TexasWaterFrontRanches

This amazing retreat has it all!  A well maintained oak forest, open pastureland, pecan bottom creek and hilltop overlooking your own private 30+ acre lake with boat dock.  Boat, jet ski and fish for big bass and catfish.  Property includes a recently renovated 4,400 SF home with 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, pool and detached garage.  Completely fenced and gated with frontage on two county roads.  Ag exemption keeps taxes low.  Asking $1,950,000.

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One of Texas’ most treasured features is its Hill Country located in the central part of the state and owning a piece of it is like owning a piece of heaven. Many people think of Texas as a big desert or a dusty plain but Texas is one of the most diverse states in America. Hill Country ranches can vary from valleys with bubbling creeks to hilltops grandly displaying the countryside. Some of the most coveted Hill Country ranches even feature broad, clear limestone rivers such as the Pedernales, Frio, Comal or Blanco rivers. Common wildlife on Hill Country ranches includes whitetail deer, axis deer, turkey and feral hogs. Ranches in the Hill Country can range from just 20 acres to 20,000 acres but they all have common features of rolling limestone hills and broad oaks. Many people see the non-native ash juniper more commonly called a “cedar” as an invasive species on Hill Country ranches but the mature trees have become home to the endangered golden cheeked warbler and black-capped vireo. Protecting these species through conservation easements is one way owners of Hill Country ranches can gain tax benefits and protect the land from over development. Owning a ranch in the Hill Country offers a place to escape the stress of everyday life and experience a little bit of unspoiled nature.  Visit our web site to see our Hill Country Ranch offerings.

Earlier this week I had an opportunity to see one our new listings in Dripping Springs.  The Hill Country land featured over 100 acres of stunning views, wet weather creeks, rare plants and trees, wildlife, several grottos with waterfalls and so much more.   We discovered  several stellar homestead locations where you could look out your front door and see panoramic Hill Country vistas and our amazing Texas sunsets.  With Dripping Springs schools and Austin only 15 minute away, this Lakeshore Drive property would be the perfect estate location.

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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.

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.

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

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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.

Gabriel's Horn Ranch

Georgetown is one of Central Texas’ fastest growing cities. Close to employers like Dell and Samsung but far away fromthe traffic of downtown Austin to feel like you’re really out in the country. The Georgetown area has an abundance of natural features including rolling hills, limestone caves and the clear, limestone bottomed San Gabriel River. The Gabriel’s Horn Ranch features over 2,000 ft. along the San Gabriel River as well as 60 acres of rolling green pastures surrounded by hills. This gated luxury ranch includes a 6,000 SF estate home completed in 2007. This incredible home includes a gourmet kitchen, a sub-level game/media room, separate entry guest suite, luxurious master suite and great room with 20 ft. stone fireplace and two story windows showcasing views of the surrounding Hill Country. Oak groves surround the home offering both shade and additional privacy. Fenced paddocks surround the 4 stall barn with office, wash room, tack room, pest control system and round pen. This gentleman’s ranch offers a fantastic investment

San Gabriel River

along one of Central Texas’ strongest live water rivers close to several of the major cities in the Greater Austin area. Whether looking for a recreational escape, room to raise horses or raise a family in the top rated Liberty Hill ISD or just land hold in anticipation of future growth, The Gabriel’s Horn Ranch is a “can’t miss” opportunity. Additional waterfront acreage available.