Property Description
If this Hill Country ranch could talk, what a story it would tell. Built in the 1860's, the ranch headquarters has been masterfully restored. The homes consist of 2,201 square feet of living space and have been updated with a keen eye towards preserving the historic qualities that were a trademark of a bygone era. The grounds around the headquarters are manicured and offer a park like setting complete with a spring fed pond that is ideal for fishing and swimming.
This well watered ranch features five springs including the main spring that feeds the headquarters pond. These springs are why this ranch was originally chosen, and founded, by JHL Behrens. A land surveyor, Mr. Behrens cherry picked this track as part of his compensation for surveying the area.
The topoghraphy ranges from oak-laden meadows with sandy soil to rocky hill tops affording panoramic views of Lake Buchanan and beyond. The ranch headquarters is situated at the confluence of the meadows and hills near the middle of the property. High fenced around the perimeter, the ranch has been well stocked with white tail deer. The hills, springs and oaks combine to create the quintessential Hill Country ranch. Located just west of Lake Buchanan, this property is only 15 miles from Llano and an hour and a half from downtown Austin.
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Property Summary Sheet
COUNTY: Llano
SIZE: 250 acres
LOCATION: 1132 County Road 218
IMPROVEMENTS:
Homes
1,099 square feet, Historic Home built in the 1860’s
1,102 square feet guest home, also built in the 1860’s
Lintels over the windows are original
Trusses are original, though just decorative now – there are steel trusses behind them
Items in the glass topped case in the guest house are items found when renovating
There is an upstairs bed original to the house and many books and trinkets
Corner armoire is original to the house
Most furniture conveys
Detached carport
Additional Improvements:
In-ground swimming pool built in 2013
Hilltop cabin with fire pit & views of Lake Buchanan
Original corrals (restored)
Original rock fencing (restored)
Original barn
Original corn crib
Gated entry
3 water wells
SURFACE WATER: 5 natural springs, spring fed pond
FENCING: Perimeter high fenced, low fence around headquarters to keep out stock
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Llano ISD
2017 PROPERTY TAXES: $2,790.14 with agricultural valuation (per appraisal district)
Price: $4,000,000 |