Elegant country estate on 191 acres an hour outside of Houston. Enjoy the peaceful setting as you drive through the gate down the tree lined road past the pond to the charming 5074 sq. ft home with stone exterior. Perfect for entertaining with open kitchen/living/dining area overlooking the pool plus game room. Master Suite down and 3 guest bedrooms and 2 ½ baths. Wood paneled home office with bay windows and built-in shelves. Spacious kitchen and great room have 19’ vaulted ceilings with wood beams and iron brackets. Kitchen with Thermador gas range, double ovens, built-in Sub-Zero, island, L-shaped bar and granite counter tops. Across the pond is the guest house (2016 sq. ft) with large living area, 3 bed and 2 baths. Horse barn, 1 barn with living quarters and 2 additional storage barns. Bonuses are a hilltop party gazebo overlooking pond with island and Helicopter Pad. Agricultural tax exemption currently maintained by cattle operation. Only 45 minutes from College Station.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
191.8 acresLot Size
$715Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Walter Bering• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Walter Bering• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Land Use: Cattle Ranch, Horse Farm, Horses Allowed, Hunting, Leisure Ranch, Other
Trees on Property: Clusters, Partial Coverage
Topography: Rolling
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 311700-065-000-100
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional
Location
Community Information
Water Amenities: Pond
School Information
School District: Hempstead
School Elementary: HEMPSTEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: HEMPSTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL
School High: HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL
Location Information
Area: Waller County
Directions: From Houston, take US-290 W, exit Hwy 6 towards College Station, left on Kelley Road, right on Old Howth, property on your left. From College Station, take Hwy 6 South, right on FM 1736, left on Old Howth, property on your right.
Miles To Houston: 50
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,288
Stories: —
Lot Size: 75.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Waller County
APN: 311700-065-000-100
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 12, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Listing Office & Agent Information
List Agent Email: walter.bering@sothebyshomes.com
Around this home
Schools
Hempstead Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
3/10
Hempstead Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
5/10
Hempstead High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 111° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$3.45M – $4.17M
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