About 1/3 mile of frontage on the clear, spring-fed North Llano River near its source is the highlight of this offering. The water has strong flow, is full of bass and catfish, and consists of long holes connected by rushing shoals and small waterfalls. The water is accessible, having grassy banks and limestone slabs along most of the frontage, and the depth is sufficient for floating, fishing, and kayaking, yet shallow enough to be comfortable letting children play in or near it.
The river frontage is private, with nothing immediately across-river, and steep bluffs block much of the access downstream. The sights and sounds of civilization are out of sensory range for the most part here, and the cabin is perched atop a nearby bluff within easy walking distance of the shoreline.
Scenic beauty typical of the area is abundant, with gently rolling, oak-covered hills breaking off into ru...
Scenic beauty typical of the area is abundant, with gently rolling, oak-covered hills breaking off into rugged canyons lined by craggy limestone bluffs. The “Echo Canyon,” located on this ranch, is particularly diverse in vegetation, and features a rock-bottom draw that flows water seasonally, as well as a small cave. There are several nice overlooks, offering the game shooter challenges to bag one of the abundant whitetail deer, axis or Rio Grande turkey that inhabit the site.
Much of the upland has been cleared of cedar, with scattered motts of liveoak and a few mature cedars providing cover and shade. A high hill at the back of the pasture to the north of the county road affords stupendous views of the distant countryside.
Improvements are minimal, with a comfortable 2 BR cabin with all of the basics, several outbuildings capable of sleeping hunters in a pinch, a windmill, a river pump and decent fencing, though the property is not entirely fenced. Ranch roads are driveable, but part of the ranch across Echo Canyon is not accessible by automobile. A clean entrance provides a positive first impression.
In today’s market, it is highly unusual to find water, aesthetics and versatility of this degree in such a relatively small property. This place is perfect for a family or group of families to own their own affordable Hill Country river ranch within about 2 hours of two major cities in a decidedly rural area. We invite your inspection at earliest convenience, and hope that you will agree with us when we say that Echo Canyon Ranch is a keeper, period.
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Research Parcel InformationThis nice small ranch is divided by a gravel county road in far eastern Sutton County, having the hard-flowing, pristine North Llano River as its south boundary. This is about 20 miles west of Junction, with essentials available 5 miles east at delightfully rural Roosevelt. It is a 2 hour drive from San Antonio, about 2.5 hours from Austin and perhaps 1.5 hours from San Angelo.
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