Josh Smith
Co-Founder & Land & Ranch Agent
Overview
Located in Oatmeal, Texas, in one of the fastest-growing areas of the Texas Hill Country, this exceptional 98± acre ranch offers an increasingly rare combination of luxury living, live water, Hill Country views, and turnkey usability. From the custom-built residence to the spring-fed creek winding through the heart of the property, every aspect of the ranch has been thoughtfully developed to create an outstanding recreational retreat or full-time residence.
Ideally situated less than an hour from Austin, this is a rare opportunity to own a turnkey Hill Country ranch that seamlessly combines luxury improvements, live water, scenic beauty, and everyday convenience.
Improvements
The improvements on the ranch were thoughtfully designed to complement the natural beauty of the land while providing an exceptional level of comfort and craftsmanship. At the heart of the property is a beautifully constructed 2,512± square foot custom residence offering two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. Every finish was carefully selected, creating a home that is both elegant and functional.
The chef's kitchen serves as the centerpiece of the home and features a seamless, single-slab Leathered Taj Mahal Quartzite island, a premium Dacor Modernist appliance suite, custom stone vent hood, chef's prep sink, and an Artisan reverse osmosis water spout at the main sink. The open floor plan was designed for entertaining while taking full advantage of the surrounding views.
The primary suite reflects the same level of craftsmanship found throughout the home. Hand-carved six-inch-thick Crema Maya Travertine vanities, each carved from a single block of natural stone, anchor the luxurious bathroom. Additional features include an oversized walk-in shower with large picture windows, expansive walk-in closets, and a private outdoor shower that opens to a secluded outdoor lounge area.
Additional luxury finishes throughout the home include leathered granite surrounding the fireplace and half bath, granite countertops in the pantry and laundry room, quality wood flooring, and premium stone finishes throughout.
A separate one-bedroom guest house provides comfortable accommodations for family and friends while maintaining privacy from the main residence. The guest house offers approximately 900 square feet of conditioned living space along with an expansive covered parking area, making it equally well suited for guests, hobbies, or additional storage. Offered largely furnished, the property is truly turnkey and ready to be enjoyed immediately.
Land
The 98± acres offer an excellent blend of productive pasture, mature hardwoods, and scenic Hill Country topography. The front portion of the ranch provides gently rolling terrain surrounding the creek and ponds, while the back of the property gradually climbs to higher elevations that capture sweeping panoramic views across the surrounding countryside.
The ranch is dotted with mature live oaks, pecans, ash, juniper, and other native tree species that provide both beauty and excellent wildlife habitat. Open grasslands offer opportunities for livestock, recreation, or simply enjoying the peaceful setting.
Whether exploring the creek, fishing the ponds, or watching sunsets from the higher elevations, every portion of the ranch offers its own unique character.
Water
Water is undoubtedly one of the defining features of the property. Approximately 850 feet of spring-fed creek frontage winds through the center of the ranch, fed by multiple natural springs that create a beautiful centerpiece and support the property's water resources.
Complementing the creek are six ponds strategically positioned throughout the ranch, all connected by an extensive water distribution system supplied by water wells. One of the ponds has been stocked with bass and baitfish, while additional locations throughout the property offer opportunities to create even more surface water if desired.
Three water wells, each approximately 450 feet deep and producing around 10 gallons per minute, provide dependable water for the home, guest house, irrigation, and pond system. One well services the residences, another supplies irrigation and several ponds, while a solar-powered well helps maintain additional ponds throughout the ranch.
The combination of live water, multiple ponds, and extensive water infrastructure creates a ranch that is both beautiful and highly functional.
Wildlife
The diversity of habitat, abundant water, and mature tree cover support healthy populations of native wildlife throughout the ranch. Whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, feral hogs, dove, and numerous other native species are frequently observed across the property.
Location
Located in Oatmeal in one of Central Texas's most desirable and fastest-growing regions, the ranch offers exceptional privacy without sacrificing convenience. The property is approximately 15 minutes from Liberty Hill, 20 minutes from Burnet, 45 minutes from Austin, and 45 minutes from Horseshoe Bay.
Its proximity to Austin makes it equally appealing as a full-time residence, weekend retreat, or long-term investment. Few properties are able to offer this level of privacy, natural beauty, and recreational opportunity while remaining less than an hour from one of Texas' most vibrant metropolitan areas.
History
The ranch lies within the historic Oatmeal community, one of the oldest settlements in Burnet County. The community traces its origins to 1849, when the Habermill family, whose name translates to "Oatmeal," settled near the headwaters of what became known as Oatmeal Creek. Their brief stay gave rise to the names Oatmeal Spring, Oatmeal Creek, and ultimately the Oatmeal community itself.
By the mid-1800s, Oatmeal had become one of Burnet County's earliest agricultural communities, complete with a post office, school, church, cotton gin, and some of the county's first orchards. Although the community has remained small, it retains a rich ranching heritage that continues to define the area today. Owning property in Oatmeal offers not only the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, but also a connection to one of the region's earliest and most storied communities.
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