Mill Creek Ranch at Frio Cañon

Price: $4,200,000
Deeded Acres: 347±
County: Real
Location: Leakey, Texas

Mill Creek Ranch at Frio Cañon brings it all together. This very private ranch, located in the Frio River Canyon, is part of the Frio Cañon community offering numerous nearby amenities, in addition to the spectacular aspects of the ranch itself. The ranch itself offers a stretch of live water Mill Creek along with exceptional views, hardwood filled valleys and canyons, UTV trails, hiking trails, and diverse wildlife! In addition, the Frio Cañon community offers so much more including well-appointed common areas to fully enjoy the very private stretch of the Frio River, private community events, community entertaining facilities, concierge services, improved roads, gun range, additional hiking and biking trails, etc.

Location

The Mill Creek Ranch at Frio Cañon’s main entrance is located a short 2.3 drive off Hwy 83 on Mill Creek Road, The ranch is 7.4 miles from Leakey. Kerrville is only an hour drive. San Antonio is less than 2 hours and Austin is less than 3 hours; both easy distances for a night or a weekend.

Topography, Rangeland & Habitat

The ranch has 3 spectacular sweeping valleys and numerous captivating canyons. The topography ranges from about 1820’ up to nearly 2,250’ offering incredible views and privacy.

The property is a woodlands and valley pasture mix typical of this dramatic part of the hill country. This is where the divide country of the Edwards Plateau breaks into the river canyons. Tree species located on the ranch include Spanish Oak (aka Texas Red oak), live oak, Lacey Oak, chinkapin oak, linden, cherry, walnut, Texas Madrone, hackberry and juniper. There are at least two Texas Madrone trees that are larger than any we have seen anywhere!

Wildlife

In addition to white-tailed deer and other native wildlife, this part of Real County is home to many free ranging exotics including aoudad, red stag, sika, elk and feral hogs. A wide array of migratory birds can also be found on the ranch depending on the time of the year.

Water

In addition to the access and use of the East Frio River via the community’s common areas, this ranch includes a small stretch of Mill Creek, another live spring-fed creek in one of the canyons and numerous natural wildlife waterholes the current owner has created.

Electricity

Available at county road.

Minerals

N/A

Additional information:

Taxes: Open space portions of the ranch are taxed based on 1D1 Wildlife Valuation. Wildlife management measures are in place currently and will convey. Frio Cañon Amenities: Very private stretch of East Frio River, Private community musical and other events are regularly held, Concierge services if lock and leave is desired, Gated entrance and some paved roads, with additional community roads slated to be paved during Spring 2024 Gun range, Maintained hiking and biking trails, Jeep trails to incredible “sundowner” and other key locations. Nearby Airports: The Real County Airport is located on the north side of Leakey (less than 10 minute drive) and has a 3,975’ paved runway. The Kerrville airport has a 6,000’ runway and Uvalde’s Garner Field has a 5,256’ runway; both of these airports are about 1 hour away. Area Attractions: Leakey offers a variety of services including: numerous restaurants, a small grocery store, a feed store, hardware store, auto supply, convenience/fuel and a couple of liquor stores. Leakey hosts the annual July Jubilee around 4th of July weekend including a rodeo, a well-attended parade, a fair and a street dance. Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Parks are also nearby.