Texas 304, Rosanky, TX 78953 - Bastrop County

This 300 acre ranch that is located only about 17 minutes South of the City of Bastrop offers unique wooded beauty and seclusion in a diverse forest and wildlife wonderland. The land is comprised of about 80% diverse wood species that includes even majestic and rare old growth loblolly pines scattered throughout the ranch. There are two off-the-grid cabins for accommodation and miles of ATV trails that allow to explore the terrain.

LOCATION

The ranch is situated about 17 minutes South of Bastrop and about 15 minutes west of the quaint city of Smithville, which is known for the some of the famous movies that have been filmed there, including Hope Floats and Tree of Life.

The ranch is about 17 miles North of I-10, allowing an easy 100 mile drive to Houston (Katy) and about a 70 mile drive to the City of San Antonio. The Austin Bergstrom Airport is only 45 minutes away.

THE FAUNA

The ranch is blessed with an abundance of the quintessential Texas wildlife species. The ranch has a noticeable population of White-tailed deer and turkey. Also, present is wild hogs, coyotes, bobcat, foxes and dove. The ranch is adjacent to two other larger ranches that provide over 2,000 acres additional acres of a natural habitat buffer and refuge.

THE FLORA

The ranch is comprised of about 80% of wooded habitat. The woods are mostly made up of post oak, black Jack oak, cedar, cedar elm, youpon and the old growth pines that are scattered throughout. The pastures become a palette of colors made of of the many different species of wildflowers bloom each spring.

AGRICULTURE

The pastures comprised of about 20% of the ranch are planted with improved grasses which would be suitable for a small herd of cattle or horses. The owner allows the neighbor to graze his cows on the ranch in order to maintain the current 1-D-! AG exemption on the ranch.

THE IMPROVEMENTS

The ranch has two Hardi-plank constructed cabins that are completely off-the-grid. The cabins are powered by by a bank of solar panels. There is a rainfall collection system to provide for non-potable water uses. Each cabin has two bedrooms and one bathroom that comprises approximately 900 square feet each.

WATER FEATURES/ POTENTIAL LAKE SITE

the ranch has 3 ponds that provide fishing and water sources for the ranch wildlife. The pond behind the cabins allow a picturesque setting for entertainment at the compound. The ranch has a very pronounced ravine that offers the terrain and watershed that could provide the potential lake site that could be up to 20 acres in size. This possibility would require soil tests to determine the feasibility of the lake by a qualified lake Contractor.

TOPOGRAPHY

The ranch has numerous elevations changes throughout the entire property of up to 65 feet in elevation differential. There is also a seasonal creek that meanders through most of the ranch. These elevation changes provides the feeling of a larger ranch.

INVESTMENT GRADE REAL ESTATE

Due to its strategic location of being near Bastrop and its growth due to the East Austin expansion that seeks to find affordability in housing; coupled with the proximity to Austin, this land should find marked appreciation over the next decade. You can hunt, fish, recreate and have fun with the Family on a piece of Texas land that provides an inflation hedge.

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Call Greg Mathis to come see this amazing ranch.