TexasWaterFrontRanches

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.

Find The Perfect Hill Country Ranch Here

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.

Visit us at the DMTX website for more information!

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Panoramic Hill Country Views

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.

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

Highland Lakes Part Five: Inks Lake

Highland Lakes Part 6: Lake Buchanan

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.

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.

View, Montandon Ranch

The Montandon Ranch piece of property on Lake Travis just had a sizeable price reduction, to $5,900,000. It is 171 Acres of dramatic views of the lake, manicured acreage, rolling hills, mature oaks and big, deep waterfront, consisting of some cove waterfront  and main body waterfront. The perfect deal for the right buyer. Able to divide into 100 and 71 acres.

See the listing here.

Views of Lake Travis From The Montandon Ranch

It’s rare to find big acreage close to the main body of Lake Travis and even more rare to find something that’s easily buildable.  The Montandon Ranch on the North Shore of Lake Travis in the Singleton Bend area features 171 acres of dramatic views, manicured acreage and big, deep waterfront across from Barton Creek Lakeside with its 18 hole Arnold Palmer designed course. This ranch is fully fenced and gated with 3 wells, stock tank and pond. Underground utilities and well are at the perfect building spot perched on a hilltop with panoramic Hill Country views and as well as Lake Travis views up and down river. Waterfront includes some cove frontage as well as main body waterfront. Keep the agricultural exemption by running cattle on portions of the land.  Bring your horses to explore the 171 acres of rolling hills, mature oaks and Hill Country vistas. There’s also the possibility of subdividing this property into a 100 acre tract and a 71 acre tract.  Either way, the Montandon Ranch is the place to build your ultimate Lake Travis Ranch.