55.13 Acres in Bertram, TX - $995,000
Russell Gabriel Creek Ranch - Home, Guest house and Barn on 55 acres with
LIVE WATER!
Location: Just 25 minutes from North Austin, this property is 8 miles east of Burnet on paved county road 253 in San Gabriel Estates.
Exterior Features: Designed to take advantage of the long views that drop to the creek below, this 3,235 sf custom stone, two story home was built in 1998 and updated in 2004. The stone exterior and architectural cedar logs give this home an unpretentious elegance. A large porch runs the entire length of the back of the home with one end screened in for a retreat off the master bedroom. Tall live oak and cedar trees shade the home and native plants mixed with natural, low maintenance landscaping surround it. A detached and oversized two-car garage tastefully matches the style of the main house.
Interior Features: FOUR BEDROOM AND 3 BATHS! Fireplaces in the li...
Interior Features: FOUR BEDROOM AND 3 BATHS! Fireplaces in the living room and the master bedroom anchor the house. Heated stone floors and hardwood floors are throughout the downstairs. The master and one bedroom are downstairs and two huge guest bedrooms are upstairs. There is a total of three baths, each beautifully appointed in every detail. The breakfast room gets the morning sun and opens to the back porch. The large dining room offers a setting for private, intimate dinners with family and friends. The study has wall to wall built-ins and hardwood floors. The practical elements of multiple walk-in closets, a walk-in pantry, a large laundry room with sink, and easy attic access, all round out the usability of this home.
The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite and solid surface countertops, a six burner gas stove and a view out the back from one of two sinks. Lots of storage surrounds you in an efficient and beautiful workspace.
Read a book or watch TV with a crackling fireplace while in bed in the Master. Open the windows and enjoy the night birds as you fall asleep. The master bath has a frameless glass shower, two sinks on either side of the makeup vanity and granite and travertine countertops with furniture style cabinetry. The toilet and bidet occupy a separate and windowed space.
Guest House & Barn: In 2004 a separate guest house and four stall barn were added in a private setting on the property. The interior of the guest house has a vaulted living room ceiling, hickory kitchen cabinetry, large tiled bath and linen, and two bedrooms (or bedroom and study). A covered patio tucked into the hillside offers an opportunity to view the wild turkey, deer and other wildlife seen on the property.
Pole Barn: A large metal roofed pole barn with two 8 x 16 sheds offer equipment and hay storage.
Russell Gabriel Creek: The clear running water of the middle fork of the San Gabriel River flows through the bottom of the property. Eight of the acres are on the opposite side of the creek providing a permanent buffer for the privacy and enjoyment of the owners who have situated a large picnic table under two old oak trees. A large bluff rises on one side giving visual interest to the entire setting - Relax and listen to the wind in the trees!
The Terrain: Besides the bluff, the creek and the pastoral views, about 25 acres are rolling to flat pasture land with native grasses suitable for grazing. Most of the property is fenced and cross-fenced and water from a strong well service the entire property.
If you are looking for a great place to raise the family and enjoy peaceful country living, and still be within an easy drive to town, this is the one to look at!
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