247.3 Acres in Willow City, TX - $9,100,000

Stone Castle Ranch

This 247.30 acre ranch is located in the Llano Uplift which is a one of a kind area in Texas; deep canyons, high mountain ranges, rolling pastures, granite outcroppings, spring wildflowers, plentiful wildlife with springs, creeks and tanks. The spectacular sunrises and sunsets from this unique sprawling ranch home are breathtaking and the distant views on the ranch will capture your heart. You have 360* views from every window, all porches and outdoor kitchen. These views range from several miles to 20+ miles. The rich granite soils produce the most spectacular spring flower collection of blue bonnets, indian blanket, indian paintbrush and yellow wild flowers. There is a spring in the middle of the ranch that runs to the east with a couple of small waterfalls. This is a slice of paradise in the Texas hill country, seeing is believing.

The split level ranch home flows from room to room ...

The split level ranch home flows from room to room effortlessly; 6,719 sq.ft., 5 bdrm., 4.5 bath, with an enclosed pool, outdoor kitchen with a gas fire pit, dining table, gas heaters and electric shades. Luxurious and functional, this home is perfect for entertaining. You have a large updated gourmet eat-in kitchen, large attached dining room and counter seating at the island. Then beyond the spacious living room, you have a large laundry room, bar and games area, sun room, wine cellar and full bath. Now you have arrived at the enclosed pool on the north side of the home. The sides can all be opened, auto vent fans are used to keep the humidity down. The pool area is estimated at 1,139 sq.ft. with a fireplace and fountain. Heat is available but no a/c. Outside of the pool area are golf tees and a putting green.

On the south side of the home is a powder room (1/2 bath), 2 guest bedrooms which share an attached bath and individual porches. An additional 2 guest bedrooms were added on in 2015, each with their own 1/2 bath and sharing a shower and bathtub, also with porches.

The main suite is located up from the homes entry and living room. The bedroom (with coffered ceiling), closet room and bath are all large, with a double-sided fireplace, walk-in shower, large Victoria & Albert free-standing tub, drink fridge and radiant heating in the floors. A library off the bedroom is in the tower and offers passage to the bar area below and the office/lookout above. The main suite has been fully renovated.

Off the grid: solar panel system capable of producing 140 KW daily. (electric bills in Nov $27 & Dec ($2), Backup generator, Generac 400 KW. Two-1,000-gallon propane tanks (buried). 31,000-gallon Rainwater collection system, fenced garden with top shelf garden boxes, chicken coop and lots of wild game.

The Llano Uplift is estimated to date back 1.3 billion years to the Precambrian Era. The distant views on the ranch will capture your heart. The rolling terrain with granite outcroppings and high elevation changes offer spectacular viewing, hiking and game watching. The rich granite soils produce the most spectacular spring flower collection of blue bonnets, indian blanket, indian paintbrush and yellow wild flowers. The roll of the land creates many water streams and collection areas. Two tanks on the ranch had water in them in September before any rains. The interior road system is over 4 miles. You also have a 1/2 mile frontage on the Willow City Loop. There is a spring in the middle of the ranch that runs to the east with a couple of small waterfalls. Live Oaks, Black Jack Oaks, Cedar Elm, Mesquite are all present with very little Cedar. Elevations vary from 1690 ft. to 1420 ft. The home is at 1640 ft. The ranch is so quiet and serene. Sunrises or stargazing will offer many memorable moments. Mother Natures beauty, ranging wildlife (White Tail deer, Aoudad, Turkey, Hogs and Dove), peace and serenity will be ever present...and all of this is just 18.5 miles or 25 minutes from Fredericksburg, 77 miles to Austin and 88 miles to San Antonio.