A legacy in the making. Imagine 9,818 acres of coastal range land, with the highest peak on the Santa Lucia Mountain Range, overlooking the Salinas Valley, Carmel Valley and on a clear day, Santa Cruz, Carmel by the Sea and the ocean! The Palo Escrito Peak is 4,600 ft in elevation. At this point, you are ''on top of the world'' with views in every direction, it's simply breathtaking. As you enter the ranch, it feels as if you've stepped back in time, beautiful ancient oaks canopy the drive giving you a sense of peace and tranquility. The ranch headquarters are the first buildings you come to, including a large hay barn with storage room and full bath. Comfortable 1 bedroom ranch house, covered horse paddocks and several fenced pasture areas. Cattle corrals with piped fencing include chute, squeeze and scales. Nicely set up for the cattle operation. Continue up a paved drive to the stunning main ranch house, situated on a hillside with amazing views. The custom 3000 sf home features 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Open plan with large living room as well as family room. Large 2 car garage and shop area, all set up with a backup generator system. An additional homesite with all utilities, located on the lower portion of the ranch with a separate entry. Also located at the southern tip of the ranch lays a 7 1/2 acre vineyard, with gravity flow drip system and perimeter fencing. Finch creek runs alongside the private entry to the vineyard. Hunting and recreational opportunities are abundant. Black tail deer, wild boar, turkeys, dove, quail and wild pigeon. Miles of roads and trails for ATV's or horseback riding. The cattle operation has been the main focus for the owners, running up to 200 pair year-round, or, 400 pair from April 1st to September 1st, depending on the year. An intricate stock water system has been set up from multiple wells, together with underground piping, suppling water to 68 livestock water troughs. Beneficial to wildlife as well. There are numerous seasonal ponds and creeks throughout the property. The ranch enjoys income from tower rentals, as well as a hunting lease. The entire 9,818 acres are in the Williamson Act, which provides a tax benefit to the owner. Approximately 25 minuets to Carmel Valley Village, 45 minutes to Carmel by the Sea and the ocean. Pebble Beach and all the golf extravaganzas including the US open, with some of the greatest golf courses in the state, if not the entire US. Upscale and unique shopping, great restaurants, resorts, fisherman's wharf, white sandy beaches and turquoise ocean waters. All this and more for your enjoyment, yet the ranch is far enough away to get out of the crowds, and the size gives you the feeling, and reality, that you are removed from it all with amazing privacy, unsurpassed views and Nature at its best. Property Highlights: • Unique opportunity to acquire this large holding in the amazing coastal range of Carmel Valley. • Extreme privacy, panoramic views in a tranquil setting. • Ranch elevation ranges from 1800 ft. up to 4600 ft. at Palo Escrito Peak • Operating cattle ranch with main corrals at headquarters and multiple corrals throughout ranch. • Owner runs up to 200 pair year-round or 400 pair through the season, which runs from April to September. • Impressive stock water system with several wells delivering water via underground piping to 68 livestock water troughs, mostly concrete. • Several seasonal springs, creeks and ponds. • Multiple water storage tanks, one supplied by windmill. • Stock water wells are run off electricity and/or solar. A few supplied by springs. • Spacious headquarters area features large, 250-ton hay barn with enclosed storage and bath with shower. Concrete ramp to roll up door. • Multiple irrigated pastures with covered paddocks. • Cozy 800 sf., one bedroom, one bath ranch house with open plan, wood stove and tile floors. Covered front porch. • Paved drive to custom 3,000 sf. main ranch house. Beautiful entry with cathedral ceilings, open to floor to ceiling windows capturing the amazing view. • Four bedrooms and two baths. Beautiful wood walls and ceilings. • Custom kitchen with stainless appliances, dual ovens, granite countertops. • Beautiful rock fireplace in living room, spacious family room, all with cathedral ceilings, Saltillo tile floors. • Large master suite, granite counters, dual sinks, tub with jets, tile shower, wonderful walk-in closet. • Covered front porch and open back deck overlooking new landscaping and panoramic view. • Large two car garage, storage building and backup generator. • Additional homesite with all utilities, workshop, and storage building. Separate entry off Carmel Valley Road. • 7 1/2 acre vineyard, rootstock 1103 P, vine spacing 9x6. Gravity flow drip system and perimeter fencing. • Grapes include Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Marsanne, Roussanne Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. The vines are on 5th year harvest, in the ground for 8 years. This section of the ranch has an additional well, drilled for a future homesite. • The ranch has income from three towers located near the peak, along with a hunting lease, which has been in place for an impressive 35 years. • Amazing amount of wildlife includes black tail deer, wild boar, turkeys, dove, quail, wild pigeon and more. • Well maintained interior road system with cattle guards. It's an exhilarating feeling realizing it takes a little over an hour to drive around the ranch! • The ranch is fully fenced and cross fenced, with direct access to BLM lands (Bureau of Land Management) • Enjoy hours, even days, of horseback riding, mountain bikes, hiking and ATV exploring. Imagine campouts on your own property! • This amazing ranch is in the Williamson Act for tax benefits

