luxury farmhouses for sale Hays County, United States

Welcome to 205 Mount Gainor Rd.--a rare and special find in the Central Texas Hill Country. Located within the small and private Mesa Del Arroyo enclave of luxury ranch homesites, this 28+ acre tract sits atop the bluffs overlooking Onion Creek, providing panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and nearby ranches. With its private, gated entrance, many level build sites for your future home, guest quarters, barndominium, wellness and sporting facilities, etc., a gorgeous new pond (stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill and minnows) and new strong production water well, this property has it all. #205 runs to middle of Onion Creek, and the small group of Mesa Del Arroyo property owners also has access to a private creekside Pavilion and over 4250 linear feet of Onion Creek -- perfect for relaxing, kayaking and enjoying throughout each season. With its easy commute into Austin, the picturesque Hill Country, and downtown Dripping Springs (less than 3 miles!), its location is unbeatable. Mesa Del Arroyo has very minimal restrictions, no HOA and a wildlife tax exemption (so incredibly low taxes) so it's quite perfect for your future Dripping Springs luxury home, ranch, weekend get-away or collaborative retreat. The property boasts an incredible variety of trees, plants, wildlife and wide open spaces under big Texas skies and with lots of elbow room to appreciate our dark, starry nights. Enjoy our small town atmosphere with its shops, events, festivals and many nearby springs, creeks, and parks, not to mention our sought - after Dripping Springs ISD. Come and experience the opportunity to enjoy the good life in the heart of Dripping Springs and the Central Texas Hill Country.

Description: Once you enter beautiful Walker Ranch on Barton Creek you quickly forget that you are less than 30 miles from downtown Austin and only five miles from booming Dripping Springs. This live water ranch, along with the surrounding 1,200± acres, can never be developed, providing a genuinely rare opportunity for privacy and preservation of its natural beauty. Along with the luxury living quar-ters, this extremely well-maintained property also features top-notch equestrian facilities, making this a great weekend getaway, personal residence or a full-time equestrian facility. Improvements: The thoughtfully placed 22,000± sf covered riding arena, attached to the 3,325-sf luxury home, sits just off Barton Creek with tranquil views overlooking the nearby white fenced pastures. The impressive lighted arena has geo tech footing installed by Attwood Equestrian Surfaces, sprinkler system, containment fence, plus an observation room located in the living quarters. This arena has been primarily used for dressage but would be ideal for hunter/jumper or western riding, as well. The spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom living quarters has an easy flowing open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and ample natural lighting. The kitchen is equipped with premium appliances including Sub-Zero and Wolf, along with custom cabinetry, a large island and additional dining space. The primary suite has dual vanities, walk-in closet and a French door to the back porch. Additional features include an upstairs office, arena observation room, covered lighted back porch, dedicated dining area, individual entries leading to each of the bedrooms, and a laundry room with plenty of storage space. There is ample room within the 20-acre building envelope to construct a new home, along with a barn/stable, each with a 10,000 sf footprint allowance. A leveled pad site with power and plumbed water is located a short distance from the arena. ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS: Three individually fenced pastures, one with a loafing shed Mowed riding trails along Barton Creek and throughout the property Equipment barn Water: The natural highlighted feature of the property is the 3,200± ft. of famed Barton Creek. With the majority of it on both sides and five dams providing multiple deep pools of water, this live water feature is exceedingly rare. There is an impressive 40,000-gallon rainwater collection system that provides water throughout the property, including the house and sprinklers for the riding arena. With this amount of roof surface area, 1” of rain will generate 13,000± gallons of water. Vegetation/Terrain: This property is loaded with large trees including several species of Oaks, Cedar Elms, and Walnut along the creek and a few areas of Cedar thickets which provide refuge for the wildlife. The well-maintained open pastures along Barton Creek have deep soils and impressive stands of native grasses. The terrain along the creek is primarily level. The east end of the property has a more noticeable elevation change and there are several locations with long distance views of the Texas Hill County. Wildlife: This property is loaded with native wildlife which includes whitetail deer, turkey, dove, varmints, various songbirds and much more. Taxes: Wildlife Exempt. Minerals: Negotiable. Location: There is 2,350± feet of frontage on McGregor Lane with the main entrance being an all-weather deeded easement. The ranch is located 5± miles NW of Dripping Springs, 28± miles W of downtown Austin, 70± miles N of San Antonio and 185± miles W of Houston.