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Explore Ranches provides one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences by opening the gates to some of America’s wildest and most scenic ranches with the goal of creating connections.
“Explore Ranches gives people the opportunity to have special, memorable experiences in the outdoors with their family and friends,” said Allison Ryan, a co-founder of Explore Ranches whose family owns the Withers Ranch near Fort Davis, Texas. “If people make memories on the land and see the value of nature personally, they are more likely to care about conserving it.”
On ranches throughout the United States, private landowners have been on the front lines of managing the country’s natural resources to the benefit of us all. These efforts go largely unnoticed and unheralded because few people outside the landowners’ close-knit circles have witnessed their efforts and the results.
“By opening gates and allowing people to see the efforts of private land stewards, we’re creating a direct connection between urbanites and suburbanites who may never have been off the concrete of modern America and the people who care for the land that provides our clean water, clean air, wildlife habitat, food, fiber and timber,” said Jay Kleberg, a co-founder of Explore Texas whose family has stewarded King Ranch near Kingsville, Texas, since the 1850s. “Strengthening those connections not only has
implications for conservation, but for policy, politics and urban-rural relationships.”
Private stewardship can be expensive.
“Explore Ranches, through conservation hospitality, offers landowners a new revenue stream that is non-consumptive,” Kleberg said. “Working through us, landowners can ‘put their infrastructure to work’ when they’re not using it.”
On business plan paper and in real world application, it’s a win for guests and for landowners.
“Our guests are getting access to their own private wilderness,” Ryan said.
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How Biden’s Tax Plan Could Affect the Land Market
President Joe Biden’s policies and tax plans, which still need to pass Congress and be subject to extensive amendments, can have a significant impact on those purchasing or selling land, as well as those exploiting land for commercial or recreational activities. Those affected include, contractors, property managers, tenants, employees, lenders, buyers and investors.
Conservation Easements
In the US, a conservation easement is a power invested in a private land conservation organization, also known as a land trust, or government to limit the rights of a landowner over a specified land area for conservation purposes. The conservation easement “runs with the land,” meaning it applies to both current and future owners of the land.
The purpose of a conservation easement depends on the property’s characteristics, the conservation objectives of the land trust or government, and the needs of the landowners. Conservation objectives may one or more of the following:
· Maintain and improve water quality
· Preserve and foster the growth of healthy forest
· Maintain and improve wildlife habitat and migration corridors
· Protect scenic views visible from public areas
· Ensure that lands are maintained for sustainable agriculture and forestry
Conservation easements motivate property owners to preserve land by offering a charitable deduction. The goal of a conservation easement can be to safeguard wildlife, plants or ecosystem, preserve historical structures, maintain areas for recreation or education, or to conserve open space.
Under President Biden, conservation easement law is likely to remain the same since it was passed with bipartisan support and was approved by both the Bush and Obama administrations. The deduction for conservation easements is generally supported by both parties.
1031 Exchange
Investment property owners, who wish to sell their land and buy another
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Our Hill Country Land Listings |
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Sycamore Falls Ranch
3050 Sycamore Falls Way, Marble Falls, TX 78654
103.89 acres
Price - $1,990,000
Description: ~104-acre turnkey recreational ranch located just north and west of Austin and east of Marble Falls in the Ranches of Sycamore Falls Estates. Located in the rugged Balcones Canyonlands with dramatic long-range views and large elevation changes across the property. The ranch includes everything needed for a large family gathering place (sleeps up to 20 people) or a long-term private residence. Includes a custom home, detached 3 car garage with storage and extra bedroom, guest house, large equipment storage building and workshop, swimming pool with spa and two stock ponds. This property is set up as the perfect getaway location and includes everything needed to immediately enjoy everything it has to offer. The property sale includes some furnishings in the house, guest house and garage apartment, deer feeders, fish feeder, hunting blinds, tripod stands, two Kubota tractors w/attachments and Kubota skid steer w/numerous attachments, a John Deere Gator and a 4 seat Kawasaki Mule. The current owners have done a fantastic job of updating, maintaining and improving the property. If you are looking for a well maintained, private turnkey recreational ranch with long range views, lots of native wildlife and plenty of room to roam, you do not want to miss this opportunity.
