Bastrop Horse Property Specialist

Custom wash racks and patience poles made in Bastrop

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:35:00 +0000

A number of years ago I needed a wash rack but did not want to build something permanent. Now I have a wash rack that can be moved if necessary. I also wanted to have a “patience pole” a training aid that many professionals use. Both were manufactured by my husband here in his shop in Bastrop. I have shared photos of these with other horse people and he has custom made quite a few.

He also makes pasture/stall covers and builds custom barns. The patience poles and wash racks can be custom made to fit specific needs ( such as minis). If you are interested in getting a quote for any of these items please contact Roger Rowland 512-769-5016.

Horse property in Taylor

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:57:33 +0000

This beautiful custom home in Taylor just outside of Austin is something to consider if you are looking for some acreage for your horses. The home was built in 2003 and has an open floor plan with high ceilings, crown molding, harwood floors, woodburning fireplace, tile floors and many other upgrades to numerous to mention and well worth seeing in person. The horse facilities include two barns, improved coastal pasture that can be managed and hayed and a stock pond.

If you would like to see this property or similar properties please contact me. I am a Buyer Representative and Horse Property Specialist in this area of Central Texas.

Equestrian developments around Austin

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:17:21 +0000

Central Texas and the areas surrounding Austin area offers lots of different real estate choices for horse enthusiasts from a big Texas sized farm and ranch properties to planned equestrian developments and all things in between. You can be down by the River in Bastrop County, or along a creek in Jarrell, by a lake in Austin, or out in the Hill Country in Dripping Springs! This area has it all!

When my husband and I moved to Texas with our fifteen paint horses we looked long and hard at many different areas before deciding on our ranch along the Colorado River in Bastrop. One of the criteria for the choice we made was that we were NOT wanting to be in a development of any kind. We were looking for unrestricted property with an newer upscale home and horse set up and pastures so we could put up our own feed. But for many horse owners developments that are horse friendly have a great appeal and having lived in an equestrian development, functioning as a Realtor specializing in that specific area as well as being the HOA president I do understand the appeal.

Here in Bastrop County there are choices for horse friendly properties that include La Reata Ranches, The Colony, and River Crossing and I am very familiar with all of them.

Here is a short list of some of equestrian and horse friendly developments in the areas surrounding Austin. This is only a basic list of some of the developments, keep in mind there are lots of other choices. Some of these developments have community barns, arenas, trails, and others promote individual horse ownership and care.

Austin:

Polo Club at Rooster Springs

Driftwood:

La Ventana

Dripping Spings

Kirby Springs Ranch

Elgin:

Timberline Estates

Florence:

The Vineyard at Florence

Salado Creek Estates

Georgetown:

Twin Creek Farms

The Ranches of Sonterra

Hutto:

San Gabriel River Estates

Kyle:

Indian Hills Ranch

Jarrell:

Spears Ranch on Salado Creek

Liberty Hill:

Sundance Ranch

Chama Trace

Spicewood:

The Reserve at Lake Travis

Madrone Ranch

Meadowfox Estates

Westlake:

Angelwylde

If you are looking to buy or sell horse property in and around Central Texas be it in an equestrian development or a big Texas style ranch give me a call 512-237-1342. I would love to put my expertise in Real Estate and my experience as a Horsewoman and Horse Property Specialist to work for you!

Kayak on Lake Bastrop!

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:53:57 +0000

One fun pass time in Bastrop County is kayaking on Lake Bastrop which is located about 4 miles northeast of downtown Bastrop.

The entry to the South Shore park turn off is on Hwy 21. The North Shore park entry is off of FM 1441 which can be accessed of of Hwy 95 or Hwy 21 from Bastrop. Both parks and the approx. 900 (surface ) acre lake are managed by the Lower Colorado River Association ( LCRA ). Day fees are minimal and there are also campsites and cabins for rent. This lake was developed as a cooling resevoir for the local power plant. Kayaks and canoes can be rented and there are swimming beaches at both the North and South Shore. There are limitations on the types of boats and the types of fishing on Lake Bastrop which you can read more about on the LCRA website.

There are some wonderful homes and land around Lake Bastrop. Please call me if you would like more information.512-237-1242

Need to board your horses when you buy?

