Property Description

Rancho Paloma is a turnkey 189-acre hunting ranch in Frio County, Texas, positioned on the doorstep of the South Texas Golden Triangle, one of North Americas most renowned whitetail hunting regions. Offering the ideal blend of working ranch, private hunting retreat, and recreational getaway, the property is fully equipped and ready to operate from day one. Rancho Paloma features dual road frontage on County Road 4700 and County Road 4728, with Dilley approximately 17 miles away, Pearsall 23 miles, and San Antonio approximately 77 miles north. The ranch headquarters is a 1,500-square-foot barndominium featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and sleeping accommodations for up to 16 guests in addition to the master suite. The bunk room includes 12 built-in XL twin beds, making this an exceptional setup for group hunting trips. The open-concept kitchen and living area features knotty alder cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, large island with bar seating, vaulted ceilings with exposed white truss beams, recessed lighting, plantation shutters, and stained concrete floors. A covered front porch overlooks the main pond, while a black pipe fence encloses the manicured, tree-shaded homesite. The Cow Shed provides an outstanding outdoor gathering space with an open pavilion, outdoor kitchen, ice machine, sink, storage cabinets, two picnic tables, and an adjoining fire-pit patio. Working improvements include a 30x60 lighted pole barn with game cleaning station and walk-in freezer, a 16x36 equipment shed, a 24x24 tool shed, a high-fenced garden with greenhouse and raised beds, and the climate-controlled Armory Conex for secure gear storage. A dedicated shooting complex includes a shooting shed and 100-, 200-, and 600-yard ranges, each with a backstop, plus a shooting table. Water infrastructure includes a Queen City aquifer well with RO system, two 3,000-gallon storage tanks, a 3,000-gallon rainwater collection tank, and a smaller tank. Two Generac generators serve the house and Cow Shed, powered by a 1,000-gallon propane tank, with an additional 500-gallon diesel tank on site. The ranchs centerpiece is a fully lined, approximately 22-foot-deep pond fed by the well and complete with a floating dock and water ladder. A second pond and several wet-weather draws provide additional water and habitat. The property is perimeter fenced, with high fencing on the north and west sides and low fencing on the south and east. Well-maintained senderos and a perimeter ranch road provide easy access throughout the property. Three fenced food plots include a 3.5-acre northern deer plot, a 3.6-acre middle dove plot, and a 3.6-acre southern plot offering flexible seasonal use. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, turkey, dove, quail, and hogs. Three hunting blinds, four feeders-including protein and cottonseed feeders-and two hog traps convey with the sale. A wildlife exemption is in place.

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