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Carta
Valley Wildlife Ranch
4,107±
Acres
Texas Hill Country - Edwards County -
Carta Valley |
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The Carta Valley
Wildlife Ranch is the ultimate exotic game ranch situated in the
Texas Hill Country between Rocksprings and Del Rio in Edwards
County. Once owned by a Texas legend, this sprawling 4,107-acre
ranch is a showcase property with dramatic topography and trophy
wildlife that will impress the most discriminating buyer. Easily
accessible with two miles of highway frontage, the Carta Valley
Wildlife Ranch has an impressive stone entrance. Passing through
the front gate, one can immediately feel the expanse of the
valley and the solid presence of the ranch. The beautiful
six-bedroom, three-and one-half-bath main lodge boasts tall
ceilings, exposed logs, native rock floors and two gorgeous
stone fireplaces, all atop a majestic peak. The main lodge has a
distinctly rustic charm with a wide sweeping veranda completing
the ambiance. The Carta Valley Wildlife Ranch is a working game
ranch with several specially designed working pens, large
paddocks, barns, feeders and blinds. There are five clear water
wells; two of the wells are equipped with submersible pumps, and
individual windmills power the remaining three. The water
storage and distribution systems have been revamped, and many
new, properly spaced watering locations have been established.
Twenty new 2,000-pound protein feeders have been placed in
optimal sites, and 12 spin corn feeders have been positioned
near executive hunting blinds. The entire ranch perimeter is
high-fenced and has undergone extensive renovation with
state-of-the-art game proofing. The ranch is divided into four
separate, contiguous pastures that are also high-fenced and
easily accessed by a recently improved, comprehensive interior
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The current owners have an established relationship with
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and have
employed a private game biologist to implement a
management plan designed to maintain balance in the game
population. Currently, 122 robust whitetail does and 7
bucks from a trophy South Texas ranch have been released
on the ranch.
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Additionally, a healthy number of axis, blackbuck
antelope, aoudad, mouflan sheep, Rio Grande turkey
and white-winged dove inhabit the hills and
hollows of the property. The ranch is efficiently
managed by an on-site husband and wife caretaker
team who will treat you to a home-cooked breakfast and
provide knowledge covering every square inch of the
ranch, which includes the location of the property’s
gigantic cave. Additionally, water systems, feed
routines and animal rotations are comfortably in place
to ensure an easy transition of ownership. Workers’
quarters are discreetly placed on the property, with an
additional semi-secluded guest home or manager’s
residence. Nearby Del Rio and its sister city Acuna,
Mexico, are both safe and exciting border towns, with
excellent restaurants, charming shops and other
attractions, including the Val Verde Winery —Texas’
oldest. Also nearby is Lake Amistad National Recreation
Area, known as a “top ten” Texas recreational and
leisure destination. It is the largest lake in Texas and
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The reservoir affords a
multitude of activities from houseboat vacations and water skiing to
bird watching and overnight camping. In addition, some of the best
examples of ancient Indian rock art on the North American continent can
be found in the caves of the Devil's and the Pecos Rivers, which feed
into the reservoir. Easy international access to the ranch is made
possible by Continental Airlines, which offers daily flights into Del
Rio International Airport. The Carta Valley Wildlife Ranch is in a prime
location and outfitted with all the amenities to keep every member of a
family or hunting party entertained. It is an excellent investment
opportunity and should be seriously considered by those seeking a
first-class retreat, second home or turn-key ranch. With brilliant night
skies and colorful, majestic sunsets, the Texas Hill Country is a
stunning, romantic setting for early evening al-fresco dining, family
vacations and entertaining clients. Modestly priced at $1,040 per acre
with property taxes under a wildlife exemption, a game ranch of this
caliber will not last long on the Texas Hill Country ranch market.
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