3185 County Road 357

VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS!!! This gem in the Heart of the Hill Country near Garner State Park and the quaint town of Utopia has it all, literally it's TURN KEY and is SET UP to function OFF GRID! Featuring 43.72 acres with the best mix of pastures, forested oak groves, gorgeous Madrone trees including a magnificent one at the front door of the farm house and panoramic 360 views of the majestic hills boasts all you need for your secluded hill country retreat! Fully fenced with front and rear gates, cross fenced with gates/cattle guard making two fenced pastures. Established wildlife exemption. Heavily oaked property with legacy oaks dated to be 300+ years old, 3/4's of the property cleared of cedar, 2 lined stock tanks. The homesite is located in the center of the property with approx. 4 acres enclosed by an 8 foot high fence accessed by 5 gates to get anywhere you need on the property. The main quarters is a 1200+ square foot farmhouse with 2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom, rock fireplace, spacious primary bedroom with private bath, spa jetted tub, eat in kitchen, office space (with views), large 2nd bedroom with barn doors and outdoor access. Walk out the back door to breathtaking views of the canyon and a lovely curated outdoor space. The guest quarters is far enough away from the main home for privacy yet close enough for comfort, approx. 250 sq. ft. featuring a wrap around porch, 1 bedroom with 2 beds, 1/2 bath with outdoor access to a glorious 7X14 stone, cedar and corrugated metal outdoor shower (40 gallon water heater). This shower has the best views in the canyon!!! Head over to the 24X12 screened in outdoor kitchen to entertain your guests or enjoy the tranquility while you nourish your body. With fridge, propane stove, sink, roofed seating area and SONOS sound system. Other structures include: 14X10 detached laundry/storage building; 420 square foot metal 2 car carport; 40X80 (3200 sq.ft.) sheet metal building, 1/2 (1600 sq.ft.) is concrete slab, insulated, 5 windows, 2 overhead 14' doors, one 3'6 entry door, with water and electric; 36X25 metal barn with 2 Priefert stalls (each 12X12) and 144 sq.ft. tack room; 32X10 concrete RV Pad with 30 AMP electrical, septic and water; Two 24X8 concrete greenhouse slabs (6-8 thick) with center drains and water; 14X10 Chicken Coop, partially fully enclosed with water and electric and adjoining 11X11 enclosed storage space. A beautifully planned 40X24 (960 sqft) garden area boasts all you need to accentuate your green thumb. Deer proof fencing with 2 gates, 6 raised irrigated cedar beds 3 (4x4) 3 (4x8) with 14X24 large ground level bed with established blackberry bushes that abundantly produce, a partially mature orchard with 3 Olive trees, 4 Pear, 4 Apple, Quince, Pomegranate and Pecan. Other important features to showcase that this property can be completely OFF GRID. 32 Panel Solar System (Canadian) Ground Mount, 10.4 KW Generac Inverter & Power Cell Battery Storage (18kw) with transfer switch (grid to solar) the current owner does not have an electric bill!! 3000 Gallon Propane Tank; (2) Water Wells, Main well being 600 feet deep with 2500 gallon pressure tank in a 6x6 enclosed metal roof well house. Too many amazing features to describe... Truly a Utopian Unicorn!