Fredericksburg, TX 78624 - Gillespie County

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Located just over 15 minutes from the popular town of Fredericksburg, Texas, the Dry Hollow Creek Ranch presents an exceptional opportunity for the next owner. This unrestricted, unimproved property is a perfect setting for an end user looking to build their Hill Country dream estate or an investor seeking a ranch development opportunity. The ranchs unique landscape is highlighted by Dry Hollow Creek, which traverses the property, offering picturesque topography. Enjoy sweeping views of open pasture and hardwood bottoms with countless majestic oaks. With limited juniper cover, the land is accented with numerous mature oaks, preserving the natural beauty of the area. Adding to its appeal, the ranch boasts a rich heritage, having remained in the same family since the 1800s.

LOCATION

The ranch fronts newly improved Klein-Ahrens Rd and is approximately 15 miles from Fredericksburg. The Ranch is only 8.7 miles north of Stonewall, just over one hour from the San Antonio International Airport and one hour and 30 minutes from Austin.

TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT

The Dry Hollow Creek Ranch has over 81 ft. of topographical relief with the highest elevation being 1,755 ft. above sea level. The wet weather creek provides a main draw on the ranch that offers scenic trails for hiking and wildlife oriented recreation. At the bottom of the draws are rich soils that support ample grasses and a variety of trees that offer numerous park-like settings.

Native trees found in Gillespie County include live oak, Spanish Oak, shin oak, Lacey Oak, cypress, sycamore, pecan, cherry, redbud, walnut, cedar elm, willow, persimmon and ashe juniper. Many of these species are found on the ranch along with a variety of brush species, succulents and grasses providing excellent habitat diversity. There are approximately 14+/- acres of improved grass fields that are ideal for cutting hay, grazing livestock or simply supporting the wildlife on the ranch.

Juniper management has been in place across the ranch for years. The juniper management program has improved the overall habitat/range conditions and views.

WILDLIFE

The Dry Hollow Creek Ranch is low fenced allowing native and exotic species to move freely through the ranch for water, food and shelter. The ranch hosts populations of white-tailed deer, Rio Grande Turkey, dove and varmints. The free ranging exotics known to inhabit the ranch include axis deer and feral hogs.

IMPROVEMENTS

Fencing: The western, southern and eastern boundary fences are low fenced. The northern boundary is not fenced as this will be a new boundary with the parent tract.

Road Infrastructure: The ranch is accessed from the newly chip sealed Klein-Ahrens Rd by a private, fee simple 60ft. wide lane. The internal roads are well kept and provide access across the ranch.

WATER

Dry Hollow Creek is a wet weather creek but will hold water for extended periods in the deeper holes found on the ranch.

ELECTRICITY

Electricity is in place and located on the west side of the ranch.

AREA HISTORY

A short drive from the ranch is the famous town of Fredericksburg. Fredericksburg is well known for its rich German history, main street shopping, art galleries, gourmet restaurants, the National Museum of the Pacific War and over 100 wineries in the area. Touring the unique and extensive numbers of wineries around Fredericksburg has become a draw to people from around the world.

Other attractions include Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, Luckenbach and the numerous roads with wildflower displays in the spring.

TAXES

The ranch is appraised for ad valorem taxes under 1D1-Ag/Wildlife Management valuation on its open space.

OTHER

The north property line can be moved to add or reduce acreage.

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