New Listing 18+- Acres - Little Creek Valley Utopia - Bandera County Located just minutes north of Utopia along the western slope of the beautiful Little Creek Valley, this exceptional 18+ acre property is the ultimate Hill Country getaway and has a transferable wildlife exemption in place. The ranch offers paved frontage, a very comfortable and efficient 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1700 sq ft stucco home with incredible views, deep soil, huge oaks, the tract is an excellent mixture of tillable bottom land that is gentle enough for horses, gentle hillsides that are covered with Spanish Oak, Walnut and Live Oak, and a portion of the property has been left with heavy cover for the large numbers of Whitetail, Turkey and Hogs. The ranch has a wet weather creek and one area in particular would offer an excellent location for a small pond. This is one of the most usable properties available; there are literally dozens of incredible building sites with fabulous views for miles up and down the valley. Previously owned by a biologist who has restored the property's native grasses, trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Large desert garden populated with rare native drought resistant plants. Ash Juniper desert ramada with gravel pavilion next to desert garden. Rainwater catchment/tank for wildlife in desert area Beautiful, deeply shaded wet weather creek cuts through deep, low lying soils on the north side of the property. The surrounding property next to and around the house offers world class birding year round with the property bird list standing at a staggering 130 documented species. Extra high, gravel topped road to house never floods out. Large well house offers generous tool and gardening storage. James Hardie exterior on slab with metal roof. 30ft X 24ft superbly insulated and air-conditioned metal on slab work shop and attached office with water, work benches and advanced LED lighting. 12ft X 24 ft of robust, upper deck storage area. Office and shop are plumbed and ported for dust catchment/vacuum. Office floor is stained concrete. Large, covered and graveled parking area for 3 vehicles attached to shop and office. Covered Parking: 30' X 25 Shop + Office: 30 X 24 Shop: 18' X 24' Office: 12' X 24 Shop and office connected to house by sidewalk. Mature shade trees protect the South and West sides of the house. Stainless steel micro mesh gutter guards exclude tree leaves. Wildlife exemption in force now and can be assumed by new owner. Solar powered main gate. Fenced backyard. Whole house water softener. Large attached fenced and gated dog run attached to backyard fence. Large pond/tank has been excavated, ready to prep for bentonite. Less than 10 minutes to downtown Utopia. Don't miss the chance to own a special property in a very special location, $679,000. call Morris Killough