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$1,590,000

701 FM 390 RD E , Brenham, TX 77833 (Washington County)

Size: 80.89 Acres

Type: Farms, Ranches

Home: 20 beds - 22 full baths - 7,986 Sq Ft

80.89 Acres in Brenham, TX - $1,590,000

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

REDUCED $800K! Luxury ranch listing on the prestigious La Bahia Trail, in Washington County, Texas, USA. 80 acres, best views, water, 4,155 SF main home, 7 other homes, 4% Buyer broker commission. Was $2.4M, NOW $1.59M.

HIGHLIGHTS

(1) REDUCED $800K 80 ac prestigious La Bahia Trail best views, H20, massive trees 4,155 SF main + 7 homes 4% BBC was $2.4M NOW $1.59M

(2) 4,155 SF Main Home with 12' ceilings, historical detail and finishes, private baths with claw-foot tubs and 6 plank floors

(3) Main Home has extensive outdoor living including 2,000 SF of covered porches and wood decks

(4) Main Home surrounded by ancient oaks with some of the best views of the Yegua, the Brazos Valley and ridges lines

(5) 7 other homes: 1820 log cabin, 1836 two-story Greek revival, 100 year old original homestead, 3 cottages and managers home

(6) Massive entertainment complex: c...

(6) Massive entertainment complex: covered pavilion, fire pit, covered arbor, outdoor fireplaces, antique chapel and swimming pool

(7) Outstanding immediate Area and County demographics and econometrics including $1B+ County economy

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This is a once in a life-time opportunity to own the Mariposa Ranch, a foundational property on the prestigious and historic La Bahia Trail at liquidation pricing.

Offering

Mariposa is available in three distinct offerings:

(8) The Mariposa Ranch (the entire property) with 80.885 acres, 8 homes with 7,986 SF of improvements at $1,590,00 with 1,580 est. frontage on FM 390. Reduced $800K.

(9) The Mariposa East (including all Improvements) with 26.809 acres at $998,221 with 202 est. frontage on FM 390. Reduced $600K.

(10) The Mariposa West (no improvements) with 54.076 acres at $591,779 with 1,378 est. frontage on FM 390. Reduced $200K

Owner is a Realtor

The owner is a Realtor. She is not representing this listing and is NOT participating in the commissions.

The Main Home

(11) Overview. 4,155 SF with 2,000 SF+ of porches and decks. The Main Home is a beautiful plantation home with 12' ceilings, unmatched historical detail and finishes, private baths with claw-foot tubs, 6 plank floors, massive covered porches, wood decks and a contemporary floor plan. The living room with views of the Brazos Valley has a beautiful stone fireplace. The entire upstairs is the master suite. It includes a den, two fireplaces and a large veranda. In addition there are two private guest suites with baths en-suite.

(12) Property positioning. It is surrounded by ancient oaks and perfectly positioned at the high point of the property maximizing views provided by the Yegua Ridge.

(13) History and construction. It is centered on an 1860s era home moved from the heart of Brenham's oldest residential area. The home was a "shotgun house", a house that you can fire a shotgun through the front door and the blast can exit the back door without hitting a thing. It was a simple rectangle in design. It featured an extended foyer plus a bedroom flanking either side. The Home was expanded in the 1990s with finishes consistent with its history.

Other Guest Cabins and Cottages

(14) The Independence House. It is an 1836 two-story Greek revival home built by Dr. George Red using pine and cedar from trees on his homestead. Each suite has two fireplaces, a bedroom, sitting room, and bath with claw foot tubs.

(15) The Homestead Guest House. Circa early 1900s, is the original homestead of Mariposa. It is a completely restored turn-of-the-century Texas farmhouse. It functions as the Ranch Office and has two guest rooms.

(16) The Texas Ranger Cabin. This is an authentic 1820 log cabin complete with a family room focused on a huge stone fireplace with a hook and crane and a wood cook stove. It features a covered front porch with hand hewn railings. The bathroom has a Jacuzzi-for-two tub with shower. The Cabin has an upstairs loft with king size bed.

(17) The Settlers' Cottage. The Cottage has three bedrooms and two baths. It is located next to a magnificent grove of Live Oaks creating a virtual private yard.

(18) The Texas Cowboy Cabin. It features faux logs on the walls, a large Jacuzzi and a private porch framed by ancient Live Oaks providing stunning vista views.

(19) Fern Oaks Cottage. The 2-room suite features a fireplace, private porch and large corner Jacuzzi. It is nestled under Live Oaks dripping with Resurrection Ferns.

(20) The Ranch Hand's Bunkhouse. It is a rustic and fun hideaway next to a huge Live Oak. It has two private porches, a large bedroom and private bath.

(21) Managers Home. It is a three bedroom, two baths, manufactured home. It has a covered front porch and a covered screened back porch.

Entertainment Complex

(22) Covered Veranda. It is a 2,400 SF open structure with a 30 ceiling and a concrete floor. It is surrounded by ancient oaks providing an oak canopy.

(23) Wedding chapel. It is a beautiful, antique simple structure with 20 ceilings and floor to ceiling windows on all sides.

(24) Non-chlorine pool area. The salt-water pool area features a rock waterfall. It has a flagstone surround.

Location

The La Bahia Trail (FM 390 Road) is considered the most prestigious address in the Houston Hamptons! The Main Home is architecturally positioned in a grove of groomed ancient oaks to maximize the spectacular views competitive with any Hill Country property.

Great local access: 4 mi. to Lake Somerville, 8 mi. to Independence, 10 mi. to Brenham, 21 mi. to Chappell Hill, 22 mi., 22 mi. to Round Top and 31 mi. to College Station.

Superior regional access: 58 mi. to Bastrop, 71 mi. to NW Houston (Beltway at US 290), 84 mi. to downtown Houston and 85 mi. to downtown Austin.

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