Project Description
This breathtaking and masterfully planned residence is THE Hill Country offering of the season.
Situated just 6 miles from Albert, the pristine Lone Madrone Ranch has been in constant development since 1995.
A 2,627 sq ft 2B/2.5BA Richard Laughlin custom home emphasizes awe inspiring views over the Pedernales River Valley and is the centerpiece of this fabulous property. Built in 2009, the house features luxurious white pine floors from New Hampshire, granite countertops and Lueter’s Limestone fireplaces. An amazing sunroom at the back of the house provides a peaceful setting to enjoy sunrises and 180-degree views. The home has expansive patios and an outdoor kitchen overlooking a spectacular custom pool. An outdoor shower, a half bath, and 82-inch TV with surround speakers are but a few of the features that make the outdoor living area unique.
Nearby is a detached 3-car garage with a second-floor apartment. The garage has lockable storage, an epoxy floor, and a 50 AMP circuit to charge your electric vehicle. The 1B/1BA apartment features a gym, surround sound for the TV and is discreetly plumbed for a full kitchen. A high fence and gate surround the home and garage to protect the landscape and gardens from the native wildlife.
A well-appointed 3BD/2BA 1,800 sq ft barndominium equipped with a full kitchen and an entertainment area overlooks the pond. Adjacent to the barndominium a 25 x 35 fully insulated workshop, once home to a custom door and window production operation currently houses all implements needed for ranch maintenance.
Once you drive up it is very apparent that the ranch has been meticulously cared for. Mostly cedar-free, brush control accentuates the majestic walnut and cherry trees. In 2001, a pond was created by damming up the spring with rocks quarried from the property. The natural spring fed pond is estimated to be 17 feet deep at the dam edge. The property is accessed via a deeded easement from Schumann Rd via Forge Lane and Walnut Springs Lane to the front gate. A voluntary agreement for maintenance of the easement has been in place with all neighbors since 1995. The easement and ranch roads through the property are chip sealed with granite gravel. Elevation on the ranch ranges from 1,780 feet to 1,920 feet above sea level.
There are 2 sources of water on the ranch: the natural spring fed pond & a 20 GPM 605 feet deep water well. The “rumored legend” is that the property was known by the older locals as “Bushwhacker Springs”. The “legend” is told that the outlaws used to sit and wait on the Pony Express to stop for water as they could always depend on these springs to have water flow, even in the longest of droughts. Whether the “legend” is true or not, the seller/owner has not seen the spring go dry in over 25 years of ownership. A water treatment facility has been created to sanitize the natural spring water before use. The well was added as a backup water source.
A swing set, tree house, climbing wall, slide, and open play area are within sight of the main house for children to enjoy. For adults, a 5-Stand Sporting Clays Range will challenge shotgunning enthusiasts.
The property also features the added benefit of having NO restrictions.
Incredible long-range views blended with the exquisite improvements of the spectacular Lone Madrone Ranch offer peace and tranquility to recharge the soul.
~26 Miles from Downtown Fredericksburg, ~11 Miles from Stonewall, ~22 Miles from Johnson City, ~70 Miles from Austin, ~70 Miles from San Antonio, ~50 Miles from Boerne
