Exceptional 20-Acre Hill Country Retreat
Tarpley – Bandera County
This remarkable 20-acre parcel in the Texas Hill Country offers a rare combination of seclusion, natural beauty, and versatility. With a dramatic 350-foot elevation change, among the highest in the region, it showcases breathtaking views from both hilltops and valleys, making it an ideal canvas for everything from a secluded hunting retreat to a multi-million-dollar estate.
Nestled just an hour from San Antonio, the property features a mix of rugged, hilly terrain and the largest stretch of manicured flatland in the valley, ideal for building. A cleared potential home site is strategically placed to capture sweeping vistas. A seasonal wet-weather creek runs through the land, complete with a spring-fed waterfall during the rainy periods, adding to the property’s charm all while being priced as dry land. The north-facing hill and the wet weather creek create a unique environment where increased foliage and larger, more mature trees can flourish.
The property invites exploration with several established hiking trails. Fascinating geological formations and scenic overlooks can be seen in every direction. Whether you’re hiking through the hills or discovering the lands unique rock features, every turn offers something new to see.
Enjoy unmatched privacy with no permanent neighbors and easy access via a smooth gravel road just mile off the highway. Electricity is located along the property, less than 400 feet from the primary build site. Wildlife abounds, including white-tailed deer, aoudad sheep, turkey, wild hogs, and foxes, perfect for hunters and nature lovers alike.
There’s lots of freedom with no HOA/POA. Therefore, whether you envision a weekend cabin, a luxury estate, or a simple tent under the stars, this land offers the space, solitude, and scenery to bring your vision to life. Wont last, call Morris Killough 210-415-9850 or Kassie Killough 830-928-5781
20 acres in Bandera County, Texas
Seco Ridge
This 5 Acre parcel is located just a couple miles southeast of Utopia Texas off of a paved road. This tract has some large neighbors and offers amazing views. Public water and electricity are available. If you would like to schedule a showing call Chance Dean 8302780079.
Bostow
13+- Acres – Fabulous Home Sites
Medina River Tract – Bandera County
Located approximately 4 miles NW of Bandera, this new listing offers 400 feet of beautiful Medina River and features what can only be described as one of the most awesome home sites in the Hill Country. The property is situated on the high bank side of the Medina River and offers end of road privacy in Exotic Acres subdivision, paved road to gate, three phase electric, internet, phone and good water well.
The property is a mix of approximately 10 acres of high ground safely above flood plain and 3+- acres of high bluff and gentle river bottom land. The owners have carefully created a road down that provides easy access to the beautiful Pecan bottom lying along the banks of beautiful Medina River. The 400+- feet of river offers strong flow with shallow rock bottom areas, deeper pools, rapids and multiple access points provide unlimited recreation for fishing, tubing, kayaking or canoeing. free ranging Axis, Whitetail, Turkey and dozens of varieties of Birds provide the nature lover the feeling of a private sanctuary. The huge limestone bluffs provide hours of hiking and exploring for the kid in all of us. With just a few hours of mowing the gentle area along the River will be like a park. The owner even had a few private golf holes developed at one time.
The upper area of the property is relatively flat and is a mixture of heavy brush and partially cleared areas with huge Post Oaks that provide excellent habitat for all of the wildlife that flows through the area. Hunting is allowed and Axis and Whitetail are abundant. At the point of the plateau is the high light of the property, a fabulous home site sitting just a few hundred feet from the Medina River that overlooks literally miles of the Medina River Valley and offers the most incredible 180 degree long range views of any property in the area. Wont last, $725,000. Call Kassie Killough 830-928-5781
Sabinal River House
New Listing – Fabulous Sabinal River frontage with constant flow throughout the recent droughts.
Low taxes through wildlife exemption.
20+- acres Sabinal River Home
Bandera County – Utopia
Located just three miles north of Utopia along the banks of the Cypress lined Sabinal River, this unrestricted property is the perfect weekend retreat or investment property. This rare find features 400+-feet of live water on the Sabinal River, beautiful custom home, equipment shed/shop, water system, large neighbors, end of road privacy, electric gate access and private drive. The owners have maintained the property under a Wildlife exemption that may be transferred to a new owner. The majority of the property has been left in a native state other than some very selective clearing for a 4 wheeler trail and a few hunting areas. The property is covered with heavy Cedar, huge Live Oaks, Red Oaks, Sumac and Persimmon. This area of the Hill Country is loaded with Axis, Whitetail , Turkey, Hogs and hundreds of different song birds and other bird species are regularly seen on the property.
