Derby, TX (Frio County)

Located approximately 65 miles southwest of downtown San Antonio is Rancho San Juan. Accessed from IH-35, 9.5 miles south of Pearsall to the Derby Exit and ¾ of a mile west on CR 4425 to the entrance gate, all in Frio County, Texas. Cash to Seller or third party financing. Seller is believed to own 40% of the minerals and will convey ½ of the minerals and all executive rights. Exact mineral conveyance to be determined at time of new title commitment. Taxes are approximately $3,070.00 (2008). This ranch has plenty of water. The Frio River traverses the western portion of the ranch and has a concrete crossing that allows access to about 18 acres across the river which is not game fenced. The lodge has a stocked 2-3 acre tank with bass, catfish and baitfish. The house water well (Queen City) provides water to the tank and house compound. Another tank which is watered by a windmill is also wired for a submersible pump which can be run by a portable generator. Two other small tanks capture runoff water for the pasture. A windmill supplies water for the deer pens which overflows from a concrete trough into a small earthen tank. Additionally, there are two old oil wells which have been plugged below the Carrizo Sands which could possibly be made into water wells if so desired. Nearly level to slightly sloping toward the Frio River bottom. Fertile soils varying from sandy loam to darker clay loamy soils as you head toward the river. Good diverse south Texas brush consisting of granjeno, blackbrush, mesquite, guajillo, prickly pear, persimmon, and more. Most of the grasses are native and scattered around the ranch in Klein grass and buffel. Also, there are several small food plots adjacent to the hunting blinds. The perimeter has an 8’ game fence and in the center of the ranch, there are two breeding/release pens each about 15 acres in size. The perimeter fence and pens were installed in 2003. The owner has been releasing bucks and does throughout the years into the pasture. At this time, there are 18 bred doe and two bucks in the breeding pens which will convey with the sale. At the headquarters is a 1,400 (+/-) sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a full length front covered porch and a deck off the upstairs loft. The compound consists of a small covered equipment shed, storage and deer cleaning facility with game cooler and hanging rack. Seller will convey with the sale all hunting blinds, protein and corn feeders, tractor and implements, and most house furnishings except mounts and personal items. Medina Electric Cooperative. Abundant game includes whitetail deer, dove, quail, seasonal water foul, turkey, hogs, and others. The Seller will provide information regarding deer released into the pasture from the breeding pens throughout his ownership of 8 years. This is a quality south Texas ranch with very good access and located within an hour from downtown San Antonio and within 10 miles from Pearsall, Derby, and Dilley. This ranch could also support a sizable herd of livestock if wanted.