Nestled just outside the quaint town of Utopia, Texas, 27977 FM 470 is truly an impressive Hill Country estate situated on 600± pristine acres fully cleared of all cedar trees. The property itself is completely low-fenced while the family compound is separately high-fenced with an automatic, gated entry. A 1.25± mile chip and seal driveway leads you through the ranch and to the main residence.
Main Home The 4541± SQFT main residence welcomes you into the family compound with its circular driveway and expansive views of the surrounding hills. Once inside, you will find a beautiful chef’s kitchen that is ideal for family gatherings or entertaining. Wood countertops, stainless steel appliances, double ovens, and a Kinetico Reverse Osmosis plus filtration system in place. 12± foot ceilings throughout the kitchen and living room provide a spacious feel. A roaring fire in the rock fireplace is sure to keep you warm on those cold winter days. The separate dining room invites you in for all holidays or special occasions while the pantry is a cook’s dream.
Feel like you are living within your own private oasis with a remarkable primary suite that boasts its own attached patio. Additionally, the primary bathroom also boasts its own patio complete with an outdoor shower and clawfoot tub that overlooks the riding arena. Individual “his and hers” closets. Adjacent to the closets, you will find a two-person sauna installed inside the primary bedroom’s spacious laundry area. Large guest suite with full, ensuite bathroom. The media room is your ideal “hang-out” spot with thoughtful details such as Alder-wood cabinetry across one entire wall of the space. Office is positioned across from the living area and brings a fantastic work-from-home opportunity. Spend your summertime evenings on the patio with views of the backyard.
As you exit the residence from the sizable mud room, you will walk through a two-car, covered car-port with space for your ATV and into a converted storage area complete with a heavy-duty washer and dryer, hot water heater, and dog wash/grooming equipment. Additionally, the entire main residence is wired for a sound system both indoors and outdoors. There are approximately 15 Solar Panels installed on the main residence.
Music Studio Just a short walk from the main residence is the “music studio” that can easily be converted into an additional office space or guest suite. Half-bathroom attached. The building measures 15ft x 15ft and features louvered windows plus skylights that open to catch the hill country breeze. Surround sound speaker system was installed, as well as a mini-split. Outside, the “music studio” includes its own concrete patio and landscaping.
Storage Building The 33ft x 23ft storage building is heavily insulated and contains (3) mini-split systems.
Guest Home/Guest Apartment/Garage This building absolutely encompasses the family compound lifestyle. Downstairs, there is a 14ft x 32ft climate-controlled room that is currently occupied as an office space. The attached 39ft x 24ft garage offers (4) automatic garage doors, an oil-change pit, and enough spots for multiple vehicles. Situated on the opposite side of the garage is a (1) bedroom, (1) bathroom guest apartment with a full kitchen, living room, and wood-burning stove.
Upstairs, you will find an approximately 1,895± SQFT guest home affectionately dubbed as the “bunk house.” The “bunk house” consists of (3) bedrooms, (2) bathrooms, a full kitchen with large walk-in pantry, an open living and dining space, a wood-burning stove, and a delightful front patio with panoramic views. Last but not least, there is also an attached utility elevator for “bunk house” usage. There are approximately 15 Solar Panels installed on the “bunk house.”
Car Wash The “car wash” is a covered, 26ft x 20ft concrete slab structure complete with a Bendpak Car Lift that can hold up to 14,000 pounds. An attached, fully enclosed, 10ft x 10ft storage room contains a water softener system that also services the “bunk house.” The water softener system is compatible with both well water or rainwater.
Car Barn Building Automotive lovers and collectors alike will appreciate the 78ft x 48ft car barn. This building offers stained concrete flooring, a fully insulated interior, (4) mini-splits, and a security system in place. A garage door entry to the building measures 15ft x 9ft.
Hay Barn The hay barn is your ideal location for all things equipment storage featuring a full concrete slab. An open portion measures 40ft x 24ft while the enclosed portion with (2) garage doors measures 24ft x 24ft.
Horse Improvements 27977 FM 470 caters to the avid equestrian. The horse barn features (4) 12ft x 12ft stalls complete with mats to ensure your horse’s comfort. Insulated roof, slider doors, and (5) fans installed. There is also an individual grooming bay and a 12ft x 12ft feed area. Attached to the barn is a turn-out paddock. Trail-ride to your heart’s content, as 75% of the property can be accessed via the cleared perimeter and interior trails.
The 72ft x 117ft riding arena is fully fenced and comprised of sand footing. Nestled near the riding arena, there is a 48ft x 16ft, (4) stall loafing shed complete with run-outs. RV hook-up with a 30 AMP pedestal, water, and clean-out is situated by the arena. The main residence’s outdoor, fiberoptic internet system does cover the backyard and riding arena, which is ideal for virtual riding lessons.
Additional Information Property features a propane, 30-kilowatt, Kohler generator that has been serviced and updated. The generator has approximately 86 hours of runtime. It is capable of powering the entire main residence and the water well to the main residence. The generator is serviced by (2) 1,000-gallon propane tanks that are attached. Within the 600± acres, there is a 90± acre trap that is fully fenced with an automatic gate. Shooting range. The family compound contains (3) fuel tanks, (2) of which are 200 gallons and (1) is 250 gallons.
Impressive rainwater catchment system with (3) individual holding tanks. The farthest tank from the main residence holds 30,000 gallons, the tank behind the main residence holds 20,000 gallons, and the tank underground near the riding arena also holds 20,000 gallons. There are (3) individual water wells on the property. Additional water well information available. The water tank inside the well room holds 1,000 gallons. Within the backyard, there is also a potting shed and freestanding, raised bed garden. An extensive security system is installed throughout the entire family compound and entrance gates. Remarkable underground concrete storm shelter in place.
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