People say there's buried treasure at this Hill Country ranch for sale

There’s gold in them there hills — at least according to legend. A new $9.9 million ranch listing in the Hill Country community of Vance is rumored to include a trove of buried coins left behind from Spanish soldiers.Bullhead Mountain Ranch is rich with local lore. The land was once used as a popular campsite for conquistadores traveling through the region. Generations of Hill Country fortune seekers have tried to find the loot purportedly buried among the cliffs.Buried treasure or not, the main draw is the breathtaking land centered around Bullhead Creek, a sparkling, spring-fed stream that runs year-round on the property. The tract, located about two hours from San Antonio in western Real County, is a snapshot of the region’s grandeur with open pastures, shaded creek bottoms, and plenty of breathtaking vistas. Fish from your own backyard.Photo courtesy of West and Swope RanchesLocal real estate firm West and Swope Ranches is handling the sale of the 1,266-acre tract. The grounds include two main homes, a foreman’s house, guest quarters, and a full ranch infrastructure, including barns, sheds, and working pens. For anyone with Yellowstone aspirations, the ranch supports both livestock and abundant wildlife, including deer, wild turkeys, and hogs.The main lodge is just short of 4,900 square feet. The home offers plenty of room for a growing family with five bedrooms, a massive great room, and large outdoor living areas that make the most of the views of the valley below. The second stone home isn’t quite as large but carries the benefit of never having to share your home with visiting overnight guests.“Bullhead Mountain Ranch has all the pieces people are looking for — live water, good access, great improvements, and a setting that feels like classic Hill Country,” said Louie Swope, broker and owner of West and Swope Ranches, in a release. “It’s a place that works as both a family getaway and a working ranch, and those are getting harder to find.”More details on the property, including a video walkthrough, are available online.

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