211 Rancho Ladera Dr
About this property
Rare 15+/- acre Hays County tract fronting FM 32 - the Devil's Backbone - under a mile from Ranch Road 12 in Wimberley, on the Hill Country's established scenic leisure route. Unincorporated, unzoned, Wimberley ISD, and not subdividable. Four structures. The commercial/event building (approx 2,025 SF, built 2015 with a 2023 addition) most recently housed a distillery tasting room and bar with a retro-futuristic interior designed by a New York design firm - Art Deco lines with vintage-inspired detailing, and one of the Hill Country's most distinctive hospitality spaces. It drew a devoted following on its cocktail program, rotating food trucks, live entertainment and a large shaded patio, with recurring local and regional press coverage. Served by 40+ asphalt parking spaces and rainwater collection. Suited to a distillery, winery, brewery, tasting room, restaurant, bar, wedding and event venue, or live-music concept. The residence (approx 1,800 SF, 2016) offers 2 full baths, 1 half bath and three main-level living areas beneath a timber-frame gable roof with stone columns and chimney, with a wrapping covered porch, outdoor living area and stone fire feature. A separate 1,200 SF metal building serves as one-bedroom, one-bath guest quarters; a 300 SF shed adds storage. Both residences are well maintained and move-in ready amid mature landscaping. Approximately 13 of the 15 acres carry a wildlife management valuation, substantially reducing annual carrying costs; buyer to verify continuation and any rollback exposure under a change of use. Sale is for the real estate and improvements only. The former business and its operating assets are not included in the purchase price; distillery and bar equipment and the established brand may be available separately by arrangement with ownership. List price supported by an independent third-party appraisal. Buyer to independently verify all uses, permits, utilities and square footages.
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211 Rancho Ladera Dr is located in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. Hays County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, driven by the explosive growth of San Marcos and Kyle-Buda corridor connecting Austin and San Antonio. The county blends Hill Country character in its western reaches, Wimberley, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, with rapidly urbanizing communities along the I-35 corridor.
The Blanco River and Barton Creek headwaters flow through Hays County, carving spring-fed swimming holes beloved by generations of Texans. Jacob's Well, a natural cylindrical karstic spring, and the swimming holes of Blue Hole Regional Park draw visitors year-round. The Edwards Plateau escarpment creates dramatic topographic relief in the western half of the county.
San Marcos had an estimated population of 68,920 as of 2023. The 78666 zip code has a median household income of $55,478, a median home value of $271,900, and a median age of 27. The average household size is 2.35 people.
Texas State University anchors San Marcos, supporting a significant education and healthcare sector. The I-35 corridor has attracted major distribution centers and manufacturing. The western Hill Country communities of Wimberley and Dripping Springs have become destination wine, dining, and retreat markets commanding premium real estate prices.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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