9549 County Road 277

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Property Description: Located in the heart of Karnes County, this 180 acre ranch offers an excellent combination of recreation, ranching, and investment potential. The property features paved road frontage on two sides, nearly a mile of wet weather creek frontage, two stocked ponds, productive pasture, and a comfortable ranch home, creating a well-rounded property ready to enjoy from day one. The landscape is a beautiful blend of mature oak trees, native South Texas brush, and open fields that provide excellent habitat for wildlife while offering functional grazing opportunities. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, weekend getaway, hunting property, or working ranch, this property is well suited for a variety of uses. With extensive road frontage and a desirable layout, the ranch also presents excellent long-term potential for future division or development as a high-fence game ranch. Adding to its character, local history holds that the legendary outlaw John Wesley Hardin once frequented this property while courting one of the Holstein daughters. Broker owned. Mineral rights do not convey. Wildlife: This ranch offers outstanding hunting opportunities supported by an ideal mix of brush, hardwoods, open pasture, water, and creek habitat. Whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, dove, quail, wild hogs, ducks, and numerous varmint species are regularly seen throughout the property, providing year-round recreational enjoyment. The two stocked ponds offer excellent fishing with healthy populations of bass and perch, making this property just as enjoyable on the water as it is in the field. Terrain: The landscape features gently rolling hills with a diverse mix of mature oak trees, native South Texas brush, and productive open pasture. Approximately 18 acres and an additional 3-acre field have been cleared, providing excellent grazing, food plot, or homesite opportunities while maintaining abundant wildlife cover. Nearly a mile of wet weather creek frontage enhances the natural beauty and wildlife habitat throughout the ranch. The property consists primarily of clay loam and fine sandy loam soils, making it well-suited for both livestock and native vegetation. Improvements: Improvements include an approximately 1,200-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom home built around 1980, complete with central heating and air conditioning and an attached two-car garage. An equipment storage barn provides ample space for tractors, implements, and ranch equipment. The ranch is perimeter fenced for cattle and includes individual well houses protecting each of the two water wells. El Oso Water is available near the home, adding another valuable utility option. Water: Water is a standout feature of this property. Two water wells, each approximately 350 to 400 feet deep and producing an estimated 60 to 80 gallons per minute, each service their own stocked pond. Both ponds are approximately one-quarter acre in size and are reported to remain full, providing dependable water for wildlife, livestock, and fishing. Nearly a mile of wet weather creek frontage further enhances the ranch's natural appeal and recreational value.

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