Blue Wildebeest Ranch

Hill Country Family Retreat! Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway, a place to gather with loved ones, or an investment in family legacy, the meticulously cared for Blue Wildebeest Ranch offers the perfect balance of comfort, recreation, and natural beauty. The ranch features multiple custom improvements, starting with the two-story main home with extensive Hill Country views and a pool. A few strides away will find you at the bunkhouse with an office and three one bedroom and one bathroom suites that are perfect for family and friends. The other fantastic improvements include a large shop with a kitchen and one bedroom and bathroom, and the coolest saloon/party barn you will find in this part of the Hill Country. Take a step into the Blue Wildebeest Saloon and feel like you've landed right on Main Street in Bandera, TX -- the Cowboy Capital of the World! Conveniently located less than 10 miles from Bandera, the ranch is home to a diverse array of native wildlife and exotic species, offering a true natural sanctuary. LOCATION The ranch fronts Johnson Road and is accessed through its private front gate, approximately 9.5 miles from Bandera or 11 miles to Center Point. The Ranch is only 30 minutes from Kerrville and one hour from San Antonio. TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT The Blue Wildebeest Ranch has over 94 ft of topographical relief with the highest elevation being 1,566 ft above sea level. The grounds and trees around the improvements are manicured. There is one draw on the ranch that offers scenic trails for hiking and wildlife viewing. At the bottom of the draw are rich soils that support ample native grasses and a variety of trees that offer a scenic park-like setting. Native trees of the Guadalupe River valley include live oak, Spanish Oak, shin oak, Lacey Oak, cypress, sycamore, pecan, cherry, redbud, walnut, cedar elm, willow, persimmon and ashe juniper. Many of these species are found on the ranch along with a variety of brush species, succulents and grasses providing excellent habitat diversity. Strategic juniper management has been in place on the ranch for years in several areas. The juniper management program has improved the overall habitat/range conditions and views. WILDLIFE The Blue Wildebeest ranch is low fenced allowing native and exotic species to move freely through the ranch for water, food and shelter. The ranch hosts populations of white-tailed deer, rio grande turkey, dove and varmints. The free ranging exotics known to inhabit the area include axis deer and feral hogs. IMPROVEMENTS Main Home: The custom 2,106 sqft two-story home consists of one bedroom and one and a half bathrooms. The main home has an open kitchen and living room with incredible views of the Hill Country and overlooks the pool. The second-story deck and large porch around the pool provides a perfect setting for entertaining and observing wildlife. Bunkhouse: The bunkhouse is constructed with a breezeway dividing an office on one side and three individual one bedroom and one bathroom suites on the other side. Front and back porches provide great views of the ranch and distant hills. Barn: The enclosed concrete floor barn consists of 3,200 sqft of work space, full kitchen, and an air conditioned single bedroom and bathroom suite. Saloon: The Blue Wildebeest Saloon is your private Bandera style bar that is perfect for entertaining. The bar has a kitchenette, bar area, pool table, fireplace, entertainment system, bathroom and wrap around porch. Fence: The boundary fence is standard height and in good condition. Road Infrastructure: The primary road is improved entering the private gate and extends to all ranch structures. The internal roads are well kept and provide access across the ranch. WATER The ranch has one water well with accompanying storage that services the entire property. ELECTRICITY Electricity is in place with existing service to several areas of the ranch including all structures. AREA ATTRACTIONS A quick drive down highway 173 is Bandera (the "Cowboy Capital of the World") with restaurants, bars, a variety of shops, grocery store, feed store, and hardware store. The Medina River runs through Bandera with public access. Just to the north is the quaint town of Center Point. With a revitalization of restaurants and shops it is a fun day trip with access to the Guadalupe River. 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