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THE GREENS CREEK RANCH

THE GREENS CREEK RANCH

600 Acres +/- Lee and Fayette Counties

SALES PRICE - $2,500,000 - $4,166/Acre

FEATURES:

PROPERTY:

Welcome to the Greens Creek Ranch! This is one of the most beautiful ranches in Texas with panoramic views of the lost pine hill county between Giddings and LaGrange. The sunsets and sunrises are spectacular from the hilltop, two-story home. Enjoy abundant wildlife, including white tail deer and birds of every size and color. The next few pages will detail some of the exceptional architectural design and noteworthy amenities of the house and describe the land and improvements. Take a look at this ideal horse, cattle or hunting ranch tucked in the trees and away from the Busy City Life! This 600 acre fenced ranch includes the custom built Main 6,000 SF Ranch Home, spacious Guest quarters, and many out-buildings and barns. You will also find 22 tanks, 16 of which are between 1 to 5 acres in size and stocked with bass,perch,and catfish, plus Small Greens Creek meandering through the ranch, as well as, two (3) wells (1 800' irrigation well needs new casing) and Lee County water to the Ranch home. Enjoy the panoramic views of your ranch and the surrounding Hill Country. Located only a few miles from 5 miles from U.S. 77 south of Giddings.

MAIN RANCH HOME:

MAIN HOUSE FIRST FLOOR: This approximately 6,000 sq. ft. Ponderosa style home is custom built, with top of the line accessories. There is an additional 2,450 sq. ft. of garage, storage, car port, breezeway and porch area. It was designed by renowned architect Jason Merritt, from the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. The house is equipped with its own electrical transformer, three heat/AC units, antenna and satellite system, all double-paned, insulated Anderson windows and doors, wrap around porch and cedar and stone exterior. Every room has a unique shape and high, vaulted ceilings with intricate cedar trim.

Pool: On the West lawn, next to the palm garden, there is a 3' - 9' deep, 26,000 gallon swimming pool. The pool contains a separate wading/baby pool, diving board, water slide, and a heated spa.

1st. Floor Gun Room: Located off the kitchen, this room is entirely fireproof. It features a hidden floor safe and a nineteen rack gun shelf.

Mud Room & Pantry: With easy, separate access from the pool, this room contains a half bath, double sink with garbage disposal, coat closet and swim suit racks. The large pantry features a freezer and commercial refrigerator.

Kitchen: The kitchen, mud room and pantry have Rubbermaid non-slip commercial flooring. The kitchen has all custom solid Birch cabinetry, with two trash compactors, two garbage disposals, two refrigerators, built-in microwave, Thermador gas cook top with grill, one gas oven and one electric oven, large center butcher block island with utility sink, ice maker and Talavara Tile counter tops. Loads of storage!

Game Room: Located off the kitchen, this room has an oak pool table, bookshelves, storage closets, large bar area with smoke mirror and glass shelves and wine bar. The view overlooks the pool.

Dining Room: Large enough for a table of twelve, the dining area is accented with cedar walls, ceiling fans and custom lighting.

Living Room: Surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, this large room has three sliding glass doors and ceiling fans. The main focus is a natural rock fireplace with heat circulation fans for energy efficient heating. The room is finished out in Terrazzo tile, natural stone columns and cedar trim. The west wall contains custom cabinetry for books, stereo and television. The house is wired for sound from the living room stereo system and has built in speakers in the living room, game room and porch area.

Half Bath: This half bath is very unique, with hand painted tiles and cedar walls.

Under Stair Storage: Two large storage areas have separate lighting and door access.

MAIN HOUSE SECOND FLOOR:

2nd. Floor Hallway: Not your usual hallway! The stairs are lined with tall, narrow windows overlooking the east lawn. Custom closet, drawer and shelf space lines the bedroom hall. Atop the stairs, a wall of bookshelves and a cozy reading nook and a private staircase leads to the west lawn.

Utility Room: This large utility room has a sink, refrigerator with an ice maker, pull down ironing board, closet, custom cabinetry and pull down stairs for attic access. An adjacent closet houses the upstairs water heater.

Master Bedroom South Wing: See the sun rise and sun set in this magnificent master suite! This room has a natural rock fireplace with heat circulation fans, custom drapery, ceiling stereo speakers, lots of cedar trim and ceiling fan. The custom, cedar floor was cut from trees on the ranch! The adjacent master bath features a custom built, tiled, 500 gallon octagon, heated Jacuzzi with six jets, his and hers sinks and a private shaded balcony.

Children's Room/Nursery: Located within the master suite area, this private, small room is perfect for anyone with a small child or visiting grandchildren. It has a viewing window, so as not to disturb a sleeping child. This room could be easily converted to a large walk-in closet/dressing area.

