Land for Sale in Doss, Texas

SUMMARY Impressive improvements and quality views amongst a beautiful and scenic backdrop Rancho Cielito Lindo is an 84+/- acre quintessential Hill Country ranch located 25+/- miles from downtown Fredericksburg. The headquarters features a beautiful two-bedroom/two-bathroom main residence as the centerpiece. The diverse terrain includes 1,160+/- ft of the seasonal Threadgill Creek, a 10.7+/- acre coastal Bermuda field, and an elevated hilltop with majestic views of the Doss Valley. Escape and enjoy the peaceful park-like setting of Rancho Cielito Lindo.

DESCRIPTION Rancho Cielito Lindo is located just 4.5+/- miles south of Doss, Texas, in Gillespie County, along paved RR 783. An automatic gate at the front entrance greets you as you meander up to the compound where the main improvements are located.

The main home is 1,993+/- sf and features two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It has an open floor concept with large windows, allowing natural light to enter. This custom-built home has a beautiful fireplace in the living room, a large custom kitchen with a hardwood-top island, and a farm sink. A spacious master suite includes a stand-alone tub, a walk-in shower, and a large walk-in closet. A wraparound porch lends great character to the home.

Several additional guest quarters are near the main house, allowing guests to enjoy their stay in a private setting. A six-stall horse barn is in great condition, primed, and ready for an equestrian enthusiast to make it their own. Additional improvements include an outdoor kitchen area, a shop, and several covered buildings to house equipment.

A 20,000+/- gallon rainwater collection system and a 22kW Generac generator are in place for further peace of mind.

The location of this ranch and its well-kept improvements would make for a fantastic permanent residence or weekend getaway escape. An Ag Exemption is in place.

LOCATION Located 4.5+/- miles southwest of Doss, Texas, along paved Ranch Road 783. The ranch is about 10+/- miles north of Harper, 25+/- miles northwest of Fredericksburg, 30+/- miles south of Mason, and 30+/- miles north of Kerrville. Located about an hour and a half from both San Antonio and Austin.

LAND The landscape is diverse, with a nice combination of improved pastureland, heavy tree cover, hilltop views, and both sides of seasonal Threadgill Creek.

Both sides of Threadgill Creek traverse the ranch for 1,160+/- ft. The creek is seasonal and can flow if appropriate rainfall is received in the area. Along the seasonal creek are various varieties of hardwood trees, including walnut, cedar elm, and native pecan. There is a thick array of native grasses along the creek bottom, along with interesting rock outcroppings that invite exploration.

The terrain on the ranch has a gentle roll to it, dotted with live oaks, juniper trees, and native grasses. However, the southeast portion of the ranch has a large hilltop that makes up for the 140'+/- of elevation change. This large hilltop has impressive long-range views of the Doss Valley and makes for a fantastic location to watch beautiful Hill Country sunsets.

A 10.7+/- acre coastal Bermuda field is present on the ranch and is completely fenced. The field is in good condition, void of any regrowth at this time. The owners have baled for hay and grazed the field in recent years.

IMPROVEMENTS

Main House The Hill Country-style main home was built in 2004 and spans 1,993'+/- sf. It has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an upstairs loft. The home's exterior showcases a beautiful limestone exterior, metal roof, and wrap-around porch.

As you enter the home, you will find stained concrete floors and beautiful wood ceilings throughout. The living room is spacious and includes a large stone fireplace as the centerpiece. A tremendous amount of natural light enters the area through large windows.

The kitchen is spacious and includes a large hardwood-topped island with a built-in wine refrigerator and prep sink. There is ample countertop and cabinet space throughout, along with a good-sized pantry. Stainless steel appliances include a large refrigerator, a six-burner gas range stove, and a dishwasher. There is also a beautiful farm sink and custom light fixtures.

The master wing is spacious and attracts an abundance of natural light. The master bathroom includes a standalone tub, a walk-in shower, and a large walk-in closet.

The second bedroom is spacious and on the opposite side of the home. The second bathroom includes ample storage, a custom-built vanity, and a walk-in shower.

The utility room has an exterior door and serves as a flex mud room. The room includes an additional sink, plenty of cabinet space, and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

An upstairs loft is accessed by exterior stairs and is the ideal room for storage or even sleeping quarters for overflow guests or grandkids.

Covered Outdoor Cooking Area The outdoor cooking area is 471+/- sf and connected to the main house via a stone sidewalk. It has a built-in BBQ pit and a rock fireplace, making it perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining friends.

Casita The casita spans 769+/- sf and has one bedroom and one bathroom. The exterior is corrugated steel tin, which includes a tin roof and a nice-covered porch. The interior of the Casita matches the main home with concrete floors and wooden ceilings. The living area has a mini fridge, a coffee bar, and a sink. The bathroom has a large walk-in shower. It is located near all the improvements, but it is far enough away to provide privacy to guests.

A 614+/- sf enclosed shop is connected to the casita, which is ideal for storing tools or equipment. The shop has an exterior door entrance and a roll-up garage door. Also, part of the building is a 750+/- sf covered parking area. A 700+/- sf covered lean-to is also connected to the building and is great for keeping equipment out of the elements.

A 20,000+/- gallon rainwater collection system collects rainwater off of the casita and connected building. The rainwater collection system currently supplements water to the Casita but has the potential to supplement the other improvements.

Horse Barn / Efficiency Apartment A beautiful horse barn spans 2,810+/- sf and includes six well-kept stalls. The barn is complete with a tack room and washing station. A 2+/- acre connected turn-out pasture is connected to the barn.

Attached to the horse barn is a 564+/- sf efficiency apartment. The interior has concrete floors and wooden ceilings similar to the style of the main house and the casita. The apartment is studio-style and includes a built-in closet. A kitchenette has good cabinet space, a coffee bar, a sink, a microwave, and a minifridge. The apartment is ideal for additional guests or would make a great bunk room for grandkids.

WILDLIFE Wildlife is abundant, and whitetail deer, turkey, dove, and other animals native to Hill Country are frequently sighted.

WATER There is one water well that services the ranch's structural improvements and water troughs. There is also a 20,000+/- gallon rainwater collection system in place.

Both sides of Threadgill Creek traverse through the ranch for approximately 1,160+/- ft. The creek is considered seasonal and is not a live-water feature.

There is one stock tank that collects runoff from the main hill on the ranch.