← All Properties
Available
Refugio County · Refugio, Texas
S Bar B Ranch
1,858± Acres
Price
$15,000,000
Price
$15,000,000
Total Acres
1,858±
- Price
- $15,000,000
- Deeded Acres
- 1,858±
- County
- Refugio
- Location
- Refugio, Texas
The S Bar B Ranch is a premier 1,858± acre high-fenced South Texas ranch located just east of Refugio, Texas. The ranch offers an impressive combination of luxury improvements, exceptional recreational opportunities, and well planned infrastructure. Centered around a remarkable headquarters compound, the property is designed for entertaining, family enjoyment, equestrian use, and serious sporting pursuits.
The ranch features a Spanish style main residence with expansive gathering areas, a resort-style pool, outdoor living amenities, a guest house, foreman’s home, equestrian facilities, large equipment barn, professional dog kennels, and a lighted roping arena. Whether hunting South Texas whitetail deer, calling turkey along Melon Creek, dove hunting around the stock tanks, or chasing bobwhite quail through native grass country, S Bar B Ranch delivers a true South Texas ranch experience.
Location
S Bar B Ranch is located in Refugio County, just east of Refugio. The ranch has two access points from Highway 77, along with an additional gated entrance from Refugio along the southern boundary. There is also evidence that the future I-69 loop may bisect the ranch.
The ranch is approximately:
- 40 miles from Victoria
- 44 miles from Corpus Christi
- 118 miles from San Antonio
- 155 miles from Austin
- 165 miles from Houston
Topography, Rangeland & Habitat
The ranch features gently rolling topography, with elevations ranging from approximately 20 feet along Melon Creek to 50 feet across the higher portions of the property. The rangeland is primarily coastal Bermuda, with areas of native grasses and KR bluestem. A 200± acre pasture has historically been used for hay production and intensive grazing.
The habitat is representative of quality South Texas brush country, with a strong mix of open grazing areas, native grass stands, and desirable wildlife cover. Tree and brush species include oak, hackberry, lime prickly ash, Texas persimmon, granjeno, and anacua. Huisache and mesquite have been well managed and are not overly invasive.
Wildlife
Wildlife is abundant throughout the ranch. Native game includes whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, dove, bobwhite quail, and feral hogs. The stock tanks provide excellent dove hunting, while Melon Creek serves as an important wildlife corridor and strong turkey habitat. Native grass stands throughout the ranch also create quality quail habitat.
The ranch is home to a small herd of zebras, with potential for additional exotic species.
Improvements
Headquarters Residence
The centerpiece of the ranch is an 8,000+ square-foot Spanish style headquarters and residence, completed in 2016 and built to a high standard of design and craftsmanship. The home includes 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, an elevator, cathedral ceilings, hand hewn beams, custom tile inlays, and an open great room designed for entertaining. The chef’s kitchen includes Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, along with a walk in cooler. Additional features include his and hers offices, a trophy room with a bar, and a double sided fireplace. Upstairs are two guest bedrooms with private bathrooms, along with a spacious primary suite featuring a sitting area and luxury bathroom. The home may be purchased fully furnished.Outdoor Living
Just outside the great room is a resort style pool with a slide and hot tub. The outdoor living area also includes a dining area, fireplace, and full outdoor kitchen, creating an ideal setting for entertaining guests and enjoying the ranch.Guest House
The 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom guest house is approximately 2,000 square feet and was designed to complement the style of the main headquarters. The guest house may also be purchased fully furnished.Equestrian Facilities
S Bar B Ranch is exceptionally well equipped for equestrian use. The property includes two separate horse barns, each with 10 stalls and open paddocks. Each barn has a dedicated office suite; one includes a tack and work room, while the other includes a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom living quarters. Additional horse facilities include 10 separate holding pens ranging from approximately ¼ acre to 10 acres. The lighted open air riding arena includes adjacent holding pens and is well suited for steer roping, riding, and training.Equipment Barn
The ranch includes a 8,000± square foot metal barn with four roll up doors, shop areas, a tool and storage room, and equipment parking bays.Kennels
The covered dog kennels sit on a concrete slab and include 47 individual runs.Additional Improvements
Additional improvements include a foreman’s house, extensive interior ranch roads, and a CAT backup generator servicing the headquarters.Water
Water is a major feature of S Bar B Ranch. Immediately behind the headquarters is a newly constructed 7± acre lake-style tank, creating an attractive focal point and adding recreational value to the property.
Multiple additional stock tanks are positioned throughout the ranch, with several supported by water lines for supplemental filling during dry periods. Approximately 8,000± feet of Melon Creek also runs through the property, adding natural beauty and providing valuable wildlife habitat.
The ranch is well watered with at least four electric wells and several traditional windmills, creating a strong and redundant water system for wildlife, livestock, and ranch operations.
Fencing
The ranch is fully high fenced around the perimeter, with the exception of two entry gates. Interior fencing includes high fenced pasture divisions along with standard barbed wire fencing for cattle.Electricity
Electricity is located strategically through the heart of the ranch and services the main improvements. The headquarters is equipped with a CAT generator for backup power.Soils
Approximately 80% of the ranch consists of fine sandy loam soils, with the remaining 20% made up of mixed clay varieties. Additional detail is available in the soils report and map.Easements
The property is crossed by five pipelines, along with gathering lines associated with historic and ongoing production activity.Minerals
This is a surface only sale. The seller does not own the mineral rights. Existing production infrastructure has contributed to an excellent internal road system, allowing efficient access throughout the ranch.Summary
S Bar B Ranch represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly improved, high fenced South Texas ranch with luxury accommodations, strong water, excellent wildlife habitat, equestrian infrastructure, and operational versatility. With its combination of improvements, recreational appeal, and convenient access, this ranch is well suited for a family retreat, entertaining property, equestrian operation, or legacy South Texas sporting ranch.Explore this property
