Independence Oaks. 11309 FM 2621. Independence Oaks Homestead and Little Rocky Acres. 143.48 acres & 21,739 SF improvements. REDUCED. 108% of tax value. $1,590,000

Little Rocky Acres. 9101 Little Rocky RD. 68.89 acres. Priced at tax value. $540,585

Little Rocky Camp. 9151 Little Rocky RD. 5.67 acres. 1,115.9 frontage on Little Rocky RD. Owner will subdivide into two tracts. $99,000

BUYER BROKER COMMISSIONS

3% Buyer Broker Commission. Buyer Broker/Realtor does NOT have to accompany their buyer to ANY showings to be eligible for commissions. Property visits must be accompanied.

HIGHLIGHTS

111% of tax value. 68.928 acres. Magnificent views just off FM 390 La Bahia Trail. One of best under $1M Brenham Ranch investments on market

Massive live oaks, multiple home-sites, panoramic views, glorious sunsets

2+ acre pond, wet weather creek, beautiful rolling terrain, prime farmland

21,739 EST SF spanning 9 structures including 5,500 EST SF of living area. 3,365 EST SF 3/3 home. Main compound under huge live oak canopy

German and European style stone and wood work built to last. Warm rustic character complementing the extraordinary craftsmanship

In Washington County, Texas, $1B+ economy, low unemployment, great schools, easy Houston, BCS and Austin access. Outstanding quality of life

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

68.928 acres on FM 2621 with magnificent panoramic views of the countryside just off prestigious Texas Scenic Highway 390 the La Bahia Trail. Independence Oaks Homestead features massive live oaks that create a beautiful natural canopy for the multi-building compound. A pond, wet weather creek and beautiful rolling terrain provides many beautiful home sites.

This classic farmstead compound under grand live oaks was built with German/European style stone and wood craftsmanship. The interior and exterior stone structure of the buildings lends a warm rustic character complementing the extraordinary wood carpentry evident throughout the buildings. What a wonderful welcoming central courtyard framed by native stone walls!

Independence Oaks Homestead's improvements span 9 structures with 21,739' EST SF including 5,500 EST SF of living space. Designed and built by the renowned architect R. W. Stone, the building stone and woodworking artisanship throughout are representative of a lost art.

21,739 EST SF Improvements Summary

Home: 3,668 SF (WCAD)

Carriage House with Living Quarters: 4,312 SF (WCAD)

German Carpenters Workshop: 4,720 SF (WCAD)

Greenhouse & Potting Shed: 300 EST SF

Pump House: 203 SF (WCAD)

Artists Cottage: 745 SF (WCAD)

Quonset Hut: 1,664 SF (WCAD)

Main Barn: 4,800 EST SF

Feed Barn: 1,435 EST SF

NOTE: All measurements from Appraisal District unless "EST". EST is a SWPRE estimate.

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LAND FEATURES

68.928 (WCAD) acres including 67 acres (WCAD) of native pasture plus 1.92 acres (WCAD) homestead. 58 EST elevation change, 1,376 FM 2621 frontage. Private vistas, massive oaks, 2+ acre pond, pastures. Massive, ancient live oaks some over 17 feet in circumference. Other mature native trees are elms, cottonwood, cedars, bois darc, hackberries, Texas ash and yaupon.

Wet weather creek traverses the property in an east-west direction. Trees line both sides of the creek bed which is rocky in places and sandy in others. 2+ acre EST pond anchors the tract and is part of the great view from the compound. Rolling land with soil that varies from black land to sandy loam affords many building sites with views. We estimate at least 50 acres of this parcel can be cultivated or used as pasture.

IMPROVEMENTS

Home

The Home is a 3 bedroom 3 bath 3,668 SF (WCAD) native stone and brick home, 8 to 12 thick exterior stone walls, built in 1963, main level 2,617 SF (WCAD) with large kitchen, great room with wood burning fireplace, large family room, master suite with full bath, petite walk-in closet. Master bedroom opens to expansive enclosed porch with gorgeous view of the countryside. 1,251 EST SF 2nd floor constructed of tongue and groove pine wood floor, walls and ceiling.

Carriage House with Living Quarters

The Carriage House with Living Quarters is a 4,312 SF (WCAD) two-story building with private office or living room on first floor plus 3 car garage with storage areas. The owner believes it was built in 1962. 2nd floor (20 x 26 EST) bedroom, full bath, large closets and huge gallery space (26 x 60 EST) finished in solid wood flooring wood walls and ceiling with exposed 2x 6 studs and ceiling rafters. Lower level stone exterior, upper level cedar wood shakes and metal roof. French doors for cross ventilation at both ends of 2nd level but no HVAC system.

German Carpenters Workshop

The German Carpenters Workshop is a 4,720 SF (WCAD) two-story building with 10 ceilings with excellent craftsmanship. Interior wood, stone and concrete finishes and exterior consistent with the Carriage House with a metal roof, wood and stone exterior. The owner believes it was built in 1965. 3,440 SF (WCAD) 1st floor and 1,280 SF (WCAD) 2nd floor. The 1st floor has two private offices, a shop area/material storage with exposed beam ceiling, and an unfinished bath. The 2nd floor is finished with solid wood floors, wood paneling and wood tile ceiling. The German Carpenters Workshop is wired for 110V and 220V but has no HVAC. There is also a 1600 SF (WCAD) covered storage shed with concrete floor, open on one side, attached to this building.

