53 Acres in Boerne, TX - $1,750,000

When you're a geologist, you know better than anyone, how to take advantage of the earths great gifts. For almost a decade, the owner, a steward of the land has cleared and developed this wonderful 53 acre gentleman's ranch. It's a smart investment to own property that can supplement over 71,000 gallon of catchment water for added security to ground water. It also has a traditional well in the Cow Creek Groundwater that is tied in to the home. Lying in an area next to the home, you will find a refuge for relaxing days. A nice cabana for cooking and enjoying friends and family. Or stay to yourself, and enjoy some me time with a book or challenging your green thumb in the green house. It's just waiting for your homes and gardens ideas. If you want room to roam, hike, hunt and just enjoy nature, pull on your boots and head into the canyon for a view of the wet weather creek. The sound of swirling water around the the rocks in an area that reminds you more of a tropical rain forest will greet you. Large size tracts owned by adjoining neighbors secure the perimeter. 269 ac N, 951 ac NE, 53 ac S, 150 ac W and 253 ac across the road.

The homestead boasts impressive native stone with dry stack, smear and heavy drag joints, 18" exterior walls for added cooling benefits, 3 foot roof eves for additional protection, plaster walls, heavy carved hand made doors, interior stone walls, wood ceiling inlay with beams, floors of wood, creek stamped concrete, tile and carpet. There are custom touches throughout including an antique lavatory in the guest. In addition, you can enjoy the informal sitting room off the kitchen, formal dinning and study. The pool is amazing with it's beach entry with submersed lounge area and waterfall into the pool. This home lends itself to a European flare with an emphasis on efficiency and cost savings. In a time where utilities keep getting higher, you can expect geothermal cooling and heating in addition to water catchment to make you stand out. Not only do you gain a Wildlife exemption, you'll get to view the beautiful "blue lacey oaks" designated by Texas A&M as the newest Texas Superstar. With it's handsome blue-green leaves, they say it lends itself an intriguing smoky air. Their foliage is seldom bother by insects or disease. Fall colors vary from brown to yellow. Call today for a visit.

Improvements: Home - Built in 2009 with - 3,557 sq ft; 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, 2 half bath; 3 car garage 850 sq ft; Pool Built in 2010 - 525 sq ft; Metal Building Built in 2009 - 2,400 sq ft; 3 water storage tanks holding 71,000 gallons for water catchment with all the equipment to filter and run efficiently; high fence around the main yard area and low fence around the perimeter; lawn irrigation system;

Schools: Boerne ISD - Boerne High-Middle School North-Fabra Elementary; 2017 taxes $6,908.47 house 1 ac tract + 2017 taxes $59.53 52 ac WILDLIFE EXEMPT

Area: It's the 90210 for luxury ranches. Drive 12 minutes out an asphalt county road through the rolling hills and canyons. You will find gorgeous 50 to 1,000 acre ranches showing in grand fashion. In the Texas Hill Country at Boerne - Take the IH-10 corridor to Exit 538 and you will be at Ranger Creek Road.