The Escondida Resort and Spa is

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Auctions 12 00 PM 6/11/2019 The Escondida Resort and Spa is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, tucked away in a private setting with gorgeous views and live water valleys, just 15 miles SW of Kerrville, 10 miles N of Medina, and 75 miles NW of downtown San Antonio. The entrance to the property is directly off of State Highway 16 North, a scenic highway between Kerrville and Medina. Land The property lay out offers a hidden and private setting with prominent, beautiful valleys surrounded by a hill country landscape unique to the region with nearly 300 feet of topography changes and unmatched views. The main valley of the property is the centerpiece and highlight of the property featuring a manicured, park-like atmosphere with large trees lining the spring-fed live water creek running through the middle of the valley. There are multiple concrete dams constructed along the creek creating deeper pockets of water that all the main property improvements and amenities are located around, creating a truly idyllic setting. The majority of the remainder of the property and the hills surrounding the valley are heavily wooded with a wide variety of oak trees and native brush. Water The property features over half of a mile of both sides of beautiful spring-fed creeks traversing the property. The creek sections merge near the lodging with scenic pools of water and then flows over the concrete dams and low water crossings along the entrance road. Improvements The property has plentiful lodging and supporting amenities featuring the main resort lodge, two guest homes, a spa facility, and a hilltop cabin. The main resort lodge has traditional Spanish architectural influences in a luxurious hacienda setting with lodging and living space all surrounding a large open courtyard. The resort aesthetically features a beautiful stucco exterior with concrete tile roofing, saltillo tile flooring, granite counters, vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams, and numerous fireplaces. An entire private wing of the original hacienda serves as the owners' suite that features a grand master bedroom, bathroom, private living room, full kitchen, and a private patio. Additionally, there are 10 luxurious bedrooms with baths, two living rooms, two dining areas, a commercial kitchen, offices, and a commercial laundry facility. Each bedroom contains a full bath and each has been tastefully decorated and built true to original design influences, including ceramic tile counters and showers and numerous rooms containing their own private fireplaces. The large outdoor dining terrace is perfect for entertaining large groups and overlooks the live water creek and concrete bridge leading to the spa. When the property was purchased in 1999, the original hacienda contained 3,600 +/- sqft with spacious kitchen, dining room, two separate living rooms, and a large owners' suite. Since purchased, the current owners have added on 10 luxury boutique hotel rooms with additional outdoor patio and living space adding approx. 4,900 sqft of living space. The property has been run as a boutique resort hotel and spa since 2006. The spa facility was built in 2010 and is just a short walk across the creek from the main lodging. The building was designed to complement the lodging and features 1,702 square feet under roof with stucco exterior, concrete tile roofing, and saltillo tile floors. The building features multiple rooms that have been used historically as a reception area, pedicure room, three massage rooms, a workout room, and a locker room. Just outside the spa you will find the resort-style pool and relaxing outdoor patio space with fireplace. Note A Buyer's Premium Buyer's Fee in WI will apply for this property. Please see Terms of Sale for details. Details The guest home near the front of the entrance is perfect for a property manager or additional guest space featuring 1,346 sqft of living space with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, complete with kitchen, living, dining, and a three-car detached garage. The second guest home is tucked away in the valley and found overlooking a small pond on the property. This home has the features of a nice secluded cabin with one bed and one bath, living room, kitchen, and dining area. There is an old secluded cabin that can be accessed using the hilltop road and is located on one of the highest points on the property that provides unparalleled views to the Southwest. This cabin does need work to be livable and is currently not in use. -Located in a highly desirable area in the Texas Hill Country just 15 miles SW of Kerrville. -Operated as a full-time luxury boutique hotel and spa since 2006. -Acreage is high fenced and reported to be home to some native Whitetail deer and wild Mouflon sheep -Currently enrolled in the Texas Eco Lab program for future tax reduction. -Many natural springs on property that flow into the main creek in the middle of the property. -Custom automatic gated entrance off of State Highway 16 N. -Main resort lodge features approx. 8,500 sqft living space with 11 bedrooms and baths, multiple living areas, kitchen, and dining -Spa facility includes a workout room, reception areas, multiple massage rooms, outdoor pool and hot tub, and covered pavilion an outdoor fireplace. -Two additional guest homes on property as well as hilltop cabin Broker Licenses TX Jeffrey Michael Ashby RE LIC 550021 Whitetail Properties Real Estate Llc, Joseph Bellington, Broker RE LIC 900140 & 584527 Thomas E. Barnes III AUC LIC 6457