SIZE OF PROPERTY :  489.78 acres

LOCATION:  Just north of Bertram on Burnet County Road 215, less than 45 minutes from northwest Austin.  See location map.

CONFIGURATION:   Irregular in shape, see plats and aerial topo.

PAVED ROAD FRONTAGE:  Approximately 2,670 feet on the south side of Burnet County Road 215 and approximately 2,423 feet on the north side of Burnet CR 215.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  upon request

UTILITIES:   PEC Electric

                        Verizon Telephone

                        Water – 4 wells

                        Wastewater  - 4 each, 500 gallon septic tanks

FLOOD PLAIN:   According to the FEMA Flood Maps, there are several acres in the 100 year flood plain.  This is extremely valuable to the pecan orchard providing much needed nutrients and additional plant material to build up the soil.

SOILS:   According to the Burnet County Soil Survey published by the USDA and the Soil Conservation Service, there are six (6) soils which are likely to be found on the ranch:  Bolar-Real loam:  soil thickness is 13-38 inches, Brackett-Real association, hill with soil thickness of 7-19 inches, DOSS silty clay,  Lewisville clay loam, Oakalla silty clay,  and Purves gravely clay loam

IMPROVEMENTS:   Fencing – Entire ranch is fenced and cross-fenced.

Working Pens – There is a complete set of pipe constructed pens with chutes, alleyways, and an area for conducting auctions of livestock.

Stalls – Five stalls with paddock, self-waterers, sprayers on timers, and air-conditioned tack room and a horse arena.

Barns – Main barn is 6,000 square feet with covered wings of 5,000 square feet for hay storage.  The barn also has a small apartment in it, and there is an enclosed 3,000 sq ft. fully finished shop (insulated, etc) with 4” slope of concrete floor to 4 floor drains, 4 skylights with accompanying metal halides, 12-8 foot fluorescents, 20 outlets and 2 welding outlets, stainless steel utility sink and cabinets, and 2 heat pumps.  The second barn is in the pasture for equipment and tractor storage.

Main Residence – This absolutely awesome home is definitely on to enjoy and ideal for entertaining.  There are five (5) bedrooms, four (4) baths, country kitchen, dining room, and living room in an open environment, large vaulted ceilings with a stone, wood-burning fireplace.  Covered porches on the south side of the home are great for quiet times and intimate conversations or just overlooking the ranch.  The main residence contains approximately 4,550 square feet.  The back terrace is perfect for outdoor cooking and has an outstanding Bar-B-Que pit and cooker for large gatherings.  The grounds are beautifully landscaped for the Texas Hill Country with lots of color provided by easy-to-care for and colorful native or adapted plants.  From the orchards to the antique roses and all that is in between, your heavy spirit and mind will be refreshed by the tranquil and fragrant surroundings.

Foreman’s House – This house is a two (2) bedroom, one (1) bath with a stone, wood-burning fireplace.  It is located east of the stables, greenhouse, and main house out of view of the main house.

Greenhouse – There is a serious 3,000 square foot greenhouse.

Grasses – There are several fields of klien and coastal Bermuda.

Live Water – Approximately 1-1/2 miles of both sides of the North San Gabriel River downstream from the confluence of the Russell Fork of the San Gabriel River and the North San Gabriel River.  There is a creek that is west of the main residence and orchard that runs north and south to eventually contribute to the river flow.  There is a small dam on this creek and it is a very peaceful place to be.

Orchard – There is a fruit tree orchard that has over eighty (80) varieties of fruit, including peach, apple, fig, plum, apricots, cherry, nectarine, pear, and a couple of almond trees.

Pecans - There are hundred of native pecan tree.

SCHOOL DISTRICT:  Burnet CISD

MINERALS:  All are believed to be intact.

HUNTING:  Should be excellent as the ranch has not been hunted for many years.  Game is abundant with white-tailed deer, dove, quail, and turkey.

AD VALOREM TAXES:  Ag exempt.

PRICE :  $4,500,000.00

BROKER’S COMMENTS:  This is definitely one of the premier ranches in the Texas Hill Country.  It has it all: location, live water, grasses, tree coverage, wildlife, home to entertain and live the good life.

History of the river and the land:  This country estate is full of history and charm.  The following description of the country surrounding the South San Gabriel (then known as the San Xavier River) was described by French explorer Athanase de Mezieres in 1779.  “Few rivers can compare with the San Xavier in the clearness of its waters or in abundance of fish.  The surrounding country could be irrigates…mills could be erected.  The number of wild horses and cattle…is incredible.  Buffalo is not lacking…goats and sheep would thrive…  In the wood will be found…lumber, and in the quarries, all kins of stone for building.”

Fray Isidio Felix de Espinosa and Domingo Ramon gave the river the name of San Francisco Xavier when they were on a trip in the area around 1716.  In 1828 Stephen F. Austin misspelled the name of the river as “San Javriel.”  Soon after, the corruption of the name was complete and the river’s name was established as the San Gabriel.

Along the banks of the San Gabriel, the Tonkawa Indians continued their nomadic ways, camping and hunting wherever the river provided them with their food and water.  In the 1800’s, settlers started moving into what became known as Williamson County, Texas to farm and ranch.  This part of the San Gabriel is part of the enormous Brazos River Watershed that begins in Eastern New Mexico and falls through 840 miles to the Gulf of Mexico.

The Home:  The property is entered through a stone entrance housing wrought iron gates.  Traveling down a winding tree-shaded lane, the visitor approaches an unexpectedly luxurious home and terraces.  The visitor can enjoy observing the wildlife and ranch animals from the 12 foot covered front porch that overlooks several pastures and hillside.

The hostess of this lovely home may choose to entertain inside, taking advantage of well-balanced lighting from large glass double front doors and all of the windows that provide God’s light to flow throughout the home.  Or, she may choose the shady terrace in the back, just off the large country kitchen with built-in Bar-B-Que pit, and the spacious terrace overlooking the stable and horse arena.

A few of the attractive features that grace this beautifully appointed home include massive wooden and glass doors in the front, d’Hanis tile throughout the ground floor, and standing seem metal roof.  As a guest, you will be struck by the care and attention to detail and planning that have gone into creating this home.

The main house includes the Master Suite and a second bedroom, both located on the western side of the home, then two more bedrooms and a bunk room for the children and two more baths.  Privacy is insured by separating the two areas with a sitting area with large firewood burning fireplace, dining area and entry area.

For more information email Bill Luedecke or call 512.355.2030.