The Chilipitin Creek Ranch presents a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in a home ranch with all the necessary infrastructure in place for a cattle and/or horse operation. For the past 25 years, it has served that purpose for a well-respected couple known across south Texas for their knowledge of cattle and horses alike. The ranch home, nestled in a cluster of live oaks, is the perfect place to raise a family in the country or for a couple to enjoy life at a slower pace.
LOCATION
The ranch is located at the intersection of Highway 85 and FM 140 just a short hour from downtown San Antonio, TX. There are also 3,200’ of CR 315 frontage along two other sides.
-5 miles from Charlotte, TX
-17 miles from Methodist Hospital Atascosa
-20 miles to the Pleasanton H-E-B
TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT
The ranch is split into three pastures all with intended uses. The current owner has been reworking the largest of the three pastures by grubbing out the regrowth and planting some annuals. The house pasture is 12± acres beautifully cleared and maintained and has an awesome trophy live oak tree perfectly placed. The working trap is 13± acres and is used for limited grazing and moving stock to the working pens and arena.
WILDLIFE
The wildlife that can be found in the area consists of native game and non-game species. These include but are not limited to white-tailed deer, turkey, dove, quail and predators; and of course there will likely be a feral hog rooting around from time to time.
AGRICULTURE
Livestock: The ranch’s several pastures have been used over the years for a variety of livestock grazing needs from small cow-calf operations to running stockers, to managing herds moving between different leased pastures.
Equestrian: The ranch is equipped with the necessities for a working horse operation with the lighted cutting arena and beautiful round pen lined with cedar stays. Everything needed to comfortably raise and keep horses is in place from horse sheds with turnouts, tack room, wash rack, etc.
IMPROVEMENTS
Ranch Home: The ranch home has an open floor plan perfect for gatherings with family and friends. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. In addition, there is an “in-law suite” attached to the other side of the two-car garage.
Cantina: Nearby is a cantina perfect for kicking your feet up and enjoying the southeast breeze. The cantina includes a kitchen, pantry, bathroom and plenty of room for seating areas. This is yet another great place for gatherings.
Other Outbuildings and facilities:
-90’x30’ equipment barn
-60’x30’ hay barn
-70’x25’ barn with pens attached
-Lighted arena
-Round pen
-Horse sheds with turnouts, tack room and wash rack
*Measurements are approximate.
WATER
There is a water well by the house that is used for domestic, livestock and wildlife uses. The water well distributes water to various troughs around the headquarters and ranch house. In addition, there is a seasonal pond along Chilipitin Creek to the northeast.
MINERALS
A portion of Seller’s owned minerals are negotiable at the asking price.
There are 7± acres on the opposite side of the highway from the main entrance that are included in this offering and being marketed separately as well.
In addition, there is a cell tower on the west side of the property near the fence line.