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Located in Runnels County just outside of Winters, Texas, Dos Mesa Ranch spans approximately 620 acres and is the kind of West Texas tract that immediately stands apart for one reason-water. In a region where surface water defines usability and long-term value, this ranch is anchored by a rare and highly functional system that includes six lakes, a slough, and a wet weather creek that winds its way through the property. The way the water lays across the ranch, combined with the natural contour, creates a place that feels bigger, hunts bigger, and works better than most properties in this size range. The topography carries just enough roll to give the ranch character without sacrificing usability. Subtle elevation changes guide you across the property, eventually rising to a natural high point near the center that overlooks the majority of the ranch. From this vantage, you can see how the water, pasture, and cover all come together. The creek bottom, lined with mesquite and scattered cedar, provides a strong habitat corridor and a natural transition through the ranch. This area was previously opened up and could be cleaned again without much effort, expanding grazing capacity and improving overall flow. Roughly 100 acres are currently in wheat, offering immediate agricultural utility while also serving as a foundation for a cattle operation or future pasture improvement. The balance of the ranch sits in a healthy mix of native pasture and brush, with an estimated 70/30 ratio that supports both livestock and wildlife. It's the kind of layout that allows you to run cattle while still maintaining the recreational upside that makes these properties so desirable. The improvements are simple but functional and positioned with intent. Electricity is already in place at the homesite, where an older barn-restored on the exterior-adds a sense of character and a starting point for future improvements. A North Runnels Water Supply line is available at the entrance, and a set of working cattle pens gives the next owner a head start on operations. With County Road 314 frontage on two sides, access is easy and practical, while also allowing flexibility down the road if division or multiple entrances are ever considered. From a recreational standpoint, the ranch benefits directly from its water. The sellers report strong seasonal hunting, particularly for duck, dove, and crane, all drawn in by the abundance of surface water. Whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, quail, and feral hogs are also present, making this a well-rounded hunting property without sacrificing its agricultural potential. Dos Mesa Ranch is a true blank canvas, but one with the right fundamentals already in place. The water is there. The topography is there. The access and infrastructure are there. Whether the vision is a working cattle ranch, a recreational retreat, or a long-term land investment, this is a property that gives you the ability to shape it into exactly what you want-without having to create the things that are hardest to find.
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Listed by Haiden Mensik (#151157)
Listing Office: Vortex Realty (#VRCB00)
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