H-J RANCH

Executive Summary:

Located 9 miles south of Weimar, Texas, in western Colorado County, Capital Ranch Sales is proud to present the +/- 900 acre H-J Ranch. Offering close proximity to 3 major cities and having been owned by the same family for over 40 years, the H-J ranch has been meticulously cared for and is an outdoor enthusiasts dream that boasts first class improvements. Free of any oil/gas related infrastructure, the ranch is high-fenced with best-in-class whitetail genetics, 15-acre and 4-acre stocked fishing lakes, the ability to run a sizable cattle operation, and a beautifully remodeled home. The H-J Ranch is the largest and finest ranch on the market in Colorado County and the contiguous 4 counties making it a must see for the serious land buyer looking to step into a truly turnkey operation day one.

Improvements

HOME:

As you enter the ranch through the beautiful, gated entrance you soon arrive at the ~3,500 sq ft home perched on a hilltop that was completely remodeled in 2019 and is surrounded by stunning mature oak trees and a well-manicured lawn. With most home furnishing and kitchen items conveying, the home is complete with a full wraparound porch. There are two main bedrooms located on the downstairs level, along with two spacious guest bedrooms on the second floor, all of which provide the privacy of en suite bathrooms. Rounding out the features of the home are large living and dining spaces, a beautiful downstairs bar, and a spacious kitchen with top-of-the-line finishes built with entertaining in mind. The exterior of the home features a fully fenced yard, BBQ/cooking area, fire pit for relaxing in the evenings, and ample parking for guests. An exceptional level of detail can be noted throughout the finishes and furnishings of the home.

BARN/PENS:

Located below the home (Located just south or adjacent to the home), the ranch provides a nice 30 X 40 sq ft slab-on-grade barn with two roll up doors on each end, providing ample space for storing equipment, feed, and various ranch items. Additionally, there is a fenced 30 X 40 sq ft overhang off the south end of the barn that is currently used for storing hay and protein. On the north end of the barn, you will find a deer cleaning station with a walk-in cooler, two grain silos, as well as a set of all pipe working cattle pens with a covered chute and squeeze chute.

Hunting/Wildlife

DEER:

In the 35 year history of being high-fenced, the H-J Ranch has spared no expense in raising a truly exceptional deer herd. With a year-round feeding program of corn and Rax Max protein, the ranchs current deer capacity sits at roughly 200 animal units consisting of a 1/1 buck to doe ratio in which all the deer were born on the ranch. The deer harvested under current ownership includes, but is not limited to, 353 gross B&C, 333, and 8 bucks between 217-254 as well as countless others. The ranch includes a 10-acre food plot/soft release pen with a quarter acre stock tank that is fed by the well water that the deer utilize to come and go at will, which new ownership could easily close off to raise a specific herd if desired. Conveying with the sale of the ranch are 12 Lifetime deer blinds and feeders as well as 10 protein feeders. The H-J Ranch has never been commercially hunted under current ownership and the responsible management of the deer herd has been of the highest priority with proven results to show.

Waterfowl:

There are multiple lakes and tanks throughout the ranch, all of which provide exceptional waterfowl hunting. Common species include teal, mallards, gadwall, and widgeon with limits more on a regular occurrence than not. With two – 4 man Lifetime Duck Blinds conveying with the sale, The waterfowl hunting on the H-J Ranch is a great addition to the whitetail hunting, and is sure to impress the most accomplished waterfowl hunter.

TURKEY:

Complementing the deer and waterfowl hunting nicely is a healthy population of Rio Grande turkeys. Multiple birds of great quality have been harvested over the years offering great hunting opportunities in months when deer and waterfowl are out of season.

Water

The highlight of the H-J Ranch is the approximately 15-acre lake located in the center of the ranch. The lake provides a great water resource for both cattle and wildlife as well as adding a year-round recreational activity via the exceptional fishing opportunity the lake provides. Having been stocked with bass and catfish over the years, and the ability to launch a bass boat, the lake is a fishermans dream. Multiple bass over 12 pounds have been caught over the years. In addition to the lake, there are eight other ponds scattered throughout the ranch as well as Pin Oak Creek traversing the ranch from west to east along the southern portion of the property, all adding to the substantial surface water features the ranch provides. Whether its waterfowl hunting, fishing, camping, or all the above, the H-J ranch is well positioned for all your water related activities.

Land/Cattle

With over 40 inches of average annual rainfall in Colorado County and 60 feet of elevation change throughout the ranch, the H-J Ranch provides a lush and gentle rolling landscape consisting of a nice combination of both wooded and pastureland. Complimenting the hunting opportunities nicely, the ranch is well positioned to run a fine cattle operation. With a quality set of pens in place, well maintained fencing and cross fencing throughout the ranch, coastal bermuda and pensacola bahia grasses and a 20 acre hay field located east of the house, the ranch provides the opportunity to run roughly 100 mother cows in years with adequate rainfall. A variety of hardwood species can be found on the ranch including but not limited to live oak, post oaks, white oaks, blackjack oaks, pine, sycamore, mesquite, hickory, mulberry, elms, and cedars, adding to the ranchs esthetic appeal as well as providing ample cover to wildlife. The H-J Ranch has a great interior road system making it easy to navigate the ranch in its entirety in a truck and is free of any oil/gas related infrastructure or traffic.

Access:

Located approximately 8 miles south of Weimar, Texas, the ranch provides easy access from IH-10 in Weimar. To access the ranch, travel south on FM 155 for 8 miles before turning onto Deer Hollow Road, a paved and well-maintained road, where you travel approximately 3 miles before the road becomes a private gravel road for the remaining .75 miles before arriving at the ranch’s gated entrance. The ranch is well suited for ease of access while also providing privacy and seclusion for new ownership.

Utilities/ Taxes/Minerals

Electric: On-site

Water: Two wells – one active, one in need of repair

Sewer: Septic on-site

Taxes: Ag Exemption -Approximately $4,365/yr

Minerals: Negotiable

Drive Time to Major Cities:

Austin: 95 miles

Houston: 99 miles

San Antonio: 120 miles

Dallas: 245 miles