HC Carter Camphouse

This 9.999-acre property on both sides of Onion Creek is a very rare find. Only 1.8 miles from Downtown Dripping Springs, this property was once part of a ranch that was home to one of the finest Longhorn cattle herds in Texas. From the moment you drive into the property crossing the dam, you immediately experience the tranquility and beauty of this property. As you drive over the dam you are able to observe the beauty of Onion Creek both to the east and the west. To the east is the portion of Onion Creek below the dam and not on the property, and to the west you take in a spectacular view up the creek for over 1/4 mile, of which both sides of the creek are on the property. As you proceed up the hill towards the Spanish style camp house, you will see the Pioneer cabin on the left, from the era of mid to late 1800s. This cabin is what is called a Dog Run cabin with a room on the left side of the cabin, a room on the right side, with a breezeway in the middle, meant to be the cool area of the cabin. The cabin was moved to the land and has been completely restored with 2 bedrooms, working bathrooms, a kitchen, and 2 fireplaces. Both sides have window unit AC/Heat systems. As you drive toward the main house there is a large yard area on the left with in-ground fire pits, used for a cozy area to sit around or an outdoor grilling area. An old German dry-stack rock wall extends from the main house for several hundred feet that divides the main yard from the rustic back part of the property. On the right is a large mowed open area that has been used to host large gatherings, including 9 Governors dinners and has in ground commercial power for such events. This area also has a substantial German dry-stack wall that divides this area from the area heading down to the creek. As you get closer to the house there is a beautiful park type area with grand oaks that serve as a BBQ and entertainment area, with stunning views overlooking Onion Creek. The main house has a gated stone courtyard with a fountain when you are entering through the back/side of the house. The front of the house has a tiled wrap around porch looking out onto the manicured large front lawn with the in-ground fire pits. This is a 2 br/2 bath home built in 1956, and its final renovation in 1996, with a brick fireplace, large living/dining room, large master with French doors opening out to the front porch, Sante Fe style fireplace in the master, and large master bathroom with large his and hers closets. The property has approximately 850' of frontage on Onion Creek, providing year-round water, and stunning views of the creek. The creek has never gone dry on this part of the creek since the owners have owned the property. The southernmost part of the property is boundered by a rock faced cliff that offers privacy from the property behind it. The sale of the property will include an additional 1-acre parcel, which sits outside of, but contiguous to, the 9.999 acres, that will be deeded to the owners. The caretaker of the property has his home on the 1 acre, which is a leasehold interest. He has managed the original 205 acres, of which this 9.999-acre parcel was part of, for more than 25 years. He has been a great asset to the property and will be available for hire by the new owner if so desired. He does not have the right to sell this 1 acre, which will revert to the owner in case of his death. There will be a 25' easement road deeded to the buyer by the current owners that will provide access to The Ranch at Caliterra Development behind the property, serving as an additional private entry/exit way into the property in case the main dam entryway in not accessible. There are 3 wells and 3 septic tanks that serve the homes on the property. They have been tested within the last year and are in good order. In addition to the property there is additional buffer acreage on both the eastern and western boundaries that will be accessible and useable to the buyers, which is part of the Caliterra Development. This land is part of the HOA of the development and is off limits to the Caliterra residents. If you are looking for a truly Once in a lifetime legacy property, this is it! LOCATION The property is approximately 1.8 miles SW of downtown Dripping Springs. TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT Primarily flat with approximately 80' of topography change. The property is covered with legacy oak trees, juniper, prairie grasses, and wildflowers. WILDLIFE Deer, hogs, turkey, and dove. IMPROVEMENTS The main house is the original camp house, which is a 2 BR, 2 Bath brick home, Spanish style architecture. There is a Pioneer Cabin on the property which was built in the 1800s and moved to the property in 2018. WATER Provided by 3 wells. ELECTRICITY PEC