5 Hill Country Luxury Homes with Lake Views and Acreage

Commanding views across Lake Buchanan, this immaculate custom stone home unfolds over 30 acres of Texas Hill Country landscape. Built by Tommy Long and arranged on one level, it centers on a soaring great room where a massive stone fireplace anchors open dining and a wall of windows that draws the outdoors in. The chef’s kitchen is designed for real use, with a large island and prep sink, double ovens, warming drawer, microwave, cooktop, and a walk-in pantry that also functions as a safe room. In the primary suite, patio access leads to a spa bath with soaking tub, dual vanities, walk-in shower, and an oversized custom closet with a built-in island. A private office/library with built-ins, split guest bedrooms with porches, powder room, and a generous laundry complete the plan. Outside: wraparound porches, raised stone garden beds, a rainwater system, stocked koi pond, and a 1,200-square-foot metal building near Marble Falls and Burnet.

Within the private gates of Escondido Golf & Lake Club in Horseshoe Bay, 100 Milagro channels a refined yet relaxed take on Hill Country living. A welcoming front courtyard with fireplace sets an easy rhythm before you step inside to arched passageways, rich wood beams, soaring ceilings, and hand-selected finishes. The layout is thoughtfully tuned for everyday comfort and entertaining alike, with inviting gathering spaces and a flexible bonus room anchored by its own fireplace. Upstairs, a private guest retreat offers separation when friends or family come to stay. Outdoors, covered living—also with a fireplace—overlooks a spacious, tree-shaded backyard designed for privacy and year-round enjoyment, with room to create a future resort-style pool retreat. Life here feels both composed and comfortably lived-in.

Along the water’s edge on exclusive Applehead Island in Horseshoe Bay, this half-acre waterfront homesite captures sweeping views of Lake LBJ and the Texas Hill Country from the moment you arrive. Set within a protected cove, it offers 140 feet of Lake LBJ shoreline—an inviting backdrop for quiet mornings on the water and effortless boating access. As one of Texas’s few constant-level lakes, Lake LBJ supports year-round enjoyment, from paddleboarding at daybreak to sunset cruises across glassy water. Life here comes with the ease of a private island setting, with 24-hour gated on-site security and resident amenities that include the Applehead Island pool, tennis courts, and a lakeside pavilion. Minutes away, Horseshoe Bay Resort adds golf, marina access, dining, and resort experiences for a well-rounded Hill Country rhythm.

Size: 1.00 acres

From its elevated Texas Hill Country setting in New Braunfels, this gated 5-acre estate pairs everyday comfort with genuine flexibility—without an HOA. Living space is thoughtfully split between a main home and a guest house, supported by a substantial workshop designed for both work and celebration. The main residence centers on an open-concept kitchen and living area with a walk-in pantry, plus a dedicated office with a full bath, two secondary bedrooms connected by Jack-and-Jill baths, an upstairs loft/bunk room, and a private primary suite with a sitting area, spa-inspired bath, and oversized closet. In the guest home, two bedrooms and two full baths frame an open kitchen and living area for longer stays. Outside, a pool, cabana, and expansive porches invite slow mornings and lively evenings, just 10 minutes from town.

Size: 5.00 acres

Rising above the Hill Country on 2.88 acres, this modern retreat frames panoramic views of Canyon Lake and the surrounding landscape. Expansive upper and lower covered balconies face west for sunset watching, while a private front courtyard and covered porch set a serene arrival. Inside, the great room makes a dramatic statement with soaring vaulted ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and a wall of windows that keeps the scenery front and center. The open-concept kitchen is designed for gathering, anchored by a Taj Mahal quartzite waterfall island, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a KitchenAid 6-burner propane range, beverage refrigerator, and a new 2026 Monogram refrigerator, plus a butler’s pantry that tucks away the microwave. The main-level primary suite features a spa-inspired wet room, dual vanities, and a generous walk-in closet; downstairs, secondary bedrooms, a family room with wet bar, and a custom wine closet invite unhurried weekends.