5 Texas Acreage Retreats and Estate Homes with Pools and Views

Along the water’s edge just four miles southwest of Clarendon, this 480-acre holding is set up for practical ranch use and weekend sport alike. Two earthen tanks anchor the landscape—one fed by an electric-powered water well and stocked with fish, the other catching runoff and currently holding water. A second water well is windmill powered, with the windmill noted as needing repairs. For those considering a future homesite, electric and water are already available, with an overhead electric line run into the property to service the well pump. Hard-top access comes directly off FM 2162, and Lake Greenbelt sits about eight miles away. The property currently carries a verbal grazing lease, and CRP contracts extend into 2030 and 2032, shaping a landholding designed to be used and enjoyed over time.

Size: 480 acres

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Tucked into a private Edinburg setting, this one-owner, custom-built Mediterranean estate unfolds across 1.25 acres dotted with more than 20 mature oak trees. Inside the main residence, soaring ceilings and arched windows pull in generous natural light, while granite countertops and porcelain tile keep the palette timeless. Two wood-burning fireplaces anchor everyday living, and a reverse osmosis water filtration system adds quiet practicality. With four bedrooms, four baths, and two flexible bonus rooms, the layout adapts easily to work, guests, or hobbies. Outdoors, the mood shifts to effortless entertaining with a sparkling in-ground pool, shaded pergolas, a full sprinkler system, and landscaping designed for ease. A separate guest home includes two bedrooms, one bath, a full kitchen, and a covered carport. Two warehouses—one a 2,400-square-foot block workshop with TPO roofing and electricity—round out the estate’s versatility.

Set on five wooded acres in San Marcos, this private, unassuming retreat is approached by a winding drive that opens to a circular arrival. Tucked beyond view, the residence has been carefully updated and consistently maintained, creating an ease that reads in the details rather than declarations. Broad covered porches extend the living space outdoors, framing quiet moments in the shade and easy transitions to the well-kept yard. For warmer days, an inviting in-ground pool and spa anchor the landscape—equal parts everyday escape and effortless gathering place. The setting feels removed from the pace of town, yet the location remains described as conveniently close, offering the rare balance of seclusion and simplicity that makes daily life feel intentionally lived.

Set on 1.72 acres near Bee Cave, this meticulously updated single-story pairs privacy with wide-open views and a backyard designed for unhurried days. A stone path and charming fountain lead to the covered front porch, while natural light moves through an open layout anchored by a wall of windows. The chef’s kitchen is finished with light cabinetry, honed marble counters, a farmhouse sink, wine fridge, and a commercial-grade 6-burner gas range with griddle and double ovens. In the family room, a limestone fireplace adds warmth and weight. The private owner’s suite includes an updated bath with a floor-to-ceiling tiled shower, freestanding soaking tub, and spacious walk-in closet, plus an attached “zen den.” Outside, a quartz-plaster pool with splash pad, raised garden, potting shed, private well, rainwater collection, and a wet-weather creek complete the setting.

Along the water’s edge in Falconhead, this extensively upgraded residence pairs expansive Falconhead Golf Course views with a beautifully maintained saltwater pool and spa. Outdoor life unfolds across a covered front porch facing mature landscaping, a spacious covered back porch with remote-control shades, and multiple poolside lounging and entertaining areas overlooking the 13th hole, plus a charming butterfly garden. Inside, new Andersen and Pella windows bring in abundant natural light, highlighting warm hardwood and tile floors on the main level and a newly added wood staircase. The refreshed kitchen feels bright and current with white painted cabinetry, a center island, and new dishwasher and refrigerator, opening seamlessly to the family room. A main-level primary suite offers an updated spa-style bath, custom closet, and dedicated study, with no carpet on the first floor. Upstairs: a game/media room, three secondary bedrooms, and an office nook—ready for everyday rhythms.