The Limestone Ridge Ranch offers the comforts of home, with high-quality improvements on 184 acres of beautiful Texas hill country. The newly constructed home is perfect for full-time living or a weekend getaway. Located at the uprising of the Mason Mountains, the land is diverse in topography and Flora, with tremendous views for many miles. The 3 bedroom 3 bathroom home with large covered porches makes entertaining guests and family easy. Near the home lies the newly constructed metal barn, outfitted with water and electricity, game cleaning area, with double roll-up doors. A complete package in a desirable location, this ranch will not last long.
184 acres conveniently located less than 10 minutes outside of Mason, TX in the N/W portion of Mason County with access via SH 29 and a well-maintained easement road.
The ranch is a 1.5 hour drive from San Angelo and 2 hours from Austin and San Antonio, with the area being served by the Mason County airport. Centrally located, several popular towns nearby with an easy 45 minute drive to Fredericksburg, 1 hour drive to Horseshoe Bay, and 30 minutes to Llano or Brady. Explore Mason's historical town square full of shopping, museums, restaurants, bars, and wine tasting rooms.
Improvements: NEW PAVED FRONTAGE ROAD! Enjoy the new paved access that allows for a smooth easy drive for any vehicle. Situated on a ridge of the Mason Mountains, this luxury ranch home offers tremendous and breathtaking southern views of the surrounding hill-country from nearly every room of the home. Built in 2023, this newly constructed home is professionally designed and decorated by an award winning interior designer, with the quality of construction and finish apparent in every detail. Suitable for a hunting getaway, weekend retreat, full time living, or investment property, the Limestone Ridge Ranch offers all of the comforts of home on the ranch. The home offers 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms, with an open concept design in the kitchen and living area, with a wood burning fireplace. Custom built-ins and cabinets line the kitchen for ample storage space, with upgraded stainless KitchenAid appliances throughout. Natural light flows into the entire home, with the owner and guests able to take in the surrounding landscape from every room. Large bedrooms provide for hosting many guests, each complete with ensuite bathroom with double sinks, and double closets. The home is heated and cooled by 2 central units for added comfort with spray foam insulation throughout. A standing-seam metal roof covers the 2,150 SF of living space and 1,000+ SF of porches offer expanded living space. Aerobic septic was installed at time of construction and was built to county specs. This home can be purchased turn-key and ready to enjoy day one!
The most impressive views and sunsets are taken in from the large back porch, overlooking the surrounding bottom land and scenic hill country for miles and miles. A natural stone walkway leads from the side entrance/mud room to a nearby natural stone patio and large fire pit that is equipped with built in audio system for evening entertaining and relaxing. The audio system also extends to the front and back porches and family room. Wi-Fi is currently available throughout the home as well as Dish TV.
The +/- 1,500 SF metal barn provides a nice addition to the ranch, offering over 1,000 SF of enclosed area, with an additional 450 SF of lighted and covered area for cleaning game animals. The barn area features 2 roll up doors, water and electricity, a commercial ice maker, and ample storage space for keeping ATVs, tractors, feed and ranch implements out of the weather. The game cleaning area features 2 wireless remote winches for cleaning your trophy animals, with hot water supplied at the stainless sink and cleaning counter.
An RV hookup for water and electricity is also available near the home and barn area for guests.
Water to the improvements is supplied by a strong producing water well, tested at 12+ GPM. Two insulated well houses, new submersible pump, pressure tank, and poly tank for water storage were installed in 2023.
Land: Limestone Ridge Ranch offers 184 +/- acres of high-quality Texas Hill Country with over 160 of elevation delta, big views, and Oak tree lined draws. The land is diverse in flora, loaded with Live Oaks and hardwoods on hill tops and the dry creek bottom. Mesquite trees provide ample cover for roaming game animals on the south side of the ranch. An improved road system leading from the gated entry to the home and barn, provides all-weather access, with ATV trails traversing the property in all directions. Selective brush clearing allows for easy travel about the ranch while leaving thick enough cover to attract native and exotic trophy animals. It is rare to find a ranch of this size that offers such dramatic topography, yet gentle enough to be enjoyed by the entire family. Seep Springs line the N/W draw, flowing into the valley with the water providing a lush landscape. Burnt rock and Midden mounds have been found on the property along with numerous arrowheads and primitive tools.
Wildlife: The Limestone Ridge Ranch offers a great hunting experience for owners and guests, with roaming Whitetail, Turkey, Audad Ram, and Dove. Blinds are of top quality, along with spin-cast feeders placed strategically around the property to bring in the variety of trophy animals. Each hunting station is accessible by ATV trails or the main ranch roads, making a comfortable hunting experience for the entire family. The dry creek bed that meanders thru the width of the ranch acts as a magnet for the animals that prefer gentle bottom land.
Taxes: $450 in 2023, Wildlife Exemption in place