Salado Creek Sustainable Living

Descriptions

---LOCATION---
5 mi to Salado; 8 mi to Belton; 13 mi to Temple; 50 mi to Waco; 56 mi to downtown Austin

---IMPROVEMENTS---
3,020 sq. ft. home with 4 bed and 4 baths was originally built in 1985 and has been extensively remodeled. Large windows along the northern side of the house face Salado Creek, along with skylights, bring in energizing natural light and tie the open living area to the expansive back deck. Watch the deer graze the pasture and drink from the creek all while never stepping out of the house. The two master bedrooms both have private entrances from the deck and the same impeccable views. The large kitchen is open to the living area, complete with fireplace, a formal dining area, and buffet making it a great entertaining space. The pantry is big enough for even the most discerning chef, gardener, or canner; plenty of room for an additional refrigerator or freezer and the produce that comes from your garden.

Utilities are minimal due solar panels, a geothermal AC, 2 water wells, 2 wood burning stoves, and municipal water, too! Water quality has been ensured here by professionally done water storage tanks and purification systems. Easily take this property off the grid or be prepared for any situation with a 5,000 gallon propane generator that automatically turns on in a power outage.

The 30x60 equipment barn sits on a concrete slab with 3 large double doors tall enough for full sized tractors, vehicles, and various equipment and is set up with water and electricity.

The 15x30 storage building/workshop is in excellent condition and is complete with electricity. The possibilities are endless for this building- finish it to your liking or use as is.

The 20x30 greenhouse is set up for the serious gardener with heaters and fans. The floor was done right and is over a foot deep gravel for drainage and to combat weeds. Two rows of seeding trays are ready to go.

---LAND---
15.07 acres is diverse; divided into an improved coastal pasture with 400 ft of Sulphur Wells Rd frontage, fully irrigated gardens and orchards, the picturesque landscaped homestead, and a coastal pasture that runs along the banks of Salado Creek. The front pasture is high fenced on three sides, while the gardens, barns, and home are completely protected from the nibbling deer population by the high fence. The most northern pasture has approximately 300 ft of Salado Creek frontage and is fenced on two sides, encouraging movement of the healthy whitetail population along the creek.

The sandy loam soil has been improved by a master gardener over the years and is consistently producing quality yields of a large variety of produce, flowers, trees, and various ornamentals. Three large garden plats and a fruit tree orchard are in operation for those with a greenthumb or could easily be converted to an arena, sports field, or pasture.

The road is currently shared with the sellers that are neighbors on the property, making them accessible for questions and guidance in the garden or the property. A private road could easily be put in at Sulpher Wells Rd to take the new owners right to their doorstep.

---WATER---
Roughly 300 ft. of Salado Creek frontage at the Northern boundary.

2 water wells service the house and the gardens; the house has CITY WATER and well water available to fit the taste of its inhabitants.

---WILDLIFE / HUNTING / FISHING---
The whitetail deer population is healthy along the creek banks, along with song birds and a variety of woodland creatures. Hunting & shooting are permitted on this property. Enjoy taking photographs, admiring the wildlife from afar, or stock your freezer. The kayak, fly, and bank fisherman all have plenty to experience here, as Salado Creek is full of largemouth and smallmouth bass, catfish, and sunfish.

---TAXES---
The property holds an agricultural tax exemption keeping carrying costs low; 2015 taxes were $1,250. For the buyer interested in transferring over to Wildlife Tax Valuation, Plateau Land & Wildlife is offering a free consultation.

---COMMUNITY---
Salado ISD
4 mi to Miller Creek Golf Course
5 mi to Salado High School
5.5 mi to Thomas Arnold Elementary and Salado Intermediate School
7 miles to Stillhouse Hollow Lake
9 mi to University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
13 mi to Belton Lake
51 mi to Baylor University
54 mi to University of Texas at Austin