Realtor Profile

Hill Country Realtor's proven method puts the focus on your dreams

Broker associate Pam Powell.

Photo courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty

Pam Powell has a method, and it's simple yet revolutionary: she sits down with her clients and lets them do the talking.

The Broker Associate for Kuper Sotheby's International Real Estate is focused on what her clients are looking for out of life, their hopes and dreams for the place they call home, and their expectations of their time with her.

A member of a multi-generational Texas family, Powell knew from her first visit to New Braunfels and the Texas Hill Country that she couldn't wait to get back. In 2002 she made the move and has called it home ever since. She also calls it "the big middle": the middle of Texas, the middle of the action, and the middle of the best waterfront on dry land.

"Lazy oak trees dot the landscape, and we all love the vast fields of bluebonnets flowering in the spring," she says. "Swimming holes, fishing holes, and rivers and lakes abound. Whether folks are jumping off the rope swing at a blue hole or floating the river, a great day ends with mouth-watering barbecue, Shiner beer, and wurst."

In her nearly two decades of selling real estate, Powell has achieved the Five Star Agent award for providing top-notch service and earned the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation.

Powell also enjoys giving back to her community through such fantastic organizations as Walk for Alzheimer's, the Rotary Clubs of America, the Chamber of Commerce of New Braunfels, and other civic groups. When she's not working or contributing, she can be found hiking, playing tennis, and practicing yoga.

We chatted with Powell to find out more about her work and what drives her.

CultureMap: What inspires you to do what you do?

Pam Powell: The adventure of it! The detective work, investigation, discovery, and victory.

CM: What’s one piece of advice you’d give to people looking for their dream home?

PP: Life changes and so do we. Our dreams change as we grow. Keep moving forward.

CM: And advice to those who are selling?

PP: Glad you took the advice in No. 2. I can help you sell the last dream home and find your new one.

CM: Sum up New Braunfels in three words.

PP: Fun, family, freedom.

CM: What do you consider your "special skill”?

PP: I am a miracle worker. I do my best to listen to the motivations of my clients and help them achieve their goals.

CM: What's one thing people might not know about you?

PP: I am a published poet and in one of the Who's Who books

CM: Finish the sentence: "It's a good day when..."

PP: When I can see the sun and have another day to live my passion.

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See Pam Powell's latest listings here, or contact her at 210-355-7900 or pam.powell@sothebysrealty.com.

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Extraordinary self-sustaining Hill Country ranch hits the market for $8.75 million

1430 Gibson-Best Rd

Photo courtesy of DMTX Realty Group

Lonesome Valley Ranch is located in Hye, Texas.

A glorious and spacious Hill Country ranch fully equipped for off-the-grid living has landed on the market with a grand $8.75 million price tag.

The Lonesome Valley Ranch, located at 1430 Gibson-Best Rd. in Hye, sits behind a gated entrance on a short road for ultimate privacy. Past the gate is 260-plus acres of land, a one-acre pond, and four fully-furnished buildings ready to accommodate large gatherings or events.

The single-story main residence has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, while the two-story "barndominium" serves as a three-bedroom, three-bathroom bunkhouse and saloon. The bunkroom includes 10 bunk beds, so it's perfect for large groups. Both homes have wrap-around porches, extensive outdoor living spaces, and 360 degrees of Hill Country views.

Overlooking the pond is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin with a connected 40-foot pier for guests to try their hand at fishing or take a dip in the water. Also within the pond is an anchored dock and a fountain.

The fourth building on the ranch, hidden among the woods, is an equipment barn and workshop with a loft, apartment, and caretaker's residence.

The ranch is fully capable of operating off-the-grid thanks to an extensive solar system, several backup generators, a deep water well, a supplementary 100,000 gallons of rainwater collection, a propane capacity of 4,000 gallons, and much more.

Lonesome Valley Ranch is truly an entertainer's paradise. With the benefit of having no restrictions, the next owners could choose to Airbnb the bunkhouse, host special events or corporate retreats, and more. According to the listing, the property could generate $200,000 to $300,000 yearly for the next owners, while still operating as a family compound.

1430 Gibson-Best Rd

Photo courtesy of DMTX Realty Group

Lonesome Valley Ranch is located in Hye, Texas.

Thanks to the seller's intentional preservation of the heavily-wooded areas of the property, there is an abundance of wildlife suitable for hunting. Other outdoor amenities provided include an NBA-sized basketball court, a tennis court, and a pickleball court.

The property is also neighbored by the award-winning William Chris Vineyards and Garrison Brother's Distillery. The ranch is an easy 20 minute drive from Fredericksburg, and about an hour and 15 minutes from San Antonio.

David Murray from DMTX Realty Group holds the listing. More information about the ranch can be found on dmtx.com.

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