Ranch Living

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

• 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: 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: 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.