183 Venado Doble Rd, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 - Gillespie County

SUMMARY

Tremendous opportunity in a prime location - Watson Ranch features 31.21+/- pristine acres with spectacular improvements and a beautiful creek area. The ranch is just 4.5+/- miles from downtown Fredericksburg, which is extremely close to town for the area. This ranch offers endless possibilities as a permanent residence or weekend getaway ranch.

DESCRIPTION

Watson Ranch boasts a lovely Hill Country-style main home spanning 3,000+/- sf, featuring three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. Beautiful landscaping, gardens, and fruit trees surround the home. Three charming one-bedroom/one-bathroom guest homes are spread out across the property, each tucked away in their own private Hill Country setting. A 3,250+/- sf metal barn, constructed in 2022, is in immaculate condition and ideal for a car collection, workshop, and much more. The east side of the property boasts Marshall Creek, which runs for 1,450+/- ft and is a beautiful attribute with sycamore and cypress trees lining its bank. The southwest side of the ranch has a section of Middle Creek frontage which adds to the allure of the ranch. The landscape on the ranch is fantastic, with massive post oaks dotting the terrain and a thick selection of native grasses. Tremendous attention to detail results in a park-like setting. Underground utilities are in place. There are improved crushed granite roads that tie in all of the improvements. The ranch is under an Ag Exemption. There are three water wells. This is an incredible opportunity to own a turnkey ranch just minutes from town.

LOCATION

Watson Ranch is 4+/- miles northwest of Fredericksburg, Texas, with approximately 530 of paved Highway 16 frontage road.

60+/- miles from San Antonio

80+/- miles from Austin

220+/- miles from Houston

250+/- miles from Dallas/Fort Worth

280+/- miles from Midland/Odessa

LAND

The land displays a stunning Hill Country landscape with massive post oak trees scattered across the property and thick native grasses. The land has been exceptionally well taken care of over the years, resulting in a peaceful park-like setting.

Marshall Creek and Middle Creek

Beautiful Marshall Creek flows along the east boundary of the property for 1,470+/- ft. The creek is a beautiful attribute of the ranch, with several beautiful water holes and gorgeous sycamore and cypress trees along the bank.

Middle Creek runs along portions of the southwest side of the property and will flow depending on adequate rainfall.

IMPROVEMENTS

Main House

The main home was built in 2004 and spans 3,000+/- sf, featuring three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. This Hill Country-style home has a beautiful exterior with a large wraparound porch and a metal roof. Upon entering the home, a spacious living room greets you with a vaulted ceiling and large wooden beams. A double-sided stone fireplace serves the living room and dining room. The kitchen is spacious, with ample countertop space and a prep sink. Enjoy a gas cooktop range, as well as a custom built-in refrigerator and a wine refrigerator. The kitchen also features beautiful custom built-in cabinets and a large walk-in pantry. A beautiful courtyard and garden area can be accessed off the kitchen.

The master wing includes a spacious master bedroom and a large walk-in closet. The master bathroom has a stand-alone tub, a walk-in shower, and double vanities.

Upstairs, there are two guest bedrooms with good-sized walk-in closets. The bedrooms share a jack-and-jill bathroom, which has a bathtub and walk-in shower. One of the bedrooms has access to a private deck and a set of outdoor stairs that lead to the courtyard.

The outdoor area around the main home is completely fenced in and has private automatic gate access. Enjoy magnificent landscaping, multiple garden areas, and fruit trees on the grounds. A two-car detached garage is located near the main residence. Further away is an older barn with a garden area, along with an open-air equipment barn, ideal for housing lawnmowers, tractors, or an RV.

Paloma Guest House

Paloma guest house is a beautiful Hill Country-style one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest house comprising 728+/- sf. The tremendous attention to detail shows throughout, with a beautiful-vaulted ceiling with exposed wood. Enjoy concrete floors and a lovely stone fireplace in the living/bedroom area. A spacious bathroom has a stand-alone tub and walk-in shower. A kitchen area and private back patio have a peaceful atmosphere. Paloma was built by Richard Laughlin in 2012.

Coyote Guest House

Coyote guest house has a warm and inviting feel at 650+/- sf, featuring one bedroom and one bathroom. A beautiful stone fireplace is a stunning centerpiece of this guest house, providing a peaceful setting for guests. Coyote offers a rustic Hill Country charm with its vaulted bedroom/living area and a corrugated steel tin ceiling. A full bathroom includes a stand-alone tub and a large walk-in shower. Private deck access invites the opportunity to enjoy the peaceful Hill Country ambiance. Coyote was built by Richard Laughlin in 2012.

Twig Guest House

Twig guest house is a beautiful Hill Country-style one-bedroom and one-bathroom guest house offering 642+/- sf. Twig has a cozy and tranquil atmosphere with an inviting fireplace as the centerpiece. The guest house features a beautiful-vaulted ceiling and stained concrete floors. One of the interior walls is a gorgeous stone that matches the fireplace. A small efficiency kitchen with a mini fridge and ample cabinet space is in place. The master bathroom has a stand-alone tub and an oversized walk-in shower. Enjoy private deck access in a peaceful-parklike atmosphere. Twig was built by Richard Laughlin in 2012.

Metal Barn

A metal barn consisting of 3,250+/- sf was recently completed in 2022. The barn features four oversized garage door bays and is spray foam insulated. The barn is ideal for a car collection, workshop space, extra storage, and much more. A built-in office/flex space is finished out and includes central heat and air. A concrete slab wraps around the outside of the building on all four sides and is covered by an awning. The slab extends 20+/- ft wide in the front of the building and is 10+/- ft wide on the three additional sides. The exterior of the barn is a dark gray corrugated steel tin that blends well with the massive post oak trees that surround it.

WILDLIFE

Abundant native wildlife includes whitetail deer, turkey, dove, and other animals native to Texas Hill Country.

WATER WELLS

There are three water wells on the ranch.