DESCRIPTION:
Kerrville’s Meek Ranch is a captivating property made up of 257 +/- acres and nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. This property is uniquely situated directly next door to the Comanche Trace golf course and development. The Meek Ranch has been owned and operated by the same family since the 1960s and features 205 +/- ft of Guadalupe River/ Flat Rock Lake frontage, as well as 900 +/- ft of Hwy 173 road frontage. Enter the property through a gated entrance off Bandera Hwy and enjoy the gorgeous landscape as you drive up toward the 4,702 sf Mexican Colonial-style main house, built in 1972. With its hilltop views, mature trees, and nice water features the ranch offers a unique blend of tranquility, privacy and convenience.
Conveniently located approximately 50 +/- miles from San Antonio, and only minutes from downtown Kerrville, the property provides easy access to city...
Conveniently located approximately 50 +/- miles from San Antonio, and only minutes from downtown Kerrville, the property provides easy access to city amenities while maintaining a private and secluded ambiance. The property benefits from a 12-inch waterline along the road and a 10-inch sewer main line along Hwy 173, making this a great property for residential development. The property also holds senior water rights that can also be negotiated for purchase separate from the listing price. Whether you’re seeking a permanent residence, a recreational property, cattle operation, weekend getaway, or an investment/ development property, this ranch has it all.
DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS:
900 +/- ft on the South side of HWY 173
205 +/- ft on the North side of HWY 173
12-inch waterline along road
10-inch sewer main along HWY 173
Currently outside of Kerrville City Limits within ETJ
Current Zoning: Agriculture A-1
Convenient location to San Antonio and Kerrville. Secluded and private, but easy access to the big city.
School District: Kerrville Independent School District
Development Comanche Trace is located next door, which is a 1,300-acre master-planned golf community
The property borders the Comanche Trace Golf Course.
Guadalupe River/ Flat Rock Lake Frontage
Hilltop Views, Mature Trees, Views of the TX Hill Country Relatively gentle topography making it very buildable
TXDOT AADT Traffic Counts for Highway 173 as of 2022 were 9,970
LOCATION:
Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Kerrville, Texas is known for its breath-taking views and abundant recreational activities. The center of town is situated right along the Guadalupe River.
Kerrville has experienced consistent growth up to the present, with its economy expanding and diversifying across various sectors including business, agriculture, light manufacturing, health care, transportation services, education, the arts, and tourism.
TERRAIN:
The Meek Ranch showcases panoramic views of the natural beauty the Texas Hill Country provides. With elevations ranging from 1600 to 1690 ft, the topography features rolling hills, cleared fields and mature oaks and Elm trees, scattered throughout the ranch. One pasture has grafted Pecan trees and two pastures are in coastal and Klein grass.
IMPROVEMENTS:
The main house was built in 1972 and designed by Lel Medford. It features four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. It is a large Mexican Colonial style home that sits on the highest elevation of the property providing panoramic views. The home features custom wood doors and cabinetry, a brick bodega ceiling in the sitting area, two large 60 ft porches on both sides of the house. The main sitting porch was designed to catch the south wind in the summertime and is a great place to entertain guests, or sit and relax while enjoying the view. The interior includes custom cabinets built and designed by Kerr Crafters, hand-painted backsplash tiles in the kitchen and bathrooms, imported saltillo tile, tall ceilings, three fireplaces, one with imported Boquillas Canyon rock, a Juliet balcony with spiral staircase, a sunroom/ greenroom, and more. The main room features a rock fireplace with a cypress mantle hand cut out of the Guadalupe River and ceilings over 20 ft tall. The master bedroom features some of the best views of the ranch, with french doors that lead to the porch. There is also an attached bathroom with two walk-in closets, sunken tub/ shower combo, a sauna, and custom painted tile work in the shower. The garage has a small bonus room and bathroom, as well as four large walk-in closets that were used for holding tools, the hot water heater and additional storage.
Other improvements on the Meek ranch include a 2/2 Foreman’s house, three barns, two corrals, a loading chute and working chute for cattle, a historic log cabin that was a mid 1800s schoolhouse, upgraded with a cypress shingle roof and an added fireplace. This historic house is a novelty piece that was brought in and set on concrete foundation. The pump house has an attached room that is great for gardening and storage. The property is partially high fenced and cross fenced.
WATER:
With 205 +/- feet of river frontage along the Guadalupe River (Kerrville Lake), this ranch provides great outdoor recreational opportunities such as fishing, kayaking, swimming, or boating. The Guadalupe River frontage is approximately two acres out of the 257 +/- acres on the other side of Hwy 173.
A majority of the ranch could be irrigated with the water rights from the Guadalupe River. The water rights are not included in the sale of the ranch, but can be negotiated for purchase. Underground water lines run to risers throughout the ranch. Call for details.
Other water features include one large stock tank and one small tank filled by the river that sits next to the domestic water well. The well provides water to the house and the water troughs.
WILDLIFE:
Wildlife on the ranch includes Whitetail deer, turkey, dove and other native hill country species and occasionally you will see axis and black buck pass through the ranch. The current owners have not hunted on the property in recent years, but enjoyed watching the wildlife from the big porch on the main house.
MINERALS/ WATER RIGHTS:
Negotiable.
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