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The National Trust for Historic Preservation (www.preservationnation.org) has named the city of Bastrop, Texas one of its 2010 “Dozen Distinctive Destinations.”

For the past 10 years, the Trust has named these cities that “offer an authentic visitor experience by combining dynamic downtowns, cultural diversity, attractive architecture, cultural landscapes and a strong commitment to historic preservation, sustainability and revitalization.”

Bastrop, Texas was nominated for its thriving but charming downtown and main street, filled with homes and buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries, one of a kind restaurants and shopping, and two state parks. Despite being just 30 miles from Austin, Bastrop has kept its charm and is considered one of the most historic towns in Texas.

The history of Bastrop dates back to 1804, when a fort was established at the Colorado River crossing. In 1823, the Dutch businessman Baron de Bastrop received permission from the Spanish government to develop a German colony at the site, which failed. In 1827, Stephen F. Austin located a small colony of 100 families to the site and named it after his longtime friend. The town was incorporated in 1837, with 1839 as the year the city of Austin was named capital of Texas.  

For the next century, Bastrop provided Austin with lumber and other industry, and was the site of Camp Swift during World War II. In 1947, Bastrop held a homecoming celebration and rodeo for WWII soldiers, a tradition they’ve continued every year. Starting in the 1980s, Bastrop saw a revival as Austin grew and land values soared.

Even now, Bastrop is a great place to live, close enough but still away from the Austin city life, with its own unique charm. This McDade horse ranch has a beautiful 6,800 sq ft custom home on 51 private acres and many equestrian amenities. It is 30 minutes from Austin, and minutes from Bastrop and Bastrop State Park. The ranch provides phenomenal views of the surrounding hill country with beautiful pastures and sandy loam soil.

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Dizzy Rooster Ranch

Dizzy Rooster Ranch

Acres: 56.7 Acres

Location: Lampasas County approximately 10 miles northwest of downtown Lampasas and 5 miles from downtown Lometa on paved CR 2080.

House

Description: The Dizzy Rooster Ranch is a one of a kind, must-see Equestrian and Hunting Ranch. Custom gated entrance with crushed granite road, mature oak and pecan trees, and hill country views. The 1500+ square foot, architecturally unique house comes fully furnished. All improvements were made in late 2008-2009.

There is a 60X50 all steel building/pole barn with 4 large horse stalls, a work shop, garage with concrete slab and 2500 gallon water storage, as well as a carport big enough for 3 trucks. The arena is 200X150 and has light poles as well as a 12X8 custom steel press box. There is also a round horse pen. The front 16 acres is fenced with lock tight wire as well as cross fenced near the house with steel pipe fencing.

Creek

Just below the house is the beautiful spring-fed Barkley Creek. The dam holds about 6 feet of water during normal rainfall years. There is also a 1+/- acre pond that is stocked with large mouth bass, hybrid perch, channel catfish and bluegill. At the pond there is a skeet range for practice shooting. The ranch has had extensive cedar clearing yet the owner has left many trees for wildlife cover. There are also 3 deer blinds and 3 deer feeders.

Wildlife: White Tail Deer, Turkey, Hogs, Fox, Quail, Dove, Coyotes, Beaver, Hawks and some free roaming Exotics. Fish in creek and pond.

Ranch Living

Water: One well with a 2500 gallon storage tank, filter and water softener. Barkley Creek and Pond.

Improvements: House, Barn, Arena, Press Box, Pond, Pipe Fencing, Perimeter and Cross Fencing, Custom Entrance with Electric Gate, Crushed Granite Road, Deer Blinds, Feeders.

Minerals: Exact mineral conveyance to be determined at time of new title commitment.

See the Listing or Virtual Tour for more!

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