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Sunset Oak Retreat is a fully improved 23.26 acre Texas Hill Country property in Comal County - a rare combination of a substantial ranch home, a pool anchored by a century-old live oak, a brand-new 54'x30' metal shop, a custom-built pond, and an agricultural valuation, all on acreage that has been extensively updated by its current owners. The 4,155 sq ft, 5-bedroom, 4-bath home delivers the character and scale of a Hill Country escape with the comfort and finish of a primary residence. Properties of this caliber - improved to this standard, in Comal County, at this acreage - represent genuine scarcity in the San Antonio-to-Kerrville corridor.
The property fronts Flying R Ranch Road in Comal County, positioned in the Spring Branch area of the Texas Hill Country. Spring Branch is 7 miles out, New Braunfels and Boerne are each within 24 miles, Canyon Lake is 25 miles away, and San Antonio is a comfortable 31 miles to the south - making this a practical primary residence or weekend retreat for Hill Country buyers who still need metro access. The property is within reach of the Guadalupe River, Comal River, and Canyon Lake recreation corridor that defines this part of Comal County.
The 4,155 sq ft two-story ranch home offers 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in a floor plan designed for both everyday living and large gatherings. The exterior offers a porch that frames sweeping views of the surrounding terrain. Inside, the great room anchors the main level with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings with heavy exposed beams, hardwood floors, and an open loft catwalk overhead that adds visual drama and brings the full vertical height of the room to life. The kitchen is finished in Saltillo tile, white shaker cabinetry, a farmhouse sink, a wood center island, and a skylight that pulls natural light across the work surfaces. A sunroom - currently used as a gym - adds flexible square footage off the main living area. The primary suite opens through French doors to a new back deck and includes an ensuite with a jetted soaking tub and wood-paneled walls. A section of the home has been remodeled into an attached apartment - a mother-in-law suite that functions as a fully self-contained space, ideal for multigenerational living or hosting guests.
A free-form kidney-shaped pool with flagstone coping and a wood deck sits beneath a centuries-old live oak - a natural canopy that provides shade across the pool area and frames the space in a way that no landscaping budget could replicate.
A brand-new 54'x30' metal shop on a new concrete slab - with electric and water service - provides serious working or storage capacity. A wooden cattle barn with three stalls has been repaired by the current owners and is in good working condition. Water is supplied by a private well. A new front entry and automated gate were installed as part of the current owners' improvement program.
The 23.26 acres offer gentle rolling topography with a cross-fenced perimeter that keeps the property clean and functional. An extensive ATV trail system winds through the property, providing access to all corners of the acreage and adding to its recreational appeal. A custom-built pond - constructed as part of the current owners' improvements - adds a meaningful water feature to the landscape, supporting both wildlife and the property's aesthetic. An agricultural valuation is currently in place, keeping annual taxes low.
Comal County Hill Country habitat supports whitetail deer, turkey, and dove - all present on the property. The combination of the on-site pond, ATV trail access, and native vegetation provides a strong foundation for continued wildlife use and management by a new owner.
Since 2025, the current owners have invested extensively across the property, with improvements touching virtually every aspect of the ranch. New entry and automated gate installation; full perimeter and cross-fencing repairs; custom pond construction; 50+ hours of dozer work with ranch roads and ATV trails cut throughout. The cattle barn was fully repaired; the new 54'x30' metal shop was built on a fresh slab with electric and water. Interior upgrades include new tile flooring upstairs, updated lighting and fixtures throughout, a new fireplace mantel, and new dishwasher. A new back deck was added off the primary suite. Routine maintenance completed includes septic pumped and roof professionally inspected. The property is genuinely move-in ready.
An agricultural valuation is in place. POA dues are $751.50 per year with a $175 transfer fee. With a ranch home freshly improved from the inside out, a new shop, a new pond, mature live oak canopy, Hill Country views, and everything in working order, Sunset Oak Retreat offers a buyer the rare ability to step into a completed Comal County property without a to-do list. Opportunities of this breadth and finish at this acreage in Comal County are not common.
