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Elm Grove
 Fredericksburg, Texas




Located an hour from San Antonio and Austin, our home is designed with conservation in mind to give visitors ideas for preserving natural elements and conserving local resources. The style of the home is unique to the Texas Hill Country evoking the historic charm of the region.

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Building or remodeling your own home? Sprucing up your land? Our Idea House sponsors' web sites offer information on making your dream place come true!

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We've gathered the best in the business to build The Progressive Farmer Country Place!

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Vacation and travel information for Fredericksburg, located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

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