Description
Apache Hill Ranch offers the perfect balance of recreation, agriculture, and relaxation. The ranch features a main lodge, a guest house, multiple barns for storage, and several scenic ponds. Whether you’re an invester seeking land in a rapidly appreciating corridor, a recreational buyer wanting a ready-to-enjoy retreat, or a ranch operator looking for a functional, well-improved property, Apache Hill Ranch delivers immediate utility and long-term upside.
Location
Nestled just south of Smithville, Texas, this charming Fayette County property offers a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Ideally situated just off the paved Old Lockhart Road, the location provides easy access to three major metropolitan areas. Austin is only 60 miles away--about an hour’s drive. San Antonio lies 100 miles to the southwest and can be reached in approximately an hour and 45 minutes. Houston...
Nestled just south of Smithville, Texas, this charming Fayette County property offers a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Ideally situated just off the paved Old Lockhart Road, the location provides easy access to three major metropolitan areas. Austin is only 60 miles away--about an hour’s drive. San Antonio lies 100 miles to the southwest and can be reached in approximately an hour and 45 minutes. Houston is just 117 miles away, with a drive time of just under two hours.
Improvements
The Main Lodge boasts a luxurious master bedroom on the main floor, complete with a spacious shower, a soaking tub, and double vanities topped with marble countertops. Also on the first floor, you’ll find a convenient half bath and a laundry room. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms await, three of which feature private ensuite bathrooms. Designed with entertaining in mind, the Lodge showcases a stunning grand chandelier, a modern, fully equipped kitchen, and an expansive living room--perfect for hosting gatherings. To complete the experience, a large, stylish bar offers an inviting space for socializing and entertaining guests.
The Guest House offers 3,000 square feet of comfortable living space, featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Highlights include a cozy wood-burning fireplace, modern appliances throughout, and a private suite with two queen beds, a full bathroom, and a large walk-in closet--making it ideal for hosting friends and family.
The property also includes multiple barns, offering ample storage to suit a variety of needs. There are six barns scattered around the main residence: one livestock barn ideal for working animals, two pole barns perfect for storing hay, the largest barn currently used for ATVs and hunting equipment, and two additional barns designated for tools, equipment, and tractors. Additionally, the property includes two RV ports. With this extensive storage capacity, the ranch is well equipped for efficient working operations.
Land
Apache Hill Ranch offers a nice mix of about 60% open pasture and 40% hardwood trees, including large oaks, tall pines, and some cedar. This variety makes the property both attractive and functional, with good grazing land and peaceful wooded areas. Two ponds on the property provide opportunities for fishing and recreation, with one featuring a dock and seating area--perfect for enjoying Texas sunsets. The soils on the property are primarily comprised of Grudge fine sand, Chazos loamy fine sand, and Edge gravelly fine sandy loam.
Minerals
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