Water's Edge Ranch
Timeless Hill Country Family Estate situated on nearly 18 awe inspiring acres offering complete serenity with panoramic long range vistas, free roaming exotics, and is contiguous to an 80 acre nature preserve which encompasses 2 fishing lakes, hiking trails and a seasonal creek. Understatedelegance is carried throughout this transitional estate influenced by culture and experience. This estate is comprised of 4 stunning dwellings: a 4671sf main residence featuring the primary suite plus 2 guest rooms on the ground level with an office, media room, and full bath located on the second floor, attached 3 bay garage, detached carriage house which affords an extra spacious 2 car garage and fully outfitted guest quarters above, side by side casitas with ensuite baths, and 2-story heritage barn and workshop.
Land & Community
17.79+/- acres of rolling terrain with an elevation of approximately...
17.79+/- acres of rolling terrain with an elevation of approximately 1720 at its highest point which affords mesmerizing views from all angles of the estate. The acreage showcases gorgeous hardwoods, such as heritage Live oaks, colorful Spanish Oaks, native redbud and rare madrone along with thoughtful and vibrant drought tolerant landscaping around the homestead. This community, aptly named, Ranches of Brushy Top, is an impressive high fenced 2000+ acre ranch dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of native and exotic wildlife such as Elk, Lechwe, Black Buck, Sika, Oryx, Rio Grande Turkey. Community amenities include gated entry, 2 large and impressive stocked lakes, offering excellent fishing, swimming, and kayaking paired with miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking, or cruising in your UTV throughout the 80-acre nature preserve. Utilities are all underground including high speed internet. Tracts within the ranch range from 5 to 92 acres. Currently 1-D-1 Ag exempt, no city tax, low land owner association fees.
Water
A 690 cased well is currently in place, however the shining star of the subject property is a low maintenance 55,000 gallon rainwater harvesting system with full purification and conditioning treatment utilizing the expansive roof area for collection and plumbed to all the main and guest residences providing a pristine water source to all fixtures and for personal consumption. The knotty pine lined and insulated pump house also serves as a gardening shed.
Improvements
Main Residence
Thoughtfully crafted in 2013 and meticulously maintained, this 4671 +/- sf home is a rare blend of high caliber construction and character. Upon entering the great room, there is an immediate sense of warmth and space with soaring ceilings adorned by hand hewn timber tresses, custom wrought iron chandeliers, and anchored on each end by an impressive stone fireplace and marvelous gourmet kitchen all overlooking a 14+/- acre lake with captivating easterly views of the elevated layers of Hill Country.
Beyond the expansive continental island, is a chefs jewel - a handmade La Cornue Chateau Model Range featuring a gas ceramic dome oven for roasting, an electric ceramic dome stainless steel oven for baking, two induction burners, a French plaque, and dedicated high BTU burner, low simmer and standardburner coupled with bespoke, dual exhaust vent hood. The cooking results are magnifique! A full size, designer series built-in Subzero fridge and freezer, 60 bottle wine cooler, prep sink and walk-in pantry housing both a coffee bar and additional convection oven complete the chefs kitchen.
This estates primary suite is a sophisticated oasis unto itself with exquisite architectural features and striking chandelier from an early 1900s police station in New York City. The accompanying bath is a true sanctuary from the sleek travertine shower with a view, to the claw foot soaking tub, and vanities designed by the owner with bun feet, dentil molding, and natural quartz surface which flank the entrance to a luminous custom closet.From the casement windows of the master suite, you can see the walled secret garden and its stone patio, orchid tree, crepe myrtles and desert willow. Bulbs and wildflowers bloom in the spring and summer. In the fall the leaves turn shades of red and yellow.
Guests have a comfortable retreat area with 2 bedrooms suitable for king size beds and a full double vanity bath.
The utility room was cleverly planned to be so much more than a laundry station with perfectly organized storage, sink and built in desk. Adjacent is a cinder block and steel lined safe room.
The second level is a flexible space currently used for work and play! It offers the ultimate home theater set up, 2 murphy beds, an office and full bath with a birds eye view of the surrounding rolling hills.
Attached to the main house, is a 3-bay garage with insulated doors, 240v EV charging station, and enclosed workshop.
Carriage House
The carriage house guest quarters is complete with kitchen, dining area, full bath, and walk in closet. It has 360-degree stunning views of Hill Country. The guest house sits above a spacious air-conditioned two car garage with storage and exercise area.
Guest Casitas
Newly constructed and so inviting, are 2 stylish guest casitas both with stellar vistas, lofty tongue and groove ceilings, and private ensuite baths.
Barn / Workshop
A classic Legacy Post and Beam timber framed barn is cited on the northeast side of the estate. It is temperature controlled and clad in T&G knotty pine throughout. Just inside the rustic sliding barn doors, are heavy duty electric roll up doors, an enclosed workshop, veranda with a lake view, full bath, and versa lift to the second level. The barn can serve as an office, artist studio, gym or bedroom/bath. The barn has its own rain harvesting and water purification system.
Infrastructure & Exterior
The estate was curated for as much enjoyment indoors as outdoors with multiple covered porches, patios and firepits all purposefully placed to take in the scenery and refreshing hill country breeze, where great stories are told, and memories are made. The pool is perfect for splashing around or swimming laps, enjoy soaking in the spa while gazing out at the extensive views and wildlife.
Encircling the primary suite and entered through a wrought iron gate designed by artist Julie McGarth and hand made by iron work artisan, Scott McGrath, of McGrath Arts of Mariposa California embraces the Secret Garden, where one can find peace and inspiration among the songbirds and butterflies.
Strategically designed to be self-sustaining, the residence has two 1k gallon propane tanks, one which fuels the main residence, carriage house and casita, the other supplies a Generac generator that will run the entire estate.
The homestead is entirely high fenced with sliding gate entry, protecting the lovely landscape.
Conclusion
Ideal for primary or a secondary residence, the Waters Edge Ranch is a rare, refined and unrivaled legacy estate in the wild and native heart of the hill country.
Additional adjacent 12 acre and 9 acre lots are also available.
Financial / Title
WATERS EDGE RANCH, as described herein (17.79 ac), is offered at $3,985,000 in Cash or at Terms acceptable solely at the discretion of the Seller.
The conditions of sale are as follows:
1. Offers to purchase or letters of intent must be in writing and accompanied by 1.00% of the purchase price to the escrow account at Hill Country Titles in Blanco, TX.
2. All Prospective Buyers must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Sellers, absolute financial capability to purchase the Ranch prior to scheduling an inspection of the Ranch.
3. The Sellers will provide and pay for a standard owners title insurance policy. Title to the real property will be conveyed by a general or special warranty deed.
4. The Sellers will provide a current survey.
5. Any owned mineral rights will be conveyed to the Buyer at Closing.
6. The property lies in the Blanco ISD.
7. Property Address: 1755 Bluff Ridge Trail, Blanco, TX 78606.
8. The HOA/LOA fees are $1042.55/year.
9. The 2024 wildlife-exempt property taxes were estimated to be $16,273.79.
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