Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, this exceptional conservation ranch offers a rare opportunity to own a property that harmonizes sustainable land stewardship with breathtaking natural beauty. Spanning 1,768.65± acres of diverse landscapes, the ranch offers trophy live oaks, deciduous hardwoods, incredible native grasslands, spectacular bluffs, and lots of variable topography. The views are incredible! With the opportunities to further subdivide, this property would also make an interesting long-term investment.
This ranch has character and fantastic “pasture appeal” accented by trophy live oaks (many draped with Spanish moss), stands of cedar elms, bountiful native grasses, rolling uplands, and incredible canyons and bluffs associated with Purgatory Creek as it winds its way through northern portions of the ranch for over 4 miles on its way to join the San Marcos River.
The ranch has been actively managed for wildlife for years and offers high-quality populations of whitetail deer, turkey, dove, and other native species. The varied terrain also provides a home to feral hogs. High-quality hunting or simply wildlife viewing is part of the experience at Purgatory Bend Ranch.
Although grazing is not part of the current management program, sustainable grazing can be added to the program on the majority of the ranch. The ranch offers water wells, troughs, roads, some pens, fencing, and existing electrical service. One intriguing additional improvement on the ranch is the Storey-Robinson Dam on Purgatory Creek. The dam is one of several in the broader area. It was constructed in 1981 to protect the citizens of San Marcos and help recharge the Edwards Aquifer. Aside from doing its job during flood events, the dam is an incredible view location on the ranch and provides easy access to other portions of the ranch.
The ranch is watered by three windmills and two electric submersible wells. Each well has related troughs or natural features that currently provide water for wildlife. Electrical service is available at several locations on the ranch.
The ranch is protected by two conservation easements that allow typical and reasonable use by the owner and include the ability to subdivide. There are 6 building envelopes allowed (out of 8 total locations).
