, Johnson City, TX (Blanco County)

The area is known for showplace ranches, with scattered large tract subdivisions. The adjoiners to this site include a restricted, acreage tract subdivision on part of the west boundary which does not intrude, an approx. 1,000 acre family ranch also along the west boundary, a large tract, heavily restricted subdivision to the north, a showplace 732 acres across the highway and a couple of 100+ acre family ranches to the south. With the best proximity to all Hill Country amenities, the site location is regarded as excellent.

WATER: A spring-fed branch of Onion Creek flows thru the southwest part of the ranch, and is beautifully impounded into two lakes of about 2 – 3 acres each. This stream flows about 2/3 of the time above ground, and the upper lake is drought-proof, while the lower lake dwindles during the driest of times. Both lakes offer outstanding floating, fishing and small boating, and the water is clear and cold.

A major league lake of 7.5 acres is located in a stunning setting in the northern valley of the ranch, and it has been observed to be drought-proof, maintaining a depth of over 20 feet and a surface area of 7 acres during the dry spell ending in 2006. This is, without question, one of the finest lakes in the Hill Country, and offers boating, floating, swimming and fishing in a secluded setting surrounded by cliffs and towering ridgelines. The lake record bass is 9 lbs., and there is a swimming/fishing floating dock allowing good access.

The big lake is fed by underground springs, though there is one known surface spring below a header ledge that trickles all of the time down a fascinating canyon into a small, fern-lined grotto and pool. There are two good water wells with sub pumps on the ranch, and the Glenrose formation is found at about 350’, and the Trinity is about 600’, both providing potable water, though some treatment systems are usually required for iron and other metals.

LAND: This is some of Blanco County’s finest, rolling countryside, with promontory ridges punctuated by verdant, spring-fed valleys some 175’ below. Distant vistas from oak-shrouded hilltops heighten the Hill Country

experience, and adobe clay hillsides are lush with native tall grasses. The valleys are deeper, loamy soils, with potential for improved grasses or food plots, not to mention orchards or other specialized uses.

Vegetation includes liveoak, Texas oak, walnut, redbud, sycamore and cedar, with shrubs of agarita and persimmon. Introduced grasses include Wilman lovegrass, KR Bluestem and Kleingrass. Indiangrass, little bluestem and native turfs produce quality forage for livestock and wild game, and the forage has been thoughtfully managed for at least a decade.

Much of the ranch has been under cedar control, and the result is a clean, manicured appearance with thick stands of grass in many areas, though several areas of cedar break remain to provide cover and shelter for wildlife. The ranch is home to whitetail deer (130+ class), wild turkey, squirrel, songbirds and a few dove. Varmints include ringtail cat, raccoon, opossum, rabbit and fox.

IMPROVEMENTS: The ranch is nicely improved, with clean, functional structures, good road infrastructure and the aforementioned three lakes. Buildings include a fine stone/stucco home, 3/2 with loft, fireplace, large kitchen and nice porches. This home is classic Hill Country style, no frills, yet acceptable to even the most discriminating tastes, and is about 2,300 square feet.

Another foreman’s-type home is stone/wood/metal roof with 3/1.5 and nice porch, and is in good, livable condition. There is another clean dwelling suitable for employees of about 1,000 sq. ft. Extensive outbuildings include one stucco barn, one large metal implement barn, 3 implement sheds, 2 hay barns and several other assorted sheds and storage buldings. All are clean and in usable condition, and several have concrete flooring.

The entire ranch is mostly high fenced, with barbed wire cross-fencing, though part of the north boundary is not fenced (adjoining nice subdivision). Water crossings have oversize pipes and are reinforced with masonry or concrete, and the dams have nice, stone/concrete spillways.

FINANCIAL/TITLE: Asking $10,950/acre, cash to Seller, who will provide current survey and basic title insurance. Seller will convey 50% of owned minerals and all executive rights. Known title matters include an unused ingress/egress easement to an adjoiner, restrictions on 145 acres (part of Las Colinas subdivision) and two lots in The Divide subdivision. The property is under ag exemption, and the 2007 taxes were $6490, and the site is located in the Johnson City School District.

SUMMARY: There is not a better valued offering of this quality in this area, period. Curly H Ranch offers the full line of the best of the Hill Country –

big vistas, lush valleys, beautiful hardwoods, big water and tasteful improvements ready to use today with no extra work or investment required. The location is second to none, with easy access to everything Hill Country in 45 minutes or less, including two of the nation’s most desirable metropolitan areas – Austin and San Antonio. Study the offering closely, come for a tour. . . then make the sensible choice for your family investment that will provide enjoyment and value for generations. . . ownership of Curly H Ranch!

The information contained herein has been diligently assembled and is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Broker or Seller, express or implied, and is subject to change, prior sale, errors and/or omissions and withdrawal from market. Buyers must verify accuracy of representations on their own, as well as investigate potentially pertinent natural attributes, laws and regulations, and draw their own conclusions regarding the usefulness and value of the property for a given purpose. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, DO NOT TRESPASS.

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.