10867 FM 466, Gonzales, TX 78629

Sunset Hill Ranch

The Sunset Hill Ranch is a 1,116 acre combination cattle and recreational hunting ranch in Western Gonzales County near the community of Belmont on the scenic FM 466 (Texas Independence Trail). You have to see this ranch to believe its uniqueness and beauty. The terrain is extremely diverse with elevation changes of 80 feet, canyon like features, lush grazing pastures, heavily wooded areas teaming with wildlife, 18 ponds and two wet weather creeks. All of the ranch is in a commercial water zone and how important will this be for you now and in the future! There is road frontage on three sides of the ranch which totals nearly 3 miles. Improvements: There is a small but unique must see Cabin with a beautiful modern interior and large outdoor deck for enjoying the amazing views. A shop/barndominium/barn is located at the headquarters. The shop is 40x60 with a concrete floor, a 2 ton overhead crane, an air conditioned office/work area and one full bath. Upstairs is an air conditioned living area with kitchen facilities. A barn expansion area of 2480 sq. ft. that serves as a work and equipment storage area. There are three commercial storage containers for storage of equipment, feed and small vehicles and two 500 gallon tanks. Cattle and Facilities: Sunset Hill currently supports a 100 plus cow/calf pair operation with ease. The main pens for working the cattle are located near a small antique barn, where a pond, water well, electricity and recently reconstructed chutes are available for working and loading cattle. A second set of working pens and chutes with water and electricity is located in another area of the ranch. Fencing: Internal barbed wire fencing divides the Ranch into 10 pastures for rotation of the cattle. Other than approximately 7150 feet of external high fence on the South part of the Ranch and approximately 4825 feet of hog wire fence on the South and portion of the Western side of the Ranch, the primary external and all internal fencing is traditional barbed wire. All in good shape. Grasses: The primary grasses for the cattle are all native grasses including Coastal Bermuda and limited planting of Tifton 85. Weed control consists primarily of aggressive mowing. Here is another unique feature of the ranch, the fertilizer used in the hay fields and grazing pastures is primarily chicken manure and chicken parts. As a result the grasses are amazing and in the springtime it is wildflower heaven. Water: Sunset Hill Ranch is located in the Carrizo Wilcox aquifer and the Queen City aquifer (an abundance of this asset). There are 10 Carrizo wells located strategically throughout the Ranch, drilled to about 400 feet and producing over 100 gallons/minute from about 150 feet via 5 hp pumps.. All 10 Carrizo wells are registered with the Gonzales County Underground Water District and qualify for the Mitigation Program. 1 Queen City aquifer well. 18 ponds of varying sizes with 10 of the ponds having pipelines from water wells to maintain water levels during drought periods. 2 wet weather creeks, Burroughs Creek and Foster Creek, which both traverse the Ranch. Wildlife: The wildlife on the Ranch includes whitetail deer, turkey, feral hogs, coyotes, fox, dove, ducks and other typical small wildlife. Hunting: Sunset Hill Ranch is a member of the Belmont Wildlife Association, and participates in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Managed Lands Deer Program. Total deer harvest ranges from 15 to 18 each year. The Ranch is essentially low fenced, except for limited high fencing on the South side of the Ranch. There are 4 Atascosa 5x5 blinds about 12 feet high, one 5x5 portable blind and 6 stand and fill feeders. Minerals: All minerals and royalties on the 1,116 acres are owned by the Seller except for a 3/16 interest in about 100 acres and no minerals on a 10 acre tract located in the SW Corner. There are no current leases. - ALL minerals, royalties and water rights will convey with an acceptable offer.