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HOT PROPS IN AND AROUND ROUND TOP Twice-yearly antiques fairs, local eateries and watering holes, soothing rolling hills under a sky filled with stars — the country allure beckons more than ever. We scouted the Round Top area for the most picturesque farms available for sale. By Anne Lee Phillips P aging Chip and Joanna Gaines. This adorable 1900 farmhouse, loaded with shiplap on 105-acres of land that dates to the original Stephen F. Austin 1825 land grant, is available in Burton. Owned by one family for the past 50 years, the property has two ponds, live oak trees on rolling hills, with numerous scenic hilltop home sites. Open pastures and horse barn are waiting to make equestrian dreams come true. 2545 FM 1967 Road, Burton $1,345,000 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 1 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,431 ACREAGE: 105.68 CONTACT: Linda Plant, Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, 713.520.1981, linda.plant@sothebyshomes.com A PIECE OF TEXAS HISTORY M idway between Houston and Round Top lies the vast 555-acre 5G Ranch. Located four miles south of 290, the property has miles of tree-lined trails, five ponds, 60-year-old pine-shaded riding trails, and a year-round creek. A beautiful two-bedroom home and barndominium serve as a lovely getaway. Equipped as a true equestrian facility, the two barns have 36 stalls and 20 turn-out R ing your architect. We've found the perfect property for your new country estate. Three ponds, a picturesque red barn, and a charming 1881 farmhouse sit on 139 acres in New Ulm with ample spots for a beautiful new home. 3389 Franke Road, New Ulm $1,499,000 BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 1 full SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,378 ACREAGE: 139 19TH-CENTURY FARMHOUSE MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE RANCH CONTACT: Lilla Blackburn, Round Top Real Estate, 713.301.3012, lblackburn@roundtoprealestate.com pastures — enough to board 60 polo ponies. (There's even a full veterinary clinic.) Address upon request, Waller County $8,880,000 FARMHOUSE BEDROOMS: 2 FARMHOUSE BATHROOMS: 2.5 BARNDOMINIUM BEDROOMS: 2 BARNDOMINIUM BATHROOMS: 2.5 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,500 ACREAGE: 555 CONTACT: Kate Gibson, Republic Ranches, 713.304.5257, kate@republicranches.com (Continued on page 58) 56