The site is a fairly clean rectangle, rising from sandy clay creek bottomland in front to a towering, sandy hilltop dusted with grandaddy oaks in the rear. There is an unequalled homesite on this hilltop with 20 mile views, including downtown San Antonio in the distance. This zone is sprinkled with giant, heritage liveoak trees that once shaded pioneers and outlaws at a long-ago townsite.
This townsite, known as “Cottage Hill,” was an old post office in the mid to late 1800’s, and was located on the “Old Gonzales Road,” which crossed this property. The road saw historic traffic that probably included the “Immortal 32,” who were among the last brave souls to rush to the aid of the Alamo. There is additional info available on the historic aspect of this property upon request, and you can be assured that it is quite intriguing and colorful.
Most of the land is planted in Brazos Bermud...
Most of the land is planted in Brazos Bermuda, with the balance being mesquite motts, hardwood bottoms and clean native pastureland. The property has been used for hay cutting and cattle grazing, but is perfectly suited for fine registered animals, bovine or equine.
A large, deep fishing pond is surrounded by massive hardwoods. There are two excellent water wells capable of 30+ gpm, as well as a shallow well equipped to keep the fishing pond full. The property also has an East Central Water Supply tap.
Other improvements include a large hay barn, good fencing, clean entrance with an electric gate and a paved driveway to an old homesite. The property has CPSE electrical service on site and three meter loops have been recently constructed and activated. The land has been meticulously cared for, with grass being fertilized and brush controlled for the past several years, with the result being a very pleasing and fertile overall appearance.
There is an unassembled historic log barn in storage on the site as well, adding to interest, and faint but telltale traces of the old road passing thru evoke memories of times past. If only the gnarled old oaks could talk!
This fine and interesting parcel brings attributes to the table that beg for a high-end user-type family to complete the development of. All that is needed are thoughtfully designed structures to suit the taste of the new owner, and Cottage Hill Farm will become a classic rural property for the ages . . . . both then and now!
$7,950/acre, or $930K cash to sellers, one of whom is a licensed Texas Real Estate broker. Sellers will convey 50% owned minerals with 100% leasing rights, and will provide recent survey and basic title insurance. The property is restricted against mobile homes, car graveyards and trailer parks. The information contained herein is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by sellers or broker, and is subject to change, errors and/or omissions, prior sale.
Buyer’s brokers must be identified on first contact, and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of LANDTX, David E. Culver, broker.
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Research Parcel InformationThis fine farmstead is located about 15 crow-fly miles east of downtown San Antonio near the St. Hedwig community in an area of showplace small farms and ranches reminiscent of rural New England. Many area properties are clean, middle class-type farmsteads, but a couple of neighbors are premier properties of the highest order.
The rural communities of St. Hedwig and La Vernia are within 5 minutes, and downtown San Antonio is less than a 30 minute drive. There is minimal junk in the vicinity
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