75.58 Acres in McCulloch County

Summary.  A beautiful Hill Country property with numerous tall hardwood trees, and very little cactus or cedar, is being offered here.  It lies on a really quiet county road, far from the crowds and noise of any city.

History.      This place has been in the same family since 1921 !  It’s such a pleasant place, with a lot more wildlife than people nearby.  The historic home was built in 1919, and is still in reasonably good condition.  The home has some unique architectural features that will catch your attention. It will make a nice weekend retreat or hunting cabin for your crew.

Location.    About 20 miles northeast of Brady, 22 miles from Brownwood, and around 2.5 hours from Austin and 3 hours from Midland – Odessa.

Terrain.      The trees are primarily post oaks and live oaks, with a few mesquite, and very little prickly pear. The land is gently sloping.

Improvements.     The house is a sandstone rock home, 3 bedrooms or 2 bedrooms with an office.  One bedroom is upstairs.  It has a fireplace with a wood stove insert.  The roof is metal, which was put on in 2010.  A new window unit was installed in 2021, along with a new water heater.  And, High-speed fiber optic internet was connected this year !

Water.         Good quality house water is provided by Richland Springs Water Corp.  There are 2 stock tanks on the acreage, and an old water well.  The well water has high iron content and is not currently in use.

Wildlife.      Plentiful game are on the property, for your enjoyment in hunting or photography.

Minerals.    50% of all owned mineral rights will be include with an accepted contract.  100% of all owned minerals will be available at a premium.

Comments.           This is what country living is supposed to be; no road noise, no city lights, no wind turbines or towers in sight.  Come out and see for yourself.

Summary.  This choice property is on one of the best stretches of water on the entire upper Colorado River.  Just about 8 miles below Lake Ivie, the water is relatively clean and clear, and the water flow is nearly constant. There are 2 big water holes with a small set of rapids in between. 

History.      There is a spot on the river where it is very easy to cross over to the other side of the river. Some of the locals call it Military Crossing.

Location.    The south side of the ranch has paved frontage on FM 503 The entire northern boundary is the river.  Estimated river frontage is almost a mile, over 4,800 feet.

Terrain.      The land surface varies from level to elevated with views.  There are ravines and a ridgeline south of the river. Total elevation change is 90 feet. It has generally fairly heavy woody plant cover, predominantly mesquite, whitebrush, some live oaks, and some elms and a few pecans along the river.

Improvements.     A fairly new barndominium serves well as a hunting cabin.  It has 1.5 baths, a kitchen, bunkroom and 1,000 square feet.  The attached shop is 1,500 square feet, plus it has an attached 50 x 20 RV shed/covered patio.  You can spend pleasant evenings, or mornings, on the 70 foot long covered porch with attractive ranch scenery.

Water.         House water is provided by Millersview-Doole Water Supply Co. Game and livestock are able to water from the river, and from the stock pond.

Wildlife.      Whitetail deer, waterfowl, turkeys, dove, and native furbearing species.

Summary.  This historic ranch is on the market for the first time in over 100 years, since 1909 !  It is a beautiful property, with clearwater springs and elevations overlooking a canyon full of trees. It has seclusion, history, paved access, water and power on the ranch, wildlife, great views – all the ingredients for you to customize a great ranch retreat !

History.      The Luckenbach Ranch has been in the same family since 1909. It was named after Fritz Luckenbach Sr. and wife Anna, who moved from Fredericksburg and settled in old “Menardville” in 1888, when it was still part of the Old West.

Fritz was a blacksmith.  He started a barbwire fence company when the ranchland in the area was open range.  He then started a windmill company, and eventually opened Luckenbach Ford Motor Company in Menard.

The ranch is now being offered, for the first time, by Fritz Luckenbach’s great grandson and namesake. 

Location.    In one of the prettier areas of the Texas Hill Country, it is within 2 miles of Menard and 35 miles west of Mason.  That puts it about 2.5 hours from Austin and 1 hour from San Angelo.

Terrain.      The terrain is very scenic, with 140 feet of elevation change. The ranch is mostly wooded, primarily live oak and some shin oak, along with mesquite and juniper trees, and a few mature pecan trees. There are limestone bluffs, and elevations with beautiful homesites that have appealing distance views.

Improvements.     The ranch will soon be fenced entirely, the east side fence will be new and the fence on the other sides is in fair to good condition.  Electric power is in place in 2 locations.

Water.  Multiple springs flow thousands of gallons of crystal clear water daily.  The springs are active year round, except in very dry periods. The Jackson Hole is fed by the springs and it attracts game animals, birds and varmints. The water hole became widely known after a soldier who was stationed at old Ft. McKavett in the 1800’s deserted and was caught there. In addition, there is an old water well and windmill that needs to be reworked.

Wildlife.      The Luckenbach is very good game habitat. Whitetail deer are abundant, and the largest deer harvested for the year in the County has come off the ranch several times in recent years. Turkeys, dove, some waterfowl, and occasionally hogs can be hunted. Foxes and other natural predators inhabit this place as well.

Minerals.    100% of the Executive Rights and 33% of the royalties are available with an acceptable offer.

Price.           $3100 per acre.

Comments.           We invite you to make an appointment and get a personal tour of this historic ranch. Your unique additions and improvements will continue the ranching legacy and make it a blessed place for your family and friends.

Location.                 About 12 miles southeast of Brady, between Brady and Llano.  It is on Hwy 71, so it has paved frontage.

Terrain.         The surface is gently rolling, with a shallow draw through the middle of the acreage.  It has a heavy brush cover, with a few live oaks, and primarily mesquite, some cedar, and prickly pear.

Improvements.         The property is completely fenced with net and barbed wire, in generally very good condition.  This is the only improvement on the place.

Water.            Water is on the property through a pipeline from a neighboring property.  A surface stock pond had been built that does not hold water very well.

Wildlife.         Native wildlife are plentiful, including whitetail deer, dove, and varmints.

Minerals.       Negotiable.

Price.             $5,000 per acre

Comments.              This can be a nice Hill Country homesite or small hunting property with convenient access.