Charming Schulenburg Rental Keeps Frank’s Restaurant History Alive

Hearts were broken all over Texas when Frank’s Restaurant in Schulenburg closed its doors in 2017 after 88 years of serving presidents, celebrities, ranchers, schoolchildren, and traveling families. Pieces of the restaurant’s history, including its branded entry chandelier and kitchen grill have made their way into a meticulously restored 1920s Tudor style home now available for long-term leasing in Schulenburg.

Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lyndon B. Johnson, and George W. Bush; Hollywood legend Joan Crawford; Governor John Connally; baseball great Nolan Ryan; legendary Texas football coach Darrell Royal; and astronaut Alan Shepard are just a few of the celebrities who passed under the chandelier at Frank’s, which bears the ranch brand of the restaurant’s founders Frank and Rozine Tilicek.

The home’s fireplace boasts a mantel crafted from a 300-year-old legacy oak and witness tree from a Tilicek family ranch property. The family’s ranch brand is also incorporated, and an original section of the grill that prepared Frank’s famous “Schulenburger” hamburgers has been integrated into the base of the restored fireplace.

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The home’s fireplace mantel is crafted from a legacy oak tree from a Tilicek family ranch property. The family’s ranch brand is also incorporated into the fireplace, as is an original section of the grill from Frank’s.

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Hardwood floors throughout the home have been restored.

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The entry chandelier from Frank’s Restaurant now hangs in the home.

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The kitchen’s centerpiece is a 36-inch Italian Officine Gullo cooking range.

The 2,400-square-foot home has two bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. Details include rich hardwood floors, elegant plantation shutters, handsome architectural details, and beautifully crafted cabinetry.

At the heart of the home is an exceptional chef-inspired kitchen, designed as much for gracious entertaining as for the pleasure of preparing a memorable meal. The kitchen’s centerpiece is a 36-inch Italian Officine Gullo cooking range, distinguished by its stainless-steel finish and elegant brass detailing. An expansive nine-foot island, fully integrated KitchenAid French-door refrigerator, beverage cooler, dishwasher, Taj Mahal quartz countertops, and beautifully crafted cabinetry complete the space.

The beautifully appointed bathrooms feature custom tilework, elegant champagne-bronze fixtures, and designer finishes. The primary bath has a generous walk-in shower and a beautiful freestanding soaking tub, creating a private, spa-like retreat.

Outside, the expansive fenced backyard provides a wonderful setting for entertaining. This charming home, located 40 minutes from Round Top and approximately 90 minutes from Houston, Austin and San Antonio, is available for annual lease at $3,500 per month.

Private showings are available by appointment through Sarah E. Scott. For inquiries, or to arrange a private showing, text or call 512-647-8719, or email [email protected].