1983 FM2688, Catarina, TX 78836 - Dimmit County

The Catarosa Ranch is approximately 1,152 acres of high-fenced, prime hunting land located in the heart of the famed Golden Triangle in Dimmit County, Texas. Formerly known as the Whataburger Ranch, it boasts a diverse landscape of native brush and is noted for its rich collection of Native American artifacts. The property features a stunning lodge, approximately 7,000 sq. ft., perched on the highest point of the ranch, offering scenic views of a nearby lake and a 20-acre pivot/food plot. The large back porch provides an ideal setting to relax in the evenings while observing the abundant wildlife.

LOCATION:

The Catarosa Ranch is situated at 1983 FM 2688 in Catarina, TX, with approximately 2 miles of paved frontage along Hwy 2688, near the intersection of Hwy 83. The ranch is conveniently located about a 20-minute drive from Carrizo Springs, TX, and 1 hour and 45 minutes from San Antonio, TX.

WILDLIFE:

The Catarosa Ranch is home to a variety of native South Texas game species, including whitetail deer and blackbuck antelope. The ranch also supports a healthy population of quail, with both blue quail and bobwhites present. The property features a deer barn with 8 handling rooms and pens, which previously housed up to 300 deer, although it is not currently in active use. Additionally, there are 5 feed stations providing protein and cottonseed to sustain the wildlife.

IMPROVEMENTS:

The Catarosa Ranch features a variety of well-maintained improvements, beginning with a well-built road from the front gate leading to the main compound. The compound includes:

- Two homes, both with irrigated lawns.

- A 3,200 sq. ft. shop/horse barn.

- Extensive deer barn facilities.

- Three feed bins with the largest being 18 tons.

- A 20-acre, 4-stand pivot irrigation system.

- A skeet shooting range located between the two homes.

Main Lodge:

- +/-7,000 sq. ft. with 6 bedrooms and 6.5 baths.

- Outfitted with Wolf commercial kitchen equipment, and most necessary furnishings, all of which will convey.

- Includes a walk-in cooler with a rail system and a large back porch with a fire pit.

Second Home:

- +/-2,600 sq. ft., with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.

- Features an upstairs playroom and a downstairs classroom.

- The backyard includes a saltwater pool with a cabana and cooking area.

Shop/Horse Barn:

- Approximately 3,200 sq. ft., with a cement floor.

- Includes a two-story apartment with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.

- Features horse stalls and large pens on the backside.

Deer Barn:

- Equipped with air conditioning, an apartment, office, restroom, and shower.

- Contains 8 handling rooms.

- The original 20 deer pens, which once housed up to 300 deer, have been modified into about 14 pens. Most pens are acre in size, with some ranging from 5-6 acres.

MINERALS AND WATER:

The Catarosa Ranch is being offered as a surface only sale. There is only one pad site along the highway, which is fenced out, ensuring no oilfield traffic on the property.

The ranch is well-supplied with water, featuring a 600 GPM Carrizo well equipped with a 125-horsepower submersible pump and three-phase electricity. Additional water infrastructure includes:

- Two 20,000-gallon storage tanks at the house.

- A 20-acre, 4-stand pivot irrigation system.

- Four surface tanks, all connected by water lines made of either 6 PVC or black poly tubing.