Location Description:

This ranch is located on the west side of US Hwy 183 approximately 13 miles south of Gonzales, Texas and approximately 13 miles north of Cuero, Texas just south of Hochheim, Texas. Address is 449 Whitley Road which is a gravel road.

Terrain:

The ranch is level to gently rolling with elevation ranging from 200-300 feet. Mostly native pasture with heavy tree and brush cover for wildlife and some open areas with good native grass cover. There is an approximate 45-acre Coastal Bermuda hayfield along the eastern boundary. Over 140 round bales have been produced from this field in a season. Some extremely large Heritage Live Oak trees, Post Oaks, Yaupon, Elm, Pecan, Willows and Cottonwoods along the beautiful Guadalupe river frontage and throughout the ranch. Extremely Scenic!!

Water:

The Big Oak Ranch features approximately 1561 feet of frontage along the Guadalupe river. Access is good from this sandy low bank. In addition, there are five water wells – two with submersible pumps, two solar pumps, and one windmill. There are two stock tanks. There are a couple O/G sites that have a separate access away from the main improvements.

Improvements:

The Big Oak Ranch boasts of a beautifully built barndominium! The building has approximately 3700 S.F. of enclosed shop space with 20 ft. eave space and four overhead rollup doors. A beautiful approximately 2400 S.F. two story, living area with a first-class kitchen, living room, and bathroom. Kitchen has granite countertops, wooden cabinets, tile backsplash, and electric appliances. The upstairs has three bedrooms, and three bathrooms. Everything extremely nice and modern. A very nice approximately 1450 S.F. pump house with metal frame, concrete floors and metal clad. Complete with storage room, game cleaning station and a walk-in cooler. Large covered parking areas here and at the barndominium. Beautiful outdoor pavilion with stained concrete floors, full height rock fireplace, built-in rock BBQ pit and gas grill; complete with bar area, vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers. Perfect place to entertain your guests which overlooks a large pond. All of these include landscaping, rock retaining walls, sprinkler system, and much more!

Recreation:

Wildlife/Fence: Most of the ranch is perimeter fenced with an eight-foot-tall high tensile net wire game fence. The river bottom is outside of the high fence. The property is also crossed fenced with standard fencing. Fencing is considered good. Also, a set of steel pipe cattle pens. The main rock entrance way has a custom-made decorative steel double gates with an asphalt road leading up to the improvements. The Big Oak Ranch includes a good population of whitetail deer, dove, quail, wild hogs, and wild turkey. Enhanced genetics were introduced to the native deer population in 2012. The ranch has been under strict game management. The owners have been running a typical cattle operation as well.

Minerals:

Surface Only.

Comments:

Perfect recreational ranch complete with gorgeous Guadalupe river frontage, mostly all high fence with excellent hunting and first-class improvements just waiting for you and your guest’s enjoyment!

Taxes: Reported to be in AG-USE status with total taxes being $3,670.59 for the year 2020

Disclaimer:

The information contained herein is compiled from resources believed to be accurate. No warranties on the state of ownership of real or any personal property nor any representation as to its accuracy are made by Lee, Lee and Puckitt Associates, Inc., and/or its agents/brokers.