In 1891 the French settler Joseph Peynagrosse, inspired by the lush country side, named the nearby town Verdi which means green. This area is one of the most beautiful areas south of San Antonio with large scattered oaks, green grass and clean, neat producing farms. This farm has all of those characteristics and more. The farm has everything needed to utilize as your homestead or for a weekend place to have family outings, raise cattle, ride horses, hunt and fish. The property has a large spacious two story home that has many features including beaded board stained ceiling in the living area and hard wood flooring in the upstairs master bed room. A huge century oak is the center of attention in the courtyard area and the mother-in-law suite is attached to the 3 car garage adjacent to the home. Large oak trees accent the farm in this rich and fertile area of south Texas. Whether you are looking for a commercial farming or cattle operation, or just a weekend get away, this place has it all.

The farm is an active irrigated cattle ranch at this time. The Carrizo Aquifer irrigation well is capable of producing 1,000 + gallons per minute and has a depth of approximately 1,300. The 6 cylinder Diesel engine drives the gear head and turbine pump to produce the water that is then piped underground to the 3 pivot pad locations on the ranch. The two pivot irrigation systems, one in use and the other in need of repair, are located to utilize the area efficiently. This area is a farming area known for its excellent soils and agricultural production capabilities. This property is currently utilized for raising cattle but could easily be turned into row crop production.

The Home:

This three bedroom home is surrounded by amazing ancient oak trees in one of the only verdant areas of south Texas. It has a two car enclosed garage hidden in the rear connected to the home with an inviting outdoor fenced living space shaded by one of the biggest trees on the property.

As you enter the front door into the living room there are brick tile floors throughout the lower floor. This room has rich dark beaded board ceilings, hidden lighting, textured walls, and a large gorgeous mantel piece over a wood stove insert in a fireplace.

The inviting adjacent kitchen with an open seated bar and attached dining area has an electric cooktop at the bar. Lovely off-white tile countertops surround the dark paneled cabinets. The kitchen includes a Bosch dishwasher, LG refrigerator, a trash compactor, and Thermidor, double ovens.

Between the living room and kitchen is conveniently located one complete bedroom and bath suite for those not wanting to go upstairs.

Also located in the center of the home is a laundry room with hanging space and ample cabinets.

Right past the laundry room is a family type den with ample room for entertainment that was even used for an extra bedroom due to the ease of access to a half bath in the near hallway.

The amazing oasis of a master suite upstairs boasts wood floors, huge built in bookcases, its own outdoor porch, and large adjoining office/nursery. The bath includes a soaking tub and extra large shower, cedar walk in closet, locked safe closet,and built in cabinets along one wall.

As an added special bonus for visitors or mother-in-law, there is a cozy cottage in the rear, separate from the home with tile floors, a nice kitchenette with oak cabinets and desk, and a small bath with shower.

Area History:

The farm is located near Verdi, Texas, a farming community just west of Farm Road 1784 and eleven miles northeast of Pleasanton in northeastern Atascosa County. The Lucas School, the first school in Atascosa County, opened in 1860 at Lucas Creek, where Verdi is now located. The settlement that developed there was called the Lucas Community, after one of the original families that settled there. The name was changed to Verdi, chosen by the French settler Joseph Peynagrosse, when the post office opened in 1891, because the name Lucas was already in use for another post office. In 1904 the school was still officially known as Lucas and had 101 white students and two teachers. The name of the school had been changed to Verdi by 1913, when it had 115 students. The population of the community was reported as thirty in 1914. Its post office continued to operate until 1916, and Verdi also had a church and the school during that time. In 1934 the Verdi School had 94 students and five teachers. During the 1940s Verdi had the school, a church, at least one business, and a number of scattered dwellings. Its school had been consolidated with the Pleasanton schools by 1950, after which Verdi ceased to exist as a community. By 1979 it had been revived as a meeting place where the local Church of Christ served as a focus for area residents. They built a community center, which was still in use in 1986. Though no population figures were available for Verdi, it was shown on the 1987 county highway map. By 2000 the population was once again enumerated and reported 110 residents.

There are numerous barns and outbuildings for storing feed, equipment and other farm items.

There is also a set of commercial cattle working pens that are in good working condition.

Located in the Pleasanton Independent School District.

Improvements:

Large two story brick home with fireplace, beaded board ceilings in the living area and much more.

Detached mother-in-law suite attached to the three car garage.

Carrizo Irrigation well equipped with a 6 cylinder desiel engine, 200 H.P. Gear head and in the well the column pipe, oil tubing and drive shat to operate the turbine pump downhole.

2 Large metal barns for equipment and storage.

A very good set of Cattle working pens.

Two circular pivot irrigation systems are included in the sale. The larger is working but may need some repairs. The other smaller system is not in working condition according to the owner. There are 3 pivot pad locations with approximately 170 acres of irrigated land under all three areas combined. Other areas could be watered by utilizing side roll, hand moved pipe or reel type irrigation methods, none of which are currently utilized.

Water:

Water is abundant on this farm. The Carrizo irrigation well, as mentioned above, is capable of producing large volume irrigation type pumping rates. It was tested, when drilled, at 1,600 gallons per minute. The water is delivered to the 3 pivot pad locations by underground pipe. The home is supplied water by McCoy Water Supply, a rural water purveyor. The stock tank is an exceptional asset to the property for both commercial and recreational use. The pond is stocked with bass and offers excellent hunting opportunities for dove and water foul. Lucas creek crosses the property between the headquarters area and the stock tank. Lucas creek is also the boundary along the southeast portion of the farm. The stock tank is also a great and stable source of water for livestock and wildlife.

Utilities:

Electric power is supplied by Karnes Electric Coop and water is supplied by McCoy Water Supply Compnay. The home is on a septic system.

Property taxes:

The home is taxed at its market value. The farm portion is taxed under an agricultural exemption.