https://www.holistichistorical1882groteranch.com/ Looking for a peaceful and private retreat? You found it! This 30 acre historical Texas Century Ranch, complete with 4,300 sq. ft. barndominum offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This ranch is an island in a 2,000+ acre working cattle ranch for a truly unique experience. This fun and unique 4/3 home features; 17' vaulted ceilings, commercial kitchen with 48" gas downdraft range, full size fridge and full size freezer, food warmer, huge pantry and large island with seating open to living area. The master suite has a glass room/ceiling for gazing at the stars, custom rock shower and soaking tub for two. Additional beds/baths to accommodate up to 15 people. This is a great feature for hosting friends and family or producing the short term rental aspect of this property. This property has been voted "Best place to stay in Texas" by recent vacationers. What a neat way to have a property that can become an income maker. Outside there's a wrap around porch with pastoral views in all directions. Carport, storage building and cement tennis / basket ball court. The ranch has rolling hills covered with oak trees and wildlife. The Llano River is 5 minutes away. All of this located just 30 min West of Llano, 45 min North of Fredericksburg and 110 Minutes NW of Austin. Minutes to the fun river side community of Castell which has the Lukenbach atmosphere.
The River Home in Castell features almost 5 acres of some of the finest riverfront property available anywhere in Texas. The clear water of the Llano River flows along the 325 feet of prime river frontage. Overhanging trees provide shade along the bank for picnics and lounging, and the water is mere steps away. A cool soak is accompanied by the sound of water over rock and wind through the grasses. Further up the bank ancient oaks and granite boulders dot the wild hillside. The old German home was built in 1910 and features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a large front porch, a sunroom, Craftsman-style built-ins, and an outdoor shower. The home has a good well, not even requiring a storage tank as so many homes in the area do. An old stone wall that was once part of a stage coach stop provides shelter for a patio and numerous native plantings attract birds and butterflies. Also on the grounds are several outbuildings of varying age and shape, including a metal barn and metal RV shed. A partially renovated vintage travel trailer sits under a massive oak and is ready to be finished out as a river "cottage". Water pumping rights for the river are grandfathered in. The River Home is located in the tiny German town of Castell, once the northernmost settlement of the German Adelsverein, and now a small but thriving tourist destination. Take a walk down to the Castell General Store for lunch or live music, or hop in a kayak and float the river for hours without seeing another soul.
Castell is located in Texas. Castell, Texas has a population of 39. The county average for households married with children is 13.94%.
The median household income for the surrounding county is $62,839 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Castell is 0 years.
The average high temperature in July is 95.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 32.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 29.4 inches per year, with 0.3 inches of snow per year.
