156 Acres in Vanderpool, TX - $2,395,000

Mill Creek Ranch

156 Acres Bandera County near Vanderpool

This amazing Live Water Ranch is a veritable Sportsmans Paradise with approximately a quarter mile of both sides of South Mill Creek backed up by an engineered concrete dam. The adjacent neighbor of nearly 90 years has been quoted as saying "Ive never seen the creek dry which is a true testimony to the strength of the creek. To have a creek that ran through the drought of the 50s then the most recent drought is incredible this is a TRUE LIVE WATER PROPERTY. Imagine spending lazy summer days with your family tubing or kayaking along your own private stretch of crystal clear water amid towering Cypress Trees, this is the Best!

In addition, the owner wanted consistent, high quality fishing, so he carefully planned and constructed two fishing lakes that are without a doubt some of the finest available. Professionally managed for trophy Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Catfish and Bluegill, you are assured of a great day fishing anytime you go. Recent lake surveys indicated healthy populations of trophy bass in excess of 7 pounds! Take a moment to see the aerial video of the lake at feeding time.

Comfort is afforded by a traditional Hill Country limestone house and guest house. The main house is 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath with custom cabinetry, mesquite and tile floors. An open kitchen and dining area offers plenty of room for family gatherings. Just off the dining room and living room is an inviting sitting area fully lined with windows to showcase some amazing Hill Country views as well as the Bass Lake. A well thought out floorplan is rounded out with a mudroom and utility room.

Location: 85 miles from San Antonio, 50 mile from Kerrville, 33 miles from Bandera, 3 miles from Vanderpool

Access: At the end of Old Mill Creek Road

Water: Approximately a quarter mile of both sides of South Mill Creek, two professionally designed and constructed fishing ponds.

Flora and Fauna: The area abounds with Whitetail Deer, Wild Turkey, Feral Hogs and the occasional Exotic. Bird life is wonderful with the presence of permanent water and ample feed, multiple species make this area their home.

Improvements: A well constructed two story limestone main house with 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths, vaulted ceilings, large living room, open kitchen to dining room, mud/utility room and wonderful sitting room. Wrap around porches compliment the home for enjoying the serene outdoors, whether having your morning coffee and watching the hummingbirds or a sundowner gazing over the beautiful Sabinal River Valley. The guest house is close by, similar construction with an open living space that incorporates a kitchenette, a sleeping loft above, two rooms and a bathroom. The perfect space for visiting kids and grandkids!

A metal barn, complete with workshop/blacksmith shop, walk in cooler and separate covered RV Storage Shed.

Rounded out with paved driveway, covered carport, beautiful landscaping and deer proof fenced and irrigated garden this is the perfect Hill Country Getaway!

Pasture: Years of work have gone into controlling the cedar and this has resulted in a healthy distribution of Live Oak, Elm, Pecan, Mesquite and native grasses on the property. All along South Mill Creek are towering, ancient Cypress that shade the swimming areas and create the much sought after Creekside environment people yearn for.

Comments: It is rare that a turnkey property, that has been painstakingly developed such as this, comes on the market. The owners are retired and downsizing so all equipment necessary to maintain, operate and enjoy the ranch is available such as the backhoe, tractor and implements, lawn mower, feeders and blinds, ATV and bass boats on the lakes.