Real Estate Locator Vol.15 Iss.4

REAL ESTATE LOCATOR

YOUR GUIDE TO SMALL TOWN TEXAS LIVING

ARTICLE ON BLOSSOM HILL HOUSE ROUND TOP

MARKETED BY ELLEN HART OF KUPER SOTHEBY’S

HOT WELLS SHOOTING RANGE

24815

HWY 290 / CYPRESS, TEXAS 77429

Known as the Hot Wells Shooting Range and previously known as the Houston Hot Well Hotel and Sanitarium this unique 48 acre parcel of land has been making history in Houston since 1904. With wild catter’s discovering an artesian well, a two story hotel was constructed with a picnic area and two hot baths using therapeutic mineral water. It was in 1913 that Hot Well Subdivision was platted to take advantage of the proximity to the mineral waters. During the 1960’s the Lamar family purchased the facility bring the resort to a peak. Two mineral water concrete basins were on the property with one reported to be around 100 degrees while the second basin was a little more tolerable. In addition to the mineral baths, there was an Olympic sized swimming pool, 10 acres of picnic grounds, and huge pavilion with a report that at one time there would be between 300 and 500 guest. When according to the family, the casing for the artesian well collapsed the property underwent a change to the Hot Wells Shooting Range. The shooting range was actively used for 40 to 45 years before closing in 2017. Placed between Barker Cypress Road and Fry Road just off Hwy 290 the property with such an amazing tie to the history of the area is being offered for sale. With frontage on Cypress Creek the tract has creek frontage, three large lakes of which one is spring fed, one wet weather lake, artesian water well that needs to reworked and a private water well. The multitude of uses for the land could be single or multifamily development, commercial or recreational expanding on the historical uses of the past. One of few such parcels of land of this size in the area, it would make an outstanding single family sanctuary in your own private world surrounded by the big city.

Asking Price: $8,500,000

Blossom Hill Road A Round Top Oasis

It’s not every day that what sets out to be another investment property turns into a dreamy weekend oasis for friends and family. The current owner is a doctor who was looking for an investment and an escape during the pandemic that was close to Houston. She was unfamiliar with Round Top and the magical little community that was about to be life changing. Every morning, friendly neighbors are out walking the private and serene roads and if you happen to be outside, they stop for a quick visit. You can expect someone to occasionally drop off some fresh eggs, watch over your animals like the three adorable donkeys on her land if they happen to escape and you can catch up on the latest local news. Each property in this enclave is at least 10 acres so that everyone has privacy to create their own little garden of Eden. One mostly finds beautiful, updated, or modern farmhouses in the Round Top area, but this home is truly one of a kind. The Spanish Colonial Revival Style home built in 2007 is reminiscent of the enchanting Gage Hotel in Marathon, Texas near Marfa. The architectural features and decorative details like the porch arcade with columns and rounded arches in addition to the thick stucco clad walls are ideally situated for a hot environment. This unique home is made of stucco and filled with 18” inches of straw bales that keeps the temperature cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. The straw bale wall systems are 3 times more energy efficient and fire resistant than conventional frame-built homes.

before the current owner bought the property, but she loves projects and decided to elevate some of what was recently done and add her own touch. She hasn’t stopped. Her sister is a well-respected architect on the east coast, so these two powerhouse sisters forged ahead and turned a great house into a masterpiece. The list of upgrades is impressive from a brandnew HVAC system to a more modern and elegant landscape and hardscape design. The 3,956 Square foot main house has travertine floors throughout and 4 bedrooms with “ensuite” luxurious bathrooms.

The interior courtyard with a water feature is a lovely place to dine al fresco under the string lights. There is nothing better than sitting around the outdoor courtyard dining table with your favorite girlfriends and a few good bottles of wine. It’s the perfect place to sit and share stories about all the great treasures you discovered at the antique show earlier in the day.

There is a cozy separate guest house that stays booked during the antique shows. The owner recently built a luxurious heated pool with a spa, a beautiful pool house with a bar and a comfortable area to sit and relax with sliding barn doors on both sides to protect you from the sun. When you step outside you feel like you are at a 5-star hotel or your own private luxury spa.

There is a culinary state of the art kitchen with quartz counter tops and an island large enough for friends and family to congregate. The living room has a staircase made with hand hewn wood that takes you up to a second level library with a small third level perch that allows you to look over the pastoral land surrounding the property. The view is wonderful from every angle. You overlook a tree farm on one side, the pond on the property and a beautiful pasture in the front.

and newly refinished floors makes this area the perfect event space. There is also a workout room with a full bath and sleeping loft that is attached to the barn.

