TexasWaterFrontRanches

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

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.

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.

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.

Cow Creek Ranch

Far northwest Travis County seems like a different world when compared to the urban core of Austin.  Here you can find some of the tallest hills in the area – many of them reaching to 1,200 ft.  The Cow Creek Ranch consists of 372 acres nestled in these hills as well as over 800 ft. of crystal clear Cow Creek which flows into Lake Travis about 5 miles from this property. Very private, this ranch is surrounded by large acreage ranches and the federally protected, 30,000+ acre Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, a habitat set aside for various endangered species such as the The Golden-cheeked Warbler, Black-capped Vireo and Painted Bunting. This ensures panoramic views of these canyons

Panoramic Views of Canyons and Hills

and hills for generations to come. In keeping with the nature of the land surrounding it, special conservation easements have also been placed on the Cow Creek Ranch to minimalize development and enhance the beauty of this special place.  Wet weather creeks and draws criss-crossing the property have carved stunning grottoes into the limestone hills on the property.  Several pastures have been cleared on the property creating the perfect place for a ranch home.  Apart from endangered species, other wildlife seen on the property include turkey, deer and wild hogs – perfect for hunters. Click here to find out more about the ranch.

The Miller Creek Ranch

One of the crown jewels of the Texas Hill Country, The Miller Creek Ranch is a premier luxury ranch located between Johnson City and Dripping Springs in the heart of The Texas Hill Country.

This thoroughbred horse farm features picturesque green pastures and a state-of-the-art 16 stall horse barn nestled in a valley surrounded by the finest of Texas’ Hill Country peaks. 6,000 ft. of crystal clear Miller Creek, one of the strongest year-round creeks in the Hill Country, flow through the property. Portions of the creek are dammed, providing dramatic water quality and beauty. Several small lakes filled with bass, catfish and crappie provide excellent fishing opportunities. These 895 acres have been cleared of cedars, encouraging growth of big oaks, native grasses and native plants as well as creating a perfect home for both native and non-native wildlife. Hunting is plentiful with white tail and axis deer, quail, wild boar and many other species.

Retreat to a custom estate home of approx. 5,500 sq. feet featuring a native stone façade and 4 bedrooms/4.5 baths with natural stone and hardwood pine floors accentuating the limestone walls. The heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen features limestone counters, stainless Viking appliances, copper sinks, 30 ft. beamed ceilings and gorgeous views of the pool and manicured gardens. The great room at entry is anchored by a limestone fireplace and features wet bar and tall ceilings. A truly relaxing escape, the master suite includes a sitting area, stone fireplace, and luxurious bath with walk-in shower, two separate vanities each with a sitting area, sewing room and garden tub. Each of the other 3 bedrooms include a full bath. Gardens surround the flagstone patio spreading out from the covered porch and lead to a heated pool with hot tub, limestone fireplace with BBQ pit, exercise room and outdoor restrooms. Large, manicured oaks frame the home, shading the manicured grounds. Visitors can stay at one of two guest cabins near the fishing lake. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a turn-key live water luxury ranch with world class horse facilities only 35 miles west of Austin, 50 miles north of San Antonio. Find out more about this premier property!

The Miller Creek Ranch.jpg

◄ Back

Next ►

Picture 1 of 15