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:21:02 +0000

Moving with horses can be difficult. Not all “horse properties” are set up just the way you want them to be. Many times Buyers need to board horses temporarily while conversion of fencing or barn set up takes place. If this is the case I offer temporary boarding here at my ranch or I refer my clients to a number of other local Bastrop boarding facilities. There is a good list to choose from on Ohorse.

My husband and I have moved our herd ( never under 12 in the last ten years….I can still see him wince at the thought of a move ha ha!) once from Colorado to Arizona, and then here to Central Texas. With bred mares I chose to move the horses over to Texas first based on their scheduled foaling dates and our scheduled closings one on our ranch in AZ and the other here. My mares are pasture savvy so I was fortunate enough to find a lovely 8 acre turn out ( basically it was a trap for a cattle operation no longer in use) where I boarded them until we closed and moved into our home. There are opportunities like this to be found but it takes knowing a local who can put their nose to the ground to find them. This is something that as a local Austin area horse property specialist I am happy to research for my Buying Clients

If you are considering a move to this area and looking to work with an experienced Realtor who understands the ins and outs of a move with horses please contact me!

Making charity donations one way of giving back.

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:36:10 +0000

As part of the way I can give back to the local community I developed a program where I work in conjunction with my Clients to make a donation of a portion of my earned commissions when we have a successful closing either buying or selling to one of the many charities in need.

I will happily make the appropriate donation at our upcoming closing to any one of the programs listed on my Charity page on my website and I let my Clients choose which one I should make the donation to.

Another way donations to get creative with donations we most recently have done is to use the funds to shop for infant outfits that were donated to the Family Crisis Center in Bastrop for distribution.

If my Clients have a different charity they are familiar with that they would like to benefit from a donation please they can send me the information and I will make it happen after our closing be they the Buyers I represent or the Sellers who’s property I have sold.

I am always grateful for the work as a Realtor and this is just one small way for me to say thank you to the community.

127 Buckeye Trail, Smithville Texas | Video

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:19:04 +0000

This is my newest listing just a few miles from the downtown Smithville area. A metal build this home is still under construction but is very liveable and ready for someone to add the finishing touches. Would make a great retreat or summer getaway!

The home has a great room style with living room – dining area – and kitchen all open. The kitchen has a restaurant quality stove, island with warming drawer and lots of storage space. There is a separate pantry. There is a half bath with a pocket door in the hallway to the master bedroom area for guests. The home is a one bedroom home with an ample walk in closet, large bath with clawfoot tub and separate shower as well as access to the laundry room.

The back deck is huge and has plenty of covered and open space to enjoy the property. There is a large garden area that has a garden sink and potting table. There is a wet weather creek that crosses through the property

The home needs some finish work such as drywall, tape/texture, paint in some areas. This property would be perfect for someone who is handy and loves to garden.

Your property – effectively marketed to Sell!

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:31:10 +0000

Take a few minutes to watch this short video presentation to better understand what I do for my Listing Clients in partnership with my Brokerage. It doesn’t matter if the subject property is in a local subdivision or out in the country.

Marketing like this will get your property the attention it deserves and combined with pricing and condition of the property is needed in this internet based market place nowdays for a timely sale!

It doesn’t matter if your property is big or small! Your property will benefit from our marketing campaign and my personalized expertise.

What ever you may be considering selling be it a lot in Colo Vista or Lake Bastrop Estates – a home in Riverside Grove or in the Colony – farm and ranch property out in one of the surrounding counties – or you have a horse friendly or a horse ready property contact me directly 512-7434-0516 so that I can plan a selling statagy for your specific property that will incorporate these and other marketing techniques to get your property SOLD!

BE SPECIFIC! ASK FOR “DEB”

Bastrop Realtor | Bastrop Resident | Farm and Ranch and Horse PropertySpecialist

Under contract – lot in The Arbors at Dogwood Creek

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:36:23 +0000

I just put my listing on Arbors Circle under contract.! If you are looking for a custom home lot in that subdivision please contact me and I will give you an updated list of properties available.

New listing in Wimberly

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:21:02 +0000

One of my new listings this week is a beautifully appointed home located on a cul de sac in the newer section of the Woodcreek subdivision just a few miles from downtown Wimberly on 5 Mine Court.

This home is move in ready and is price to sell. If you are looking for a home in the Wimberly area and are looking to get settled before school starts you need to make an appt. to see this home! Call your Realtor or if you would like to work with an experienced Buyers Agent in the Wimberly area contact Steve Hysinger with Sky Realty at 512-461-2865.