LOCATION: This fine ranch is about 20 miles due west of exploding Fredericksburg one mile east of FM 783 NE of Harper, in west-central Gillespie County, at the end of a private, paved road. Basics (including ice cream, steaks and feed) are available 4 miles away in Harper, with everything else, including a hospital, in Fredericksburg. San Antonio is about 75 miles SE, Austin is 85 miles E and Kerrville is 20 miles south.
The area is composed of medium to large working/recreational ranches, with neighbors ranging from 80 to 2,500 acres, most of which combine livestock with hunting. Access is via 30â?? private easement with electric gate entrance, and the seclusion is exquisite.
GENERAL: This is, quite simply, one of the prettiest chunks of Hill Country ground to be found anywhere, with manicured, oak-studded, rolling hills falling into alluvial creek bottoms with scenic limestone outcr...
GENERAL: This is, quite simply, one of the prettiest chunks of Hill Country ground to be found anywhere, with manicured, oak-studded, rolling hills falling into alluvial creek bottoms with scenic limestone outcrops along the stream beds. Elevation varies by 250â??, with one hilltop affording 30+ mile views from a homesite that can only be described as awesome.
The headwaters of Threadgill Creek eminate from this and adjoining ranches, and a two strong springs have always yielded at least a trickle flow, according to previous owners of 50+ years. One spring flows over a solid rock bottom for several hundred yards alongside a gorgeous pecan bottom and ancient limestone cliffs, and has been impounded by a stone and concrete step dam, which is crossable by motor vehicle. The hole is swimmable and floatable, complete with boulder landscaping along the banks, which are shaded by pecan and walnut trees. The other spring seeps from a honeycomb limestone grotto, and courses alongside small cliffs beneath shade trees for several hundred yards, creating a setting of relaxation and scenic beauty.
A fishing lake of about 1.25 acres lies below the hillside homesite above referenced, and is flanked by gorgeous oak groves and grassy meadows. This lake, up to 12â?? in depth, is bentonite-lined, and will support a viable fishery.
The ranch is home to thriving populations of whitetail deer, turkey, varmints, songbirds and a few hogs. The habitat is superb, yet the historically well-managed pastureland is open enough to allow for frequent sightings of the variety of wildlife. It is not uncommon to see deer and turkey together in a single viewshed, and exotic species have been observed as well.
Perhaps the most striking feature of this site is the manicured appearance and perfect balance of open meadows to oak motts to shinoak thickets. Another feature is an abundance of good soil on over 50% of the property, which allows the tall prairie grasses, trees and shrubs to flourish, resulting in an ecosystem that supports agriculture and wildlife in equal parts.
Improvements are few, with a landmark old goat shed being the only structure. There is a set of gathering pens, an older water well (8 gpm), a new water well (15 gpm), good ranch roads, the above-mentioned water features and fair fencing and cross fencing. Game feeders on site will remain with the property.
This ranch is cleaned up and ready to use, with only a dwelling remaining to be added to a new ownerâ??s taste. The eco-package is complete, the location secluded but accessible and the beauty beyond compare. Harper is likely â??the next big thingâ?? in Gillespie County, and few knockout ranches of this size and reasonable price remain in the area. We welcome the opportunity to provide you with a personal tour, and are confident that you will leave favorably impressed.
The ranch can be divided along an existing fenceline into two parcels, the north one being 307 acres, with two steady, small spring creeks, swimming hole, pecan bottom, water well and superb, varied game habitat, priced at $5,250/acre. The south parcel consists of 356 acres, with 1.25 acre fishing lake, new water well, giant vistas and superb game habitat, priced at $4,950/acre.
FINANCIAL: $4,750/acre, cash to Sellers, who will provide current survey and basic title insurance. 25% minerals plus 100% executive rights included with sale. Included in the 663 acres is 19 acres of excess land in the patent, which owner is in process of obtaining deed of acquittance from State of Texas. More info on this is available to interested parties. The estimated 2007 tax is $490 and the school district is Harper ISD. The information contained herein is deemed reliable, but cannot be warranted by Broker or Seller, and is subject to change, errors and/or omissions, prior sale and withdrawal from market. Buyers are urged to verify representations on their own, and draw their own conclusions about the usefulness or value of the property for a given purpose. Property is partially broker-owned, and oak wilt is known to be in the area. DO NOT TRESPASS â?? SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. THIS RANCH MAY BE DIVIDED INTO TWO APPROX. EQUAL SIZED PARCELS AT $4,950/ACRE.
Buyerâ??s brokers must be identified on first contact, and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of LANDTX, David E. Culver, broker.