3499 W Us Highway 290, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

PRICE REDUCTION/MOTIVATED SELLER: Charming German-Style Bed & Breakfast Retreat in Fredericksburg, Texas! Experience the charm of Fredericksburg with this beautiful property featuring two bed-and-breakfast homes, each built in classic 1850s German style. Nestled on picturesque acreage with stunning Hill Country views, this property blends old-world character with modern comfort. The main house is a 4-bedroom, 2-bath German home that has been meticulously updated and includes a basement. The cottage (Rocking Ox) is a converted barn with two bedrooms and a bath. Each dwelling has an exterior fire pit and enough privacy to be rented out separately or together. Both homes are currently under professional vacation management, making this an ideal turnkey short-term rental investment. Live in the main house and rent out the cottage. With ample room to expand on just over 3 acres, there’s potential to add more cottages or amenities to enhance the guest experience and increase revenue. The location offers panoramic west views, is minutes from downtown Fredericksburg, and allows horses. Whether you’re seeking an established hospitality business or a serene getaway with growth potential, this property offers the best of Fredericksburg charm, history, and opportunity.

This 1850s German stone home on 3.12 acres in Fredericksburg sits at the intersection of Hill Country history and modern rural living. The main residence, part of the G E Co #700 subdivision along US Highway 290 West, represents the careful restoration work that defines quality historic properties in Gillespie County. The original limestone and wood siding structure has been preserved in spirit while receiving thoughtful updates that make daily life functional without erasing its character.

The four-bedroom, two-bath layout spans 3,100 square feet and centers on authentic period details: beamed ceilings, vaulted cathedral ceilings, and natural woodwork that reflect the craftsmanship of 1850s German builders. Modern systems work quietly in the background. Spray foam insulation keeps the thick stone walls efficient. A primary bedroom on the main floor eliminates stairs for everyday living, while two primary closets provide practical storage. The eat-in kitchen features granite counters and full appliances, including both a free-standing electric range and built-in options. High-speed internet and a water heater ensure contemporary comfort without visible compromise to the home's original aesthetic.

The restoration philosophy extends outside. Rolling topography across the flag lot incorporates native plants and mature trees ranging from small ornamentals to medium-growth specimens creating natural privacy. The property includes multiple covered outdoor spaces: a deck, rear porch, and covered areas ideal for the Hill Country climate. Fire pits bookend the property for evening entertaining.

Fredericksburg ISD serves this address, with all grades centralized in the Fredericksburg school cluster just minutes south. The property allows horses, common in this rural-residential section of Gillespie County. Downtown Fredericksburg's Main Street shops, restaurants, and galleries are a short drive via US 290, while the surrounding landscape offers views westward across genuine Hill Country terrain.

Priced at $949,000, the per-square-foot cost of $306 reflects both the land acreage and the honest restoration work that respects 173 years of history. This property suits buyers who understand that the best old homes aren't recreated, they're carefully returned to themselves.