1556 Pfiester Rd. , Fredericksburg, TX 78624(Gillespie County)

The ranch is situated in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, just 14 minutes from historic Fredericksburg, 1 hour and 25 minutes from San Antonio, and 1 hour and 55 minutes from Austin. The property is located east of TX-16, along the west side of Pfiester Road, and features a custom metal gate with a solar-powered opener.

Nearby Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg is the epicenter and premier destination of the Texas Hill Country, boasting a small-town atmosphere with a variety of restaurants, accommodations, shops, and attractions. The towns German roots are evident today in its charming historic Main Street, which offers some 150 shops, art galleries, museums, bakeries, and restaurants in a walkable setting. Fredericksburg, long recognized as a premier shopping destination, offers a diverse selection of home decor, western wear, fine art, jewelry, kitchenware, linens, antiques, and more.

Fredericksburg is also Texas Wine Country. With over 60 wineries in the area, visitors can sample a diverse range of varietals in picturesque vineyards or boutique tasting rooms. The selection of lodging options in Fredericksburg includes 23 hotels/motels with over 1,100 rooms, as well as nearly 1,500 vacation rentals, bed & breakfasts, and guesthouses in the area. Great food and fantastic dining are a fixture in Fredericksburg, with more than 100 restaurants that feature everything from fine dining to regional Texas Hill Country cuisine, as well as authentic German, Tex-Mex, and BBQ.

IMPROVEMENTS

Main House

This custom-built, modern Hill Country home, constructed in 2013, features just under 2,000 SqFt of living space. The downstairs offers a warm and inviting open floor plan that includes a 30'x16' living area, 16'x14' kitchen, 12'x14' dining area, and a half bathroom. The downstairs floors are scored, polished concrete, and there is an abundance of double-hung and awning windows that let in just the right amount of natural light. Recessed lighting and premium ceiling fans are installed throughout the house. From the living area and kitchen, you can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the rolling hills to the east.

The kitchen is spacious, featuring a practical U-shaped layout that incorporates custom cabinets, various floating shelves, a large single-basin sink, and a bar sink. Appliances staying with the home include a chef-quality stainless-steel Blue Star gas range with six burners, a griddle, a double oven, and a pot filler. An industrial-grade stainless steel vent hood provides ventilation. There is also a stainless-steel Whirlpool refrigerator and a stainless-steel Bosch dishwasher.

A wide staircase with stainless-steel handrails leads upstairs to the primary suite. The flooring on the stairs and throughout the upstairs features porcelain tile with a wood grain pattern, creating a warm ambiance. The bedroom measures 14'x16', providing ample room for a king-sized bed and other furniture. There are his-and-hers walk-in closets (6'x12' and 10'x12'), along with a hall linen closet, and a laundry closet housing a full-sized washer and dryer. From the bedroom, French doors open onto a small balcony overlooking the east side of the ranch. The 16'x10' ensuite bath includes a large walk-in shower and a spacious soaking tub. It also features double vanities with a large prep area, ample storage, and a water closet for the toilet.

The homes siding features a beautiful blend of Hardie board, Galvalume U-panel metal, and Oklahoma stone. A standing-seam metal roof, in excellent condition, protects the home, and a dual-zone Trane HVAC system (two 1.5-ton units) provides more than ample heating and cooling.

Pool House, Pool, and Pavilion

If you enjoy outdoor living and entertaining family and friends, this home has it all! Constructed in 2000 and completely remodeled in 2014, the pool house is a multifunctional space designed for a variety of uses, including an office, gym, artists studio, or bunkhouse. The current owners have used it as a trophy room, and the facade of several interior walls is stained & sealed with finished-grade plywood. The structure features vaulted ceilings, yellow pine flooring, double-hung and awning windows, a full-sized bathroom with a walk-in shower, a spacious utility room equipped with a full-sized washer & dryer, a 50-gallon water heater, and a functional kitchenette with stainless steel counters and storage. The pool house is set on pier & beam, has a standing seam metal roof, and is clad in Galvalume U-Panel metal siding, which is ideal due to its low-maintenance and impact-resistant properties. A custom aluminum awning spans over the entrance and down the east side, partially covering a 1,105 SqFt wooden deck that overlooks the swimming pool. The swimming pool, designed for water volleyball and in-pool lounging, was constructed in 2012 and is 17'x30' with depths that range from 3.5' to 5.5' and a shallow built-in sun deck with bubblers. All of the pool equipment (pumps, plumbing, filtration system, etc.) was replaced in 2021. The pool house HVAC system was updated in 2022 with a new 2-ton Trane XR14 Heat Pump System.

