LOCATION: Showplace Hill is located adjacent to the quiet, rural community of Sutherland Springs, once called the “Saratoga of the South” for its clear water springs. The site lies in northern Wilson County, 20 miles east of San Antonio, 80 miles south of Austin, and 12 miles west of Floresville. Basic supplies, restaurants and service businesses are available in nearby Stockdale, La Vernia and Floresville and the finest of everything else is located in San Antonio.
The ranch is larger than its adjoiners, and there are few small tracts in the immediate area. Most of the neighboring ranches are utilized for grazing, farming, and equestrian activities. The site’s close proximity to San Antonio brings a relaxed population of urban commuters living on smaller rural estates seeking rural refuge from the everyday bustle of the nations 7th largest city.
WATER: The property utilizes a...
WATER: The property utilizes a variety of water sources. The residential compound is supplied by a combination of city water for use inside the house, and well water for sprinkler system and agricultural use. The well water’s source is a 5” diameter, 360 ft. newly drilled water well outfitted with an electric submersible pump. There is one surface tank about ¾ of an acre in size with an average depth of 6ft. that has only gone dry once in the past 6 years.
LAND: The gentle roll and diversity of the site is truly appealing and sets this ranch apart from others in the area. About ½ of the property is in native, south Texas brush composed primarily of mature bull mesquite, hackberry and elm trees. This dense brush canopy with high protein underbrush is a haven for an array of wildlife including a healthy population of locally impressive whitetail deer as well as wild hogs. Dove hunting is said to be excellent with grain fields nearby, and a stock tank located in a prime fly zone. The balance of the acreage is in coastal Bermuda utilized currently for grazing and hay with century old, majestic Live Oaks.
There is one non-producing, shallow oil well on the property. At the time this well was plugged, the well made approximately 2 bbls/day. This non-intrusive well brings with it the possibility of a future re-entry whether it be for royalty income or irrigation quantity water from the vast Carrizo aquifer.
IMPROVEMENTS: As one enters the property, the paved, private road leads up to the highlight of this ranch, a 5 bedroom, 4½ bath residence built in 2005. This house is built on an oak studded hilltop that affords expansive views through its many windows and ample porch space. This +/- 4,000 sq/ft house is well consrtucted with 6” exterior walls and 10’ ceilings, built with an attractive and tasteful combination of Austin Stone and Stucco. The residence boasts solid wood doors, a 3 car garage, and is wired with CAT 5 (cable & telephone), an inset security system and wireless high-speed internet throughout.
Other improvements include an in-ground swimming pool, a large, landscaped yard with a sprinkler system, and a separate barn/shop equipped with its own living quarters. The property is cross fenced and perimeter fenced in its entirety with 5 strand barbwire and there is a usable set of cattle pens in good condition.
GENERAL: Showplace Hill offers the full suite of locally desirable ranch attributes, and is located less than 30 miles from the 7th largest city in the nation. Added value comes from future water and mineral resources, plus possible development potential. In the meantime, one can enjoy top-shelf country living with all the trimmings in a practically-new luxury home. If this speaks to you, call now for your private tour, and be prepared to inspect some of the best Wilson County has to offer!
FINANCIAL/TITLE: $2,390,000, cash to Sellers, who will provide basic title insurance and survey. Seller offers 50% of the owned minerals and water rights (believed to own 100% of each). The Property is located in the Floresville ISD. The information contained herein has been diligently assembled and is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Broker or Seller, express or implied, and is subject to change, prior sale, errors and/or omissions and withdrawal from market. Buyers must verify accuracy of representations on their own, as well as investigate potentially pertinent natural attributes, laws and regulations, and draw their own conclusions regarding the usefulness and value of the property for a given purpose. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, DO NOT TRESPASS.
Buyer’s brokers must be identified on first contact, and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of LANDTX, David E. Culver, broker.
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