(5) Outstanding school system rivaling private schools with a very low (under 5 to 1) student – teacher/faculty ratio and a total enrollment of only 210 students

(6) Very affluent area (within ½ mile radius) with 43+% higher percentage of household with annual incomes of at least $150,000 compared to County

PROPERTY

The Round Top Rose Hill Estate (Rose Hill Estate) offers a break from the fast-paced city life with the comforts of the country in Round Top – internationally known for antiques, entertainment, music and Bed and Breakfasts (B&Bs).

The Rose Hill Estate is less than a half mile from downtown Round Top.

The Rose Hill Estate is at the end of Mill Street. This location provides an exceptional entrance and statement. The street is heavily treed framed by a tree lined “canopy” providing old world charm and extraordinary privacy.

The Rose Hill Estate includes a 5-building compound anchored by a carefully restored and enclosed 1880 “Dog Run” main house. The compound surround a park like setting focused on a private and tranquil pond.

The main house is a striking traditional Hill Country home with a metal roof. It has covered porches across the entire front and back providing substantial additional covered space for gatherings, events or serenity and privacy to enjoy the beautiful setting of the Rose Hill Estate. In addition to the views and relaxing pond, the main house has well maintained grounds including beautiful trees and rose gardens.

The main house has 2,712 square feet including a great room open from the front door to the back door. The main house has a beautiful master bedroom suite including a luxurious master bath. There are 2 bedrooms that share a guest bath plus a ½ bath servicing the public section of the main house.

The main house has a 2 car garage with a workshop providing excellent storage and a dedicated area for projects. It is complemented by a refrigerated storage building currently used for wine storage.

The main house faces away from the road and toward the back of The Rose Hill Estate taking advantage of the private pond and breathtaking vista views.

The Rose Hill Estate includes two guest cottages with front porches facing the pond. Each cottage offers 2 bedrooms, a full bath and a complete kitchen. The cottages are perfect guest cottages for friends, business associates, family members and other guests. Each cottage is perfectly positioned to maximize views of the private pond, estate grounds and stunning vistas.

The cottages provide a self-contained private environment for guests as well as the owners of the Rose Hill Estate.

The cottages provide exceptional flexibility for the owners of the Rose Hill Estate. They can effortlessly be converted to generate additional income. They provide an outstanding layout for a bed & breakfast enterprise. They can just as easily be short-term or long-term rental units.

LOCATION

(1) Round Top has an estimated population of only 77 but is served by a Chamber of Commerce with 190 organization members.

(2) It is an internationally recognized destination and featured in “1,000 places you must see before you die”.

(3) Twice a year Round Top is host to one of the nation's largest antique events. The locations for the shows are as varied including dance halls, football field-size tents, antique barns and showrooms and even outdoors. Exhibitors and visitors come from across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe.

(4) The James Dick Foundation for the Performing Arts and its sole project “The International Festival-Institute at Round Top” is an internationally acclaimed European-styled music institute for aspiring young musicians and distinguished faculty. It is located on a 210-acre campus with performance facilities, historic houses, extensive gardens, parks and nature preserves. It houses a collection of rare books, manuscripts, archival material, music and historic recordings, photographs and objects for research and scholarly study.

(5) The area is served by over 25 regionally and nationally recognized B&Bs. In 2005, The Outpost at Cedar Inn was recognized as the very best B&B in the Southwest and Western United States (ranging from Texas to California to Victoria British Columbia).

(6) The area offers regionally and nationally recognized restaurants including Royer’s, Chef Pasquale’s and Carol’s at Cat Springs and extensive entertainment, attractions and other events.

(7) Round Top has great regional proximity as well as easy access to international airports. It is approximately:

(a) 80 miles from Houston (Beltway 8 and US 290 W)

(b) 72 miles from Austin (I 35 N and US 290 E),

(c) 55 miles to College Station (home of Texas A&M and a regional airport providing connections to both Houston-Bush Intercontinental and DFW International airports)

(d) 23 miles to Brenham

SCHOOL DISTRICT

Round Top is in the acclaimed and highly regarded Round Top – Carmine Independent School District.

The elementary campus is rated "EXEMPLARY". The secondary campus is rated "RECOGNIZED". The entire school district is rated as "RECOGNIZED".

The district offers very small classes providing personalized instruction complemented by an outstanding staff. The student enrollment is approximately 210 in grades Pre-K through 12.

The student population consist of approximately 85% Anglo, 11% Hispanic and 4% African American students.

With 43 faculty and staff members, the school district offers an astounding ratio of less than 5 students for every faculty/staff member. The student to faculty/staff ratio rivals the most prestigious private schools in the country.