Double O Ranch, situated in eastern Bastrop County, offers a scenic property with rolling hills dotted with oaks and pines, along with some of the best-maintained pastures featuring lush coastal bermuda. Just 24 minutes from the vibrant town of Bastrop, it combines a luxurious city lifestyle with a genuine country ambiance. Located down a peaceful county road, it is quiet and ensures privacy. As you enter the property, youre welcomed by neatly maintained rolling fields with views of the home, nestled behind a stand of pine trees atop a high hill overlooking the lake and most of the ranch. The layout is thoughtfully designed, and the structures are built with elegant materials and finishes.
LOCATION
The ranch is situated 10 miles east of Bastrop, Texas, and the location offers an array of weekend possibilities.
1 hour to Downtown Austin -- 2 Hours to Houston -- 2 Hours to San Antonio.
TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT
The property features gently rolling terrain with scattered oaks and pines, including a pine stand on the north boundary and around the lake, offering shade for fishing off the dam. Behind the house, views from the porch overlook rolling, improved pastures that are currently grazed but could be converted into hay fields or riding pastures for horses.
WILDLIFE
Double O is home to wildlife, including white-tailed deer, turkey, and hogs. It also hosts various other desirable game species, such as doves and various small game.
IMPROVEMENTS
A carefully crafted home is perched atop a hill, offering a delightful ambiance that complements the ranch setting. The main residence covers 3,925 sq. ft. and includes a primary suite with a walk-in bathroom, plus an office that can double as a bedroom due to a nearby full bathroom. Connected by a breezeway, the guest quarters feature two bedrooms, a living room, and two full bathrooms. Visit to experience the craftsmanship and attention to detail firsthand. Most of the year, the wrap-around porches welcome a delightful hilltop breeze, making them a pleasant spot to watch sunsets or sunrises throughout the year. The home is thoughtfully upgraded with features such as a whole-house audio system, camera system, and integrated lighting controls--all operable via wall-mounted panels or remotely through an app. Additional enhancements include foam insulation for efficient heating and cooling, tankless water heaters, and double-pane windows. The main rooms grand fireplace serves as a focal point, providing cozy warmth and ambiance within the open-concept floor plan that flows into the kitchen. Another terrific winter feature is that both the primary bathroom and guest house bathrooms are equipped with heated floors. The main yard is fenced to protect the landscaped, fully irrigated yard. There are fun hidden secrets in the home worth discovering during a tour--just ask me about them. Down the hill to the northeast, you'll find the barn, measuring 40 x 60 ft., fully cooled and heated, with a section converted into living space, including two bedrooms and a Jack and Jill bathroom. The barn features 10-foot wraparound porches and has two separate A/C systems: one for the living quarters and another for the main storage area.
WATER
The property has county water and a water well. The one next to the barn is 840 feet deep and has a yield of 65+ GPM, drilled in July of 2016, according to the State of Texas Well Report. The owners have also installed commercial-grade filtration systems for ultimate water purification.
The lake spans roughly 2.5 acres and features a dock equipped with an aerator pump that circulates water across the pond. This system helps improve water quality for vegetation management and creates better water conditions for large fish growth. Currently, SOLitude Lake Management maintains the lake. The lake is fed by two creek systems that capture water to maintain its level during rain events.
MINERALS
Surface sale only.
IN THE AREA
Just 15 minutes south sits Buescher State Park, which spans approximately 1,017 acres nestled in the Lost Pines forest east of Austin, offering about six miles of winding multi-use trails like the shaded Winding Woodland and the steeper Pine Gulch. The centerpiece is a serene 30-acre lake where visitors can fish for bass, catfish, sunfish--and even stocked trout in winter--and paddle a canoe or kayak.
Just a little further south is the town of Smithville, skirted by the Colorado River. Smithville offers friendly river access points: There are three public launch sites--one under Highway95/Loop230 (boat-friendly concrete ramp), one near Riverbend Park under Hwy71 bridges (suited for light craft), and a walk-in point at Riverbend Park.
The small town of Smithville is a quieter alternative to Bastrop, only 15 minutes away, still offering enjoyable restaurants and shops.
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