Apache Hill Ranch

Description: Apache Hill Ranch is a highly sought-after 353acre high-fenced property that offers the perfect balance of recreation, agriculture, and relaxation. The ranch features a main lodge, a foreman's house, multiple barns for storage, and several scenic ponds. Whether you're interested in hunting, cattle ranching, or simply enjoying a peaceful countryside retreat, this well-maintained property presents endless possibilities for a wide range of buyers. 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 awayabout 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 just under two hours. Improvments: 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 exquisite 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 roomperfect for hosting gatherings. To complete the experience, a large, stylish bar offers an inviting space for socializing and entertaining guests. The Foreman's Home boasts a spacious 3,000 square feet, featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It offers a cozy wood-burning fireplace, modern appliances throughout, and a charming guest house complete with two queen beds, a full bathroom, and a large walk-in closet. The property features multiple barns, offering ample storage space 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 perfectly equipped for efficient, working operations. Land: Apache Hill Ranch offers a nice mix of about 60% open pasture and 40% beautiful hardwood trees, including big old oaks, tall pines, and some cedar. This variety makes the property both attractive and valuable, with good grazing land and peaceful wooded areas. There are two ponds on the property that are great for fishing and fun recreational activities. One pond even has a dock with a comfortable seating area, perfect for enjoying sunsets. The soils on the property are primarily comprised of grudge fine sand, chazos loamy fine sand, and edge gravelly fine sandy loam. Minerals: Contact Broker for details