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Lee County Acreage and Custom Home and Barn
1674 CR 119 Giddings, TX
~60 acres, fenced and cross fenced w/frontage on Nails Creek
List Price - $825,000
59.90 acres of beautiful open and rolling land located 8 miles north of Giddings, Texas. Just off FM 141 on paved CR 119. This property features a gorgeous, custom built two bedroom two and one half bath rock home loaded with custom features. Located on the ground floor are two spacious masters each with private bathrooms and walk in closets, a half bath for visitors, spacious utility room with additional countertop and storage areas, walk-in butlers pantry with built-in countertop and custom storage space and an open concept living, dining and kitchen areas surrounded by walls of windows which provide a beautiful view. The living area includes custom corner built-in entertainment center and vaulted ceiling extending to 17 feet. The kitchen includes a U-shaped bar/counter with seating on three sides, stainless steel appliances including double oven and bonus food prep/countertop areas and space for a formal dining area if desired. Located just off the dining area to the rear of the home is a covered patio for outdoor entertaining as well as access to an outdoor rock fireplace perfect for enjoying a chilly evening or roasting marshmallows or making Smores.
Buyers Representative
Courtesy of Westfall Real Estate
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Canyon Lake Estate
1180 Purple Sage, Canyon Lake, TX 78133
Unrestricted ~3.4 acre Estate in Comal County
List price - $950,000
3.4-acre, unrestricted, oak covered estate currently available in the picturesque north Canyon Lake area. This estate includes a ~2400 sqft custom home, detached garage, small guest house, 700 sqft commercial grade office space, ~1800 sqft commercial grade winery building and all wine making equipment, custom greenhouse, vineyard, irrigation system, two water wells and much more.
The estate is completely enclosed and self-contained with a 6’ security fence and two automatic gates. Located just north of Canyon Lake.
The grounds include several ancient oak trees around the house as well as many other trees and ornamental bushes that create a sense of privacy.
This property has unrestricted possibilities. It includes everything needed to be developed into a commercial winery, or it can be used for other commercial purposes or just as a personal home, office and workspace.
- Main House: Two story ~2400 sqft custom rock house built in 1985, three bedroom, 2 ½ baths, gourmet kitchen and lots of storage. Covered front and back porches with a unique outdoor BBQ pit built into the fireplace.
- Detached two car garage with storage space.
- Guest House: ~400 sqft modular guest house.
- Commercial grade winery building: two story commercial grade building complete with wine making equipment and set up to process grapes and produce wine.
- Office Space: standalone, 700 sqft office space complete with small parking area.
This estate is centrally located just North of Canyon Lake, 30 minutes to San Marcos, TX, 37 minutes to New Braunfels, 1 hour to downtown San Antonio and 1 hour to downtown Austin.
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Featured Hill Country Land Listings |
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Ultra-custom luxury home on 28 acres, on the banks of picturesque Flag Creek. With a great location just outside the Llano city limits, this is one of the finest homes EVER to hit the market in or around Llano. This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath retreat is perched high on a hill overlooking the City of Llano. Built to the owner's meticulous standards, this home boasts 3,513 square feet of heat/cool area and a perfect combination of open concept living and private space. The kitchen includes an oversized six burner gas range, built-in stainless refrigerator, large island, and marble backsplash and countertops. The master bathroom features a massive walk-in closet, clawfoot tub, two showers, with one featuring a steam sauna. 3 of the 4 bedrooms have in suite baths. The outdoor space includes a stunning pool with rock waterfall. One of the most unique features is the extensive high quality masonry work around the property and home; the fences, retaining walls, and home includes stone found on the property.
Courtesy of: Landmasters Highland Lakes
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40 Acres on the Lampasas River. This is a very wooded 40 acres located just south of Rumley and about 12 miles NE of Lampasas, TX. There is approximately 800-1000 ft of both sides of Lampasas River. The river is rock bottom and the water runs clear. Great for recreation and fishing. The improvements consist of a 2002 built log cabin that has 1 bedroom, 1 bath, a sleeping loft, and great stone fireplace. There is also a large covered porch to sit and watch the beautiful sunsets. A bath house which has a washer/dryer, indoor shower, outdoor shower, and ½ bath. A third structure is an outdoor kitchen area. A large wood storage/workshop and carport for equipment. Last but not least is a Maine style cottage that was built on site by master builders and is put together with all wood pegs. It is a large open room with exposed wood beams and walls. Hardiplank siding and slate roof. There are no utilities to this structure. Must see in person to appreciate this great tract on the river.
Courtesy of: The Kuker Co.
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The Two Sisters Ranch is a true, turn-key ranching experience located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. This 95.72 acre property has been meticulously improved and maintained and is now available to for lucky buyer! The ranch features highly productive Willman Love Grass and Coastal Hay fields, perfect for those who love tall green grass for cattle and horses. The fertile soil of these well established fields make for great hay production and grazing. The ranch also has good tree and brush cover for hunting and is home to whitetail, black buck antelope, dove and turkey. Like to fish? There's a tank stocked with bass and catfish! The main home is built on a ridge overlooking the ranch and surrounding hill country with big views for miles in all directions. Built in 2012 this 3/2 home features; stained concrete floors, coffered ceilings, a vaulted ceiling in the living room, granite kitchen countertops, a double finished out garage, native stone work, metal roof and a great full length sun porch. There's also a very nice guest house just down the road with a full kitchen, private bed room, washer & dryer and sitting porch designed to watch the sun rise over the ranch. Other improvements include a large metal barn, all metal cattle pens, multiple fenced pastures, cattle guards and improved roads. Located approx 10 minutes West of Llano, TX. The market is HOT so come look soon! This could be YOUR home on the range!