BIG SPRINGS RANCH OVERVIEW In the heart of the Texas Hill Country sits the magnificent Big Springs Ranch. The beauty of this area has captured the hearts of all who pass through it. Located straddling the Edwards Plateau, the ranch offers both lush creek bottom land and spectacular hilltops with panoramic views of the Colorado River Valley. WATER The year-round clear running Yancey Creek with its limestone bottoms and scenic bluffs, traverses through the property for about 1.5 miles and drains into the Colorado River. The ranch also offers major springs with running water, seeps, and multiple drainages. Arrowheads and interesting mineral rock deposits are commonly found throughout the property. The ranch gets an average of 28”-30” or rain per year. UTLITLIES Hamilton Electric Coop. Private septic system. Water is provided by owners private well. WILDLIFE This ranch has an abundance of native wildlife. In addition to the whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, dove and varmints, Aoudad sheep also roam the ranch. The Large trees and ample water provide the perfect habitat for wildlife. EASEMENTS Details on easements found on the property are contained in Schedule B of the Title commitment, and can be viewed at TxRanchBrokers.com ELEVATION The property has tremendous elevation changes, with heights ranging from 900+ Feet in the west to 1,352+ feet in the east. The property has a mix of lush creek bottoms and rugged limestone bluffs hilltops with outstanding views. VEGETATION This ranch has an abundance of trees throughout, including Post Oak, Live Oak, Pecan, Black Cherry, Cedar, Elm, Hackberry, Sycamore, Spanish Oak, Walnut and Mesquite. Good native brush gives wildlife excellent cover. Consistent with this part of the state, the ranch also has Cedar, Alegria, Prickly Pear, Persimmon and much more. MINERALS Minerals are negotiable. No production and no leasing at present. SOIL The soils on the ranch consist of mostly Eckart Rock Complex, a gravely clay soil, including association of rough area, Rock acreage complex. The gently sloping hills feature these thin soils over hard layers of limestone, the underlying layer of which are often exposed to form fantastic escarpments that produce the scenic topography typical of the area. TAXES $9288 (2022) the ranch is taxed with agricultural 1-D-1 valuation. LOCATION This property is located 6+miles south of Lampasas. Lampasas is the county seat, and features many excellent restaurants, shopping, hotels, and medical services. Lampasas also has a municipal airport with paved runway, instrument approaches and fuel farm. The ranch is also just 68 miles northwest of Austin, 122 north of San Antonio and 55 miles west of Temple. The property fronts Lampasas County Road 1255. RANGE & CARRY CAPACITY The Big Springs Ranch is located on the Western edge of the Edward Plateau and Northeast occurrence of the Llano Uplift. It has consistently been a very productive ranch with mostly native grassland species of gramma grasses, curly mesquite, and thick big bluestem. Per the county ag extension agent, average carrying capacity county-wide is one animal unit per 14 acres on native pasture. The owner’s dedication to conservation management has preserved sturdy, heathy ranch conditions. IMPROVEMENTS Significant improvements include a 3,032 square foot 4 bedroom, 4 bath Lodge, equipment barn and livestock working pens. PRICE $11,926 per acre, or $13,000,000. Seller will provide their existing survey (dated 1980) and an owner’s title policy. Contact Texas Ranch Brokers, LLC for the seller’s contract form and conditions. Contact us to schedule a showing appointment or for more information call Listing Agents Drew Colvin at 512-755-2078 or Mike Bacon at 512-940-8800. Visit our website at www.txranchbrokerscom

$16,998,000
This is a spectacular rural retreat located only 5 minutes from town, restaurants, shopping, interstate, etc. The fabulous, custom built home rests on a hill with 1,000' elevation overlooking a 22 acre lake and the Crowe Valley of Silver Creek. No expense was spared in the building of this exceptional home! Douglas Fir beams, handmade doors, imported stone from East India, commercial grade kitchen, custom made mantel and chandeliers, geo thermal heating and cooling, 4 car garage and extraordinary veranda with grill, firepit and unbelievable views. The farm sports 4 additional homes including a 5,000 square foot, circa 1850 abode, office, 10 barns, miles of 4-rail steel pipe fencing, miles of 6'' water line, miles of paved roads and many more miles of gravel roads, multiple alfalfa fields, automatic waterers, and miles of beautiful frontage on Silver Creek, including a waterfall. Up to 1,750 acres of land in total available for $22,398,700.

