Description

West Fork Ranch is a remarkable 381-acre property located near the historic community of Shelby, in the highly desirable Round Top-Brenham area of NW Austin County. What sets this ranch apart is its rare combination of a beautifully appointed country estate & the rugged, untamed character of the surrounding land. An architecturally stunning home sits atop a prominent hill, surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds, centuries-old live oaks, & sweeping views of the countryside. Yet beyond this refined setting lies an entirely different world-hundreds of acres of heavily timbered creek bottoms, towering hardwood forests, winding creeks, & exceptional wildlife habitat. With approximately 4,650 feet of frontage along West Mill Creek and more than 100 feet of elevation change, West Fork Ranch offers the elegance and convenience of a premier country estate near Round Top, combined with the privacy, hunting, and sense of adventure typically associated with much larger, more remote ranches. LOCATION West Fork Ranch is located near the historic community of Shelby in northwest Austin County, ideally situated between Round Top, Industry, and Brenham. The ranch is approximately 10 minutes from Round Top, 30 minutes from Brenham, and an hour and a half from both Houston and Austin. This highly desirable location offers convenient access to the restaurants, shopping, and cultural attractions of the Round Top area while maintaining the privacy and seclusion of a much larger, more remote ranch. The property is accessed from Skull Creek Road via a private, fenced entrance road. TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT West Fork Ranch offers an exceptional diversity of habitat, ranging from elevated improved pastures and mature oak woodlands to heavily forested creek bottoms. This combination creates a striking contrast between the manicured grounds surrounding the main residence and the wild, largely undisturbed country beyond. The entrance approaches from the upland p