3722 Ranch Road 2241

Gold Dust Ranch- a rare opportunity to acquire 316+ acres of rolling Llano, TX Land. This largely unimproved property is an excellent opportunity to create your own legacy ranch. This ranch is 5 minutes from town and 80 miles to downtown Austin, TX. This land has incredible history as one of only a few successful gold mines in Texas! LAND: This 316 usable acres has an incredible roll to it with beautiful granite outcroppings. On the West end Sandy Creek bisects the ranch from North to South. This largely rock bottom creek runs during wet times and pools water in multiple places. Incredible old growth Oak, Post Oak, Cedar Elm, and other desirable trees line the creek all the way through. The rest of the ranch is made up of deeper soil hills that change in elevation approximately 80'. Multiple spots throughout the ranch provide 360 degree views of the small mountains in the Highland Lakes region. Recent dozer work and spring rains have allowed native grasses to return while still leaving great cover and browse for wildlife. In the middle of the ranch is a beautiful pond approximately 1.5 acres in size when full. WATER/ELECTRICITY: The ranch is well watered with 2 water wells, both serviced via submersible pump and electricity. These wells are connected to multiple water troughs throughout the ranch. One well services a concrete cistern that is used by a modest hunting camp. One big pond, sandy creek, and multiple smaller ponds make up the surface water. CTEC has a line that extends through the middle of the ranch from end to end. Currently the ranch has two meters but the line throughout the ranch allows for a multitude of opportunities. WILDLIFE: Llano is known as the deer capital of Texas and this land is no exception. In addition to the famous white tailed deer you can find turkeys, dove, ducks, hogs, and the occasional bobwhite quail. Low fence perimeter and big neighbors allow for a healthy population of wildlife. IMPROVEMENTS: Modest rustic hunting cabin with restroom. Electricity throughout. Perimeter fenced and cross fenced. Modest livestock working corrals strategically placed for ease of livestock handling. Fantastic perimeter and interior roads allow for ease of use of the entire ranch. LOCATION: 5 miles to Llano, 80 miles to Austin, 44 miles to Fredericksburg, and 113 miles to San Antonio. Over 4,800 linear feet of frontage off paved state road 2241. Two TXDOT approved entrances enhance the potential of this ranch. GOLD MINE: This ranch is home to the Heath Gold and Graphite Mine. One of the few successful mines in Texas it entered operation in 1896. In 1911 a mill was built on site to support the war efforts. There are still remnants of multiple mines and shafts on the property and the mill is a living legacy on the ranch. This mine produced over 8,000 ounces of gold when it closed in 1942.