1915 Mistletoe

We have available now, an appealing Austin Stone Home with panoramic views of a horseshoe bend of the Colorado River. This 2,520 sq. ft. home was custom built in 2010.  It has 3BR/3.5BA, CH/CA, and tile flooring in the main living areas with carpeted bedrooms.  It has a large kitchen with lots of attractive granite.  There is an island which makes for a convenient workspace as well as an extended bar with stools. Plenty of cabinetry and countertop space and all appliances convey.

The master bedroom is oversized at 18ft. x 14ft.  The bath is oversized as well with a large walk-in closet.  This bedroom also has a private entrance.  If you’re not ready to end the day just yet, grab that cup of coffee or glass of wine and enjoy the views of the setting sun .  Each of the other two bedrooms, also large, have their own bath, as well as a half bath for guests.

The den has a large Austin Stone fireplace and the entire north wall of the house is windows.  The open design of this home allows for spectacular, unspoiled views from the kitchen or living area.

As mentioned, the house is Austin Stone and the roof, metal.  In true Texas style, this home has covered porches on all four side.  From the back porch you can look across the river with miles of beautiful countryside views.  There are water rights from the river that may be included.  Native Oak trees around the home provide shade and cover for the wildlife.

Near the house is a metal shop building, 40 x 30 ft. on concrete slab.

Location.             This is outstanding riverfront property is in northern McCulloch County, on the Colorado River.  It is near the Waldrip Bridge, a historic bridge with a wood floor.   It is about 25 miles north of Brady, and about an hour from San Angelo or around 2.5 hours from Austin. It is on a very lightly traveled County Road.

Terrain.      Most of the acreage is gently sloping, with a few large live oak trees scattered around. Some parts of the ranch are becoming brushy. The area along the river is scenic, with elm and pecan trees and rock formations. Multiple great homesites, including those overlooking the river.

Improvements.     There are 2 nice barns, both newer metal construction. One is a huge shop/storage building, 48 x 100.  The other is a horse barn, with 4 stalls, wash rack, and an apartment. It is 44 x 100.  In addition, it has a huge set of pens and loafing sheds.

Water.         The ranch has over 3,000 feet of river frontage, more than a half mile of unique rugged river frontage with big shade trees.  A good stock tank provides long term surface water, it is larger than most ranch ponds. A well is available to provide drinking water and to supply the water troughs.

                                          Included with an accepted contract will be water rights from the river !!

Wildlife.      Deer hunting, wing shooting and varmint hunting are all available for hunters.

Minerals.    A percentage of minerals will be available with an acceptable offer.

Comments.           This is a really good choice for quiet country living, for horses, livestock, hunting, and river recreation. Come out and see it !

Location.             This is a choice hunting property, located in the beautiful Deep Creek Valley of northeastern McCulloch County.  It is within a mile of the village of Mercury, with paved frontage on FM 502, which is very lightly traveled.  It is about 2.5 hours southwest of Ft. Worth, and about 3 hours east of Midland.

Terrain.      The terrain is a major feature of the property.  It has a prominent hill with over 130 feet of elevation change.  There are great views of peaceful countryside and green tree-covered hills.  A great place for a home, or your deer blinds. Almost all the acreage is heavily wooded.  Tree species include live oak, cedar, mesquite, ephedra and other native browse species.

Water.        Four stock tanks or ponds are around the base of the hill.  Some appear to have good water retention.  With brush and trees around each one, they are wildlife magnets.  In addition, it has a good water well. It’s a 12 gpm well, equipped with a new solar pump.

Wildlife.      This area has abundant  whitetail deer and feral hogs.  Other wildlife species include dove, turkeys, and fur-bearing species.

Price.           $320,000.

Comments.           This one has ingredients most hunters desire in their own ranch,  including topography, surface water, good brush, drinking water and power on the property. Additional acreage with a house may be available also.

Location.    Just 5 miles east of Menard, in the beautiful, gamey Texas Hill Country, lies this attractive ranch.  So you have paved access on FM 29 on the south, and the entire north end of the ranch is bordered by the San Saba River. Nearly 2 miles of riverfront.

Terrain.      Very hilly terrain, over 200 feet of elevation change.  Nice long views. There are multiple places to build a home with really nice vistas.  Along the river are wonderful pecan bottoms.  Well over 150 acres of stately 100 foot pecan trees, making inviting park like scenery.

Improvements.     There are 3 residences on the ranch, all in the center at the headquarters.  These would convert very well to weekend homes or cabins for hunters.

Water.         The cool refreshing spring-fed San Saba River flows along the shady riverbanks.  There are multiple places where you can walk down to the waters edge.  Fishing is good, as is recreation; canoeing, kayaking, and fly fishing.  The ranch has water rights from the river.  A number of acre-feet of water rights may be included in the sale of the ranch.  There are 3 water wells, 2 are not currently being used.  The other well is a 4 to 5 gpm well and serves the residences.