The 1600+- sq ft owner designed home was built in 2003 and has limestone and hardy board exterior. One particular highlight of the home is the full length porch that provides the owners one of the most amazing settings in the Hill Country, relaxing and sitting for hours enjoying the views of the beautiful Cypress lined Sabinal River located just yards below the home. The owners carefully incorporated many antique features, decor and fixtures with modern amenities to give the home a very comfortable country feel. The home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths with an additional loft upstairs that may be used for game area or provide additional lodging. The loft provides access out to a wooden deck for viewing and enjoying the outdoors. The large open living room/dining area offers a cathedral ceiling, travertine tile floors and a 35 foot working fireplace. The fabulous kitchen offers custom milled cypress cabinets, deep double sink, Island bar and cabinets with beautiful limestone counters. Full length windows are in every room and offer fabulous views of the surrounding grounds, valley, hills and or Sabinal River.
The owners have cleared approximately 4 acres along the River and around the home that they keep mowed and manicured. The 400+- feet of beautiful rock bottom Sabinal River features deep pools, crystal clear rapids and a small island provides unlimited recreation and enjoyment for the family and friends. I can’t explain how rare it is to own a beautiful stretch of River front with absolutely no visible neighbors on the opposite side of river. Wont last, too much to list, come see for yourself, $995,000. call Morris Killough 210-415-9850
Mountain View
7 Acres – B & R Ranch
Utopia – Bandera County
Located 5 miles north of Utopia, this new listing is the perfect weekend getaway. Just minutes from Garner Park and Lost Maples Park, this small property is exactly why land in the Sabinal Canyon is so sought after. The tract offers paved county road frontage, electric on site, internet and phone available and hundreds of hardwoods with Spanish Oak, Blue Oak and Live Oak. The owners have cleared extensive cedar in areas to create amazing home sites with fabulous views of the Sabinal Valley. Wildlife is abundant with whitetail, turkey, wild hogs, occasional exotic and dozens of varieties of song birds. The property offers low to medium elevation, perfect for hiking and or recreation. $129,000. owner / agent Wont last , call Kassie Killough 210-928-5781
Bachleda
10+- Acres – Fabulous Custom Home
Utopia – Bandera County
Located in one of the most unspoiled areas of the Texas Hill Country, this new listing offers not only a fabulous setting but also one of the most beautiful custom homes anywhere in Bandera County. Entering the limestone drive you immediately notice the quality of planning and workmanship in this select property. The property offers a 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath custom limestone home built by Hill Country Classics Homes, a 24’x36′ metal shop with attached 24’x36′ covered parking and attached 16’x40′ RV parking area, complete with 50 amp electrical, water and septic system, large pipe rail fenced yard, excellent water well, large pecan bottom and incredible views of the surrounding valley. The owners have planted dozens of additional trees including Live Oak, Burr Oak, Mountain Laurel and other varieties on the well manicured grounds.
The spacious (owner designed) home offers standing seam roof, limestone exterior, concrete walk way, 2 Central AC units for zoned climate control, wood and stained concrete floors, a full length 7’x62′ porch on the front and a 10′ x 26′ porch on back of home, two central AC units, large open living room with working wood fireplace, (propane is piped to the fireplace and gas cook top) cathedral ceilings, wood floors, custom designed and built book cases and entertainment center, bar area with counter and fridge. The open kitchen and dining area offers a large island, stainless appliances, gas cook top, built in microwave and convection oven, ample cabinets and drawers, extensive counter space and a large walk in pantry. The cabinetry and woodwork throughout the home highlights the quality of craftsmanship that was put into the entire construction of the home. Ceiling fans are fixtures on both porches and featured throughout the home. The primary bedroom is 18’x17′ and offers a huge full bath with walk in shower, double sinks, 11’x13′ walk in closet with built in chest of drawers and shelving. The primary bedroom is adjacent to a bonus room that is used for an exercise room and storage space. On the north end of the home is three additional bedrooms, two of which share a full bath with garden tub and sink, individual walk in closets and a fourth bedroom that is currently used as office space.
Additional rooms include a half bath, large mud/utility room with sink, washer dryer, extra refrigerator, second walk in pantry, a mechanical room that houses the hot water heater and two water softener systems and numerous closets for extra storage space.
