Adobe Springs Ranch

Adobe Springs Ranch is located in Gillespie County, approximately 7± miles northeast of Fredericksburg along Highway 16. The ranch offers a serene rural setting with privacy and scenic beauty while remaining minutes from Fredericksburg’s renowned dining, shopping, and wineries.

The ranch is about 22± miles from Stonewall, 30± miles from Llano, 32± miles from Kerrville, 34± miles from Johnson City, 41± miles from Blanco, 50± miles from Mason, 62± miles from the Rim at San Antonio, and 82± miles from Austin.

Adobe Springs Ranch is a premier property with 77.59± acres of dramatic Hill Country terrain, combining hilltops, shaded hardwood bottoms, and views that will command your attention. Bottomland areas are dotted with mature post oaks, while the higher elevations feature live oaks, Spanish oaks, and native cedar. Thick stands of native grasses add texture and support wildlife, contributing to the ranch’s natural and ecological richness.

The ranch offers approximately 120’± of elevation change, producing dramatic viewpoints and hidden pockets of land throughout the property. A total of three stock tanks provide additional water sources, and an unnamed seasonal creek with an intermittent spring runs 2,200’± through a portion of the ranch, adding subtle character to the landscape. The blend of open pastures, mature trees, and varied terrain creates a highly desirable and visually engaging Hill Country setting.

The main home complements the landscape, anchoring the property while offering comfort and style. The reconstructed 19th-century log cabin forms the heart of the house, integrating seamlessly with the open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas. Vaulted ceilings with exposed wooden beams, long-leaf pine floors, and multiple wood-burning fireplaces create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Expansive front and back porches, including a screened-in section, offer ideal outdoor spaces to enjoy the ranch’s views and tranquility.

The living room is spacious, with a stacked limestone fireplace taking center stage. High vaulted ceilings with beautiful exposed wooden beams bring great character to the room.  The open floor plan allows a smooth transition into the spacious kitchen, which features a large granite island with a Jenn-Air gas burner, a prep sink, and seating for barstools.  Underneath the island is ample cabinet space.  Additional cabinet space is present on the secondary countertop, which also includes a beautiful farm sink. The kitchen also features a KitchenAid refrigerator and a built-in matching KitchenAid oven with warming tray.

The log cabin is the focal point of the home and what the Sellers used to design the house around. It is an authentic 19th-century cabin that was reconstructed on-site. The logs and the floors are all original. This beautiful room could serve as a study, office, or library. The room also has private access to a stunning screened-in porch with tremendous views.

The primary suite includes a spacious bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and beautiful wooden beams. The sitting area is roomy and contains a his-and-hers closet. The suite had his-and-her bathrooms, each with a single vanity.  One of the bathrooms has a claw-foot tub, and the other has a stand-alone shower.

The guest wing provides two additional bedrooms and a single full bathroom with the same quality finishes, most notably the louvered closet doors and antique doors with etched glass.

The laundry room includes a sink, a generously sized pantry, and a half bathroom.

The exterior of the home features a standing seam metal roof with a full gutter system.  All the wood floors in the house are reclaimed.

Every detail of the home showcases craftsmanship and historic charm, including vintage and antique doors, some featuring etched glass, louvered closet doors, and antique fixtures collected over many years. The Hill Country character of the house is enhanced by the materials. In addition to the log cabin, the materials procured for the home’s construction include locally sourced reclaimed light fixtures, pine wood for the unique indoor flooring, stone for the exterior and interior, and antique exterior doors, including hardware, barn wood, and tin for the back porch.

BARN

The ranch also has a barn, originally constructed around 1998, that spans 4,440± sf. The barn is completely covered and currently serves as a storage area, making it convenient for keeping equipment out of the elements.

The combination of hardwood bottoms, rolling hills, native grasses, and water sources supports habitat for native game such as whitetail deer, fox, Rio Grande turkey, hogs, dove, and other Hill Country wildlife. With abundant wildlife, the ranch offers excellent recreational hunting and wildlife-viewing opportunities.

There are two water wells on the ranch. One well provides water to the main home and was tested at 45± GPM when it was drilled. A second water well that is unequipped is located on the north side of the property and tested at 15± GPM when it was drilled. There are three stock tanks on the ranch, varying in size and holding water seasonally, offering supplemental water for wildlife and livestock. An unnamed seasonal creek meanders through the ranch for 2,200’±, adding diversity and natural charm to the landscape.