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Hill Country vistas Wafer Creek Ranch
Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, this exceptional 685-acre property represents one of the largest contiguous land offerings currently available in the region. Rising to elevations exceeding 2,100 feet, the property captures sweeping Hill Country vistas and dramatic valleys rarely found at this scale so close to Fredericksburg.
Over the past decade, Fredericksburg has emerged as one of Texas’s most sought-after rural markets. The area continues to attract significant private investment and national attention as the region’s wine industry and hospitality sector expand, drawing high-net-worth buyers seeking both lifestyle and longterm land holdings.
Expansive views, varied terrain, and commanding hilltops create a landscape that is both visually striking and deeply peaceful. With its scale, location, and topography, the property offers exceptional flexibility for a variety of long-term uses, including a
recreational retreat, strategic land hold, or thoughtfully designed high-end development.
Today’s rural buyers are seeking more than wide-open acreage. They are seeking:
• Aesthetic design — architecture that reflects tradition and intention
• Cultural identity— a sense of story and connection to place
• A manageable Hill Country estate — not a full ranch, but not a subdivision either
• A destination feel — something worth sharing with family and friends
• An escape — privacy, peace, and pastoral
COMPASS RANCH & LAND
RICK DOAK
☎ (979) 551-0025
✉ RICK.DOAK@COMPASS.COM
Welcome to the Wafer Creek Ranch, a 594-plus acre property with Sulfur River frontage located in southwestern Lamar County, just 1.5 hours north of DFW. This is one of the finest recreation ranches on the market, notable for its rich waterfowl hunting and trophy white-tailed deer.
• DU designed wetlands throughout, attracting multiple species
• 4,000-square-foot barndominium built in 2021
• Full skinning shed with hoist, electrical and water
• Mature hardwoods, good grass fronted on two sides by county roads
• 10 hunting blinds with feeders and cameras for deer and hogs
• Main residence offers 3 bedroom/2 bath overlooking wetlands
• Turnkey property offered at $3,569,405
GLASS LAND & HOME
BRYAN GLASS ☎ (903) 517-5889
South Sabinal River Ranch
1,682± Acres | $9,975,000
Uvalde County | Sabinal, TX
Frijole Ranch
2,972± Acres | $20,800,000
Uvalde County | Sabinal, TX
Blake Jones Designs Premium leather hunting gear
Blake Jones Designs has been crafting premium leather hunting gear since 1988, built on a foundation of quality, durability, and pride in workmanship. Every piece is thoughtfully designed and carefully made using full-grain leather selected for strength, character, and long-term performance.
At the heart of our craft lies a deep respect for tradition, wilderness, and the rugged spirit of the outdoors. We specialize in the design and manufacture of premium leather hunting gear, combining time-honored techniques with modern performance needs to create heirloom-quality products built for generations.
From bird bags and rifle cases to shell carriers and field accessories, our gear is created for sportsmen who appreciate function without sacrificing style. Each product is made to perform in the field, age beautifully over time, and become part of the stories that matter most.
Our gear is field-tested and built to endure the harshest environments — from dense forests to high-country ridge lines. We offer custom work tailored to individual hunters, including personalized sizing, tooling, initials, and functional designs that reflect your unique style and needs.
These products are rooted in craftsmanship, made for the hunt, and built to last.
We believe in doing things the right way — with attention to detail, respect for tradition, and a commitment to lasting value.
Master the outdoors.
the value of water
Recreational ranch owners often want different things from their property.
Some see the land as something to hold for generations and family enjoyment, others may purchase a tract to make improvements and sell for a profit, while some others might view land as strictly a recreational investment.
According to Matt Hageman, owner of Shepco Development Company, enhancing a property for recreation or investment begins with learning about the client and specifically tailoring a project to the goals and vision of the landowner. That often includes adding water to a property in the form of a pond or lake. His crew are experts in heavy construction, pond and ranch development throughout Texas and the western U.S.
“We have a fiduciary duty to take care of our clients and their money,” Hageman said. “We will not do a project just to take someone’s money. We’ll first look at a satellite image of the property, sit down with the client and really talk about their goals. Soil and geography will tell us the scope of the project. We look at how we can add value to a property. We know we are only as good as our last project, and we are not going to build a bad project.”
Hageman said water shortages are on the horizon as population growth expands, reservoirs reach their tipping points, governments look to purchase private water wells and the fracking industry continues to use water resources.
“There is a huge amount of water being consumed, and some people think ponds or lakes can’t exist on small acreages,” he said. “This isn’t Grandpa’s day of pushing dirt around with a dozer. And it’s getting harder to build. Costs are increasing, as are land values. Texas is still pretty wide open for pond construction but 10 years from now, you’re probably not going to be able to build just any lake. Water rights are big and the window to get these are closing.”
Shepco Development Company is your one-stop-shop from drawing plans that maximize enjoyment and return on investment to final construction of the project. They currently work with several of the largest land brokers in Texas, who trust Shepco to work with clients looking to purchase land by including the team throughout the buying process.
And according to Ben Strang, Shepco’s vice president of branding, there is a “cool factor” that also comes into play when looking to enhance a property with water.
“A lot of our clients get excited to build something cool,” he said. “They want to grow big fish or maybe take their family out on the boat. Putting water onto a property can be one of the coolest things someone does, but it has to be done right.”
LANGLEY RIVER & HUNTING RANCH
590.7 ± ACRES ON THE ILLINOIS RIVER TAHLEQUAH, OK , ADAI R COUNTY ~ $2,451,405
Located 30 minutes from Siloam Springs, AR. This one-of-a-kind hunting property has some of the best deer hunting in Eastern Oklahoma.
The crystal-clear Illinois River goes through the property, providing 1900 feet of river frontage on both sides. Ranch has several live springs and numerous wet weather creeks.
The terrain is at least 90% wooded with both hardwoods and evergreen. Major elevation changes and topographic changes include trees, rocks, streams, and springs.
Game includes trophy whitetail deer, wild hogs, occasional bear, turkey, and waterfowl. There is excellent fishing in the river.
Owner financing is available.
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