Greenhouse & Potting Shed

The Greenhouse & Potting Shed is a 300 EST SF charming potting shed with stone walls inside and out, natural floor, windows on two sides, beautiful leaded glass clerestory window and old brick chimney for a heater. Metal roof, lots of character!

Pump House

The Pump House is a 203 SF (WCAD) cottage style building with covered walkway in middle, concrete floor, solid wood walls, a covered porch 212 SF (WCAD), a metal roof and board and batten exterior. One side of the building houses the well pump. The other side of the building includes a storage room with an additional full bathroom.

Artists Cottage

The Artists Cottage is a converted former luxury 745 SF (WCAD) chicken coop that offers almost unlimited flexibility. Attractive building with cathedral ceiling, 88 EST SF (8 x 11) storage room with small loft overhead. Front door opens to an 852 SF (WCAD) open porch of stone and brick. Built in 1963 per WCAD. No HVAC, no bath. Building has a metal roof and board and batten exterior.

Quonset Hut

The owner believes it was built in 1963. The Quonset Hut has 1,664 SF (WCAD) (20 x 74 EST) with potential uses ranging from a barn, hay or grain storage, garage, party barn, man cave or even safe house. It appears to be a very strong building with concrete floor and concrete half-walls 4 high and 1 thick. The heavy duty metal Quonset structure is bolted to the concrete half-walls. The maximum interior height is 13. The Quonset Hut has sliding barn style doors on each end.

Main Barn

The Main Barn has a metal roof and metal siding and spans 4,800 EST SF. The lower level includes a large covered natural ground feeding area with a long trough and overhead hay drop, two storage rooms with wood walls and concrete floors and a central open work/storage area with concrete floor. The expansive second level has solid wood floors and walls and exposed wood 2 by 6 rafters and beams in the ceiling. There are sliding doors on three sides. The extraordinary wood and concrete construction of this barn is an example of classic German carpenters workmanship, built to last and has many potential uses. It has 110V electric service.

Feed Barn

The Feed Barn was built in 1963 is 1,435 EST SF, has a main interior storage area, a covered feeding shed area and 168 EST SF of additional covered area. Built mainly of wood, it has 110V electric service, a metal roof and siding.

NOTE: All WCAD measurements from Appraisal District. EST are our estimates.

PROPERTY DATA

Land: 68.928 acres

Address: 11309 FM 2621, Brenham, Washington County, TX 77833

Coordinates: 30.316452, -96.314634

FM 2621 frontage: 1,376

Elevations: 337' to 393' EST

In City Limits? No

County: Washington

School District: Brenham Independent School District

Minerals: Seller will ONLY convey all owned surface rights

Electric: 110V and 220V on site

Septic: On site

Water: Well; community water available for additional fee

Zoning: None known

Legal: PIDN R18427; Cross reference # 0097-000-06900; A0097 SAUL, THOMAS S., TRACT 69, ACRES 68.92.

Taxes: $2,426 in 2012

Exemptions: Over 65, Homestead, Ag

NOTE: All measurements from Appraisal District unless "EST". EST are our estimates.

LOCATION

Just off FM 390: One property away from prestigious FM 390, the La Bahia Trail. The La Bahia Trail is the first designated Texas historic highway and is world renowned for its beauty, history and ambiance

Community and urban services: 10 MI to Brenham and 29 MI to Bryan-College Station

Local tourist destinations: 1.4 MI to Independence, 12 MI to Lake Somerville, 15 MI to Chappell Hill and 30 MI to Round Top

Interstate access: 42 MI to I10, 80 MI to I35 and 82 MI to I45

Houston area: 65 MI to Katy, 66 MI to NW Houston (Beltway at US 290), 75 MI to downtown and 80 MI to Sugar Land

Austin area: 67 MI to Bastrop, 90 MI to Austin and 93 MI to the University of Texas

Airports: 2 MI to Brenham Airfield (11R), 25 MI to Easterwood at College Station (CLL), 80 MI to Houston Bush (IAH), 87 MI to Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and 87 MI to Houston Hobby (HOU)

SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SCHOOLS

The Schools attended and the School District are highly regarded in the region. Greatschools Community ratings are 5 of 5 stars except the Junior High with 4 of 5 stars. Principal Leadership and Teacher Quality for all schools attended are at least 4 of 5 stars. The Elementary is TEA Recognized. Multiple private school options.

DEMOGRAPHICS

Independence Oaks Homestead is in the Independence-Gay Hill Census Tract. This Census Tract is the most affluent in Washington County and one of the most affluent in the Houston Hamptons (greater Houston-Austin-College Station-I10 area). Compared to all Benchmarks*, it has: highest % $1M+ homes, Highest avg. household net worth, highest % homes with no mortgage, highest % married and living together and lowest % married and separated.

Benchmarks*: Brenham, 77833, Washington County, Bryan-College Station DMA, Austin DMA, Houston DMA, Texas, US

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CONTACT

Teri Davis, MS, ABR, ALHS, CIPS, Land & Ranch Team Leader, Broker Associate. Southwest Partners & Global Partners International Realty. M 979.830.5303. O 979.421.9996. teri.davis at swpre. com.