Patten Springs Ranch

Patten Springs Ranch is a rare and exceptional large-acreage offering in Central Texas, highlighted by abundant water, diverse native habitat, and one of the most impressive spring-fed lakes currently on the market. Spanning 843± acres in Aquilla, Texas, the ranch features a stunning 13± acre crystal-clear spring-fed lake, an additional 5± acre lake, and 10 stock tanks, creating outstanding water distribution across the property. The ranch is ideally suited for recreation, hunting, fishing, and long-term land stewardship, offering a balanced mix of open pasture, rolling terrain, and mature hardwood cover. Patten Springs Ranch is an ideal Central Texas ranch for family use, hunting and fishing, cattle operations, and long-term land investment.Wildlife and Land:Patten Springs Ranch offers outstanding native wildlife habitat, supporting populations of whitetail deer, feral pigs, Rio Grande turkey, dove, and waterfowl. The lakes and ponds are heavily utilized by ducks and geese, while river otters, along with various other native species, further reflect the strength of the ecosystem. A truly unique feature of Patten Springs Ranch is the family of river otters that inhabit the main lake, a rare sight in Texas and a strong indicator of a healthy, thriving ecosystem. The landscape is loaded with mature post oaks and live oaks, along with cedar elms, willows, ash, junipers, and other native hardwoods that provide excellent cover and natural beauty throughout the property. Water:The ranch is exceptionally well watered, featuring a 13± acre spring-fed Patten Lake, a 5± acre lake, 10 stock tanks, one being spring-fed, and additional spring activity throughout the property. The quality and volume of water are rarely found together on a property of this size in Central Texas.Location:Patten Springs Ranch is conveniently located in Aquilla, Texas, just 25 minutes to Waco, approximately 1 hour 14 minutes to DFW, 2 hours to Austin, and roughly 3 hours to Houston and San Antonio, making it highly accessible while still offering privacy and seclusion.Utilities and Access:Oncor is the electric provider in the area. The property has 7,700 feet of frontage on FM 933 and 5,500 feet of frontage on Patton Lake Rd. Broker Comments:Large-acreage ranches in Central Texas with this level of water, habitat, and lake quality are extremely difficult to find. Patten Springs Ranch stands out for its combination of size, surface water, mature hardwoods, and overall ecosystem health, capped by one of the nicest spring-fed lakes currently available at a very attractive price per acre. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special piece of Texas land.