Dripping Springs Waterfront Showplace
Freestone Creek Ranch
This private 145 acre waterfront showplace is nestled in the Hill Country just outside of Dripping Springs. It features a 7,287 SF luxury home built by Bill Dunn with high-end amenities throughout. The land includes both sides of clear, cool and dammed Freestone Creek which features some nice swimming holes. This showplace is game fenced on 3 sides and features a nice mixture of wooded habitat and grassy meadows to attract big turkey, deer and other native wildlife. A well-appointed guest home sits at the edge of a 1+ acre swimming/fishing pond – a perfect setting to enjoy cool evenings on the covered patio gazing at the views. This property also features a state of the art home gym including office and living quarters. The ranch is surrounded by large acreage ranches without a neighbor in site. From open, grassy meadows and spectacular creek frontage to the inviting luxurious home, this private showplace has it all! Offered for $3,495,000. Can be subdivided. Find out more about this property.
Highland Lakes Re-Cap
Lake Travis
Central Texas boasts some of the most scenic lakes in all of the state. Several dams along the Colorado River form the Highland Lakes chain – a series of lakes that feature limestone canyons, big Hill Country views, blue waters and spectacular waterfalls. Check out the series of blogs on the individual lakes making up the Highland Lakes chain to learn more about each of these unique waterways:
Highland Lakes Part One: Lake Austin
Highland Lakes Part Two: Lake Travis
Highland Lakes Part Three: Lake Marble Falls
Highland Lakes Part Four: Lake LBJ
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Highland Lakes Part 6: Lake Buchanan
Bluebonnets on Lake Buchanan
The largest of the Highland Lakes chain, Lake Buchanan has 22,333 acres of surface water and over 124 miles of shoreline. Over two miles in length, Buchanan Dam was completed in 1939 to form the lake, the first in the Highland Lakes chain. The lake features a beach-like shoreline that is popular with sunbathers and swimmers. Lake Buchanan is also well-known for its striped bass fishing and the lake is also stocked with white bass, largemouth bass and catfish.
The most famous of all Lake Buchanan’s residents is the American bald eagle which resides along the cliffs formed by the Colorado River Canyon upstream from the main body of the lake. Guideboats take visitors along scenic tours to spot bald eagles and view the waterfalls spilling over the cliffs.
Public camping is available at 3 LCRA maintained parks – Cedar Point Recreation Area, Black Rock Park and Canyon of the Eagles. Much of the land around the lake is privately owned and most lodging is through small, family run business renting out cottages, lodges and homes.
The oldest winery in the Texas Hill Country, Fall Creek Vineyards, sits at the confluence of Fall Creek and Lake
Fall Creek Spilling Into Lake Buchanan
Buchanan. Visitors have a chance to sample award winning wines and see the dramatic 90 ft. waterfall as Fall Creek empties into Lake Buchanan.
Lake Buchanan is located in both Burnet and Llano counties with the towns of Tow, Bluffton and Buchanan Dam bordering the lake. Located 60 miles northwest of Austin, Lake Buchanan offers real privacy and a sense of space.
Looking for real estate along Lake Buchanan? Check out our spectacular 7 acre waterfront estate featuring an 8,000 sf home with 3 levels of phenomenal lake views.
Highland Lakes Part Five: Inks Lake
Highland Lakes Part Four: Lake LBJ
Highland Lakes Part Three: Lake Marble Falls
Lake Travis Waterfront Acreage
177 Main Body Lake Travis Waterfront Acres Located Across from the Confluence of Lake Travis and the Pedernales River. Very Accessible Main Body Waterfront. Additional Acres Available.
The Highland Lakes Part 5: Inks Lake
Located on the Highland Lakes Chain between Lake Buchanan and Lake LBJ, Inks Lake is a 4.2 mile lake formed by Inks Dam. Inks Dam, constructed from 1936 to 1938, has no floodgates and the power plant is the smallest in the Highland Lakes chain. A small amount of water can be released through hydroelectric generation, but the bulk of floodwater passes over an uncontrolled spillway. Buchanan Dam and Inks Dam work in tandem to release water downstream.
Inks Lake is the second smallest of the Highland Lakes, measuring 832 acres. The lake maintains a constant level of 887 ft. above sea level and is 3,000 ft. across at its widest point. Inks Lake State Park is 1201 acres along the lake and features camping, fishing, boating, backpacking and a 9 hole golf course. The most famous feature of Inks Lake is “The Devil’s Waterhole,” a popular place for rock climbing and cliff jumping. Texas Parks and Wildlife has a great video about the lake here.
Spectacular Hill Country Views on 100 Acres
Sunset Views
Part of the 2008 Wimberley Home Tour this ranch home showcases stunning views from a hilltop setting. A paved drive winds through the 100+ acres to the 3,600+ SF home. Big windows throughout feature phenomenal views of the Hill Country. High end finish includes gourmet kitchen, stone walls & accents, Italian tile & white oak floors, luxurious master suite & tile patio surrounding a peaceful garden courtyard.
The land is well cared for with some pasture area along with big oaks. This ranch is exempt for low taxes. This is one of the finest Hill Country showplaces on the market. Minutes to Wimberley.
48+ acre estate minutes to downtown Austin
Pond on 48 acres
Live the country life 20 minutes to downtown! This 4,000 SF ranchette is located on 28+ manicured acres with mature trees and groomed land – an additional 20 acres is available. A big highlight is the deep, stocked pond with a fishing pier – perfect for enjoying evening sunsets. The home features open living areas extending to the vaulted, covered patio looking to the pool with waterfall. A “party barn” includes a wet bar, half bath, outdoor BBQ area as well as dining area and room for a pool table! The 20 acre tract connected to this piece features an intermittent creek, huge oaks and great views from a hilltop. This property is fully fenced and gated on 3 county maintained roads. Only 4 miles from the “Y” at Oak Hill and 20 minutes to downtown Austin. Pricing and other information can be found here.
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Rare 20 Acres in Southwest Austin
Intermittent Creek
Just listed over at DMTX.com, beautiful, gated wooded 20 acre estate lot with a small, intermittent creek. This property is located only 4.7 miles from the “Y” at Oak Hill, offering downtown convenience and country living. Many possibilities – family estate, fantastic horse property. Most cedars and brush have been cleared. Ready to build your dream home on a hilltop with excellent views or nestled privately among giant oaks and other mature trees. The creek bottom is the perfect place to build a fishing pond under the shady
Big Oak
trees. This property is wildlife exempt and the taxes for 2009 were only $51! Frontage on 2 county maintained roads. It is hard to find something this size, cleared and ready to build only 20 minutes to downtown. Follow this link for more information.
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