Highlights
- Horses Allowed On Property
- River Front
- Guest Quarters
- Hunt School Rated A
- Community Lake
- Deck
About This Lot
Tucked deep within one of the most cherished reaches of the Texas Hill Country, where the North Fork headwaters of the Guadalupe River quietly flow, this exceptional riverfront ranch presents a rare opportunity to acquire a thoughtfully improved, highly accessible sanctuary of enduring quality. Known locally as The Flats, the property is defined by an expansive limestone riverbed that stretches gracefully under the moving waters, which forms the beginning of the Edwards Aquifer. The river ultimately flows to a gorgeous lake impounded just down from the edge of the property.
Location & Access
Easily accessed yet wonderfully secluded, the property lies in a prized corridor of the upper Guadalupe watershed, which is an area long revered for its clean water, dramatic terrain, and generational landholdings. A small portion of the ranch extends into Guadalupe Ranch Estates, granting the owner exclusive access to two additional private river parks featuring more limestone flats and deep, spring-fed swimming holes. Ranch road frontage is well maintained pavement, and 2-wheel drive vehicles suffice in arriving at the homestead.
Landscape & Improvements
The land unfolds in a captivating blend of natural untouched tree-covered terrain, and purposeful enhancement and clearing. Cliffs rise above fern-lined springs, hiding caves while accessible, distant, panoramic views frame the horizon. Improvements are extensive and distinctive, including a custom waterslide, a one-of-a-kind bridge crossing, spring box, RV pad/patio, and multiple infrastructure elements designed for immediate use and enjoyment. An established homesite pad with power, water, and propane subbed in is already in place, ready for the foundation of a future main residence or lodge up near the headquarters.
Water
Broken Halos River Ranch showcases over 1,600 feet of prized North Fork Guadalupe River frontage. Along these banks, thoughtfully crafted, park-like settings have been shaped and stabilized with hand-laid river rock retaining walls. The riverfront artfully balances natural characteristics with clever and thoughtful improvements, highlighted by an exceptional spring box where clear, life-giving water bubbles directly from out of the cliff.
Near the river and within the heart of the ranch, numerous additional springs well up, placing this ranch as one of the sources of the rivers headwaters, which is a rare and highly sought after distinction in the Hill Country. Water infrastructure is also impressive, with two dedicated wells: one servicing the homes and improvements, and the other sustaining grass for livestock and wildlife while keeping a 30,000 gallon holding tank full, thats built to function as both a water reserve and a swimming pool.
Wildlife & Recreation
The ranch is fully high-fenced and managed with longevity and quality in mind, supporting a diverse population of premier exotics including Red Stag, Fallow, Axis, Blackbuck, the occasional Aoudad, and highly improved whitetail genetics. An existing agricultural valuation is in place, made possible by a small herd of impressive Texas Longhorns and donkeys that are intended to convey.
Summary
At the southern edge of the property sits a welcoming headquarters compound featuring two exceptional country cabins and an extraordinary outdoor entertaining area set at the beginning of sweeping, long-range views overlooking the bulk of your property and beyond. Just down from there, youll find a well-appointed shop with a walk-in cooler and game processing station, and the well, holding tanks, trough, feeders and gun range. The craftsmanship of the primary guest cabin is remarkable, while the secondary pre-fabricated residence is elevated and maintained to a standard rarely seen, making both ideal for weekend retreats or full-time living while a legacy home is envisioned.
This offering is flowing over with both obvious and hidden details, each discovered only through time spent on the land. A property of this caliber, water quality, and improvement level is seldom available and must be experienced in person to be fully taken in. Private showings are available by appointment
Property Details
Property Type
- Land
Parking
- Automatic Gate
Home Design
- Slab Foundation
- Metal Roof
- Siding
- Stone Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Stone Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
- Plumbed For Gas In Kitchen
- Gas Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Guest Quarters
Lot Details
- River Front
- Fishing include bass, catfish, bream, bluegill
- Property fronts a county road
- Cross Fenced
- High Fence
- Steep Slope
- Hilly Lot
- Many Trees
- Current uses include exotics, hunting/fishing, residential single, livestock
- Potential uses include commercial, exotics, hunting/fishing, residential single, hobby farm, homestead
- Soil Types include Rocky/Shale
Farming
- 2 Stock Tanks or Ponds
- Loading Chute
- Cattle
- Cattle or Livestock Pen
- Cattle Guard
- Fenced For Exotic Bird or Game
- Fenced For Cattle
Mobile Home
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Underground Utilities
- Co-Op Electric
- Propane
- 2 Water Wells
- Septic Tank
Additional Features
- Outside City Limits
- Horses Allowed On Property
Community Details
Overview
- Community Lake
Recreation
- Pond
- Wildlife includes whitetail deer, turkeys, doves, antelopes, deer
- Sport Court
- Deck
- Outdoor Fireplace
- Separate Outdoor Workshop
- Outdoor Storage
- Shop
- Outdoor Grill
Map
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2026 02/10/26 | For Sale | -- | -- | -- |
- 125 Turkey Trot Trail SW
- 185 Cougar Park
- 185 Cougar Park Rd Unit 125
- 185 Cougar Park Rd
- 2041 Fm 1340
- 635 Fallow Run Rd
- 635 Fallow Run Unit 408
- 230 Cougar Park Rd
- 1589 Farm To Market 1340
- 189 Cherry Springs Rd
- 189 Cherry Springs Rd Unit 106 PT(S2)
- 189 Cherry Springs Rd Unit 106P
- 196 Rock Bottom Rd
- 196 B Rock Bottom Rd
- 196 C Rock Bottom Rd
- 157 Cedar Cliff Loop W Unit 7
- 301 Cross Cut Rd Unit 29
- 180 Bee Hive Rd
- 180 Bee Hive Rd SW
- 6411 Junction Hwy
- 3761 Junction Hwy
- 701 Bushwhack Rd
- 155 Nimitz Dr
- 335 Goat Creek Cutoff Rd W
- 2026a Junction Hwy
- 1959 Arcadia Loop
- 1749-1775 Sheppard Rees Rd
- 208 Coronado Cir
- 1905 West Ln
- 1900 West Ln
- 301 Manor Dr Unit B
- 301 Manor Dr Unit A
- 301 Manor Dr
- 1006 Guadalupe St
- 1000 Guadalupe St
- 801 Manor Dr Unit B
- 1127 Lois St
- 115 Plaza Dr
- 113 Los Cedros Loop
Ask me questions while you tour the home.