48.85 acres in Fayette County

The Hidden Treasure Ranch A rare hidden treasure between La Grange and Smithville in Fayette County, The Hidden Treasure Ranch offers an exceptional combination of privacy, natural beauty, abundant wildlife, thoughtful improvements, and incredible versatility. With two beautiful homes, multiple outbuildings, water resources, scenic trails, a creek and pond, and mature hardwoods throughout, this remarkable property is truly one of a kind. The 3,400+ square-foot main residence is a Three-Star Green Rated home built by Jim Rush Green Builder, Inc., thoughtfully designed to blend comfort, efficiency, and the surrounding landscape. The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, along with spacious and inviting common areas. The well-appointed kitchen opens seamlessly to the living and dining areas, creating a welcoming gathering space centered around a fireplace and expansive windows. Natural light fills the home while offering beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and wildlife. A screened-in porch provides a peaceful setting for morning coffee or evening relaxation, while a dedicated home office offers a quiet and comfortable workspace. Upstairs, a versatile bonus room can easily serve as a guest area, exercise room, craft room, hobby space, or whatever best suits your lifestyle. The property's true wow factor may be the extraordinary great-room-style covered back patio. Designed for both entertaining and everyday enjoyment, this expansive outdoor living space features a dramatic 25-foot stone chimney as its centerpiece, surrounded by generous seating areas and framed by the beauty of the ranch. Water resources are another valuable feature, with a 15,000-gallon rainwater harvesting system and two water wells serving the property. Adding even more flexibility is the approximately 3-bedroom, 2-bath guest house, built in 2017. Completely independent from the main residence and accessed through its own separate entrance, the guest house features an open-concept floor plan with a kitchen flowing into the living and dining areas, plus its own fireplace. It is ideally suited for guests, extended family, additional household members, or a private secondary residence. Beyond the homes, the land itself is exceptional. A picturesque pond, elevations ranging from approximately 280 to 370 feet, and Cedar Creek meandering through the property create a diverse and scenic landscape. Hiking trails wind through the ranch, providing opportunities to explore the hardwoods, enjoy the abundant wildlife, and experience the property's natural beauty from every angle. Dense hardwoods are found throughout the ranch, including rare-to-Fayette-County dogwood trees that burst into bloom around Easter each year, creating a spectacular seasonal display. Additional improvements include two smaller guest cabins, an RV cover with enclosed storage, and a Quonset hut barn offering abundant space for equipment, storage, hobbies, and ranch operations. Despite its private, secluded setting, The Hidden Treasure Ranch is also conveniently located approximately 45 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, providing easy access to Austin while allowing you to retreat to the peace and privacy of the countryside. From the thoughtfully designed residences and extraordinary outdoor living spaces to the abundant water resources, mature hardwoods, hiking trails, wildlife, creek, pond, and extensive improvements, The Hidden Treasure Ranch offers a level of privacy, beauty, functionality, and versatility that is rarely found. This is a property that truly needs to be experienced in person to appreciate all that it offers. Schedule your private showing today and discover The Hidden Treasure Ranch.