Courtesy of: Jesse James Real Estate
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Own your piece of the beautiful Texas Hill Country with this 180 +/- acre ranch west of Llano near the ever popular community of Castell and the Llano River. This fantastic ranch has all the features one could want. It includes hill country views, rolling terrain, rock outcroppings, quality soils for livestock and wildlife, live water on the awesome Hickory Creek, huge oak and pecan trees, and some of the largest wild grape vines I have seen anywhere. These wild mustang grape vines produce grapes that truly make some of the best homemade jelly to be had. The ranch is full of wildlife of all kinds, and Hickory Creek will provide unlimited hours of entertainment throughout the year. Even though some areas of the creek will stop flowing above the sand during dry times, there is always huge amounts of water just under the sand. With a little creativity during these dry times the new buyer could always have their own swimming hole or place for the kids to play. Hickory Creek is also lined with some of the most magnificent oak and pecan trees in the area. The ranch is made for hunting, ranching, or simply as a place to explore and enjoy. Relax all day every day on this ranch when all you hear is the water, wind, and wildlife surround you. The property features paved county road frontage, a new water well, electricity that is being extended onto the ranch, great building sites, and an opportunity to make your Hill Country dreams a reality. Come explore this ranch. You will not be disappointed.
Courtesy of: Landmasters Hill Country
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San Gabriel Estates Custom Home and Barn
201 Nordic Ridge, Bertram, TX
~76 acres, fenced and cross fenced
List Price - $1,200,000
Horse lovers dream! Beautiful custom home situated on 76 acres of rolling hills and breath taking views. This property as it all: Horse stables, John Lyons round pen, chicken coop, stock tank, electric gate and a wet weather creek. The home comes fully furnished so just pack your bag and enjoy your new paradise!
Buyers Representative
Courtesy of Mcallister and Associates
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Sparerib Estates Home and Acreage
403 Sparerib Road, Marble Falls, TX
~25 acres, Home and Stables
List price - $699,000
24.87-acre horse property is now available in the scenic area just 5 miles North and West of Marble Falls, TX. This property includes a ~2484 sqft home, five stall horse barn, two storage buildings, loafing shed, horse fencing and a carport.
The house and 4.39 acres are located in Sparerib Estates with light restrictions and a $50/year POA road maintenance fee. The remaining contiguous 20.48 acres is located in Tobyville Acres which has a slightly different set of restrictions. The property is fenced and cross fenced, mostly with a horse friendly pipe fence with some slick wire in the back of the property. Sparerib Creek runs thru the southern edge of the property.
The grounds include several nice oak trees around the house, a water well and a recently updated septic system.
· Main House: Two story ~2484 sqft house built in 1985, three bedroom (two down and one up), two full baths, covered front and back porches, woodburning stove in the living room, brick fireplace in the master bedroom. The house needs some finishing work and TLC.
· Five stall horse barn with paddocks for each stall.
· Loafing shed.
· Carport for 2 vehicles.
· Completely fenced and cross fenced – horse friendly pipe fencing in front and slick wire in the back.
There is additional paved road frontage on Fieldcrest Drive on the East side of the property.
Property nicely located ~5 miles North and West of Marble Falls, 54 miles to downtown Austin and 92 miles due North of San Antonio.
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Lake Travis Waterfront
20200 Thurman Bend Road, Spicewood, TX
~11 waterfront acres
List price - $1,850,000
~11+ Acres of Fabulous, Lake Travis Waterfront property with Multiple Building Sites, all with Lake Views.
Provides ~374 feet of Lake Travis Waterfront.
Currently two platted waterfront lots being sold as one property with potential for a private boat dock.
Located in the Thurman Bend Estates Gated Subdivision (27 parcels) with community boat ramp and swimming platform.
This unimproved tract has two lots (26A - Tx ID 457830 is 5.87 acres with 204 feet of waterfront and 26B - Tx ID 457829 is 5.31 acres with 170 feet of waterfront).
In the boundaries of the exemplary Lake Travis School District with a good tax rate.
Close to Bee Cave Galleria Shopping and Restaurants.
Only 30 miles to downtown Austin and within 1 hour to Austin International Airport.
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