Canyon Land Ranch

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

CANYON LAND RANCH

Situated on 120+/- acres of rich-rolling land just west of Austin, this highly improved paradise, overlooks the dramatic scenery of the Colorado River Valley. The property boasts one of the most scenic homesite in Burnet County and possesses truly superb water features for the area. This ranch has undergone over a decade of intense improvement and management.

The impressive main residence rests on the highest point of the ranch and provides stunning panoramic views of the surrounding Hill Country and Colorado River Valley. The entire ranch is under an 8 Tight-Lock game fence that has been managed for trophy white-tailed deer and exotics. The white-tailed genetics and exotic stock were sourced from world-class breeders. With all of this, the ranch also offers outstanding dove hunting clay shooting, less than 45 minutes out of Austin. This unique property was created with extreme attention to detail, has been meticulously maintained, and is a rare find.

Location: The ranch entrance is at the intersection of FM 1431 and Cr 343 in Eastern Burnet County, there approximately 1,800 feet of frontage on FM 1431 and approximately 2,800 feet on CR 343, granting easy access to Hwy 183 and Hwy 281. The drive time to Austin is 45 minutes and 10 minutes to the HEB, restaurants and vital services in Marble Falls.

The ranch is located in close proximity to booming tech hubs like Apple, Samsung and many other exciting amenities and development ventures nearby. The Austin MTA is consistently rated as one of the fastest growing areas in Texas with one of the most favorable businesses climates yet offers a rural and convenient lifestyle that has led to unprecedented demand for ranches in the Texas Hill Country.

Commercial air service is available at Bergstrom International Airport in Austin and for private service, Austin Executive Airport, and Horseshoe Bay Resort Airport.

Habitat & Topography: The ranch offers a variety of mixed-use habitat within the Balconies Canyon-lands Ecoregion. The Cedar and the majority of and Prickly Pear Cactus have been removed for improved recreation. Native grasses and mature hardwoods are prevalent throughout. Extensive improvements have been made to the environment around the residence and in other areas of the ranch. Most of the live oaks have been treated with a preventive for oak wilt. The soils primarily consist of clay and clay loam. The main body of the ranch has approximately 100 ft in elevation changes. The property has a good blend of cleared pasture for grazing and hunting, as well as sharp topography changes, which is desirable in this geographical region for scenic views and hunting purposes.

Wildlife, Hunting: This ranch is amazing with its diversity and numbers of high-quality animals. They range from exceptional white-tailed deer to trophy class fallow deer, red stag, axis, blackbuck and other exotic species (for year-round hunting opportunities). In addition, there is a migration bird food plot to assure plentiful mourning doves. To keep you in practice there is also a five-stand, remote-controlled Clay Range.

Water, Fishing: This property has superior surface water for the area. There are lakes which are each estimated to be more than 20 feet deep that contain Bass, Bluegill and Catfish. Two have covered docks with fish feeders. The main lake has a state-of-the-art floating dock. There are numerous potential additional stock tank locations located throughout the ranch. Water wells are plumbed to a 4,600-gallon storage facility, which in turn services all the improvements. Water is also supplied to the ranch via a Corex public water line. As a premium, the riding area roof provides rainwater to 55,000 gallons of storage that supplies filtered rainwater to the main house.

Glamping: An authentic large Teepee is furnished with 2 queen beds and a couch for glamping with amazing views.

Equestrian: For the ridging enthusiasts, the ranch provides first-class riding and jumping facilities. The 2,400 square feet stable has 6 box stalls and turn outs, feed and tack rooms, vet boxes. Connected to the stables is a 20,000 square feet commercial grade covered riding arena and round pen. Adjacent to the arena are two pastures and a 2,100 square feet hay barn.

Homes: The Main Residence is a beautifully designed 10 bed, 7 1/2 bath 7,000 sq ft home that sits on the side of a hill overlooking the 1.5 +/- acre lake below. The home was beautifully expanded and updated in 2019. The main living area is open to the living room, dining and kitchen. The living area with its soaring ceilings, commands a central area and features a glass wall that overlooks the ranch and a view of the Colorado River Valley. It is flanked by a stone fireplace and hearth on one side, and an impressive kitchen area on the other. The kitchen is made up of granite counters, high end stainless-steel appliances and marble floors. The master suite and office are found off the first main area and the hallway leads to large bedrooms and the stairway to the upstairs guest suites and baths. Down a windowed hallway beyond the kitchen and scenic breakfast area is a second living area with a fireplace. The second living area is access to the second series of suites and baths, including the upstairs kids quarters. For relaxation and enjoyment there is a covered back patio with an outdoor kitchen off the main living area and the sparking new negative edge pool and spa. The compound is complete with an outdoor area that features a firepit and covered commercial grade kids playscape.

There are two separate laundry rooms, and the homes climate is controlled by 5 separately zoned HVAC units.

Minor updates to the home were recently completed in 2024 including a new standing-seam Fredericksburg-style roof.

Garage and Apartment: A detached four-car garage provides a covered parking area, along with spaces for the water treatment equipment. The garage area also contains a 1 bedroom, 1 bath, cedar-paneled efficiency apartment.

Coach House Apartment: A spacious ground floor apartment is contained in a separate wing of the house with a bath. The Coach House also features a second story sitting and sleeping space. Both offer magnificent hill country views.

Foremans Home: Located closer to the main entrance of the ranch, the Foremans home is a well-built 3 bedroom and 2 bath home with a covered outdoor kitchen.
Party Barn: A large 5,000 square foot Party Barn is located across from the arena. The Party Barn has 3,000 square feet of high-ceiling, air-conditioned event space and 2,000 square feet of shop and equipment parking space. There is an office for the Ranch Manager and a full bath in the event space. The event space has tall glass rolling doors featuring magnificent sweeping views.

RV: 1 Full RV Hook up

Taxes: The property is under wildlife management plan for tax exemption.

Minerals: Seller to convey all owned.

This property is a legacy. The ranch is well suited to become a wedding or entertainment venue, a wine tasting room, brewery or distillery, an equestrian center, an exotic ranch, an estate development, a family investment opportunity or just your escape. This estate openly welcomes your creativity.

Contact Drew Colvin 512-755-2078 or Mike Bacon 512-940-8800 for more information.