So why is the owner selling this magical place? It is always the first question I get as a realtor. The answer is simple. She wants to travel the world, but she will be back. She loves Round Top and can’t wait for the next project!

- Ellen Hart

The house was recently remodeled

Fresh flowers provided by RoundTop Flower Farm

Photography byJames Pharaon

The large barn with a caterer’s kitchen

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827 S. Penn St• Flatonia • $925,000

4664 sqft home • 5 beds, 4 baths • 1.03 acres

One-of-kind custom home with all the bells and whistles on a gorgeous tree covered lot in the city limits of Flatonia.

5847 FM 153 • La grange • $499,000 • Two homes

1800 sqft home • 3 beds, 2 baths • 1.82 acres

2010 built home + 2022 built,1500 sqft, 2 bed, 1 bath guest home with attached fully airconditioned party barn/workshop. Great location, just minutes from La Grange & 45 minutes to Austin-Bergstrom Airport.

2239 sqft home • 2 beds, 2 baths + 1 bed, 1 bath apartment

1925 home with historic details & multiple porches on a landscaped corner lot.

Paula Collins REALTOR© Associate (713) 594-5295

576 sqft home • 1 beds, 1 baths • 0.77 acres

864 N. Franklin St • La Grange • $435,000

101 Zilss Ln • Winchester • $250,000

Quintessential Texas farmhouse under huge, century oak trees located in Old Town Winchester.

9484 Laird Road

ROUND TOP

24.678 Acres

This private 24 acres is located minutes from the town of Round Top. The property features large trees and a pond. There is a water well and underground electricity in place ready for you to build your dream home.

TxLS #139764 | $649,000

000 Kleihege Road

NEW ULM

With long distance views of the countryside, the property would be great for a full time home or weekend getaway. The property is located near Lone Oak and Frelsburg; it is just 10 minutes from Fayetteville and 20 minutes from Columbus.

TxLS #141105, 141106, 141107

Property being offered multiple ways:

Tract 1 - 11 Acres - $299,900

Tract 2 - 11 Acres - $299,900

Tract 3 - Tract 1 & 2 Combined22 Acres - $549,900

Prime +-29 acres in the middle of it all! Located on the famed Round Top Antique Corridor, and next to The Arbors and across the street from Market Hill. This unrestricted property has ideal road frontage and so many possibilities. Great mix of wooded and cleared areas and featuring a 2/2 home, metal barn with 1/1 bunkroom, and two ponds. Ag exemption currently in place for hay production. Optimal location for your new venue/development. TxLS #143000 | $3,950,000

Elevated, distant views on this unique, sophisticated home nestled in the hills of Fayette County. 2/2 open floorplan with tons of windows and natural light, vaulted ceilings, covered porches, generous stone patios including lovely trellises, water feature, stone firepit. 2-car garage and whole-house generator. TxLS #142524 | $699,000

Holman Valley-area 12 acre tract is ready for your custom build! Quiet country road location with newly constructed driveway, culvert, and gate with lovely recent landscaping. Featuring both open and wooded areas with beautiful Pecan Creek running through the property. Electricity and rural water at road. TxLS #143121 | $365,000

1280 Tietjen | LA GRANGE

520 FM 1965 | LA GRANGE

REFINED COUNTRY RESIDENCES

000 ROUND TOP SPRINGS ROAD, ROUND TOP, TEXAS 78954

4 BEDS | 4.2 BATHS | 4,448 SQFT | 9.516 ACRES | $3,950,000 Welcome to Round Top Springs—re ned country residences minutes to the Round Top square. Gorgeous contemporary 4/4 home built by Brixos Construction, currently under construction and ready for your custom selections. The home is tucked away in the beautiful rolling hills of Fayette county on 9.516 acres with views of the countryside. The high end home features a great room with a beamed vaulted ceiling, stone replace, bar for entertaining all open to the chef’s kitchen. The kitchen will be expertly equipped with Sub Zero refrigeration/freezer, Wolf gas professional range/ hood and a Bosch dishwasher. The home features generous outdoor spaces for enjoying true country living. There are 2 spacious covered porches, a summer kitchen as well as an outdoor living room with stone replace all overlooking the sparkling pool. Plenty of room for a pickle ball court, barn or guest casitas. Call today for your private showing.

