Kerr County, TX | Guadalupe Riverfront Farm & Ranch For Sale
Zanzenberg Ranch is the crown jewel of Center Point, TX. This fertile ground has been producing top quality horses, livestock, and forage since the late 1800’s. This is a true working ranch located on the banks of the strong flowing Guadalupe River in Southeastern Kerr County. This highly improved property was originally settled by Dr. Charles Ganahl in 1856, when he used to sell horses to the US Government at Camp Verde that were raised on this land. The new owner of this property will be the second owner since the Ganahl Family sold in 1995. Zanzenberg ranch is a piece of Texas history that has the modern luxury conveniences for the best of both worlds. 385+/- acres are under a game fence and home to many exotic wildlife and domestic livestock. This ranch is set up for production with multiple hay fields, cross fencing, irrigation pivots, storage barns, horse barns, catch pens and so much more. The recreational opportunities are endless on this property with year round hunting, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and hiking along the Guadalupe River. This property is the total package for the most discerning buyer and all less than an hour to San Antonio International Airport. Youtube “Zanzenberg Ranch” for more history and videos of the ranch.
Improvements
A custom entrance on a recently paved road will lead you to the ranch headquarters. The HQ offers an incredible 19th Century built main residence that was recently restored. The thick limestone walls encase a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom home with formal living and dining areas. Manh custom features, finished out basement guest bedroom, incredible port a cache, and the original claw foot tub make this house truly a work of art. A fully functional rain water collection system with thousands of gallons of storage capacity is available in addition to the prolific groundwater. Attached to the main house is a quaint 1 bedroom guest house originally built in 1860. A park like setting surrounds the main house with vegetable gardens, grape vines, multiple hardwoods, manicured grass, and outdoor living areas. Around the main compound you will find a Kentucky Style tobacco barn retrofitted for everyday farm use. Additional out buildings include: a large equipment/hay barn, fully restored hunters cabin, and horse runs with loafing sheds.
River Haus
Situated along the high bank of the Guadalupe River is an impressive river cabin capable of sleeping 10 adults. 3 bedroom, 3 bath house finished with the finest hill country accents will provide a comfortable retreat after a long day on the river or working the land. Wonderful wrap around porch and bar with patio overlooking the river make this spot incredibly inviting for the whole family. An adjacent bunkhouse provides sleeping quarters for an additional 10 people. Situated under the towering cypress and pecan trees you will never want to leave this tranquil setting. You can access this river haus via a private tunnel that connects to the North part of the ranch.
Land: You will not find more productive soils in Kerr Country. For centuries the Guadalupe River & Bluff Creek have been pouring nutrients into this rich black dirt. Highlighted by a 90+/- Acre pivot which produces hundreds of round bales per season. An additional 20+/- acres is dry-land farmed with improved grasses to provide exceptional grazing for livestock. Continuing North on the ranch the land will gently roll up to 1520′ elevation providing exceptional views over the hay fields and the Guadalupe River Valley. This area of the ranch is covered with incredible hardwoods such as pecan, live oak, red oak, ash juniper, and a wide variety of native and improved grasses. This vegetation provides an ideal habitat for the wildlife inhabiting the property. Bluff Creek traverses the property from North to South with dramatic carve outs, eventually flowing into the Guadalupe River. The river side of the ranch is level farm land from the highway 27 to the river haus. From there it drops down 40-50′ feet to the river with multiple access points. The towering cypress trees provide a wonderful canopy while enjoying the river. The high ground provides a large amount of usable non-floodplain land.
Water: Zanzenberg Ranch offers premier river front property in a very private setting. This hidden oasis is ~100′ wide in stretches and offers deep and shallow water. Perfect for swimming, fishing, kayaking, and much more. Wonderful rock ledges along the banks allow for people to enjoy shallow water while looking over the crystal clear deep pockets. Lined with century old cypress and pecan trees make this stretch of the guadalupe very scenic. This is one of the strongest flowing stretches of the river as multiple named creeks flow into this stretch from the surrounding areas.
Wells: 2 water wells (both around 420′ deep) supply the houses and livestock watering infrastructure. Many large storage tanks at the residences allow for constant flow to be present at every tap and never have a drop in pressure. Water lines are run throughout the ranch to varies watering stations for the wildlife and livestock. The seller also has a permit for an irrigation well that could convey with the sale.
Water Rights: 110 AC feet, subordinate surface water rights. 31,120,000 gallons of ground water rights. Irrigation well permit.
Location: This ranch is ideally located between Comfort and Kerrville directly off Highway 27. 4,045 feet of frontage along highway 27 along the North portion of the ranch. Zanzenberg Ranch is slightly less than 60 miles from San Antonio. Major medical and retail centers can be found in Kerrville, TX approximately 12 miles away. A little over 6 miles to the city of Comfort and to Interstate I10 make it very convenient.
*** All creeks and rivers in Texas are subject to fluctuating levels of flow and can go underground or even become dry at times based on rainfall and other conditions. We make no representation as to the permanency of this creek as it exists today or at the time of your visits. All information is deemed reliable but should be verified by interested party.
