Let your imagination go for just a few minutes. What could you do with some acreage, a home, a dance hall & saloon with fields of wildflowers? Heres a place ready to receive hundreds of creative ideas, and all you have to do is start one of them. Among the buildings, theres a beautifully restored two-story, 1905 craftsman home with a loft, and for guests, theres a treehouse you could see yourself living in, or they could stay in the Wild Boar Lodge. In case you need something more historic, theres a one room log & chink settlers home as well, which has undergone some restoration on the exterior. The buildings are each a story, including the dancehall, outdoor picnic area, outdoor bar or one of the barns. Here, you can dream.
Old Willow Ranch is located on what is perhaps the Hill Countrys most picturesque destinations, the famed Willow City Loop. Bursting with blues, reds, yellows and w...
Old Willow Ranch is located on what is perhaps the Hill Countrys most picturesque destinations, the famed Willow City Loop. Bursting with blues, reds, yellows and whites, this scenic 13- mile road traverses hills and creeks, offering stunning views of flower-filled meadows and valleys, replete with wildflowers.
Upon entering this historic ranch, the setting feels like one from the early 1900s with a beautifully restored and fully furnished 1905 home. In walking distance of the home is the famed Gatlin Hall, known for hosting live music, corporate retreats, Family/School reunions, Weddings and, well, who knows what else!
Located behind the main house is the rustic Wild Boar Lodge. Filled with rough-sawn pine, it was designed as a haven for those who needed lodging after closing down the saloon at Gatlin Hall. An easy commute! Food has been served via the outdoor kitchen, fire-pit and outdoor bar known as the Beer Blind.
Early settlers left their mark with the original 1800s homestead chink and timber cabin which has been preserved by the owners. Today, it still offers a tremendous upside for any family looking to create a Sustainable Family Farm. A greenhouse and chicken coop already exist, exotics are stocked as a year-round meat-source and the cistern collects nearly 1500 gallons of rainwater. The land itself could be suitable for vineyard and or an orchard. A separate cistern has been converted into a swimming pool and fully decked with all the trimmings.
Wildlife: White-tailed deer roam the area with frequency as do wild turkeys. Seller is leaving a small herd of Black Buck Antelope which roam freely inside a low fence pasture. Dove hunting can be good at times.
*Seller will consider selling improvements with less acreage*
Water: Two water wells are on site one of which is the original hand-dug well from the early 1900s which is operated by a windmill. The seller practices rainwater harvesting from multiple structures supporting 7,500 gal inventory at all times. The greenhouse has its own rainwater collection system and the main house continues to take advantage of the original cistern holding approx 1,500 gallons.
Treehouse: Lastly, there is a fine one-room dreamy tree-house for the kids or love birds who simply desire a unique camping experience in the oaks! Complete with electricity and a small kitchenette, we wont blame anyone if they make this into the main residence!
This one of a kind, turnkey, ranch is situated on 73/AC+- right on the iconic Willow City Loop and conveys with the majority of the furniture and fixtures (family heirlooms excluded and will be documented). Steeped in rich tradition, Old Willow Ranch is an opportunity to purchase a multi-faceted recreational and sporting ranch within 20 minutes of Fredericksburg, Texas.
The main house electric panel is set up for critical needs to run lighting, water wells and rainwater system with a propane generator. The 250 gallon propane tank is currently running the stove and hot water. Add a few solar panels and propane refrigerator and you can stay off grid for a year or more. The blackbuck antelope herd provides a year around meat supply!
Disclaimer:
This entire Offering is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice and approval of purchase by the Seller. Information regarding land classifications and acreages are intended only as general guidelines and have been obtained from sources deemed reliable; however, accuracy is not warranted or guaranteed by the Seller or Mark Harman, broker/owner Harman Ranches, LLC.
Prospective Buyers should verify all information to their sole and complete satisfaction including but not limited to verification of taxes, accounts, descriptions, schools, zoning, restrictions, easements and square footages. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY DO NOT TRESPASS. Please contact Mark Harman in advance for all showings which are subject to property limitations. Buyers brokers/agents must be identified on first contact, and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allocated full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at the sole discretion of Harman Ranches, LLC.
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Research Parcel InformationLOCATED ON THE FAMED WILLOW CITY LOOP. FROM FREDERICKSBURG TRAVEL N ON HWY 16 TO RR 1323. RIGHT TO WILLOW CITY LOOP. TRAVEL 1 MILE TO OLD WILLOW RANCH ON RIGHT. NO SIGN.
Fredericksburg, TX