Please click on photo to right for additional picture attachments and complete details. We hope the following information will answer your questions about this tract. Abbott Ranch is the essence of an untouched rural gentleman's farm, nestled along the banks of the San Gabriel River, featuring 2,239 feet of river frontage, with deep pools and waterfalls, offering an oasis of natural beauty, a variety of scenic amenity and development sightings. Guest are usually pleasantly surprised at the extensive woodlands and agriculturally vibrant fields this close to the central business district. The property is currently under an agricultural tax base, this status provides stable economic protection for staged development. If you're considering building a luxury estate home, you simply won't find a better location. The property is located in the middle of the US 183/183A growth corridor and is conveniently located south of State Highway 29 and west of IH 35, north of the new Cedar Park Regional Medical Center. Here is a rare opportunity to own one of the arguably, most significant properties ever offered on the South San Gabriel River. Abbott Ranch features 1,070 feet of road frontage and is well served by the current transportation plan and the utility infrastructure is at or near the property lines. The natural assets, fortuitous, keystone location in the rapidly developing area and its multitude of potential uses make this a very rare and unique real estate investment opportunity near Austin's Light Rail Commuter Train Depot and contiguous by 4,550 feet to Summerlyn Subdivision. More than 30 U.S. cities have or are making investments in public transportation, developing commuter-rail systems and spurring the demand for mixed-use, mixed-income, residential, multifamily residential and retail complex construction, of symbols of the new housing era, at or next to transit stations. The city of Leander plans to see a myriad of retail projects, near the intersection of US 183 and recently-opened 183A. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) improvements of US 183 between SH 29 and 183A proximate this tract include upgrading the current four-lane undivided roadway to a four-lane divided roadway (two lanes in each direction), including replacing the existing US 183 bridge over the South Fork San Gabriel River with two bridges and a shared use (bicycle and pedestrian) path, to be built by others. One can quickly appreciate what is here and available now - a natural choice property, because it is smack in the path of natural growth. Virtually the entire area is undergoing active development. Abbott Ranch feels remote once you are on it, but it is actually unmatched in close proximity to business centers, restaurants and commercial air service, featuring easy access to growing office centers, workplaces, retail and entertainment. Offering An Ideal Balance Between Urban Living and a Rural Lifestyle, private gated access estate, family enclave near the heart of all the action, or corporate retreat. This is a unique opportunity, in one of Texas's booming regional areas and an opportunity to work with a seller, that assumes a cooperative approach, in considering all serious offers, in which it is key that the underlying interest of both buyer and seller are met. In what may become the most valuable local real estate in the area and many consider to be the community's most attractive natural area. The strategic location, in a rapidly growing area, results in recognizing the potential as being evident, if not immediate, for companies seeking corporate relocation, while creating an arboretum type showpiece, with it's amazing diversity of fauna and flora and 2,236 feet of South San Gabriel River slicing the western edge of the ranch, that will be a destination all its own. The river's intermittent stream contain perennial pools on the ranch during dry seasons, harboring aquatic life until water flows again. The picturesque location, US 183/183A access and the commuter rail train depot, are a boon for both residential and commercial, only located a few miles from the State Capitol. Some local ranches come close to Abbot Ranch in size, but none to its location. The Fast Track northwest corridor light rail line, offers easy access to growing office centers, workplaces, restaurants retail and entertainment. For additional pictures, please click on "attachments". Approximately two miles from this ranch, a nearly $70 million extreme park is scheduled to open during 2008, "The X Park". The area is gaining national attention from developments like this entertainment center. Proportionately the economic appreciation of our area is being recognized and further strengthened for the future. The mounting population levels and its environmentally serene surroundings in close proximity to Austin - "The Live Music Capitol of the World", are obvious factors. To the delight of locals and a popular tourist attraction. The Hill Country Flyer Steam Train day trip pleasure tour traverses this ranch. Lending the ranch to a land plan including a mixed-use development with parking lots with bays against the tracks, buffering the riverfront activities from adjacent to the rail line. Locals are definitely forward and progressive thinkers, which is precisely why this region is able to attract and retain various international companies. Williamson County is the fastest growing part of the Austin/Leander, Texas Metropolitan Area. It is a booming area, with so much business growth and momentum it is consistently ranked among the fastest growing counties in the United States. Residents of Williamson County enjoy the best of peaceful country living with the culturally-rich excitement of Austin just down the road. Quality of Life Attracts Business, office site locations adjacent to rivers, trails and greenways are more attractive to prospective tenants than sites lacking such amenities. Tourists and potential home buyers are not the only people attracted to communities which contain greenways. Business leaders are selecting sites for the relocation and expansion of industries and corporations where the quality of life is high and recreation opportunities are abundant. Increasingly, corporations are recognizing the benefits to their employees and are seeking these greenway amenities in potential business sites. Austin has clearly become the next Texas boomtown. Lured by a low cost of living, strong job growth and seven universities and colleges, new companies are opening offices or expanding existing ones. The ranch is located just minutes from down town Austin, "The Crown Jewel of Central Texas". Which is constantly ranked high on the list of Best Places to Live and consistently listed as one of the most desirable cities in the nation to live in. Come discover why Texas is the location for your next business venture. Austin ranked the fifth fastest-growing metro area in the nation and was the only city in Texas to make the list of the 10 fastest-growing U.S. metro areas, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (March 27, 2008). Expansion Management magazine puts the Austin area first among U.S. cities in the magazine's fourth annual Mayors Challenge rankings of the best cities for future business locations. (July 2006). CNN.com ranks Austin among the top ten cities for job growth, as the "Sun Belt" provides the hub of tech development from now through 2015. High-tech and a booming film industry and the University of Texas all helped propel Austin to the top of Forbes 2008 list of America's Fast Growing Metros. Austin has been named "Startup Hub" among world's Fastest Cities, by Fast Company Magazine's 07/07. The state itself has something of a leg up on other places, because Texas's central location and Austin - Bergstrom International Airport makes for easy access for homeowners from both coasts and for international buyers. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport offers a perfect location for logistics and distribution companies and their suppliers that seek proximity to scheduled air cargo hubs. The keystone location offers access to a dynamic round-the-clock urban experience most communities can only dream about. Abbott Ranch is a tremendous resource with exceptional location, that place it at the top of property offerings in today's market place and the broad variety of inherent uses maximize its marketability. Whatever your real estate goals are, this is one of Williamson County's most dramatic estate-quality settings, with unlimited upside for development. This one of a kind property beckons the buyer, seeking a legacy property, blessed with a diversity of timbered hillsides, waterfalls and lush meadows and the natural woodland setting is a year-round recreational playground, supporting an abundance of wildlife. Offering potential for, ultimate private family enclave gated access estate, where you can enjoy life on 144 beautiful acres of resort-like environment which would not normally be available on an individual basis, where you can create the home of your dreams, transforming everyday living into the retreat of a lifetime on your own estate property offering enough space for the finest amenities - your own riverfront, tennis court, putting green, pool, equestrian, stables, paddocks, with horseback riding in every direction with your favorite dog as companion, along miles of bridal paths offering a series of delightful sites, leading through rolling meadows and pristine natural wooded riparian surroundings. You just don't find places like this very often anymore. All in all, it would be difficult to find a property that combines the best elements in one comprehensive package. WATER - Chisholm Trail Special Utility District. WASTEWATER - The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and the Brazos River Authority operate a regional wastewater treatment system in Liberty Hill to serve one of the state's fast-growing areas. ELECTRICITY - Pedernales Electric. ROADS - Williamson County and the Capitol Area Regional Mobility Authority review site plans and subdivision proposals.