4,530 Acres FAULKNER RANCH, Kerr County
5261 Hwy. 39, Hunt, TX 78024
It is evidence of the superior management of this ranch which has been owned and operated by the same family for over 25 years. This turnkey, highfenced ranch is home to both native and exotic wildlife. With frontage on both Hwy 39 and 187, the ranch has easy accessibility and a paved road system throughout.
Improvements: The headquarters is encircled with a 9.5 acre game proof fence to enjoy privacy while capturing the views. It includes a 5460 SF 4 bedroom, 4 bath main house that began as an original 1940s ranch house. The design feature a living room with massive stone fireplace, wet bar, dining room, game room with fireplace and a trophy room with two fireplaces. The master includes outdoor access to a private wooden deck. Over 1300 SF of covered porches extend relaxation and entertaining outdoors. An attached 2700 s.f. garage includes two separate 1/1 apartments with a kitchenette. There is also a shop with two overhead doors.
BARNDOMINIUM: The sleeping quarters barn incorporates 6 bays with 3 single wide manufactured homes, totaling 7 bedrooms, 4 baths, a restroom building with showers and laundry/mudroom, and a commercial kitchen with granite counters and substantial appliances.
EQUIPMENT BARN: 6,250 s.f. metal frame, metal roof concrete slab. Walk-in cooler and game processing area. 2 Metal frame carports
SCHOOL HOUSE & POOL: A restored 1910 one room schoolhouse had been restored to include 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Nearby a rock pila has been converted to a refreshing pool equipped with a covered deck.
FOREMAN’S HOUSE: A 1,820 SF double wide manufactured home on pier and beam foundation and metal roof. 4 bedrooms/2 bath with fireplace, spa tub and laundry room.
Land /Terrain: the majority of invasive cedar has been removed with the ranch which has been divided into three game fenced pastures. management has included controlled burns and rotational grazing. Scattered through include a variety of oak trees including Post, Red Spanish, Blackjack, Lacey, Shin and heritage Live Oaks.
THE CAVERN: An amazing natural feature is an underground cavern with limestone formations and walkway to several rooms displaying dramatic forms. Stalagmites and stalactites form soda straws and limestone chandeliers.
Water: A total of 15 water wells with both solar and electric sub pumps. Water is piped to troughs and storage tanks for animals and wildlife. There are 5 stock tanks, with one 4-5 acres when full. The South Fork of the Guadalupe River is in the northeast quadrant and is a seasonal creek in wet times.
Wildlife: Outstanding stewardship has formed the Faulkner Ranch into one of the finest habitat for native whitetail deer, wild turkey and dove. Additionally there is plenty of exotics to include axis deer, fallow deer, blackbuck antelope, red deer, barasinga and feral hogs.
Taxes: Exemption in place
Location: The ranch has entrance on paved State Hwy. 39, 30 miles west of Kerrville, TX