Wildlife Biologists and Range Scientists often use the term “edge effect” when describing wildlife habitat. Edge effect is meant to describe an area where heavy woods meet open fields. The more edge, or brush lines, you have, the better the habitat is for deer. The current landowner has achieved a text book example of this philosophy by spending time and capital demonstrating how best to enhance the land by removing most of the cedar, while at the same time, creating a mosaic pattern of small openings. Imagine a puzzle with half of the pieces missing, and that best sums up the brush versus clearing appearance.
The tree cover is predominately post oak, but one also finds black jack oak, winged elm, hickory, Texas ash, some mesquite, and a few remaining cedar. The under story brush is mostly yaupon, with American beauty berry and huckleberry. The property has not been grazed for several years and maintains low taxes via a wildlife tax evaluation. With no livestock grazing, the small clearings are lush with forbs and tall native grasses such as little blue stem.
Beyond the superb wildlife habitat qualities this parcel exhibits, the significant roll to the land should not be overlooked. The property is actually hilly towards the south end. This adds desirable contrast to the big picture.
The tract has a nice rectangular shape and is bounded by a paved county road on the west side. It has a nice all weather winding road into the center of the land where a very functional metal barndo is located on a hill. Everything has been done the right way. The power to the building is buried. Septic, propane and water are in place.
The house provides ample living spaces in an efficient package with high end finishes one might not expect. Two bunk rooms and two full bathrooms are complimented by two separate loft areas which are ideal for additional sleeping quarters or play areas for kids. High ceilings, polished concrete floors, granite slab counters and over-sized marble walk-in showers finish out the space. The open concept living, dining and kitchen area features stainless appliances, a gas range and custom cabinets. Thoughtful lighting, rustic yet classic wood finishes throughout and direct access to a breezy porch and large shop area are well thought out. The metal building is 2,400 sqft with approximately 800 sqft of living quarters and 360 sqft of loft space. The remaining square footage is shop, a laundry room, and a large covered porch.
I think anyone will be hard pressed to find a better rural real estate investment of this size, east of Austin.
