000 Ranch Road 2631, Barksdale, TX 78828

Description

Bullhead Mountain Ranch encompasses approximately 1,266 acres of prime Hill Country terrain in western Real County, offering an outstanding combination of live water, scenic beauty, and high-quality improvements. Anchored by Bullhead Creek, a clear, spring-fed tributary of the Nueces River that flows year-round through the property, the ranch captures the rugged charm and natural appeal of the Edwards Plateau. Behind the lodge, a limestone bluff overlooks the valley below, offering sweeping views of the surrounding Hill Country. This area is rich with history and once served as a major campsite for Spanish soldiers traveling through the region. Some say that Bullhead Mountain conceals buried coins and gold, untouched for generations, giving this part of the ranch an undeniable sense of history and mystery. The land features a mix of rolling pastures, wooded creek bottoms, and elevated ridges with sweeping views of the surrounding canyons. Towering pecan and live oak trees line the creek, while cedar, native brush, and grasses provide excellent wildlife habitat. With its blend of agricultural utility, recreational opportunity, and residential comfort, Bullhead Mountain Ranch offers both function and retreat in a private yet accessible setting. The Bullhead Ranch consists of the Henry Ranch (810.58 acres) and The Diamond J Ranch (455.59 acres) which can be purchased separately. Elevation ranges from roughly 1,640 feet along Bullhead Creek to about 1,960 feet at the western ridges, providing striking Hill Country vistas. The topography transitions from gentle bottomlands and pastures near the creek to rugged uplands featuring limestone outcrops and scenic canyons. Soils vary from fertile Pratley Clay and Dev River Wash complexes in the creek valley to rocky Campwood-Knippa and Real Oplin complexes on higher ground - ideal for wildlife and livestock management rather than cultivation. The diverse terrain not only enhances the beauty of the property but also supports excellent wildlife cover and multiple potential homesites. Bullhead Mountain Ranch features two well-appointed residential compounds along RR 2631. The primary lodge, approximately 4,868 sq ft, is a single-story home with five bedrooms, three and a half baths, and a spacious great room with vaulted ceilings and a stone fireplace. The home includes a formal dining room, large kitchen with built-in appliances, sunroom, and outdoor living areas including covered porches, a rear patio, and a fire pit. Two detached three-car garages-one with guest quarters and full bath-along with storage buildings, a well house, and other ranch infrastructure complete this compound. A second stone-veneer residence offers 2,756 sq ft across three levels, featuring five bedrooms and three baths, a wood-burning fireplace, den with wood stove, and multiple porches and patios overlooking the scenic surroundings. Supporting improvements include a foreman's house (approximately 993 sq ft, three bedrooms, two baths), equipment sheds (about 4,000 sq ft and 2,400 sq ft), barns, working pens, feed bins, and secure storage including a gun room and walk-in game cooler. All improvements are in good condition, well-maintained, and designed for both comfortable living and practical ranch operations. Bullhead Creek is the defining feature of the ranch, flowing year-round with clear, spring-fed water and deep pools shaded by sycamore, pecan, and oak trees. Several wet-weather draws feed into the creek, enriching the ecosystem and enhancing its beauty. Domestic and livestock water is supplied by private wells serving the residential and ranch facilities. The combination of surface and groundwater resources supports a strong balance of residential, agricultural, and recreational use throughout the property. Bullhead Mountain Ranch supports abundant white-tailed deer, aoudad, axis deer, blackbuck antelope, feral hogs, and wild turkey, as well as native birds and small game.