Pedernales River Ranch is a rare Hill Country offering where sensible improvements meet striking natural beauty. This ranch presents an ideal opportunity for a full-time residence, weekend retreat, or recreational getaway, with a landscape that inspires exploration and relaxation alike. The ranch features approximately 440' of frontage on both sides of the Pedernales River, encompassing a shallow rock bottom stretch set beneath an impressive limestone bluff. This tranquil section of the river offers a peaceful setting with scenic natural beauty, creating an ideal habitat and attractant for native wildlife. The gentle flow and dramatic rock backdrop enhance the property's character, providing a rare and desirable live-water feature that adds both aesthetic and recreational value. Gently rolling terrain with approximately 19 acres of productive hay fields, strategically pastured out. The native pasture has benefited from selective cedar clearing over the years, allowing native grasses to thrive and encouraging the growth of hardwoods, including live oak, post oak, pecan, and cedar elm. A pretty draw with interesting rock outcroppings is lined with hardwoods and watersheds down to the river. A particularly inviting area of the ranch is dotted with magnificent cedar elms, offering a potential homesite with elevated views of the dramatic limestone bluff and the Pedernales River below. The terrain has a gentle roll, with elevation ranging between 1,900' to 1,960' asl. A charming 637 sf Ulrich cabin is situated on the ranch, offering a comfortable and functional retreat surrounded by natural beauty. The cabin features a covered front porch, ideal for enjoying peaceful sunrises and sunsets, as well as the sights and sounds of the Hill Country. Inside, the thoughtfully designed layout includes two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a versatile loft that can serve as additional sleeping space or storage. The spacious living room is filled with natural light from well-placed windows, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator, a microwave, an electric cooktop with oven, and a double sink. There is also ample cabinet storage. The bathroom features a walk-in shower and is accessible from both the bedroom and the kitchen, making it convenient for guests. A 525 sf metal barn provides practical utility and storage space. The structure features a roll-up garage door, making it well-suited for equipment or keeping tools and supplies out of the elements. The barn also houses a 2,500 gallon water storage tank, which is part of the water well system. A 550 sf detached garage provides practical storage and parking space on the property. The structure has a stone exterior and a metal roof and is located near the cabin for convenient access. It is well-suited for storing a UTV, lawn mower, or other equipment, offering simple, weather-protected functionality. Additional improvements include a stone and rod iron gated entrance, two turn-of-the-century wooden barns, and the remains of an old stone building that once served as a hunter's camp. Abundant native wildlife, including whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, dove, and other animals native to the Texas Hill Country. Pebble Creek Road is a fenced out easement road that runs along the east boundary of the ranch for 370 feet. There is one water well that supplies the cabin. A 2,500 water storage tank is located near the well. The Property is currently under a Wildlife Exemption.
