SOUTH GRAPE CREEK HOMESTEAD - NEW PRICE JUNE 2009
A premier location has incredibl, rare live water features. It is unusual to find this amount of water on this size property. Over 1700± feet of both sides of the South Grape Creek combine with a stocked pond. A forest of manicured trees buffers a creative arrangement of improvements, featuring a turn-of-the-century homestead and vintage wood barn, and a stunning modern classic home by noted Texas architect Isaac Maxwell.
Improvements: The sophisticated 3,966± sq. ft. main residence has an attached 2-car garage & detached hot tub enclosure with arbor off the master suite. Four sculptural stucco & stone fireplaces add warmth to this fine Isaac Maxwell creation that is embellished with his noteworthy metal lighting fixtures that include 2 torchieres in the living room. Architectural details include ceilings of Texas cypress or pin...
Improvements: The sophisticated 3,966± sq. ft. main residence has an attached 2-car garage & detached hot tub enclosure with arbor off the master suite. Four sculptural stucco & stone fireplaces add warmth to this fine Isaac Maxwell creation that is embellished with his noteworthy metal lighting fixtures that include 2 torchieres in the living room. Architectural details include ceilings of Texas cypress or pine vigas, deep skylights, plus a clerestory in the living room. Soft natural influences include Tennessee sandstone for the flooring and stained millwork for the abundance of furniture-quality cabinets and built-ins.
A second, historic residence is the original 1,550± sq. ft. frame ranch homestead with full length porches, numerous charming rooms and one bath. It is accompanied by a small wood hay barn that adds great charm to the grounds. Walkways between these 2 homes are crushed granite and include a cedar arbor intertwined with wisteria.
The property also contains a metal equipment shed of which 1600± s.f. is open, & 800± is an enclosed shop area & small staff quarters. One good water well supplies water to the improvements. There is also perimeter fencing and welded metal pens.
Water: These 45+ acres have beautiful South Grape Creek flowing through the property, one of the outstanding tributaries in the rich Pedernales River Valley. There are rare 1700± feet of both sides of this crystal clear flowing water. Large pools of water and good flow add to the premium quality. This refreshing year-around water provides good fishing and supports an abundance of native wildlife. There is one deep water well believed to pump 100 GPM.
Vegetation: The front part of the property is improved pasture Klein grass with attractive post oaks & a 5± acre Coastal Bermuda field. There is an additional 4± acre Klein grass field on the rear of the property. The remainder of the land is native range on both sides of the creek.
Minerals: Owner will convey all of owned mineral interest.
Utilities: Central Texas Coop
Schools: Fredericksburg I.S.D., Stonewall Elementary
Taxes: $8,415.51 (2007) Agricultural exemption
Price: $1,650,000.
Directions
Located between Fredericksburg & Stonewall off US 290.
This unique property is 65± miles West of Austin, 65± NW of San Antonio, 10± miles east of Fredericksburg & 4± miles west of Stonewall. The property is situated on the north side of US 290 and has approximately 800±’ highway frontage.