557.9 Acres in Smithville, TX

Key Features:

- Turnkey ranch with custom home, guest house, and party barn

- 4 large ponds, multiple creeks, and lake potential

- Century-old pine and post oak trees

- Just under 1 hour from downtown Austin, Texas

- Rare rolling topography for Bastrop County

Pine Hills Ranch is a stunning 558± acre turnkey ranch for sale located just under one hour from Austin, Texas in Bastrop County. Tucked away down a private road, this property offers unmatched privacy, natural beauty, and usability. Featuring towering pine trees, mature post oaks, multiple ponds, and abundant wildlife, Pine Hills Ranch is equally suited for recreation, entertaining, or as a peaceful retreat.

Landscape

The landscape at Pine Hills Ranch is truly exceptional, featuring over 120± feet of elevation change that offers rolling hill views across the property. A richly diverse landscape blends mature hardwoods, open pasture, and native meadows, with a defined creek system weaving throughout the property.

Through years of intentional land management, the ranch has been carefully shaped to open sweeping vistas, improve pastureland, and preserve privacy—resulting in a highly functional, beautifully balanced property designed for both recreation and enjoyment.

Water

Water is a major highlight of Pine Hills Ranch, with four large ponds and a well-distributed network of creeks and spring-fed drainages throughout the property. Mill Creek and Reeds Creek serve as the primary waterways; the owners have never seen Reeds Creek run dry, and the presence of ferns, reeds, and other wetland vegetation indicates strong spring-fed influence. The ponds are stocked with largemouth bass and catfish, offering excellent recreational fishing. Capping off the water features is a 100+ GPM well supporting the homestead and other improvements.

There is also a meaningful opportunity to further enhance the ranch’s water resources, including the potential to construct a larger lake, adding long-term value and expanded recreational appeal.

Improvements

Pine Hills Ranch is exceptionally well-improved with multiple living structures and infrastructure upgrades, including:

- 3,043± SF luxury main home (3BR / 4BA) built in 2019

- 3,432± SF bunkhouse / party barn (1.5BA) built in 2019

- Guest house: 2BR / 2BA ranch-style home

- Custom equipment pole barn built 2019

- Approx. 2 miles of professionally built gravel roads

- 60-foot bridge connecting to a private island

- Underground electric, irrigation, and extensive landscaping

The ranch is designed for both comfort and functionality, making it ideal for entertaining, family use, or corporate retreats.

Wildlife

The property supports a healthy population of native Texas wildlife, including whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, dove, and waterfowl—making it an excellent recreational and hunting ranch. The diverse habitat, water sources, and natural cover create an ideal environment for game and outdoor enjoyment.

Location

Located in southeastern Bastrop County, Pine Hills Ranch represents a rare opportunity to own a property of this scale and character less than an hour from Downtown Austin. Just minutes from Bastrop, the ranch offers an uncommon combination of size, privacy, and accessibility, with Houston also within a two-hour drive

Summary

Pine Hills Ranch is a rare opportunity to own a fully improved, turnkey ranch within close proximity to Austin. With extensive improvements, abundant water, mature timber, and exceptional privacy, this property is ready to be enjoyed from day one. Whether you are seeking a recreational retreat, an entertaining property, a hunting ranch, or a long-term investment, Pine Hills Ranch delivers on all fronts. Contact TX Real Estate or call us at 512-346-0000 to learn more about this property and to schedule a private showing.

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