Spring fever has hit Washington County where wildflowers are in full bloom – and so are sales at Gates Ranch where phases 1 & 2 are now 50% sold out. Whether looking for a weekend home an hour away from Houston or a year-round home in a serene setting, buyers tell us they like Gates Ranch for three primary reasons: the stunning natural beauty ofthe countryside, close proximity to Houston, and the carefully restored and crafted individual ranches that ensure peace of mind and privacy.

“There really wasn’t a close second” to Gates Ranch, said Kerry Stein, pictured above with his dogs, Hondo and Elsa.

Gates Ranch extends a hearty Texas howdy and welcome to three new families:

• The Stein family who purchased 360 and North Pond farms for a combined 144 acres. They plan on using the property as a weekend home and eventually transitioning to a full-time home. Proud Aggies, they also look forward to quick trips to College Station. “We wrote down a list of what we hoped to find in a property. This included easy access, open spaces, rolling hills, no existing house, water, and long views,” said Angela Stein. “We were not looking for a development with a home owners association, but after viewing many properties, there really wasn’t a close second. Mr. Wolff deserves a lot of credit for the work he did on the land. His work both improved and maintained the agricultural merits of the land while providing the opportunity for a very nice home-site.”
• The Isbell family already knows how wonderful it is to get away to get away to the country; as breeders of Longhorn cattle, they split their time between Houston and Washington County.Their 121-acre purchase at Gates Ranch adds to their current land holdings in Washington County.
• The Childs family recently purchased the 34-acres Egypt Hill Farm at Gates Ranch. A custom “green” homebuilder, the Childs are building their dream home, a zero-net energy home that will be modern yet reflect their Texas heritage. Parents of three children, they’re making the move to Washington County because they said, “We want to slow down our lifestyle and we wanted our kids to experience a closer knit community.”

The Isbell family, who raise longhorn cattle, increased their land holdings in Washington County
with their recent purchase of Gates Ranch property.

At Gates Ranch, we welcome the Stein, Isbell and Childs families – and your family – to exclusive ranch living. Don’t miss your opportunity to find the perfect ranch and become part of this community of family farms – we only have a few properties remaining! To schedule your private tour, please call Randy Hodde at (979) 836-8532 or Toll Free: (888) 882-1321 or visit us on the web at www.gatesranchtx.com.