1527 Stokes Road | FAYETTEVILLE

This beautiful property sits just outside Fayetteville (Colorado County) on 28.76 acres of green Texas countryside. Built in 2001, this four-bedroom residence is the perfect picture of a country home. With its excellent location - nearly equidistant between Houston and Austin - friends and family alike can join you from either city in just ninety minutes. Everyone will enjoy panoramic views of your property, whether swimming in the eight-foot deep pool or eating and visiting at the outdoor kitchen. Additionally, you’ll only be twenty minutes from The Big Easy Ranch and twenty-five from Round Top. An exterior of stone and a metal roof create a traditional feel while both gas and electric appliances inside allow for modern flexibility. A five-bay steel building (40x60x12 feet) is a blank slate: ultimate party barn, world-class woodworking shop, guest quarters…the choice is yours. Call Christopher Diehl to experience this opportunity for yourself! 28.766 Acres | TXLS: 142384 | $1,199,000

400 E Mill Street, Tract 1 | ROUND TOP 2 Acres | TXLS: 135775 | $1,300,000

TBD Schwartz Road | WASHINGTON 14.36 Acres | TXLS: 140311 | $395,000

135 N Main Street | LA GRANGE

Historical Lukas Bakery, located in La Grange, Texas, has now become available for new owners to carry on a Texas Tradition for generations to come. The sale includes the 1,985 square foot building, approximately 4,257 sq ft commercial lot located on town square across from the Fayette County Court House, and includes all equipment and cherished family recipes & processes. Owner will potentially stay on for an agreed period of time to share his knowledge of the business. The building, built in approximately 1902, has been home to the bakery for over 75 years. Locals and travelers have been enjoying the famous “pigs”, kolaches, and other treats for generations. During the Christmas holidays, people from far and wide look forward to Lukas fruitcakes as part of their friends & family traditions. This is a unique opportunity to continue a Texas favorite and add your own touch to expand the business. Come to La Grange, Texas and “bake the world a better place”! TXLS #140482 | $449,500

2000 Hackemack Road | ROUND TOP

3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bathroom / 3,129 Sq Ft / 4 Acres

This idyllic Round Top retreat is nestled on a pristine 4 acres on the sought after Hackemack Road. Constructed with careful attention to style and craftsmanship, the open floor plan features 100+ year White and Red Oak floors, vintage beamed ceilings, and stacked stone fireplace. Rich natural light from the large windows flows throughout the entertaining spaces. A Foodies dream, this spacious new kitchen boasts a 6 gas burner & griddle Ilve Majestic stove, pot filler, 2 farm sinks, custom hand painted tile backsplash, Quartzite countertops, huge custom island and an ice maker. The exceptional floor plan offers privacy and separation of space with a well-appointed primary suite boasting a luxury ensuite bath, ample walk-in, cedar-lined closet with packing station and a Dutch door leading to a private porch, perfect for morning coffee! There are 2 additional bedrooms that share a bath. Just a few steps away, yet separated by a living fence is a 2 bedroom guest house complete with a full kitchen and spacious living area. There is also a picture perfect barn with an additional 2 bedrooms and a full bath for overflow! To complete the picture, there is a 48k generator with a dedicated 1,000 gallon propane tank, top of the line WiFi in all buildings, security system with cameras, garden with raised wood planter boxes and sprinkler system! This is an ideal spot for easy country living!

TxLS #142516 | $3,800,000

TIFFANY

Bill Johnson & Associates

Real Estate Company’s 2021 and 2022

• TOP SALES AGENT

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• TOP PRODUCER 979-270-0578

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• 166 +/- acres

• 5000 sf main house 5Bd/6Ba

• guest house

• 5 ponds

• over 6600’ San Bernard River frontage

• Ag-Exempt and Unrestricted $4,499,000

19.969

SCHMIDT RICHARDSON

23611 OAK ROAD – NEW ULM

2024 TEXAS ST – NEW ULM

2.3 Acres – 4 Bd/4.5 Ba - Unrestricted Prime location for Airbnb $499,000

NEW BREMEN ROAD – NEW ULM

acres – Ag-exempt Unrestricted - Pond $24,250/acre

25058 BERNARD RD NEW ULM, TX 78950

27.93 Acres | 1,200 sqft | 2 Bd/1 Bth

This home is ready for your finishing touches. Surrounded by woods and a seasonal creek, this property offers seclusion along with ag exemption. Features include 2 RV hookups and an additional building with A/C, plumbing and electric

