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Located in the historic heart of Texas, the 2,771± acre Double Q Ranch near Goliad combines natural beauty with easy access. The ranch, which boasts 2.6 miles of frontage on Highway 59, is just 70 miles from Corpus Christi, 98 miles from San Antonio, 135 miles from Austin and 160 miles from Houston. The main gate is located on Clip Road, a paved road on which the ranch enjoys just over 3/4 of a mile of frontage.
The low-fenced ranch’s diverse landscape includes rolling rangelands with native pastures and improved hay meadows as well as dense oak woodlands and extensive bottomlands. The San Antonio River runs along the northern boundary for 3,600± feet and Martinez Creek, which runs for miles within the ranch, is one of several wet-weather creeks that traverse the ranch. Heritage live oaks dot the uplands, while ancient pecan trees anchor the bottomlands. An extensive road system includes paved access to the main residence and operational headquarters.
Sitting atop the Gulf Coast Aquifer assures plentiful, accessible groundwater. Currently, there are nine water wells with related storage and delivery infrastructure positioned throughout the ranch. In addition, livestock and wildlife can drink from one of the several stock ponds on the property.
The diverse landscape and plentiful water create superlative wildlife habitat. The Double Q Ranch is home to white-tailed deer, Rio Grande Turkey, dove, quail, javelina, waterfowl and feral hogs as well as a songbirds and various predators.
Agriculture
The ranch’s native rangelands support an active cattle operation. The current grazing system rotates the herd through 11 fenced pastures. Interior and perimeter fences are in good condition. For maximum efficiency, the ranch features two sets of strategically placed working pens.
The operational headquarters, the working heart of the ranch, is separate from the main residence and guest houses. The operational headquarters features two ranch houses for employees. One is 1,722± square feet while the other is 2,230± square feet.
Other ranch infrastructure includes enclosed barns totaling 4,000± square feet; canopy sheds totaling 18,000± square feet and several small sheds. Electricity is available at several sites across the ranch.
Living
The Double Q is as well-appointed for recreation and living as it is for working. The main house is 4,366± square feet of custom style and comfort. Featuring three bedrooms and outstanding landscaping, the home provides exceptional views of the Martinez Creek bottom.
Guests will be able to fully relax in the privacy of the 2,712± square-foot guest house that sits just down the hill from the main house. The guest house has four bedrooms opening to a courtyard with a pool.
Area History
Goliad County has a storied place in Texas history. It was the site of the Goliad Massacre, the first Declaration of Texas Independence, and the Fannin Battleground. All these events contributed to the independence of Texas and the battle of San Jacinto.
Of course, the area’s settlement history predates the Texas Revolution. The Double Q Ranch is home to the remains of the Nuestra Señora del Rosario Mission, located near the northwest property line. Established in November 1754 by Father Juan de Dios Camberos of the College of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de Zacatecas in an attempt to make peace with the various Karankawan tribes—the Cujanes, Copanes, Guapites and Karankawas proper, who did not get along with the other Native Americans at the existing missions. The mission was named by Capt. Manuel Ramírez de la Piscina, who was stationed at nearby Presidio La Bahia, for the church in hometown in Spain.
The Opportunity
The Double Q Ranch offers the rare opportunity to enjoy an easily accessible ranch that offers an unprecedented mix of productivity, recreation and well-appointed living in the heart of historic Texas. With water and wildlife, this a rare property that delivers it all.
The ranch is listed for $20,000,000.
2,771± Acres
Goliad County, Texas
$20,000,000
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