5214 US Highway 83 N

Property Details

OVERVIEW

Upscale Hill Country estate in the Frio River Valley about five miles north of Leakey near the headwaters of the East Prong of the Frio River. The property includes 14.58 acres with 711ft of East Frio River frontage and extensive U.S. Highway 83 frontage. The land exhibits gently rolling topography highlighted by a multitude of heritage live oaks and century old Cypress trees lining the banks of the river. Parts of the property have been cleared of native juniper. The river traversing the property is a combination of shallow rapids and deep holes and is some of the best water along the Frio River currently available on the market. The property is improved with a main house, guest cabin, utility barn, and electric gate for controlled entry. The architecturally designed main house was custom built in 2010 and is a true tribute to the Texas Hill Country. The exterior features native cypress and hand worked stone, with an extensive rear porch with an outdoor kitchen and hot tub/spa set in natural river rock. Inside you will find handcrafted cypress cabinets throughout the home, cypress beams and doors, and sycamore accent walls all made from timber harvested from the property. The first level is flanked by full-length windows the offer incredible views of the surrounding Texas Hill Country from the front of the home and views overlooking the Frio River out of the back home. The first level includes a mudroom/laundry room, custom kitchen with a walk-through pantry, a large den with a custom-built fireplace accented with native stone, a private office, a gym, and a large master suite. The master suite is highlighted by a custom fireplace, two walk-in showers and a large walk-in closet with washer and dryer connections. The second level includes three bedrooms each with a fully private bathroom. Architectural details can be found throughout the interior from the antique tin adorning the dining room ceiling from the historic Annandale Ranch, arched brick entryway, custom arched hallway leading to gym and master suite, custom drapery and more. Sono sound system installed outside and inside -two outdoor kitchen spaces -over 1400 sqft patio space -outdoor spa off the master's private patio. The Guest Cabin is 570 sqft -one bedroom one bath -full kitchen space and living room, pot belly stove in living room and wood burning fireplace in bedroom, large front porch and screened in back porch. The utility barn is plumbed and framed for the potential for adding a small apartment. The property would make for a perfect, "turnkey" high end river front estate or a could be utilized for a multitude of commercial ventures to include a wedding venue, a small corporate retreat, or even a farm-to-table restaurant venue. This distinctive Hill Country Estate was thoughtfully curated by the owners with so many details that encompass the history of the hill country you really must tour it to understand.