71.69± Acres
$1,616,610

Fredericksburg, Texas
Gillespie County

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LIVE WATER CREEK
IN THE HEART OF GILLESPIE COUNTY
JUST OUTSIDE OF FREDERICKSBURG

Another FINE Texas Property

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Introduction

Grape Creek Meadow is a gorgeous blank-canvas ranch situated just northeast of Fredericksburg. The property features mature Live oak and Post oak trees, good soils, no nearby road noise, and a live-water creek. North Grape Creek runs for 735 feet through the southern portion of the property, offering the opportunity to impound a larger body of water. This rare offering in a very desirable area, is the complete package for buyers seeking the perfect property to build their dream country home.

Location & Access

The ranch sits in the heart of the Texas Hill Country and is located 20 minutes from historic Fredericksburg, 1-hour hour from San Antonio, and 1.75 hours from Austin. The property sits just west of RR 1631 and is accessed by Koennecke-Eckhardt Rd. and Ottmers Rd., both of which are chip-sealed private roads. The last, short section of Ottmers Rd. is not paved. Property Address: 9373 N US Hwy 87, Fredericksburg, TX 78624.

Nearby Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg is the epicenter and premier destination of the Texas Hill Country and boasts a small-town feel with the restaurants, accommodations, shops and attractions usually reserved for a much larger destination. The town’s 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, known for decades as a premier shopping destination, offers the best of home decor, western wear, fine art, jewelry, kitchen wares, linens, antiques and more.

Fredericksburg is also Texas Wine Country. With over 50 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 hotel/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, to authentic German, Tex-Mex and BBQ.

Wineries

The Texas Hill Country is home to over 100 wineries and vineyards and Fredericksburg is the beating heart of Texas Wine Country. There are more than 60 wineries, vineyards, and wine tasting rooms located in Fredericksburg's Gillespie County, in addition to dozens more wineries located within an hour or two drive. Fredericksburg’s Urban Wine Trail, which includes more than 10 downtown wineries and wine tasting rooms owned by Fredericksburg wineries, are all within walking distance to historic hotspots, shops and boutiques, and the town’s B&Bs and hotels.

Improvements

Fencing & Roads

The property is entirely perimeter fenced and is in excellent condition. Fencing along the east and south boundaries is new. Access throughout the ranch is provided by typical ranch roads which are in good condition. CTEC power has been extended into the property. There are no water wells on the ranch.

Water

North Grape Creek runs for 735 feet through the property from the west boundary to the east boundary. There is a small dam that backs up a large pool of water, with depths ranging from 3 to 4 feet, near the east boundary. The creek is lined with mature Live oaks creating a park-like environment. Owning both sides of the creek, there is an opportunity to enlarge the dam and create a significant water feature.

Land

The habitat throughout the property consists of a rolling, oak dominated savannah, interspersed with other native tree, brush, and grass species such as Texas persimmon, Mesquite, Cedar elm, Black hickory, and Little bluestem. Live oak and Post oak are the primary and most visible oak species, with scattered Spanish oak, Blackjack oak, and Shinnery oak. Soils consist primarily of deep, sandy loam which are ideal for wildlife food plot development. The elevation ranges from 1860 feet along North Grape Creek up to 1,940 feet at the north end of the property.

Wildlife

White-tailed deer, Axis deer, Rio Grande turkey, mourning & white-wing dove, and other indigenous wildlife species such as raptors, songbirds, various small mammals, and reptiles are also abundant and are commonly seen. The ranch has only been lightly grazed and is Ag Exempt.

Financial / Title

GRAPE CREEK MEADOW, as described herein (71.69± ac), is offered at $1,616,610 or $22,500/ac in Cash or at Terms acceptable solely at the discretion of the Seller.

The conditions of sale are as follows:

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.
The Sellers will provide and pay for a standard owner’s title insurance policy. Title to the real property will be conveyed by a general or special warranty deed.
The Sellers will provide a new survey.
Mineral rights which the Sellers own will be conveyed to the Buyer at Closing.
All water right claims controlled by the Sellers will be transferred to the Buyer at Closing.
The property lies in the Fredericksburg ISD.
The property does not have deed restrictions.
The 2023 ag-exempt property taxes were $77.95.