Gillespie County | Crabapple Creek Ranch | N of Fredericksburg

SUMMARY

Defined by dramatic long-range Hill Country views and premier live water, the 932.79± Crabapple Creek Ranch is truly in a caliber of its own. The ranch captures sweeping vistas, including iconic views of Enchanted Rock, with elevations ranging from approximately 1,500’± to 1,760’± above sea level. A rich diversity in terrain includes grassy hilltops, beautiful granite outcroppings, intermittent spring-fed draws lined with large hardwoods, and a pristine live-water creek.

The signature feature of the property is Crabapple Creek, which meanders through the ranch on both sides for approximately 2,790’±. This highly desirable stretch of live water includes nice fishing holes, flowing rapid sections, and dramatic slabs of granite over which the water rushes, creating a unique and peaceful setting that is simply unmatched.

This blank canvas ranch is primed and ready for its next owner to enjoy this character-filled property for generations to come.

DESCRIPTION

Crabapple Creek Ranch is a scenic 932.79± acre Hill Country property featuring a strong combination of live water, varied terrain, and natural beauty. The ranch offers excellent accessibility via a well-maintained internal road system, including sections of crushed granite, allowing convenient travel throughout the property.

The land showcases outstanding diversity, from elevated hilltop viewpoints with long-range vistas to rolling draws lined with mature hardwoods, and an unnamed, intermittent, spring-fed creek that enhances the eastern portion of the ranch. Crabapple Creek serves as the signature feature of the property, offering a prized live-water corridor with fishing holes, flowing sections, and granite outcroppings.

Additional improvements include one nice stock pond that adds both recreational and wildlife value. Overall, the ranch presents a highly diverse landscape with exceptional views, strong water features, and a well-balanced mix of terrain types.

LOCATION

Located just 15± miles north of Fredericksburg and 25± miles south of Llano off of Highway 16 North. The ranch is accessed off the west side of Highway 16 North via a crushed granite easement road about a half mile in distance.

The ranch is about 47± miles from Marble Falls, 53± miles from Boerne, 55± miles from Dripping Springs, 78± miles from Austin, 80± miles from San Antonio, and 82± miles from New Braunfels.

LAND

Crabapple Creek Ranch offers varied and scenic topography with elevations ranging from approximately 1,500’± to 1,760’± above sea level. The rolling terrain offers commanding Hill Country views, including majestic vistas of Enchanted Rock. Numerous draws lined with mature hardwoods and intermittent springs, resulting in gorgeous bottomland with deep soils. Prized Crabapple Creek meanders through the property on both sides for 2,790’± and includes a tremendous combination of beautiful holes of water and small, rapid areas that have carved through granite slabs, creating a beautiful live-water setting.

Vegetation across the ranch includes live oak, post oak, blackjack oak, shin oak, cedar elm, black walnut, and escarpment cherry, creating excellent diversity and a tremendous cover for wildlife. The vast majority of cedar has been removed over the years, resulting in enhanced native grass production, improved habitat conditions, and opening the landscape.

The east side of the ranch features a gentle roll with numerous draws, one of which contains an unnamed, intermittent, spring-fed creek that enhances the landscape's natural beauty. This area also includes multiple granite outcroppings that add texture and uniqueness to the terrain.

The western portion of the property is defined by Crabapple Creek, which runs through the property on both sides for 2,790’±. This live water feature is stunning, offering deep pools ideal for fishing, sections of small rapids, and dramatic granite slabs and outcroppings that create an unmatched setting.

Throughout the ranch, elevated vantage points offer outstanding long-range views of the Hill Country and incredible panoramic vistas of Enchanted Rock.

A 27± acre high-fenced field is located by the ranch headquarters. The field currently has some regrowth mesquite, but it could be restored and returned to production.

IMPROVEMENTS

The ranch is void of any major structural improvements. There is an older ranch house and multiple older barns near the headquarters.

WILDLIFE

Wildlife is in abundance with sightings of whitetail deer, aoudad, turkey, dove, feral hogs, and other animals native to the Hill Country.

WATER WELLS

There are 4 water wells across the ranch. Several windmills are not currently in operation. One well near the ranch house has a submersible pump, and another operational solar well is near the center of the ranch.