~W~ Ranch @ Fischer Store

The ~W~ was settled in the 1850’s by Christoph & Elizabeth Spangenberg, a founding family of New Braunfels. The ranch has some of the finest vistas anywhere in Central Texas. Panoramic views stretch for miles, several include views of Canyon Lake. The ranch is rich with character, including numerous areas with German stacked rock walls. Mature trees and native grasses cover the vast landscape, creating habitat for the wildlife. Native Texas live oak, elm, redbud and persimmon are just a few examples of the lush vegetation found on the ranch. Wildlife including whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, feral hog, dove and quail abound. A 1860s-era home and 1850s “dogtrot” have potential, sitting adjacent Carpers Creek and surrounded by mature live oaks, stacked rock walls and a seep spring. Ranch improvements include a three bedroom/two bathroom 1920’s era stone and stucco ranch home that is nestled between large oak trees. The ranch includes a good metal barn equipped with both water and electric near the HQ. Exterior fences are fair; in several locations the fencing will require work. This ranch is virtually untouched and lightly used by ownership. One water well in use, two additional wells including one with a windmill near the log home, and electricity are located at various areas in or around the perimeter of the ranch. Water well reports from the owners are available. A 1982 well shows 20 GPM; a 1997 report indicates 25 GPM - this was a solar-powered well with a large storage tank not in use at this time. Electric service is close and the tank is in good condition. Seasonal Carpers Creek meanders through the middle of the ranch. Pedernales Electric Cooperative; phone company is GVTC. An abundance of native wildlife such as whitetail deer, turkey, wild boar, Dove and Quail call this ranch home . The ranch can be accessed in a number of locations, the primary entrance being off FM 32 with three other locations. The east and west ends of the ranch adjoin paved county roads. Division Scenarios- 180ac +- Viejo pasture 520Ac +-Astral pasture **Contact for pricing/details. Prime development opportunity: including 10Ac + ranch parcels without platting. Elevation: the ranch has excellent views both outside or inside the ranch valley. Vegetation: the ranch is predominately inhabited by large mature live oak trees, elm trees, redbud, black walnut, Texas persimmon, agarita, as well as some scattered cedar. 1-D-1 Ag in place under Wildlife Exemption. Location: Approximately 10 miles southeast of Blanco, being a couple miles east of FM 473 and the Little Blanco River Crossing. FM 32 and the main gate is about 1 miles west of Fischer and 15-20 minutes to Wimberley via Fischer Store Road. Approximately 40 miles to Austin. All properties are shown by appointment only. Buyers’ brokers must be identified on their first contact.