This 244.935 acre ranch is located in the much desired massive live oak area south of Cat Spring. This gently rolling, sandy loam property is bordered on one side by approximately 5,000 feet of frontage on the ever-flowing San Bernard River. Secluded and private, the river area with its immense sand bars lined with impressive live oak trees provides recreational opportunities or simply a peaceful atmosphere to relax and enjoy the beauties of nature. Operated by its present owner as a cattle operation, the property is enhanced with all of the amenities necessary to a ranching operation, as well as improvements for the comforts enjoyed by the owner. Two vineyards grace the ranch, producing ample quantities of grapes for making jellies, jams, wine as well as some additional grapes for sharing with neighbors. Two stocked ponds, each approximately 2 acres in size, with one pond featuring a multi-level wooden pier extending well into the water, enhance the property with a touch of character. The main entrance into the ranch is from Sealy Road, a paved county road. From Dittmar Road, one may enter the back side of the ranch.

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Elegant and comfortable, the main ranch home was constructed in 2007 and boasts an Austin Stone and wood exterior with a standing seam metal roof. The homes wood exterior was salvaged from a home built in 1899 in The Heights in Houston. It boasts approximately 3200+ sq.ft. of living area with 3 bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths, formal living and dining rooms, an office, and wood and ceramic tile flooring. Oak wood flooring throughout the home was salvaged from an old home on Montrose in Houston and professionally reinstalled. A gas fireplace in the Master Suite and a wood-burning Rumford fireplace in the kitchen create the ambiance so appreciated in a country farm house. Its spacious kitchen and breakfast area, designed with the serious cook in mind, proudly houses a Wolf 6-burner cook-stove, double ovens, a Sub Zero refrigerator, custom solid walnut cabinets, all stainless appliances, an under-counter microwave, granite counter tops and two custom, moveable islands. French windows accent the wall over the kitchen sink and counters. It also houses a granite-topped wet bar/lounge area designed for entertaining friends and family in the kitchen! Six custom stained-glass windows are accent lighted from both the inside and outside and strategically placed throughout the home. Step down from the Master Suite, into the beautifully lighted and landscaped private pool area with waterfall, outdoor fountain from Santa Fe and stone seating, nestled at the end of a tree shaded 10 x 50 brick paver patio, large enough to accommodate a crowd. Joining the patio, the convenient detached 3-car garage and carport houses climate controlled storage and a cedar lined wine cellar. An outdoor shower is also convenient to the patio area.

An 1879 restored farm house (612 sq.ft.) was moved onto the property and settled in amongst distinctive live oak trees. The house was originally intended to be remodeled and used as a guest house. Presently the house is used to display the owners antique furniture and collections. The house has central heat and air and electricity. A detached bathing house is convenient, but unfinished.

A guest apartment is found in one of the ranchs two metallic 30 x 60 Morgan barns. The cozy guest apartment has a kitchen, bath and one bedroom. The barns are equipped with electricity, water and roll-up doors on both ends.

This 244.935 acre ranch has all the enjoyable amenities to make its owner Very Proud!

BILL JOHNSON AND ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE COMPANY WILL CO-BROKER IF BUYER IS ACCOMPANIED BY HIS/HER AGENT AT ALL PROPERTY SHOWINGS.