17452 Deer Ridge Road The Deer Ridge Ranch is an amazing lakefront estate of 70 acres overlooking the Leon River at the northern end of Lake Belton. Located just 20 minutes west of Temple-Belton and near State Highway 36. Enjoy boating, fishing and duck hunting via direct access to the Leon River along nearly 2, 000 feet of shoreline and a small cove great for secluded sunbathing, fishing, and fossil hunting. The southern side of the property has nearly 45 acres of rugged and heavily wooded land with over 130 feet of elevation change that contours along a large draw that drains down to the river. The overlooking ridgeline offers numerous potential home sites with vista views overlooking the river. The northern side of the property features nearly 25 acres of open native pasture ideal for horse paddocks or cattle grazing along with a 900 sqft metal storage and equipment shed with water and electricity and a small corral. The property is currently under a wildlife exemption.