5 Exceptional Texas Hill Country Ranches and Luxury Residences

Along the water’s edge in Lampasas, Miller Creek Ranch is defined by scale and a rare concentration of water features, all just minutes from Hwy 183 and under an hour from Austin. More than a mile of Miller Branch Creek threads through the property, joined by a stocked lake and multiple ponds that shape the landscape and daily rhythm. Mixed fencing adds to the ranch’s versatility, supporting both livestock and wildlife while allowing the land to function in more than one way. The setting invites unhurried mornings by the creek, long looks across open water, and an easy sense of privacy without feeling remote. Here, the experience is centered on working land, living water, and the quiet flexibility of a ranch built to adapt over time.

Size: 643± acres

Set in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, this secluded hunting ranch is shaped by water, topography, and year-round recreation. Cedar Creek bisects the northern portion of the land, flowing west to east before being dammed into a small lake—an easygoing setting for fishing, wildlife viewing, or quiet time at the water’s edge. Three well-placed hunting cabins provide comfortable accommodations for weekend getaways or longer stays, while a large metal shop offers practical equipment storage. A charming historic barn adds rustic character and everyday functionality. Across the property, wooded hillsides meet irrigated food plots tucked into the valleys, complemented by numerous natural springs. Wildlife is a constant presence, with sightings that include white-tailed deer, axis deer, red deer, aoudad sheep, feral hogs, and even a small herd of elk—an immersive Hill Country escape that still sits just six miles from downtown Leakey.

Size: 980 acres

In the heart of downtown San Antonio, a rare trio of residences at The Alteza rises above the Grand Hyatt Hotel: a 33rd-floor Penthouse paired with two side-by-side condos on the 32nd. Created for both family living and entertaining, the combined layout includes six bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, and three kitchens, offering remarkable flexibility with privacy to match. More than 600 square feet of private rooftop balconies frame panoramic views over the city. In the Penthouse, details read like a design manifesto—an illuminated staircase to skyline vistas, a custom bar wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows, automatic lighting and shade controls, genuine Tiger’s Eye wall panels, custom stonework, and an illuminated glass kitchen countertop, plus a McIntosh sound system. Concierge-style services, private residential elevators, a rooftop pool and hot tub, and River Walk proximity complete the rhythm of high-rise living.

From its elevated 15-acre setting on coveted Creek Road in Dripping Springs, Cricket Hill Ranch frames wide Texas skies and Hill Country sunsets as part of the daily rhythm. A grand approach arrives at a covered porte-cochère and impressive entry, where a dramatic great room rises beneath soaring 42-foot beamed ceilings, anchored by a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, Juliet balconies, and a striking staircase. A wall of windows draws in panoramic views. Five bedrooms each include an ensuite bath, with two primary suites—one on the main level and one upstairs—while the upper level adds a game room with pool table and an adjoining ensuite bedroom. Outdoor life unfolds across wraparound covered living, an outdoor bar, resort-style pool, and an expansive balcony with covered and open-air spaces, designed for lingering long after sunset.

Set on expansive acreage in Burleson County along FM 2000, this well-rounded ranch pairs improved coastal pastures with dense, mature hardwood timber and the kind of working infrastructure that supports day-to-day life on the land. Multiple water sources anchor the setting, including a large pond framed by mature oaks and a livestock watering tank positioned within open grazing pastures—well suited for cattle or horses. Practical improvements include an open-front metal hay barn currently storing round bales, wood rail fencing, established interior roads, and additional outbuildings. The home is tucked among mature trees with a covered carport and a gravel drive, creating a quiet arrival from the road. Long-range views stretch across the surrounding Burleson County countryside, with access to Caldwell and the Bryan/College Station area via Hwy 21, within Caldwell ISD.

Size: 400+ acres