFE, HUNTING, RECREATION: Whether you are a naturalist, outdoorsman, horseman, hunter, fisherman, cameraman, hiker, camper or whatever, you are sure to enjoy the diversity on this fine ranch. There is a prolific game population comprised of whitetail deer, turkey, javelina hogs, feral hogs, squirrels, rabbits, porcupines, fox, armadillos, bob-cats and an occasional mountain lion. Additionally, there is a reasonably good population of exotics including auodad sheep, European red deer, mouflon sheep, and some blackbuck antelope. There are also doves, robins, blue-birds, red-birds, etc. The quality of the wildlife on this well-watered ranch, which is surrounded by large low fenced ranches on all sides, is superb as reported by the Owner and verified by the 13 point whitetail deer taken last year by the Owner's daughter. Additionally, Indian mounds and Indian artifacts are there to be found throughout the ranch.

MINERALS: The Seller owns a good portion of the minerals and all the minerals owned, as well as executive rights, will be conveyed to the Buyer. The minerals are open (not leased) and there is no production on the ranch nor within a 30 mile radius of the ranch to this broker's knowledge.

TAXES: Total annual ad valorem taxes (school, county and hospital) for calendar year 1999 were approximately $500.00. Said taxes are based on current agricultural use status. The property will be conveyed to the buyer with the agricultural use designation in effect.

IMPROVEMENTS: The improvements are as described above and more specifically itemized below. The estimated new replacement cost of all the improvements is $234,465.00 or the equivalent of $702.26 per acre. Telephone, electric and satellite digital TV service are available. The Owner plans to take his satellite receiver but he will leave the satellite dish mounted and ready to use.