DESCRIPTION

Welcome to Crosswater Ranch, an extraordinary Hill Country estate where exceptional live water, luxury improvements, and unmatched convenience come together just minutes from the heart of Kerrville. Rarely does a property offer this level of privacy while remaining only three miles from one of Texas' most desirable Hill Country communities. Hidden behind a newly constructed high fence and surrounded by rolling hills, towering hardwoods, and year-round water, Crosswater Ranch is equally suited as a luxury family retreat, premier hunting property, equestrian estate, or long-term investment.

From the moment you pass through the entrance, the pace of life begins to slow. Towering live oaks shade winding ranch roads, Third Creek quietly winds through the valley below, and every turn reveals another postcard-worthy view of the surrounding countryside. Whether you're entertaining guests beside the pool, watching wildlife from the patio, or spending the afternoon fishing along the creek, Crosswater Ranch embodies everything buyers envision when searching for a premier Texas Hill Country property.

Location

Perfectly positioned just three miles from downtown Kerrville, Crosswater Ranch offers the rare luxury of complete privacy without sacrificing convenience. Boutique shopping, award-winning restaurants, medical facilities, private aviation, and everyday amenities are all just minutes away, while Fredericksburg, Comfort, Hunt, and Ingram are all within an easy drive.

The ranch enjoys approximately 415+/- feet of frontage along Highway 1341, providing excellent year-round access while maintaining a secluded atmosphere once inside the gates. Austin is approximately two hours away, while San Antonio can be reached in just over an hour, making the property an exceptional destination for weekend escapes or full-time ranch living.

Kerrville has long been recognized as one of the Hill Country's premier destinations, celebrated for the beautiful Guadalupe River, championship golf courses, art galleries, wineries, live music, and the renowned Kerrville Folk Festival. Few ranches place you this close to everything the region has to offer while still providing the privacy and serenity of a true country estate.

Landscape

Crosswater Ranch showcases the very best of the Texas Hill Country. More than 120 feet of elevation change creates dramatic long-range views, gently rolling ridgelines, and scenic valleys filled with mature hardwoods. Towering live oaks, pecans, and massive cedar elms blanket the landscape, creating beautiful shade, exceptional wildlife habitat, and a timeless sense of place.

The ranch also features approximately 21 acres of improved pasture along with an additional 16.5-acre field, offering excellent opportunities for horses, livestock, dove hunting, or future equestrian improvements. Native grasses flourish throughout the property, while the mixture of open pasture and wooded creek bottoms creates remarkable diversity across all 138 acres.

As daylight fades, golden sunlight filters through centuries-old oak canopies while whitetail quietly emerge into the meadows and Third Creek reflects the changing colors of the Texas sky. It is the kind of landscape that feels both peaceful and unforgettable.

Improvements

Crosswater Ranch has been thoughtfully developed as both a luxury residence and an exceptional family compound.

At the center of the ranch sits an impressive 3,150+/- square foot custom barndominium, blending rustic Hill Country architecture with modern comfort. Soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and two spacious living areas create an inviting atmosphere designed for entertaining family and friends. The home offers three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, two half baths, and an open-concept floor plan that flows effortlessly onto an expansive outdoor living area overlooking the custom swimming pool and in-ground hot tub. Every room was designed to embrace the surrounding landscape, creating a seamless connection between indoor comfort and outdoor beauty.

Complementing the main residence is a remarkable 4,300+/- square foot historic home, offering tremendous potential to restore one of the property's most distinctive features into a spectacular guest residence or family lodge. Nearby, a 1,200+/- square foot lodge provides additional accommodations and could easily serve as a guest house, ranch office, entertainment space, or caretaker's residence with light renovation.

Together, the improvements create an incredibly versatile setup rarely found on properties of this size, allowing multiple generations to gather comfortably while maintaining privacy throughout the ranch.

Water Features

Water is unquestionably one of Crosswater Ranch's defining assets.

The ranch boasts approximately 3,300+/- feet of both sides of Third Creek, creating one of the property's most spectacular natural features. Clear flowing water, shaded limestone banks, and towering hardwoods combine to create an idyllic Hill Country setting where afternoons are spent fishing, children explore the creek banks, and evenings naturally gather around the water's edge.

In addition to the creek, the ranch features a beautiful 0.8+/- acre pond that is supplementally fed, creating dependable year-round water for wildlife while adding another scenic focal point to the landscape.

Two operational water wells further support the ranch, providing reliable domestic and agricultural water resources while enhancing the property's long-term functionality and value.

Whether kayaking the creek, watching wildlife along the banks, or simply enjoying the peaceful sounds of flowing water from beneath a canopy of ancient trees, Crosswater Ranch offers a live-water experience that is increasingly difficult to find this close to Kerrville.

Wildlife

Behind the protection of its high fence, Crosswater Ranch supports an outstanding population of both native and exotic wildlife.

Whitetail deer and axis deer thrive throughout the ranch, while Rio Grande turkey regularly travel the creek corridors and hardwood bottoms. The open fields create exceptional dove hunting opportunities during the fall, while Third Creek and the supplementally fed pond attract seasonal waterfowl and countless native bird species.

The combination of mature hardwoods, dependable water, fertile pastures, and carefully managed habitat provides year-round recreational opportunities while creating a landscape that feels alive in every season.

Summary

Crosswater Ranch is far more than another Hill Country property—it is an exceptionally rare opportunity to own a luxury live-water estate just minutes from downtown Kerrville. Combining over 3,300 feet of both sides of Third Creek, beautiful rolling topography, luxury improvements, multiple residences, productive pastures, outstanding wildlife, and a location that simply cannot be replicated, this is the kind of ranch families hold for generations.

Whether envisioned as a permanent residence, an executive retreat, an equestrian property, a premier recreational ranch, or a legacy investment, Crosswater Ranch offers a lifestyle that is increasingly difficult to find in today's Texas Hill Country—one where luxury, land, and water exist in perfect harmony.

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