30 Acres with 30 shares of water rights

Oakcrest Farms Shepard Hill Rd, Willis, TX Every so often an opportunity to own something “special” arises… Welcome to Oakcrest Farms, 12 acres of tranquility in beautiful Montgomery County, near Lake Conroe. The owners of this stunning offering took their time as they carefully planned their vision for their property. The main house was painstakingly detailed not just for aesthetic beauty but for efficiency as well. Details such as window placement, how the light plays through the house, and natural airflow. The custom cabinetry in the home is crafted by the owners, making it “one of a kind”. The home was designed with a spacious entry, large living area with windows to capture the views, three bedrooms, three and one-half baths, spacious utility, pantry, closets and storage areas. Graced with a screened porch that creates quiet space to sit and overlooks the lower pasture where the horses and deer graze. Fireplaces create ambience in the living area and on the porch, the home is truly a sanctuary. There are so many special details to this home that it is best to see it in person! In addition to the main house, the owners have remodeled what is believed to have been the original home on the property and transformed it into a charming one bedroom, one and a half bath cottage with the same crafted cabinetry. Flooring is woodgrain waterproof vinyl throughout. The use of space is the best I have seen. The custom cabinets and drawers in the kitchen offer an organized space for everything. The bedroom is spacious with a king size bed with floating nightstands. A laundry room is located immediately off the bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom has a walk-in glass shower, bamboo walls, and ample storage. A custom murphy bunkbed off the living area offers additional sleeping. The cottage opens to a front porch decked with rocking chairs and overlooking the land below. Gorgeous landscaping of both dwellings create bird and butterfly havens. Nearby is a lovely building that houses the well and offers tool storage along with a great woodworking shop that can be used as is or transformed into other uses! A tack and feed room offers additional storage, and a covered alleyway adjoins this building with two stalls, along with a third extra stall at the back of the building creates a barn area. Behind the stalls is a covered concrete wash rack with a stock that converts for grooming and an adjacent barn yard. The barnyard opens to a lane that leads to the lower pasture. Water and electricity are strategically placed on the property. The last building on the property is an extra-large three stall stand-alone garage with two electric garage doors and a third manual. Behind this building is a covered porch to store firewood. The lay of the land is beautiful with lush grasses and a wide variety of hardwoods. Several of the trees must be centuries old. The overall beauty of Oakcrest Farms would be pleasing to the most discerning eye. ---To see a detailed list of property improvements, click the link to view the property brochure---

Great Property with 8 acres and room for horses. The gorgeous red barn adds some much character to the property. This is the perfect place to have a few horses or cows in your back yard. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths plus 2 bonus rooms. Do not miss this property. $350,000.

Welcome to Coffee Creek, California, where tranquility meets natural beauty. Nestled against the serene sounds of a meandering creek, this extraordinary property offers not only the comforts of a main residence but also the unique opportunity for a secondary home and a cozy sleeping cabin. Set on 3 acres, this picturesque estate boasts a setting that is truly unparalleled. Immerse yourself in the peaceful ambiance as you wander through the lush greenery and towering trees lining the creek, providing a sense of seclusion and privacy. The main residence stands as the centerpiece of this remarkable property. Offering 2200 square feet, this well-appointed home features vaulted ceilings with views of creek, covered patio and deck. Every detail has been carefully chosen to create a seamless blend of comfort, elegance, and functionality. The charming interior spaces are flooded with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. As you step outside, discover a world of possibilities waiting in the secondary home. Perfect for accommodating loved ones or generating additional income, this fully equipped dwelling offers 2 bedrooms, charming interior and spacious living area. Whether used as a guesthouse or a vacation rental, it presents a unique opportunity to enhance your lifestyle while maintaining the integrity of the property. Completing the ensemble is the delightful sleeping cabin nestled alongside the gently flowing creek. Hidden among the trees, this quaint retreat provides a cozy haven where you or your guests can unwind and recharge. Imagine the soothing sounds of the water lulling you into a restful night's sleep or spending lazy afternoons reading by the creek, enveloped in the natural beauty that surrounds you. The enchanting landscape extends beyond the homes, inviting you to explore the lush grounds. Stroll along the banks of the creek, where the water cascades over smooth rocks, creating a soothing soundtrack to your every step. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature on the tree-lined trails, or simply relax on the charming outdoor patio, providing an ideal space for entertaining family and friends while basking in the breathtaking scenery. Located in Coffee Creek, California, this extraordinary property is a sanctuary of peace and quiet, harmoniously blending the comforts of home with the splendor of nature. It offers a rare opportunity to own not just one, but two homes, complemented by a charming sleeping cabin on the creek. Embrace the chance to make this idyllic retreat your own and indulge in the serenity and beauty that awaits Property Highlights: • 2200 sq. ft. main Cabin • 2 bedroom/ 1 bath • 1100 sq. ft. second cabin 2 bedroom/1 bath • 280 sq. ft. sleeping chalet • Covered deck and patio • Views of creek/pond • Barn/outbuilding • Fenced garden area • Close to Trinity Alps & Trinity Lake