Homes

RIVER OAKS is a very rare property with 300 feet of frontage on Hondo Creek. The Hondo Creek lake is spring-fed with deep, clear, cool, permanent water. The property has been thoughtfully landscaped to provide many places for entertaining or quiet solitude in the shade. There is a circular patio on the bluff overlooking the creek, with room for several picnic tables and a view of the hills. Next to the patio is a rock garden, sculpted from the bluff and planted in Texas natives. There is a hand-made, rock fountain spraying water from the creek to provide a refreshing water feature. A continuous rock wall edges the bluff all along the width of the property.

This 10 ACRE Land of Enchantment is located in Tarpley, Texas, between Bandera and Utopia. Sound inviting? There's more…….

The elegant stone home was built in the Texas Hill Country style in 1994. It is well-built and well-loved, with a warm, family feeling for your full-time residence or weekend retreat. There are three bedrooms (master downstairs), 2.5 baths, a guestroom, office alcove, living room, kitchen, dining room and a nook off the kitchen with a wood-burning stove.

Steps lead down from the house to the fishing and swimming dock on the creek. This is where you could live all summer long and never come indoors. Many happy family memories have been made here. The water is 8 to 15 feet deep, and there are catfish and bass in the creek.

If you decide to come up from the creek, there is a 5-stall barn with tack room for your equine family members. There are miles of roads to ride at Rio Hondo Ranch. Next to the barn is the fenced garden and greenhouse for the gardener in the family.

Have we left anything out? Come see for yourself and decide if you can picture your family at River Oaks on Hondo Creek. $645,000.

CREEKSIDE HAVEN at WILLIAMS CREEK in Tarpley. This is the family retreat you've been looking for. A well-built log home on 5 ACRES awaits your family reunions, holiday get-togethers and getaway vacations. The home has a wide, covered front porch, gathering room, enclosed porch, kitchen, breakfast nook and full bath downstairs. The two bedrooms and a full bath are upstairs. The 14' x 22' downstairs annex can be used as a bunkroom, third bedroom or a home-business facility with Satillo tile floors, lots of windows and French doors.

The land is landscaped around the house and cleared, with a gentle slope to the creek. There is 500' of frontage on WILLIAMS CREEK, which is an exceptional amount of creek frontage for a small tract. There is one small neighbor to the South, and the other surrounding properties are ranches. There is a 16' x 20' workshop with a loft. There is plenty of room to play, garden and have a horse or two.

This is a very rare property, due to the square shape of the land (with the long dimension being on the creek) and its desirable Tarpley location. If you've been looking, you will know that the water properties are on either really small lots or really large acreage. This one on 5 ACRES is just right at $349,000.

MEDINA RIVERFRONT HOME on 2.65 acres with 245' on the west prong of the Medina River, just on the outskirts of the town of Medina. This three bedroom, two bath home has plenty of room for family fun and easy river access. There are many unique features of this home, built in 1967, including a two sided fireplace and a large bonus room for a study, playroom or office for a home-based business.

The 2.65 acres is level, has beautiful oaks and other hardwoods with a gentle slope to the river. You'll find prime locations for gardens, hammocks, tree houses and swings. The 1,280 sq. foot metal barn/shop with convenient loft storage was built in 2003 has an excellent layout for builders or craftsmen. Come and enjoy the privacy of this unique property close to town. $249,500.

10 ACRE Hill COUNTRY HOMESTEAD Two bedroom/one bath Texas style cottage in progress in Tarpley, TX. The wrap-around porch, rock lined walks and planting areas are very charming additions to this home in a very desirable location. The well and electricity are already in place. The land is level to rolling, partially cleared, but with lots of tree cover for wildlife. A huge oak tree at the back of the property provides an ideal location for a second building site. Come see if the owner's relocation is a perfect opportunity for you. $195,000.

This THREE BEDROOM, TWO BATH HOME is on nearly an acre; a beautifully cleared lot with pretty trees and lots of room for family games and projects. The 2003 Palm Harbor features an open plan, high ceilings and lots of windows. There is a ceramic tile floor in the kitchen and breakfast bay, well-designed cabinetry and a glass slider across the back for added light. The master bedroom is over-sized with double doors to the bath with garden tub, separate shower and double vanity.

There is a handy workshop and well house. The home is permanently installed and under-pinned, with an added entry deck. HOA members have access to the Medina River Park down the road.

Owners hate to leave their sweet home, but opportunity knocks and they must transfer. Bring your family to the country and let the Seller's good fortune and relocation generate an auspicious move for you. $127,000. Motivated Seller has been transferred.

BIG MEADOW Enjoy country life on 3.5 park-like acres with an awesome view. This property features a pristine 3/2 doublewide home, new 16' x 20' barn, and an organized, 2-car detached garage/workshop. For the agriculturally-minded person, there is a fenced garden, clean chicken coop and a variety of fruit and ornamental trees on a drip system.

Come and relax in the hammock and enjoy the Hill Country breezes. Horses are welcome. These property owners have thought of everything and are ready to hand you the keys. $156,000.