Additional Horse Ranch For Sale Information
Dripping Springs, Hays County, TX. $2,200,000. 22 acres. Las Cascadas is a great residential property with obvious high-end recreational potential, but would also be a great vineyard or orchard property, using the existing home as a store-front or production building. The possibilities abound at Las Cascadas, so do not miss the chance to explore owning a piece of true live water history.
-LAND-
This 22 acres is very diverse, with land types ranging from bottomland along Onion Creek and White Branch Creek, a low stony hill to the south, and gently sloped coastal fields on the west side just off the property. The property has been almost totally cleared of Ashe juniper, and the spotty canopy is dominated by oak, elm, and sycamore. Brush species include agarita, elbowbush, and persimmon, and the grasses a very diverse, including switchgrass, little bluestem, texas wildrye, and King Ranch bluestem. Areas of rock outcroppings along the creek drainages and hilltops.
-WATER-
Clear springs and limestone ledges, a famous feature on historical Onion Creek, are situated about 100 feet from the front door of the home. This waterfall and deep pool, which serve as the cover photo for the Hays County history book, represent some of the most beautiful natural water in the Hill Country. Two man-made dams amplify this beauty and depth, and hold water no less than 3 feet and up to 7 feet deep along the 400 feet of Onion Creek on the Las Cascadas property.
White Branch Creek flows into Onion Creek just east of the home, and is beautiful in a more raw, natural way. The creek is indicative of the large creek and river tributaries in the Hill Country, and good land management has kept it accessible and beautiful through the years.
There is a natural spring flowing into the west bank of White Branch Creek just south of the house. The spring has been partially developed, with rock work surrounding the opening, and it produces an estimated 5,000 gallons of water per day.
-IMPROVEMENTS-
A 2006 Barley | Pfeiffer Architect-built home is perfectly situated on the south side of Onion Creek, flanked by a large coastal field just across White Branch Creek. The 4 bed, 4 bath rock home features stamped concrete floors, high ceilings, granite countertops, and a large kitchen. There are washer / dryer hookups in every room for convenience, and two of the bedrooms are separated from the main house by a walkway. Surrounding the home is 3,000 sq. ft. of rockwork, an outdoor kitchen, landscaping, and Onion Creek access.
A 4-stall horse barn, constructed completely from cinderblock, sits just west of the house. Aluminum fixtures, concrete floors, and a large tack / feed room make the barn turn-key for te new or experienced horse owner.
The property is high-fenced on the north side.
-LOCATION-
12 miles west of Dripping Springs, TX, in Hays County, and only 35 miles to downtown Austin Texas Horse Ranch For Sale. Dripping Springs Texas Horse Ranch For Sale. Horse Ranch for sale in Dripping Springs Texas.