Wildlife.      Native wildlife abound on the ranch. The riparian habitat is very suitable for game.

Minerals.    This ranch offering includes 50% of all owned mineral rights.

Price.           $3.9 million

Comments.           This ranch has every ingredient to be a magnificent showplace. Please call to schedule a showing.

This wonderful property has much to offer.  It has nearly a mile of river frontage on the Colorado River, including water rights, in a scenic horseshoe bend of the river.  It has an appealing Austin stone home on a 100 foot high bluff overlooking spectacular scenery in the bend of the river.  There is a large horse barn, another large barn, 2 great sets of pens, a big shop and more improvements.  You have the option of irrigating fields with the system in place.  And there is pretty surface water, with a pond near the house and a small lake as well.  You really need to see it, there’s a lot to appreciate.

The house has porches on all 4 sides, to enjoy the scenery, the peacefulness, the breezes.  It has 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths.  Each bedroom has its own private bath. The kitchen has a griddle stove, a regular stove, and granite countertops. The adjacent open living area has a large rock wood burning fireplace with shelving and custom cabinets on each side. The whole ranch is very well improved.   It has lots of water resources, and many improvements to make it more enjoyable to use.

Water.  In addition to all the river frontage, there are 2 water wells.  One is near the house and supplies residential needs.  The other well is a very large volume well, large enough for irrigation if you so desire. And, a huge and quite valuable asset is 174 acre-feet of water rights from the Colorado River ! Some or all of these water rights may be included with the ranch sale.

There are 2 nice stock ponds as well.  One is close enough to the house to walk to for a serene time with early morning coffee. The other we actually call a small lake, approximately 2 acres in an attractive location.  It’s big enough for kayaking or canoeing. Or fishing. And the ranch has a concrete reservoir for water storage as well. These are frequently used for ranch swimming pools. Community water or “city water” is also available not far away.

Recreation and other uses.  This one ranch has more potential activities available than just about any other ranch we’ve seen.  Some of  those would include boating or kayaking, several types of fishing, several types of hunting, 4 wheeling, horseback riding and training, artifact hunting, and more.

Improvements :  House.

The house has 2,520 square feet indoors.  Including the porches, it has 4,980 square feet under roof according to MCAD. This custom home was built in 2010, and appears to be in very good condition.  Ceilings are elevated throughout the house.  With the rock exterior and metal roof, it has a nearly maintenance free exterior.

The kitchen is large and open, with granite counters and a granite island.  It has a regular stove and a built-in griddle for those Saturday mornings. The flooring is tile.  The adjacent den and kitchen both have a wall of windows, looking out over the river. The view includes the river, the bluff above it, and the other side of this ranch around the horseshoe bend.

Barns.  The horse barn is a 100ft x 48ft.   It is fairly new, and is a metal structure with 4 horse stalls, an office, a kitchen, a half bath, and 2 wash racks.

The other large barn is also a fairly new metal structure. It is a 100 x 48 building, half of it is a shop on concrete and the other half is a shed.

Pens.  Two sets of pens serve the ranch, one is a small set on the west side.  The east side pens are huge, more than big enough for sorting horseback.  Included are pens with loafing sheds.

Outbuildings.   Other improvements include the “Texas House”, which is a very old frame house on a loose rock foundation, built probably around 1890.  Another structure is a shop/garage near the main house.

Please contact us for a showing of this serene, peaceful and secluded ranch, which has end of the road privacy

Location.      Within 15 miles of the geographical center of Texas, this property is near the village of Mercury.  It is about 2.5 hours southwest of Ft. Worth, and about 3 hours east south east of Midland.

Terrain.         Spectacular terrain !!  This Prime ranch holding has more elevation for it’s size than any other we’ve seen.  160 feet of elevation change !  Stunning views of the peaceful Deep Creek Valley to the east. And entirely different 10 mile views of hills and valley to the south.  You can actually watch both the sunrise and sunset from your own porch !  The hilltop is thickly covered in trees, primarily live oaks. Down below, there are oaks, mesquite and cedar, and good deer browse brush species. Very good game cover throughout the place.

Improvements.         A new cozy custom site built home is atop the hill.  It is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, with new laminate flooring and stainless appliances.  It has covered porches on 3 sides, perfect for your early morning coffee and for your evening beverage of choice.

The fences are all net wire and in good shape, and the fence along the road frontage is brand new. The gate is remotely controlled.

Water.            It’s well watered, with 5 stock ponds for the game, and community water for the house. Two of the ponds have bluegill, catfish, and fathead minnows in them.  In addition, it has its own water well. The well has a new Grundfos pump with solar power, and it produces 12 gpm.

Wildlife.         There are nice quality bucks and plentiful deer, along with waterfowl, hogs, etc.

Minerals.       A substantial percentage of the minerals are available with an acceptable contract.

Price.             $525,000.

Comments.              This one is a rare beauty. We would really enjoy showing it to you, so come out at your convenience for a look. The road in the middle of the property is not an easement, there are no road easements through the ranch.