, Petronila, TX (Nueces County)

Swallow Pass Farm is an historic country compound comprised of: one main home of approximately 4,250 sq. ft. with 1,000 sq. ft. of roof covered tiled porches; two separate guest houses, totaling an additional 1,600 sq. ft; a historic two-story barn; a separate two-car garage, flanked on both sides with two covered car ports; a unique play house; a large, fenced riding paddock; deep water well with two storage tanks on approximately 3 acres, with an additional 132 acres flanking the main residence, with county road frontage just short of one mile. The acreage has restricted development potential and there are no unsightly mobile homes or neighborhoods within the viewing area of the farm. The property has Ebony and live oaks, varieties of trees and brush, fenced and cross-fenced for pasture, grazing and a brush surrounded tank for dove and quail hunting. It is located near Petronila, 16 miles SW of Corpus Christi.

This is a lovely secluded family "homeplace" or retreat. Taxes in this area are much lower than nearby Corpus Christi. Migrating birds and butterflies along with the large unobstructed quiet space makes this place very peaceful. Location is a quick twenty to twenty-five minute drive to either Southside Corpus Christi, or Downtown Corpus Christi. The new pass over thoroughfare to the Crosstown Expressway makes driving downtown easy and swift! The Bishop Consolidated School District is not far away and it is a small, good school, with a lot of personal attention given to students. Also within a thirty minute distance of Alice and fifteen minutes to Kingsville, the property is very centrally located. The new Nueces County Show Barn will be located about 10 miles north, when completed.

The Main House: Front Entry Foyer with solid mahogany front door, 10 ft. ceiling, beautiful tiled floor and chair rail with heavy crowned molding; large Living Room with 10ft. ceiling, heavy crown molding, arched doorways, wood floors, custom mahogany mantled fireplace with marble surround, large divided light windows with views of large canopied live oak trees; huge Dining Room with 10ft. ceiling, chair rail, heavy crown molding, large bay with divided light windows and wood floor; Library or fourth bedroom with 10ft. ceilings, skylight and heavy crown molding, mahogany paneling, bookshelves, cabinets and wood floors; Guest Bathroom with Corian shower, counter and basin over cabinet with drawers, and marble flooring. Large Front Bedroom with 10 ft. high ceilings, heavy crown molding, divided light windows, built in drawers and cabinets, and adjoining art deco Bathroom with marble dressing table; Large Country Kitchen with 10 ft. high ceilings, large center island with maple chopping block top and built in Thermador gas cook top, pop-up mixing center, two Whirlpool trash-mashers, Kenmore Elite stainless steel interior, quiet, dishwasher, Austrian double sink, double Thermador wall ovens, small-patterned terrazzo flooring, Breakfast Area with large divided light built in cupboard and skylight; second large Children's Bedroom with 8 ft. ceiling, wood floor, built in storage and bookshelves, adjoining walk-in closet and Bath with Corian counter and lavatory over cabinet; Family Room with large wood burning fireplace, dragged finish knotty pine paneling, terrazzo flooring which flows into a long light-filled gallery leading to the; very large Master Bedroom with 10ft, high ceilings, heavy crown molding, divided light windows and fireplace with lovely white molding fireplace mantle, adjoining dressing room with built in dressing table cabinets and drawers, walk-in closet, and adjoining art deco bathroom with skylight over tub and walk-in shower. The roof has new reflective plywood decking with heavy architectural composition shingles-2003, a 75 gallon water heater-12-12-2002, and Lenox Elite Heat/AC: 1999.

Guest House #1: Central A.C.; Atmospheric beamed ceilings with divided light windows and wooden shutters, wood paneling and heavily textured, glazed walls, carpet and tile floors; Kitchen with stainless steel counter, built in range with oven; Living Area with built-in gun cabinet; Bedroom; walk- in closet; large Bathroom with tub, walk-in shower, Corian counters, built-in dressing table; and covered front porch.

Guest House #2: Knotty pine paneling and divided light windows, large Recreation Room; Kitchen with old fashioned tin-lined drawers; Storage Area with cabinets; covered front porch.

Playhouse; great place for kids, a "real little house."

Riding Paddock; within good view of main house kitchen window.

Fabulous Two-story Barn; with built in feed storage bins and saddle room/shop, behind the ridding paddock. Large Shed;( behind the barn)

The property has deed restrictions on development.