26.14 acres in Mills County, Texas

Ranch House Realty is pleased to offer the stunning Starkeeper Ranch for sale. This exceptional 26.14-acre property in the Texas Hill Country boasts amenities typically found on much larger ranches. A wood rail post fence and crushed limestone drive lead to the custom home and multiple outbuildings. The centerpiece of the property is a 2,400 sq. ft. home, constructed in 2015, designed for entertaining. Enter through wooden double doors to find expansive rooms, two bedrooms, two baths, and an office. The home features custom wood accents and tile finishes that evoke the charm of Taos, New Mexico. The spacious living room with a coffered ceiling includes multiple seating areas, a wet bar, a wood-burning fireplace with a gas starter and electric plugs in the floor. The kitchen with a coffered ceiling offers custom cabinets, an oversized island, a freestanding gas range with double ovens, a large walk-in pantry, and an adjacent dining area with built-in cabinets. The primary bedroom ensuite has built in cabinets, two walk-in closets, two sinks in the bathroom, a walk-in shower, and a heated towel rack. The utility room, located off the kitchen, includes a washer, dryer, and built-in cabinets. The home is equipped with two electric heat pumps, a water well, a 3,000-gallon water storage tank, a septic system, and propane. Electricity is provided by Hamilton County Electric Cooperative, and high-speed fiber Internet is available through Central Texas TeleCommunications, with multiple WiFi hotspots around the house and barn. The exterior of the home features native San Saba sandstone and a standing seam metal roof. Enjoy panoramic Hill Country views and entertain guests on the oversized porch with a rock salt finish that wraps around the entire house. The porch, with a wood ceiling and cedar posts and beams milled in Johnson City, Texas, includes an outdoor shower off the master bedroom and an infrared ceiling heater outside the kitchen. The front yard is landscaped with Tifway 419 Bermuda grass and various plants, fenced with pipe and panels, and lined with rose bushes. A flagstone sidewalk leads to the front porch, with flagstone borders accenting the landscaping. A crushed granite path leads to another gate, attracting birds and butterflies. The porch features eclectic patio furniture vignettes, adding a Round Top, Texas charm. The artistic owner's style is evident throughout the home and outbuildings. Outbuildings include: - A covered patio with reclaimed electric poles, featuring a dining table and hanging lights. - A quaint wood-frame casita with water and electricity, a kitchen and living space, but no bathroom, with a covered porch and wood rail fence. - A large wood-frame building with water and electricity, a metal roof, and a covered porch, currently used as a painting studio. - A wood and metal storage building with double doors. - A small wood and metal building housing the water well and pressure tank. - A greenhouse next to a variety of fruit trees, including peach, plum, and apricot, and blackberry vines lining the fence. Behind the home is a two-car carport with an attached storage area. North of the home is a large metal-frame shop barn with concrete floors, two overhead doors, a walk-through door, a loft, and a large overhang for tractors and implements. The barn is primarily used as a woodshop and includes a custom-built office with insulated sheetrock walls, concrete floors, recessed lighting, wood trim, a sink, refrigerator, bathroom, and A/C and heat. The office has WiFi from the main house. Adjacent to the barn is an RV pad with electric and sewer hookups, next to a chain-link fenced area for a garden and plants. The rolling acreage is fenced and cross-fenced, with two pastures currently planted in Sudan grass, another with Ryegrass, a large tank, and cedar trees. Additional pastures feature a mix of grasses, oak, elm, and cedar trees, a tank, and two wet weather draws. The diverse flora and water features create excellent wildlife habitat, attracting white-tailed deer, turkey, and dove. The west fence is a game high fence, while all other fences are low. The property includes livestock sheds for Dorper sheep and goats and has an agricultural valuation. Please note, the seller does not own any minerals to convey. Starkeeper Ranch is an extraordinary property, offering a blend of luxury living and practical ranch amenities, set in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. For more information contact Peggy York, Broker at 325-938-6434. This write-up may contain errors and omissions and is for information only. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. The above information is subject to changes, corrections, and or withdraws from the market with no prior notice. Buyers Agent needs to make initial contact and be present at first showing to receive a commission.