690 County Rd 1299 , Lampasas, TX 76550(Burnet County)

The Smith Ranch South Pasture is a premier Texas Hill Country legacy estate where natural beauty, refined improvements, and over two decades of purposeful stewardship converge. Spanning approximately 1,339 acres of rolling oaks, limestone bluffs, a lake, and over 5 miles of creeks, this fully high game-fenced property represents one of the most complete turnkey ranches in the Texas Hill Country. Every acre has been thoughtfully developed to maximize habitat, recreation, and family enjoyment, resulting in a rare combination of luxury, privacy, and untamed Texas Hill Country beauty.

Water Features

Smith Ranch South Pasture boasts an impressive 12 acre lake, fully stocked with largemouth bass, and includes a custom in-ground pit blind for premier duck hunting opportunities. The lake is aerated to ensure the highest water quality and maximum stocking potential. Throughout the property are an additional six well-built ponds lined with native clay. Yancey Creek and its feeder streams stretch for more than 5 miles through the ranch, carving deep pools beneath multiple dramatic bluffs and weathered rock formations. Two additional lake sites offer opportunities for future expansion and enhancement. Completing the robust water infrastructure are four strategically placed wells, providing a dependable water supply for all ranch operations and improvements.

Land & Habitat

Few properties in the Hill Country offer such diversity. The ranch encompasses rolling pastures, mature hardwood canopies, and soaring limestone bluffs rising above Yancey Creek. Roughly 90% of the cedar has been cleared, opening sweeping hilltop vistas and productive grasslands. Towering live oaks, fertile fields, and native wildflowers showcase the results of two decades of dedicated land management. Due to its location and topography, the ranch enjoys exceptional privacy, panoramic Texas Hill Country views, dark night skies, and a peaceful sense of seclusion while remaining within close proximity to nearby towns and amenities.

Improvements

The main residence is approximately 4,500 square feet and features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, open-concept living, spacious patios, and a stone fire pit overlooking the water. A matching 4,500-square-foot barn, fully plumbed and wired for easy conversion into a barndominium, provides exceptional flexibility for additional entertaining space, storage, or a future guest retreat. Complementing the main home is a historic one-bedroom one bathroom guest house.

The ranch is fully high game-fenced and cross-fenced, with an extensive internal road system and a registered grass airstrip for private access. Recreational amenities include a regulation skeet and trap range, a dedicated pistol range, and a 500-yard rifle range, providing a complete shooting experience for outdoor enthusiasts and guests alike.

Wildlife & Recreation

Smith Ranch South Pasture offers one of the most dynamic wildlife programs in Texas. Trophy whitetail with elite genetics roam alongside a curated collection of exotics including axis deer, blackbuck, kudu, Pre David's deer, fallow deer, aoudad and Smithburg rams. Native species such as wild hogs, turkey, quail, and dove further enhance the sporting diversity across the property. No commercial hunting has ever been permitted; the ranch has been reserved exclusively for family and friends. The lakes and ponds produce trophy bass exceeding 10 pounds and provide exceptional habitat for waterfowl, creating some of the finest fishing and wing-shooting in the Hill Country. Smith Ranch South Pasture captures the essence of the Texas outdoors with its rare balance of wildlife, water, and natural beauty.

Location & Access

Positioned along the Lampasas and Burnet County line, Smith Ranch South Pasture sits just 15 minutes from Lampasas, 25 minutes from Burnet, and roughly 75 minutes from Austin. The property offers approximately 0.6 miles of county road frontage with two gated entrances, balancing accessibility with privacy. Nearby attractions include Post Oak State Park, Colorado Bend State Park, and Gorman Falls, along with a number of celebrated hill country wineries that provide relaxing and enjoyable outings for family and guests.

Offering Summary

The entire Smith Ranch is being sold as a whole or in tracts from 600 to 2,900 acres. The Smith Ranch South Pasture has been carefully curated to protect its beauty, privacy, and lasting value. More than a ranch, it is a heritage property where recreation, relaxation, and family tradition come together. For buyers seeking an extraordinary Hill Country estate of timeless quality, this ranch offers an unparalleled opportunity to own one of Texass most remarkable destinations.

All boundaries and acreages are approximate; information provided is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyers representative must be identified at first contact and must accompany buyer on all showings for full participation. Fee participation is at the sole discretion of TX Real Estate, Broker.