The ranch is located in Fischer, Texas just east of town, fronting on the south side of paved, county maintained, Fischer Store Road. This property has a very rich heritage as it was once part of the original 3,000 acres owned by Otto Stock Fischer. Stock and his brother, Herman Store Fischer were some of the original settlers of this area dating back to 1876. This is a first-time offering of this portion of the Fischer Family Ranch as it has remained in the Fischer family since that time. The town of Fischer has remained mostly unchanged since the turn of the century and boasts the legendary Fischer Store, Fischer Hall, Fischer 9-Pin Bowling Alley and a few other buildings of historic nature. Fischer has approximately 300 friendly residents. Wimberley is also nearby (8 miles as a crow flies) and it has long been known as a popular Texas travel destination due to its rock-bottom, clear-water river and creeks lined with centuries old Cypress and Live Oaks. Local artists, musicians and craftsmen perform and sell their goods in the small shops along the banks of the Blanco River and Cypress Creek. Centrally located it provides an easy commute to San Marcos (20 minutes), New Braunfels (25 minutes), Austin (40 minutes), and San Antonio (40 minutes). Any of these surrounding cities will have a full array of amenities including hospitals, shopping, restaurants, airports, etc. The location of the property would make the perfect residential, hunting & recreational ranch for an Austin or San Antonio commuter or a great getaway place for future retirement from Houston. It also has approximately 1,100 feet of frontage on county maintained Fischer Store Road.

WATER

There is one stock tank on the property, which has just recently gone dry due to the drought. There are two wet-weather creeks converging on the property, one of which is a portion of the primary watershed that creates Carpers Creek.

There are no water wells in place on the property.

LAND

This is a beautiful piece of property with a gentle slope moving generally from north to south. Most of the cedar has been removed by hand over the years leaving loads of mature hardwood varieties including Live Oak, Spanish Oak & Elm. The ranch has good grass cover and a high canopy of trees which lends itself well to walking, driving and just generally enjoying the entire ranch. The primary watershed for Carpers Creek begins on this ranch and the creek becomes more defined as it moves to the south over the length of the ranch. This intermittent creek and watershed creates multiple opportunities to build additional water features such as lakes, stock tanks, etc. Additionally, there are wonderful elevation changes from the creek bottom loaded with character to a wonderful hilltop home site offering fantastic views of the surrounding hill country.

In years with normal rainfall, it is said that the meadows are full of spring wildflowers loaded with color. The ranch is currently under an agricultural evaluation with the remaining portions of the Fischer Family ranch for negligible taxes ($200 for 2010). With the current agricultural evaluation status in place, the ranch could easily be converted to a Wildlife Evaluation. There are no electricity, telephone lines, gas lines or any easements crossing the property.

IMPROVEMENTS

There is one stock tank on the property, which has now gone dry due to the drought. The property is approximately 60% fenced.

SUMMARY

An additional 132 acres is available from the same seller, and is located directly across Fischer Store Road with the same asking price of $7,500 per acre.

This is a beautiful, Texas Hill Country ranch with a great heritage available to for purchase for the first time. Outstanding long distance views, great Live Oak, Spanish Oak and Elm tree cover, an agricultural evaluation for very low taxes and plenty of paved county road frontage make this a terrific value. All the necessary elements for the perfect hunting & recreational ranch are in place and ready for purchase.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL WAYNE MCQUAID 512-557-6259