CONTRACT PENDING - PRICE REDUCTION! NEWLY BUILT 130' X 270' RIDING ARENA. This superb equestrian facility is situated on 61 manicured acres. As you enter the ranch you will be impressed by its layout and custom built horse facilities. This is really one of those ranches you must see to realize all it has to offer, but we will try to describe it here!
To begin with this ranch is ideally located in a beautiful country setting only 30 minutes from Austin, 25 minutes from Killeen, and within easy access to Dallas and San Antonio.
It fronts off paved Farm-to-Market road 487 about 5 miles east of the city of Florence, Texas.
The 61 acres this ranch encompasses is ideally suited for a horse ranch. It’s open pastures and good soils offer plenty of grazing. There are large pecan trees that are scattered throughout the ranch that provide excellent shade for the animals. The headwaters of Sala...
The 61 acres this ranch encompasses is ideally suited for a horse ranch. It’s open pastures and good soils offer plenty of grazing. There are large pecan trees that are scattered throughout the ranch that provide excellent shade for the animals. The headwaters of Salado Creek flow along the north boundary adding even more beauty to this ranch. The owners have constructed a large pond that is stocked with catfish and brim.The ranch is completely fenced and has four cross fenced pastures. The owners have just built a 130' x 270' arena. This arena can be used for any discipline you want to do with your horse!
Although this ranch is currently being used as a race horse training facility it’s other uses and possibilities are endless. The following is a short presentation of the amenities this ranch has to offer. To detail them all would take more room than we have in this text. Please contact us for additional and full details.
The ranch house:
This gorgeous all stone home is custom constructed by its owners and features a spacious 5,154 sq. ft. of living area, 821 sq. ft. garage area, and 822 sq. ft. of relaxing patio and porch space. Entering the home you will immediately enjoy the open living spaces and relaxed country style. The home offers four bedrooms, four full baths, and two half baths. The master bedroom features a split his and hers bath, walk through sunkin redwood shower, two walk-in closets, whirlpool bath, and a private door leading to it’s own patio. The large living room has a vaulted ceiling, authentic old Mexican saltillo tile, 12 ft. picture window, 42” fireplace, and features old Chicago brick archways . The six foot patio doors open directly into a 24x24 ft. covered back patio and leads to a 16x30 ft. raised outdoor patio built into a hill.(You will also enjoy the built in fire pit ! ). A wet bar continuous to the living room features a sink, slate counter top, wine rack, and a two display cabinets with glass doors. If you enjoy c ooking and entertaining, this is the right place for you! The open kitchen features spacious custom cabinets, 30x60 in. custom built-in butcher block, slate counter tops, two 30 in. gas ranges, dishwasher, double sink with disposal, drop down eating bar, desk area, custom built hood, large dining area, and a 12 ft. picture window to enjoy the view while you dine. The entry parlor greets the guest with a custom wood floor and a custom built arched door with knotty alder and a Texas star grill.
In addition to all of the above, here are a few more features the home has to offer:
Utility room with half bath, lots of cabinets, washer and electric dryer hook-ups.
Three of the baths have a full tub shower combo, bowl sinks, and two bathrooms have make-up vanities, and one has linin storage.
The half bath off the great room features a Victorian free-standing vanity bowl with sink and raised toilet.
The home is sectioned off with three HVAC units, three instant endless hot water heaters, and three separate water supplies.
Three car garage with openers and a walk through door.
The home is wired with a Brinks Security system, and direct wired with DSL/wireless internet.
Chishlom Trail water supply provides the water, Pedernales Electric provides the electric service, and Embarq telephone company offers the current phone service.
One of the stand-out features of this ranch is the matching construction of all the buildings which feature the same style and material. The main barn consists of a 116 X 44 ft. two story structure containing 14 horse stalls, a vet and tack area, and a 26x16.6 ft. upstairs office featuring large picture windows that overlooks the exercise track, pond, and Salado Creek. The office has a wood floor, birch cabinets, copper sink, vaulted ceiling, and is wired for phone, high speed internet and Dish TV. There is a 72x32 ft. foaling barn that has a nice heated and cooled apartment and also features a vet and tack room, and run-out pens for each stall. All the stalls in each of these barns are built right and provide for the comfort and protection of the animals. In addition to the barns there is a well built 60x30 ft. workshop with plenty of room for any task or repair you have to do.
Here’s a list of more of the amenities that this ranch offers;
A 130 ft. x 270 ft. arena
21 total horse stalls with fans and feeders.
Multiple outside day pens, two large exercise pens, all wood fencing.
An all wood 40 ft. round pen.
A 4 horse electric walker.
Three wash areas, ( One outside and two inside.).
Two vet stocks, ( One regular and one broodmare ).
Two large tack areas with stainless steel sinks, washing machine and hot and cold water.
One vet and med room with refrigerator.
Improved pastures with Texas Tuff grass planted.
Private electric entry gate with automatic opener. ( Drive lined with 46 Bradford Pear trees ).
8x16 ft. green house, and 10x18 ft. portable hay building.
Lots of wildlife, including deer, hogs, turkey, and doves.
No matter what you are looking for in an equestrian ranch, this ranch either has it, or has plenty of room to build it! This is one of the better deals on the market today, considering all the amenities, structures, location, and land that is offered for the asking price. Whatever you want to do with your horses, you can do it here! This is a great place to raise a family, where you can enjoy the benefits of rural living, but still be only minutes from the larger cities.