The 25 acres was more about privacy than anything else. If i wanted to go out in the front yard in my underwear and take a pee, I could to that without worrying about offending the neighbors. I could crank up my stereo and guitar amps as loud as I want, anytime I want. I could leave my cars parked without locking the doors. I don't have to listen to my stupid neighbors and their stupid dogs barking all hours of the day. And of course, the sunsets are fabulous in the TX hill country. A good cold beverage, your favorite pipe and some good company lounging in nice lawn chairs watching an awesome sunset...can't be beat.