1274 SOUTH FARM TO MARKET 331 ROAD - SEALY

Welcome to Creekside Ranch, located just outside of Katy and within 1 hour from Houston Whether it’s a gathering of your favorite friends or the best POLO players in the league, outdoor enthusiasts are sure to enjoy this 81-acre ranch & all it has to offer As you enter the private drive, you’re greeted by shade from the majestic trees on both sides Follow the recently improved path alongside several lush & green pastures- full of your favorite animals while embracing your amazing barns & arriving at your private home, circa 1902. The main home was updated in the recent years & is soothing on the eyes, boasting a mix of rustic colors throughout It offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a full-size kitchen w/an open living concept, a pantry, w/dining & a breakfast bar at the island Hosting guests? Two additional living spaces are located in each of the barns It’s the perfect combo for entertaining With two barns offering 24 horse stalls, storage rooms, tack rooms & extra space for equipment,

POLO enthusiasts can comfortably board their horses, bring their help & stay as long as their heart desires The round pen is approximately 105’x70’, offering a viewing deck for those interested in watching the action in the exercise pavilion

Located just 30 minutes west of Katy is 89 acres of country bliss The property feautres a 5 bed/4 bath home, outdoor kitchen, firepit, large pond and barn with living quarters $2,500,000

This lightly restricted, ag exempt tract of land is your next home away from home. 47+ acres provide privacy and peace from the crowded city, boasting a low maintenance and fully furnished, single bedroom cabin $1,150,000

This beautifully maintained 39 acres offers ample space for a full-time residence with a 3 bed/3 bath home. Lightly restrictions. Seller financing available with reasonable terms $1,500,000

5317 MUSKE LANE - PATTISON

39799 GARRETT RD - PATTISON

400556 GARRETT RD - PATTISON

Linda Plant, Susan Boss, Casey Thurman, Cathy Cole, Cheryl Stein, Cindy Kloesel, Janet Dreyer and Tim Grimes (and Charlie)

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Tree Tops is a design-forward community that embraces a less traditional attitude, while preserving nature and evoking modern country living. A diversity of scales, uses, and carefully considered site plans make the parcels feel more organic. Select from a variety of architected homes ranging in size from 1,220 square feet to over 3,500 square feet. -Homesites start from $450,000 -Homesites with Architected Homes start from $775,000

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105 Cummins Creek Way

±3.64 ACRE PROPERTY | $1,875,000 | MLS 71977169

Rare to find a homesite available inside the city limits of Round Top. Located in the small development, Round Top Oaks, this stunning 3.64-acre lot offers it all, sitting atop a bluff overlooking a meadow of pecan trees, surrounded by huge live oak trees, and Cummins Creek frontage.

ILO Ranch - Carmine

62+ acres privately owned for over 100 years. Tidy income producing 3 acre RV/SWM parkup front. The remainder in native grass pastures, 3 ponds, cross-fenced, a portion of a large watershed lake with a land pier for great fishing. The possibilities on this property are endless. $2,050,000 TXLS #141655

Nature’s Haven - La Grange

Lovingly maintained historic 4 bedroom 3 bath farmhouse with two screened porches. Detached garage and shop. High-end chicken coop. Set on 14 acres with pastures, oaks, and a pond that supports the local wildlife. Would make a great horse property. Improved Price: $845,000 TXLS #140551

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Joe’s Place at Bacas Saloon - Fayetteville

A cornerstone business on the Courthouse Square. Two historic buildings combined for full restaurant and bar areas. Delivery access from Scott St. Sale also includes a second undeveloped lot. Seller willing to help through transition. Potential for partial seller carry terms. $795,000 TXLS #139474

Horse Property - Liberty Hill

23+/- acres, fenced. Gravel circular drive to a “tiny home” with a covered deck that overlooks the horse pasture. The seller’s vision - RV parking, camping, Glamping, Hipcamp facility. Some clearing already completed. Moving to meet family obligations.

$882,000 TXLS #141647

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COMMERCIAL/PRIME REAL ESTATE IN ROUND TOP TX

444 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET ROUND TOP, TX 78954

CONTACT AGENT FOR PRICING AND MORE INFO.

4+ acres of Prime real estate located in the heart of Round Top, Texas. Between Round Top Mercantile and The New 550 Stone Cellar! Exceptional location with 300’+/- of highly visible commercial frontage on Highway 237, the main route through town, which is also the main antique fair route. Walking distance from Town Square. Largely undeveloped, this commercial property offers you ultimate flexibility and endless opportunities to build and grow your business in the world-famous Round Top. Established pecan trees. An original 1920s farmhouse adorns the back part of the property.

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CHRISTIE’S INTERNATIONAL LUXURY/NAN PROPERTIES

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