The parcel of land is part of a three tract subdivision done out of a 323 acre tract of land. The other tract is 37 acres adjoining this one to the north, with the centerline of an existing access road between the two being the property boundary. Both tracts have light restrictions to preserve area quality, and the remaining parcel is presently for sale by owner/broker.

This is a secluded area, full of history and lore, with many artifacts waiting to be discovered. However, the tract is accessible by 2WD vehicle in all but the most deplorable weather conditions.

Property address: 4818 Leon Creek Road, Mason, Texas 76856.

ECOREGION: TOAM is located in the ecoregion of the Llano Uplift. The Llano Uplift is also known as the central mineral region. Although surrounded by the Edwards Plateau region, the Llano Uplift is distinguished by its unique geology. Home to some of the oldest rocks in Texas, the central mineral region contains unique minerals and rock formations. The region is characterized by large granite domes, such as Enchanted Rock near Fredericksburg. Rainfall averages about 24 to 32 inches per year, peaking in May or June and September. The landscape is rolling to hilly and elevation range from 825 to 2,250 feet above sea level. Soils are predominantly coarse textured sands, produced from weathered granite over thousands of years. Native vegetation consists of oak-hickory or oak-juniper woodlands, mesquite-mixed brush savannah, and grasslands. The woody vegetation may consists of plateau live oak, honey mesquite, post oak, blackjack oak, cedar elm, and some black hickory present depending on aspect and habitat. Flora normally found in the deserts of West Texas, such as catclaw mimosa and soaptree yucca, also occur on dry sites. Ashe juniper and Texas oak are generally absent from the Llano Uplift. Grasses include little bluestem, switchgrass, yellow Indiangrass, and silver bluestem. Dome-like granite hills and outcrops contain unusual plant communities. Although ranching is the major land use, level areas of sandy loam produce wheat, sorghum, and peaches. For more information, visit the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's (TPWD) official website.

WATER: There is a brand new, fully equipped and electrified water well that is 598 deep and tested at 60 gpm. There is proven large volume water available in the area at 600+ feet depth, and a gorgeous seasonal creek crosses the property, and holds pockets of water in wet years. For further information on area groundwater, contact the Hickory Underground Water Conservation District.

LAND: Topography ranges from flat top country with medium cedar brakes and many oaks, falling to exquisite creek bottoms blanketed with towering hardwood trees. Beautiful homesites with distant views are several, and some of the limestone cliffs alongside the streambed are breathtaking!

Soils are mostly stony clays on the tops and hillsides, with good stands of native grasses and woody shrubs providing excellent browse and habitat for the abundant populations of deer, turkey, songbirds, dove and hogs that inhabit the area. The number of doves seen on the ground during a recent hike was astounding, and several nice whitetail bucks have been sighted as well. Axis deer are known to range in the area, and the varmint hunting is rated as superb.

IMPROVEMENTS: The ranch features a very nice, small stone/metal cabin of 2BR, 1BA, comprising some 1,035 sf of living area, plus another 700 sf of porches and carport. This cabin is only a few years old, and occupies a beautiful site with long distance views. The property is fenced on 3 sides, but not along the existing access road which is the common boundary with the 37 acre tract. Some of this fencing is new, most is in poor to fair condition. An improved granite gravel road with concrete creek crossing accesses the residence.

SUMMARY: If you seek a superior quality, secluded hunting/recreational parcel in prized Mason County, then look no further. This tract has all the attributes hardwood forests, fascinating riparian zone, major cliffs, extra-nice cabin, abundant wildlife, distant vistas, basic infrastructure in place ready to hunt/use now. Plus, the adjoining 168 acres (Blue Hole Ranch) can be tied to it for a larger place.

FINANCIAL/TITLE: Listing price is $5,769/acre = $675,000. Owner will provide current survey and basic title insurance, and will convey all owned minerals (believed to be 25%). The property is served by Central Texas Electric, and is located in the Mason Independent School District. 2015 taxes are estimated at $2,213.41.

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. Viewing appointments scheduled with LANDTX staff only. 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 sole discretion of LANDTX, David E. Culver, Broker.