GUADALUPE RIVER RANCH
ALSO KNOWN AS "SPEAKEASY RANCH"
(Guadalupe River Frontage, Historic German Rock House, Scenic, Private, Abundant Wildlife)
349 Acres (All or part)
KENDALL COUNTY, TEXAS
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MAPS:
TEXAS HIGHWAY MAP
KENDALL COUNTY ROAD MAP
TRACT MAP
U.S.G.S. TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
LOCATION: Located in Kendall County on the Guadalupe River approximately 7 miles northeast of Boerne, the County seat, or 30 miles north of San Antonio or 60 miles southwest of Austin, or 195 miles west of Houston, or 230 miles southwest of Dallas. All distances are measured straight-line "as the crow flies".
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Historic old German ranch. A one of a kind historic limestone rock ranch house serves as the headquarters along with barns, stables and other out buildings. This old German limestone residence was purchased and enlarged by a prominent San Antonio businessman, Frank T. Brady, in the 1920’s. It became a well know prohibition era party residence and many a social gathering were held there. Hence, the once prominent name, "Speakeasy Ranch". The construction, interior and huge fireplace has been the theme for several photographers and magazine articles. The grounds include stone walls, fountain, grotto, Cypress lined Guadalupe River frontage and pond. It is truly one of the Hill Country’s finest properties on the market today.
METHOD OF SALE: The Owner (Seller) has given Thornton Ranch Sales written authorization to sell this unique property. The Seller will convey the property by a General Warranty Deed and provide a current survey. The property is offered for sale intact or in tracts of 32 acres or more as shown on the attached tract map. Terms of sale to be all cash or with liberal financing provided by Seller on most favorable terms as hereinafter described.
DESCRIPTION: This excellent property is rich in game with deer, exotics, hogs, turkey and dove inhabiting the property. You will find a happy mixture of oaks, hardwoods, cypress, pecans, sycamore, shrubs, cedar trees and native grasses that benefit wildlife. Diverse topography consists of hilltops, valleys, draws and meadows. There is a building site on a high bluff overlooking the Guadalupe River. Frontage on paved Kreutzberg Road provides superb access to the property. The property has ranches on three sides. The fourth side fronts a paved county road for over ¾ mile. The ranch is located near the upscale communities of Cordillera Ranch and River Mountain. The Guadalupe River runs for almost one mile along the North boundary of the ranch. There is one 36 acre field planted in Coastal Bermuda. This 349 ranch with it’s one of a kind historic headquarters can be purchased intact or in parcels. This unique Hill Country property is a great candidate for a personal residence, bed & breakfast, camp or weekend retreat.
MINERALS: It is believed the Owner (Seller) owns all minerals. All minerals owned will be conveyed to Buyer subject to Seller’s reservation of a one-half participating royalty interest in all minerals now owned by Seller. Additionally, all air and water rights owned will be conveyed to the Buyer.
POSSESSION: If sold in tracts possession of the property shall be delivered to buyer on the closing date except Seller shall have a free grazing lease on any tract(s) sold until such time as the buyer builds a fence on any of his unfenced boundary lines. If sold intact possession of the Property, subject to no hunting or grazing leases, shall be delivered to the buyer on the date of closing and funding with Seller to have 45 days after closing to remove all livestock and personal property from the premises.
IMPROVEMENTS: The property has a historic three story 6,000 s.f. headquarters stone ranch house that has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, barns, stable, caretakers cottage, water well, electricity, lap pool, hot tub, private entrance off a paved county road and excellent location. It is fenced and several feeders, blinds are on the ranch. If sold in parcels, each one will have electricity available and a private entrance off a paved county road.
TAXES: Based on current agricultural use plus improvements the total ad valorum taxes for the 349 acre ranch in calendar year 2010 were approximately $6,000.00. The property will be conveyed to the buyer with said agricultural use designation in place.
LOCAL AREA INFORMATION:
http://www.co.kendall.tx.us/ Kendall County
http://www.ci.boerne.tx.us/ City of Boerne
http://boerne.org/ Boerne Chamber of Commerce
http://www.sanantonio.gov/aviation/ San Antonio International Airport
PRICE: (if sold intact)$8,600,000*
PRICE: (if sold in parcels as shown below and on the attached Tract Map)**
| Tract | Acres | Price* | Per Acre | Remarks |
| A1 | 36.1 | $487,350 | $13,500 | |
| A2 | 31.7 | $427.950 | $13,500 | |
| B1 | 33.3 | $432,900 | $13,000 | |
| B2 | 34.7 | $503,150 | $14,500 | |
| B3 | 33.5 | $494,125 | $13,750 | |
| C1 | 36.6 | $599,000 | $16,366 | Must be sold first |
| C2 | 33.5 | $753,750 | $22,500 | |
| D1 | 49.4 | Only in combo with A1 & A2 | ||
| D2 | 60.2 | Only with purchase of entire ranch |
* Price to be adjusted based on the actual number of surveyed acres that will be conveyed by a General Warranty Deed and insured by an Owner's Policy of Title Insurance multiplied by the price per acre agreed upon by OWNER and Buyer. No livestock, rolling stock, equipment or personal property is included in the sale.
** If sold in tracts the first tract to be sold must be Tract C1 with the sale of subsequent tracts to be contiguous to Tract C1. Tract D1 will be sold only in combination with Tracts A1 and A2. Tract D2 (which includes the headquarters house) will be sold only with a purchase of the entire 349 acre property or property remaining to be sold following sales of Tracts as described above.
TERMS: (3 options as follows):
- All cash at closing.
- 25% or more cash down and OWNER will finance the balance on a first lien amortized note for a term of fifteen (15) years at a fixed interest rate of 6.0% with semi-annual payments. Said note to contain no prepayment penalty and be a non-recourse (no personal liability) note secured solely by the property. Said financing to be subject to OWNER'S approval of Buyer's credit, and until the Note is paid in full there shall be no waste of the Property, no subdivision, nor any strip mining of/on the Property. Said Note to be assumed by any future buyer only with Owner’s consent.
- Any other terms acceptable to OWNER.
AIRPORT INFORMATION: The San Antonio International Airport is located just 20 miles southeast of this property.
BROKER'S COMMENT: A "One of a Kind" waterfront property that can be purchased intact or in tracts or a combination of tracts to create an estate type holding. A blank canvas awaiting the lucky buyer with vision and creativity. A beautiful property that could serve as the site for a permanent residence or simply a weekend retreat. In addition, membership is available in the nearby Cordillera Country Club. This property lies within the highly acclaimed Boerne Independent School District. One of the last great Hill Country properties on the Guadalupe River.
SHOWING COORDINATION: This ranch is available for inspection seven days a week by prior appointment only. CALL: FRANK J. CARTER (956) 740 4849 at any time for showing coordination, service and support. Or you may contact Frank via email at frankcarter220@yahoo.com. Or if Frank is not available, contact LEN THORNTON (210) 656-1955 or via E-Mail: len@thorntonranchsales.com
NOTE: This information was obtained from sources deemed reliable and is presented subject to errors, omissions, change of price or conditions, prior sale or withdrawal from the market without notice and is provided by Thornton Ranch Sales without any guarantee, warranty or representation, express or implied.
For more information on this property see our Invitation to Buyers.