5 Texas Hill Country Estates from Lakefront to Ranch Living

From its elevated setting in Dripping Springs, this newly completed custom home by Aced Custom Homes makes an immediate impression with a massive steel, pivoting front entry door. Inside, sightlines carry straight through to the pool and firepit, setting an effortless indoor-outdoor rhythm. A custom, glass-enclosed wine room anchors the entry experience, while the chef’s kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances, a commercial-type fridge, and a butler’s pantry designed for seamless entertaining. Glass rails replace standard stair railing, paired with softly glowing lighting that accents each step on the way up to the media room. Upstairs, a balcony opens to a Hill Country view. Even the garage is thoughtfully finished, with side-mounted opener motors to accommodate car lifts for enthusiasts. The days here unfold with equal parts drama and ease.

Beyond the gates of an exclusive Lakeway community, this custom-built estate sits on a private cul-de-sac of just five homes, set on approximately 1.53 acres and backing to HOA-owned green space. Sweeping Hill Country views unfold from a grand foyer into a family room crowned by wood-beamed ceilings and a dramatic wall of windows. Kitchen, dining, and living areas flow together, anchored by a butler’s bar with beverage refrigerator and wine storage for effortless hosting. Outdoors, three covered living areas frame a resort-style pool and spa, with space to grill on the veranda or linger poolside. Trails in the 18.29-acre greenbelt lead to a private waterfront lake park with day docks for paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and boating. Multiple levels add a game room, balcony, wet bar, media/bonus room, and direct pool access—made easy by a main level with no stairs.

Along the water’s edge on a quiet no-wake cove, 503 Shorewood Circle pairs constant-level Lake LBJ frontage with an easygoing layout made for lake days and unhurried evenings. Southeast-facing views bring in soft morning light, while calm water sets the scene for swimming, paddleboarding, and boating. Inside, the main-level primary suite keeps everyday living comfortably grounded, with two upstairs guest suites enjoying exceptional lake views. Outdoor living takes center stage with an expansive covered patio and a flat lakeside lawn that invites everything from bare-foot lounging to sunset gatherings around the firepit. A boathouse adds true utility with a boat lift, PWC docks, storage, and an upper deck for taking in the cove. Set in Granite Shoals, it also offers short-term rental investment potential.

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On a secluded, tree-lined street in Olmos Park, this classic stone residence is being offered for the first time in 20 years. Thoughtfully remodeled for today’s rhythms, it pairs an expansive kitchen with an adjacent den while preserving a traditional layout with first-floor living and dining plus a dedicated study; all bedrooms are privately situated upstairs. The chef’s kitchen is outfitted with top-tier appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, a built-in Miele oven and convection microwave, and a 60-inch Wolf range with double ovens. An electric driveway gate adds privacy as you arrive at a two-car garage and attached two-car carport. Above the garage, a well-sized apartment with a full bath, living room, and private bedroom offers welcome flexibility, complemented by an attached greenhouse. Outdoors, a brick patio sets the scene with a fully equipped kitchen and a cozy gas log fireplace.

Surrounded by gently rolling acreage in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Southwind’s Ranch offers a quiet stretch of land set between Lampasas and Burnet. Mature oak trees form a broad canopy across the property, lending shade, texture, and a sense of arrival as the landscape unfolds. Quality soils and varied, rolling topography create a setting that feels both usable and naturally scenic—equally suited to long walks under the oaks or simply taking in the open views and changing light.

Size: 109.75± acres