3655 North Seco RoadUtopia, TX 78884

Description

North Ranch - 229+- Acres 3655 NW Seco Valley Road Utopia - Bandera County Hidden in the Canyons near the headwaters of West Seco Creek, North Ranch is truly one of the most beautiful and unique live water ranches available in today's market. The property offers county and private road access, end of road privacy, large neighbors, multiple live springs, 1600+- feet of both sides of Seco Creek , a secondary spring fed creek, scenic hills, hardwood lined canyons, awesome home, large workshop, fenced garden, small cabin, electric, phone and internet service. The natural beauty of the ranch is highlighted by the steep canyons, limestone bluffs, spring fed valleys with deep fertile soils and remnants of centuries old Indian Camps. The beautiful hillsides are home to thousands of Maple , Red Oak, Live Oak, Post Oak, Blue Oak, Wild Cherry, White Oak, Red Bud, Hackberry, Mountain Laurel, Cedar Elm, Madrone, Black Walnut, Sycamore and Sumacs. The Ranch is a nature lover's dream and one drive through the property reminds you of a Lost Maples Park tour. There are dozens of fabulous home sites scattered throughout the ranch that offer incredible views of the area. Recreational potential is unlimited; hiking, 4 wheel off roading, hunting, bird watching, star gazing, camping and artifact hunting. The Ranch has never been hunted commercially and large numbers of Whitetail, Turkey, Hog and occasional exotics roam the property. Steep canyon walls are home to Aoudad sheep. There are numerous areas throughout the ranch that would make ideal locations for hunting stands and feed stations. The bird population is amazing and nearly a hundred different species are common in this area of the hill country. The awesome barndo home is of metal frame and limestone construction and was designed, engineered and built by the previous owner. The metal framework is made from galvanized I-Beams and galvanized supports. The walls are 12" thick and were spray foam insulated throughout the structure creating a super energy efficient home that provides comfortable year round living. All of the limestone used in the construction of the home was gathered from the ranch by the owners and placed by expert rock masons to create a truly unique hill country home. The custom built home offers native limestone flooring throughout the bottom floor, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large open living dining area with working fireplace, large kitchen with island and commercial stove, walkin pantry, large utility room, file storage room, large walk in closets, sewing room and sitting area. Upstairs is 1600 sq feet and features all wood floors, three of the homes bedrooms, large open work/ office deck, one bath and additional storage areas. The home is situated on a tree shaded bluff just steps above a flowing spring fed creek, offering an amazing setting of scenic beauty surrounded by the sounds of hundreds of songbird species. The sheer tranquility and beauty of sitting on your own patio and looking over this setting surrounded by hardwood lined hills cannot be described.

Property Information

Property type

Farm

Sub-type

Farm

Style

Two Story / Split Level / Ranch / Texas Hill Country

Living area

5,000 Sq Ft

Lot size

229.52 acres

Days on market

177

MLS^® Listing#

1956848

Property Features

Interior

High Speed Internet

Patio

Deck

Fencing

Fenced

Lot features

Cleared · Rolling Slope · Wooded

Construction

Brick · Metal Siding · Frame

Other structures

Guest House · Outbuilding · Shed(s) · Workshop

Utilities

Phone Connected · Electricity Available · Phone Available

Sewer

Septic Tank

Rooms

Schools

Elementary

Utopia

Middle

Utopia

High

Utopia

District

Utopia

Financial Details

Annual taxes

$4,112

Parcel number

01424004020004

Directions

Take Hwy 16 west through Bandera to FM 470, west on FM 470 twenty three+- miles to North Seco , north 3.6 miles to ranch.