:: Ranch & Country Living

• The quiet of the Texas Hill Country is just a short drive from downtown Austin. Live in the country and work in town, or enjoy the weekends at your ranch getaway.

If your idea of paradise is wildflower-covered rolling hills dotted with spring-fed creeks, where your cattle or horses share the range with abundant wildlife, the Texas Hill Country may be for you.

On the outskirts of Austin and spanning 14,000 square miles into the heart of Texas are some of the prettiest ranch and farm properties in the country. Choose from Hill Country ranchettes within commuting distance to Austin, or opt for a weekend getaway on some of the best hunting, fishing and scenic property around.

Once home to Apache and Comanche Indians, the Hill Country now is home to 51 picturesque towns where locals and visitors alike can taste locally grown cuisine, enjoy active arts venues or shop for ranch supplies. It's no wonder that Central Texas farm and ranchland continues to beckon buyers looking for luxurious country living.

• Hill Country Favorites
• Fredericksburg
• Johnson City

Hill Country Favorites

• Llano - Founded in 1855 on the crystalline spring-fed Llano River, downtown Llano is designated a National Historic District. Dubbed the "Deer Capial of Texas," Llano is popular with deer hunters as well as fisherman, bicyclists and equestrians.

Fredericksburg

• Fredericksburg was settled in 1946 by German immigrants. Its picturesque main street is a National Historic District, which offers homemade German pastries, original art and handmade furniture and wines grown by local vintners.

Johnson City

• Johnson City, birthplace of Lyndon Baines Johnson and home to the LBJ National and State Parks, is experiencing a rebirth of its own. Downtown antique shops share space with enticing restaurants, making Johnson City a popular stopping point between Hill Country winery tours.

Communities

• Burnet County, Bertram, Oatmeal, Smithwick, Marble Falls, Briggs
  Average size of ranches/farms: 413 acres .
• Hays County, Dripping Springs
  Average size of ranches/farms in Hays County: 252 acres.
• Hays County, Buda, Kyle, Niederwald
  Average size of ranches/farms in Hays County: 252 acres.
• Travis County, Garfield, Elroy, Morres Crossing
  Average size of ranches/farms: 229 acres.
• Bastrop County, Cedar Creek, Bastrop, Upton, Smithville
  Average size ofranches/farms: 193 acres
• Travis County, Manor, New Sweden, Kimbro, Manda, Carlson
  Average size of ranches/farms: 229 acres.
• Williamson County, Hutto, Frame Switch,
  Average size of ranches/farms: 232 acres
• Williamson County, Georgetown, Weir, Wallburg
  Average size of ranches/farms: 232 acres
• Williamson County, Liberty Hill, Seward Junction, Rock House, Florence
  Average size of ranches/farms: 232 acres
• Travis County, Jonestown, Travis Peak, Nameless Valley, Round Mountain
  Average size of ranches/farms: 229 acres.