220.49 acres in Llano County, Texas

The Spain Ranch is a superlative 220 acre property in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, just a short 15 minute drive south of Llano. The ranch is the complete package, offering unparalleled panoramic views, the highest quality natural features, and two well-built homes. The Natural Setting Oaks and native grasses dominate the lowland landscape, with just enough cedar and mesquite to provide some cover for game, while granite boulders and outcroppings on the highlands provide an amazing landscape for discovery and play. The Ag-Exempt property also provides very good cattle grazing, while ensuring extremely low property taxes. Water is in good supply on the property with a strong well, numerous tanks, two wet weather creeks, and a rare granite-country spring. Most of the property is low-fenced and has been managed to maximize the growth of native forage for a healthy mix of Hill Country wildlife. The Homes The homes on the property include a classic ranch house and a newer more modern main home: ~~~ The ranch house, faced with the beautiful and naturally wavy-patterned Sisterdale Ripplestone, has three bedrooms, along with a large living room, fully functional kitchen, screened-in back porch, wood-burning stove, and two-car garage. The upgraded bathroom features Talavera tile. The home has been preserved to keep many historical features, but has upgraded plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. Water is provided by the nearby good well. The home, surrounded by pecan trees, has been very well-maintained and provides a comfortable guest house or ranch manager house. ~~~ The custom-built main home, designed by architect Roger Burson, was built to take full advantage of the 360 degree views, entertain guests on the expansive front porch and screened patio, and provide a perfect spot to enjoy the Hill Country sunsets. Constructed in 2005 the home features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a second-story aerie office space which can also double as an additional bedroom, large kitchen and dining area, built-in bookshelves, separate laundry room, large walk-in closet, extensive patios and covered porches, a three-bay carport, and a floor-to-ceiling Rumford wood burning fireplace. The house is supplied with water by a rainwater collection system into a 10,000 gallon storage tank, but can also be connected to the well. ~~~ In addition to the two homes, the ranch property also includes a 30' X 40' concrete floored metal building, an old hunter's cabin, a historic pioneer cabin, and a set of cattle pens. The Views Some of the most impressive features of the property are the incredible long-distance views. With a vertical relief of almost 250 feet from the creek bottom to the 1619 foot high peak, the panoramic views stretch for over 25 miles. Surrounding peaks, including Bear Mountain, Hickory Mountain, and Bachelor Peak, along with distant views of the Llano River valley and the town of Llano, provide endlessly fascinating and varied vistas. Access The ranch is an easy 15 minute drive from the town of Llano, all on paved highway 2323 and county road 114. An alternative access route provides a more direct path to highway 16 and to Fredericksburg, while also featuring stunning views of Enchanted Rock along the way. Fredericksburg and Marble Falls are a half hour drive away, Austin and San Antonio are both less than a 2 hour drive away, while Dallas and Houston are both a 4 hour drive away. The ranch itself is bisected by a gated private road which provides deeded easement access to two large ranch properties to the east. The Surrounding Area The ranch is completely perimeter fenced and is surrounded only by other large ranch properties. Few other structures are in sight and visitors are few down the very unfrequented county road. The town of Llano maintains a classic small town feel while having multiple grocery, feed, and hardware stores for most of one's daily needs. The historic Courthouse Square features a classic working single-screen movie theater, clothing and gift boutiques, coffee shops, a distillery, fresh juicery, nail salon, furniture store, rock shop, art store, and a variety of bars and nightlife. Nearby is the crystal clear Llano river, several city parks, municipal golf course, art gallery, gyms, historical museums, antique stores, and a variety of restaurants including the famous Cooper's BBQ.