From the amazing views, the privacy of being on one of the least traveled county roads in Bandera County to the free ranging wildlife and the dozens of species of birds, there are many more features of this property that makes it so special, come see for yourself. $1,195,000. Call Morris Killough 210-415-9850
Bear Creek
Utopia – Uvalde County
Located 360+- Acres – Bear Creek Ranch
between Utopia and Garner State Park, one of the most desirable and unspoiled areas of the Texas Hill Country, this new listing is one of the most scenic and diverse ranches available in the area. The ranch fronts on FM 1050 with 1.9 miles of highway frontage, just minutes from Utopia, the beautiful Frio River and Garner State Park. This Ranch has been in the same family since the 1940’s and up until now has still been used as a true working ranch. The Ranch is nothing short of spectacular and is one of the most diverse and unique ranches anywhere. The varying terrain is amazing and is truly one of the most scenic ranches available in this area of the hill country. The Ranch offers the near perfect mix of flat to sloping bottom land, canyons, deep fertile bottoms with adequate soils for cultivation, hay or food plots, steep majestic hardwood lined hills, limestone bluffs with outcroppings and large open valleys covered in huge Live Oaks. The canyons and hill sides are home to Spanish Oak, Blue Oak, Cedar Elms, Wild Cherry, Madrone, Sumac, Persimmon and Sycamore and there are dozens of home sites with incredible views. Each valley has the potential for pond and lake development, there appears to be multiple areas on the ranch with ample subsurface water to supply ponds.
One of the highlights of the ranch is the exceptional interior road system the owners have created over many years that provide easy access to virtually every part of the ranch. Most of the ranch is easily accessible by 2 WD vehicle and a single tour of the 4 miles of road system is like a safari, offering a buyer breathtaking views of the Ranch, the Sabinal Canyon, Bear Creek and S. Words and pictures do not come close. The road system is in excellent condition and few ranches offer an interior road system that compares to this ranch. Additionally, the multi generational owners have selectively cleared large amounts of Cedar from the property, providing excellent habitat for not only Livestock but also for the large numbers of Whitetail, Turkey, Hogs and occasional free ranging Exotics including Fallow and trophy Aoudad. The extensive Cedar clearing on the property has made it one of the cleanest ranches available.
The low fenced Ranch is a rare opportunity for a buyer to purchase an exceptional Hill Country ranch that has all the features that make this area so special.
Wont last, Morris 210-415-9850
Cockrill
8 Acres – Utopia
27701 FM 470 – Bandera County
Located just three miles from Utopia in western Bandera County, this new listing is the perfect weekend getaway or future retirement property. The property offers great access with highway frontage, 3 phase electric, internet service, huge healthy Live Oaks, wet weather creek, top of the line 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath double wide Fleetwood Mobile Home, large shaded yard, equipment shed, tractor barn, chicken coop, bird center, tree house, guest quarters, rain collection system for the garden and an excellent water well with charcoal filter and softener system piped to home and horse water trough.
The expansive home offers a huge wraparound porch, beautiful views of the surrounding Hill Country, newer metal roof, Central AC, new vinyl hardwood floors, large open kitchen dining area with Island, newer appliances and dishwasher, huge living room, laundry/utility room, large main bedroom with walk in closet, dual sink counter, walk in tub shower, two other spacious bedrooms with large closets, shared full bath with linen closet, double sinks and shower. Recent upgrades are new coil in Central AC unit and septic has been pumped recently.
The property is partially wooded and offers the nature lover Whitetail, Turkey and dozens of species of song birds. Don’t miss a chance to acquire this fantastic property in a highly desirable area of the hill Country. Wont last $399,000. Call Kassie Killough 830-928-5781 or Morris Killough 210-415-9850
Madrona Mesa
9 Acres – B&R Ranch
Utopia – Bandera County
Located 5 miles north of Utopia, this new listing is the perfect weekend getaway. Just minutes from Garner Park and Lost Maples Park, this small property is exactly why land in the Sabinal Canyon is so sought after. The tract offers paved county road frontage, electric and phone available and hundreds of hardwoods with Spanish Oak, Blue Oak and Madrone. The owners have cleared extensive cedar in areas to create amazing home sites with fabulous views. Wildlife is abundant with whitetail, turkey, wild hogs, occasional exotic and dozens of varieties of song birds. The property offers medium to steep elevation, perfect for hiking and or recreation. $159,000. Wont last , call Chance Dean 830-278-0079 or Kassie Killough 830-928-5781
816 Cornelius Rd
8.5 acres of beautiful Sabinal River front. Located approximately 6.5 miles north of Utopia, this retreat sits high above the Sabinal River and features stunning views of the canyon and mountains. This property has a 1200 square foot barndominium that has 600 square feet of living area that has two beds and one bathroom. Property has a strong water well, septic, electricity, and high speed internet. Beautiful trees abound throughout the property, including huge Cypress trees that align the river and provide a great canopy to enjoy the river in the shade.
The river has had a continual flow throughout the drought. The river has a healthy population of bass, catfish, and bluegills. Whitetail deer, Axis, turkey, and hogs have been spotted on the property many times. This property has several level areas with great views, where someone could build their dream home. This fully fenced and gated property sits at the end of the road and is very peaceful. The property is one year away from having an AG Exemption. The owners will leave their bee hives to keep the property in line to get the exemption. Wont last, call Roy Grant 281-793-4806