Austin and San Antonio are each about 45 miles away, and offer everything else, including international airports, major hospitals, major universities and world class culture, weirdness and entertainment. This location bodes well for long and short term investment value, and the property is adjoined by a combination of large trophy ranches, smaller tracts and a couple of medium sized recreational properties. Hays County is one of the highest growth counties in the country, and the Central Texas Hill Country growth projections are staggering. For more information on Hays County, visit the county website.

WATER: A highlight is an awesome, newly constructed lake, which will cover 12 acres when full, in a delightful, private setting. There are several very nice, smaller lakes on this tract as well. The large lake will handle a jet ski, and will exceed 30 feet in depth when full.

This ranch contains much of the headwaters of the Onion Creek drainage system, which is an important water source for rapidly-growing Hays County, and could likely be targeted for major conservation in the future. ($ to protect groundwater)

Groundwater is abundant in this zone, with wells of 20 - 50 gpm in the immediate area, and a 100 gpm well nearby, at depths of 400 700 feet. There is exceptional shallow groundwater retention in normal to wet years. For more information on area groundwater, contact the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.

LAND/ECOLOGY: The raw beauty of this ranch is powerful. Elevations change by over 220 feet, and some of the most dramatic views in the area are had from the peaks and points. Numerous canyons roll down in all directions from the high points, and several bottoms contain dark, loamy soils and giant, mature hardwoods. Primary soil types are: Brackett Rock Outcrop Comfort/Real Complex and Bolar and Sunev Clay loams.

These soils support ample native grasses, shrubs and trees. Many acres have been selectively cleared, leaving beautiful oak parks and tall grass pastureland. Hardwoods include cedar, shinoak, live oak, Spanish oak, walnut, sycamore, pecan, lacey oak, wild cherry and madrone. Primary shrubs include persimmon, agarita, prickly pear and buckeye.

The area is home to abundant wildlife, including whitetail deer, turkey, wild hog, exotic deer and varmints. Many dove were observed on recent tours, and songbirds thrive in the countless canyons. High fencing in progress allows a new owner to take any direction they wish with regard to management for wildlife and hunting.

IMPROVEMENTS: This ranch possesses one of the most impressive road, fence and lake infrastructures ever seen, including 6 miles of new base roads, several miles of secondary roads and, when completed, miles of game-proof, high perimeter fencing around the majority of the tract. This allows one to traverse the ranch safely and quickly, and is a baseline for possible future development. These roads were located to provide max exposure to long range views, and are a pleasure to drive and enjoy, while lessening risk.

A stately, low key ranch entrance enhances the overall package nicely.

FINANCIAL/TITLE/OTHER: Listing Price is $8,250/acre = $6,847,500. Seller will provide current survey and basic title insurance. Mineral conveyance is negotiable, prior reservation applies. No pipelines, easements or large electric lines cross the ranch other than electric service lines. A low grade dipping vat has been remediated to accepted standards. The Property is believed to be located in the Johnson City, Blanco and Dripping Springs Independent School Districts, and 2012 wildlife-exempt taxes were about $3,000.

SUMMARY: If you seek true, investment-grade land in bulk, with the finest location and aesthetics, MLR Boss Lake is a must-see. It combines raw beauty with refinement nicely, and is an ideal candidate for a Conservation Easement. It is also about as fun of a place as weve seen to park some dough and enjoy, and wait for another blistering period of land appreciation that has come to characterize Central Texas land markets in recent decades. The varied terrain and vegetation allow for excellent native and exotic game habitat. Your consideration and interest is kindly appreciated, and we look forward to introducing you to the opportunity of a lifetime.

The information contained herein has been diligently assembled and is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Broker or Seller, express or implied, and is subject to change, prior sale, errors and/or omissions and withdrawal from market. Buyers must verify accuracy of representations on their own, as well as investigate potentially pertinent natural attributes, laws and regulations, and draw their own conclusions regarding the usefulness and value of the property for a given purpose. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, DO NOT TRESPASS.

Buyers brokers must be identified on first contact, and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at the sole discretion of LANDTX, David E. Culver, broker.