Rockhouse Ranch
Austin County

Escape down a winding country road to this hilltop retreat, steeped in Texas tradition!  Immediately as you enter the gate, find yourself lost in the views of the incredible lake and lush green pastures.  Experience the TX Hill Country flair of this lodge style home, rich with history! 

Property is adjacent to a Bed & Breakfast with private game preserve utilized for hunting wild game

& fishing events, corporate business retreats & family outings (www.texasranchlife.com).

Contact Shelly Moschak

(979 )830-5040 office; (979)979-251-1343 Cell

shelly@5starcountry.com ~ www.5starcountry.com

2668 Hwy. 36 S., #311 ~ Brenham, TX 77833

Broker Shelly Moschak

Location:

Conveniently located between Chappell Hill & Bellville ~ easy 1 hour drive to/from Houston or Austin.

From Brenham: Take Hwy. 290 East. Go through the light at FM 1155. Turn Right onto FM 1371. Continue to Tottenham Rd. Turn Right on Tottenham Rd. and continue ~2 miles. Property on the right - sign at entrance.

Acreage:

27.287 acres

Improvements:

Constructed with reclaimed Fredericksburg barn-wood, Austin stone, and custom cedar chinked logs, this 3,310 sf (per ACAD) 3BR/3B home is a unique blend of history with modern conveniences and a country atmosphere.   A great room with high ceilings & exposed beams, a warm, rock fireplace, wood floors and large expanses of windows welcomes visitors to this country getaway.  The kitchen is complimented by an antique bar/island, copper sink & fixtures, custom-wood countertops with turquoise accents, a gourmet Wolf stove, & huge walk-in pantry.

 

Retreat through the antique double entry doors (with glass door knobs & transoms) to the sanctuary of your master bedroom, adorned with a fireplace and large exterior doors, opening to its own porch. Master bath includes a claw foot tub, marble countertops, custom tile floors and separate stone-walled shower.

A 2 Story, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Guest House, also constructed with barn wood from Austin, offers your guests all the comforts of home with a full kitchen, dining area & living room downstairs.  Porches in front and back provide a place for relaxing and soaking in the views of the lush green countryside.

Property is perimeter fenced with separate pastures for horses, includes two tree stands for hunting and two solar feeders.

 

Additional amenities include:  Dog-trot (could be used for additional living room or bunkroom ~ laundry room (with stainless front-loading washer & dryer) ~ unique children’s room with 2 “bungalow beds” ~ large lake with pier, peninsula and swimming dock ~ outdoor kitchen with built-in BBQ, sink & lighting ~ stone firepit ~ huge covered porch with fantastic views ~ 1,800 sf barn with concrete floors ~ excellent wood fencing and cross-fencing ~ breathtaking views in every direction.  This property is truly unique and amazing! 

Rockhouse Ranch is adjacent to "Texas Ranch Life" (www.texasranchlife.com), a full-scale 1800 acre Texas ranch wild game resort which offers a B&B, equestrian facility, fishing and corporate or family retreats. Occasionally, this resort will seek accommodations from Rockhouse Ranch for overflow guests, creating the possibility of some rental income.

Topography:
Rolling green pastures (excellent hay production) scattered mature trees, clusters of wooded areas, very large stocked pond with fishing pier and swimming dock.
Minerals:

To be determinned by Title Commitment.

Legal:

27.287 acres in the Joel Lakey Survey, Abstract 063, Austin County, TX

Taxes:

R56425; 2011 Taxes Paid:  $6,566.76

Listing Price:
$840,000 (Reduced from $875,000) - Seller is motivated and ready for an offer!
Listing Agent:
Shelly Moschak (979) 251-1343
Showing Instructions:

24 Hour Notice Required. Listing Agent Must Accompany. Call office (979 )830-5040 or Shelly Moschak (979) 251-1343 to Schedule an appointment. *Buyer Representation is welcomed.Buyer's Agent must be present at all showings to receive full compensation.

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