Adjacent to the pool house and pool, a 628 SqFt covered, lighted pavilion serves as a perfect gathering place for outdoor dinners, spending time with family and friends, or simply relaxing in the cool shade. Sitting on a heavy-duty, finished concrete pad and accented with Oklahoma stone-wrapped steel support columns and stucco walls, the pavilion is equipped with a Sunbrite TV and is ready for an outdoor kitchen to be installed, as electricity and water have already been extended to the structure.

Guest House & Observation Deck

Sitting just behind the pool house and next to the pavilion, a private, beautifully maintained 720 SqFt, two-room guest house is located, wrapped in the same U-panel metal siding and topped with a standing-seam metal roof. The centerpiece of the guest house is the spacious primary bedroom, which features patio doors that open onto a pergola-covered, private deck, a full-sized bathroom that includes a soaker tub/shower combo with water thermometer, as well as a beautiful vanity area. The cozy living room offers plenty of seating and features a practical stainless-steel kitchenette, along with large windows that overlook the wooded pasture. Two mini-splits provide both air conditioning and heating, and a 40-gallon water heater is also included. The guest house has a mix of double-hung and awning windows, all fitted with plantation blinds. The living room has a painted concrete floor, while the bedroom is pier-and-beam with luxury vinyl flooring. Attached to the guest house is an elevated, covered observation deck with built-in seating and solar lighting, creating the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine, feel the cool breeze, and watch the local wildlife in the evening.

Barn & Covered Parking

Behind the main house, a 1,152 SqFt metal barn sits on a concrete pad, providing ample space to store equipment and shelter up to three vehicles. The enclosed workshop area of the barn is 288 SqFt. Next to the guest house, there's an additional two-stall covered carport that can be used for vehicles or extra storage.

Fencing, Cattle Pens, & Roads

The property is fenced along the south and west boundaries and partially fenced on the north. All fences are in good condition. At the sellers expense, the remaining section of the north boundary will be fenced after closing. The 9.50-ac field, the west pasture, and the north pasture are fenced separately, allowing livestock to be rotated or isolated. A fenced lane along the southern boundary facilitates the movement of livestock from the front of the property to the back. There is also a set of custom cattle handling pens that include cutting & loading chutes, as well as a Bud Box and a Priefert head gate. Access throughout the ranch is provided by typical ranch roads and trails, which are in good condition.

WATER

There are two (2) water wells on the property. A 30 GPM well, drilled in 1994, supplies water to the entire compound and the concrete water trough by the guest house. There is also a 20 GPM well, drilled in 2014, located in the western portion of the grass field, which supplies water to two concrete troughs: one adjacent to the well in the grass field and one situated in the fenced, wooded pasture behind the house. There is also a small stock pond that is located just east of and in front of the main house and pool house.

LAND & WILDLIFE

For its size, KRH Ranch is an incredibly diverse property with four (4) distinct areas. Surrounding the main home and adjacent structures is beautiful, low-maintenance landscaping that includes a sprinkler system, as well as mowed areas with scattered native trees, shrubs, and a diverse array of landscaping. Just north of the main compound is a heavily wooded block of land with native oaks and other tree species, which serves as a favorite bedding area for the local deer herd and other wildlife. To the northwest, there is a 9.50-acre open grass field featuring a variety of native and improved grasses perfect for grazing. And finally, the southwest block of the property is characterized as an upland savannah with native grasses and scattered native trees and shrubs. The elevation ranges from 1,700 along Pfiester Rd. up to 1,760 in the open pasture, just northwest of the house.

White-tailed deer, Axis deer, Rio Grande turkeys, mourning and white-winged doves, and other indigenous wildlife species, such as raptors, songbirds, various small mammals, and reptiles, are also abundant and commonly seen. The ranch is seasonally grazed by livestock to maintain the Ag Exemption.

FINANCIAL / TITLE

KRH Ranch, consisting of 31.50 ac, is offered at $2,650,000 in Cash or at Terms acceptable solely at the discretion of the Seller:

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 Fredericksburg, TX.

2. 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.

3. The Sellers will provide a new survey.

4. Mineral rights that the Sellers own will be conveyed to the Buyer at Closing.

5. All water right claims controlled by the Sellers will be transferred to the Buyer at Closing.

6. The property lies in the Fredericksburg ISD.

7. Deed restrictions are included in this packet.

8. The 2024 ag-exempt property taxes were $1,932.64.

This entire Offering is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice and approval of purchase by the Seller. Information regarding land classifications and acreages are intended only as general guidelines and have been obtained from sources deemed reliable; however, accuracy is not warranted or guaranteed by the Seller or Anders Ranch Realty. Prospective Buyers should verify all information to their sole and complete satisfaction. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY DO NOT TRESPASS. Buyers brokers/agents must be identified on first contact and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allocated full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at the sole discretion of Anders Ranch Realty.