Master Bedroom West Wing: This unusual Master Suite has a spectacular view! The walls are antique textured, with Saltillo Tile floors, vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan and glass block windows from the master bath. The bath area is spacious and includes an antique, burled walnut and marble his and hers sinks, a blue marble-like Jacuzzi tub, a large, two shower-head separate shower, a large dressing/reading area with lots of shelves and a walk-in closet with drawers.

First Bedroom North Wing: This quaint bedroom has a canopy style bed with matching curtains. The cedar floors were cut from the trees on the ranch. The unusual ceiling and wall angles, give this room a feel all it's on. Large walk-in closet with drawers, also boast cedar floors. The attached bathroom is all tiled, with his and hers sink and elongated tub and shower.

Second Bedroom North Wing: This is a great guest room, with spacious closets and shelves. Windows overlook the pool and west lawn.

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES:

The paved, circular drive has walk-way lighting, three flagpoles and two life-size, longhorn topiaries, to greet your guest. The large double car garage has storage shelves along one wall, additional attic storage and remote controlled doors. Connected through a breezeway, there is adjacent carport parking and extended concrete drive parking.

There is a separate storage room with large shelves, yard tools hangers and Toro Sprinkler controls. The water from the extensive sprinkler system comes from the tank located by the house.

Another separate room contains the swimming pool filter, heater and shelves for pool cleaning supplies.

The wrap around porch is a wonderful touch! It gives a comfortable place to set and enjoy the views, no matter where the wind is coming from or where the sun is shining. There are four ceiling fans, built-in ceiling stereo speakers, custom lighting, electrical outlets and a telephone jack on the porch.

Near the pool, there is a concrete/rock deck with electrical outlets, lighting and gas hookup for a bar-be-cue grill. All the grounds have walkway, accent and flood lights.

FACILITIES:

AIRPLANE HANGER WITH BUNK HOUSE QUARTERS & RUNWAY

The hangar is approximately 3,000 sq. ft. With fan-fold hanger doors, it will store a twin engine plane. The 2,500 ft. runway is constructed from a by-product of lignite. Inside the hangar, there is a Texas style bunkhouse that was custom built to match the main house. The bunkhouse has central heat/air, cedar trim, Berber carpet, ceiling fans, bathroom, kitchen and a walk-in closet.

Farm/Ranch Structures:

Horse Barn, Tack Room, and Office: The barn is a drive-thru, with six in & out stalls, tack room and an office with a bathroom. The stalls have custom cedar V shaped swing doors, automatic waterers and a ceiling sprinkler system. There are additional large, outdoor working pens and turn-outs. The separate buildings include a workshop, hay storage, equipment storage, trailer storage and a feed silo.

ACREAGE - 600+/-

  • Wooded: The ranch ranges from mostly light to heavily wooded around the borders of the ranch.
  • Cultivated: About 100 acres of manicured coastal fields used for hay production.
  • Tillable: About 400 acres
  • Improved Grasses and Acreage: About 350 acres of coastal bermuda.
  • Natural Grasses and Acreage: There are native grasses on the balance of the ranch.
  • Pastures/Breeding Pens: There are separate pastures and pens accessible from the barn area.
  • Enclosed Acres: The ranch is 100% fenced. There are also numerous cross fences, Electronic Front Gate with security system, and numerous cattle guards and gates.

    FENCES:

  • Perimeter: Smooth and Barb wire and Electric.
  • Interior Fences & enclosures: Numerous with smooth and barb wire and electric.

    GEOGRAPHY:

  • Tanks/Ponds: 22 tanks and 2 water wells.
  • Creeks/rivers: Small Greens Creek meanders through the ranch.
  • Terrain and Soils: Rolling with primararily sandy loam in the tillable areas, and typical other soils common to the area on the balance of the acreage.
  • Flood Plain: Along the creek bottoms.
  • Crops: Coastal.

    GENERAL:

  • Easements: Electric to all structures. Gas Pipelines traverse the property. Road easement on north side of property for maintenance of the Gas equipment.
  • Environmental Regulations: Unknown (Endangered species, Wetlands, etc.).
  • Leases: .
  • Gas/Oil & Mineral Rights: None. (This will be confirmed by title Search by Title Co.).
  • Property Taxes: Currently the property has an agricultural exemption. A buyer will assume any property tax liability as a result of nonqualifying use.
  • Restrictive Covenants: None known.
  • Road Frontage: @ 1/2 mile on County Road 221'
  • School District: Giddings or LaGrange ISD
  • Undivided Interests: None known.
  • Utilities: Septic: Yes. Water: Tanks, wells, Lee County water, and creek.

    FINANCING:

  • A new loan will be expected of the buyer. Buyers shall cooperate with seller in 1031 exchange. Seller may consider some owner financing.

    SHOWING/VIEWING:

  • The Ranch is shown by appointment only. Please call or E-mail S. H. (TARY) Snyder or Shana Greene to arrange a showing.


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    Dripping Springs, Texas 78620

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