677 Old Antioch Rd, Smithville, TX 78957

Property description

Located in Eastern Bastrop County, Pine Hills Ranch is nestled in the piney woods north of Buescher State Park. This wooded acreage tract offers a gentle roll with several pine-tree-lined ponds. A small home provides a weekend getaway with a view of the front pond and pasture. LOCATION The ranch is situated 6 miles east of Bastrop, fronting Old Antioch Road. The most scenic route is via Park Road 1c, which winds through the hills and offers several overlooks. If coming from Austin, take the turnoff at HWY71 and Cottletown Road. The property is about 4.6 miles up Cottletown, which turns into Antioch. TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT The property has a gentle roll with elevations ranging from 490 ft at the front to 550 at the highest point in the back. The habitat is mostly pine trees, Red Cedar, and post oaks with yupon and beauty brush underbrush. WILDLIFE Pine Hills Ranch is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including White-tailed Deer and hogs. It also hosts various other desirable game species, such as wood ducks and various small game. WATER The property features two ponds, with the front pond covering approximately 0.63 acres and the back pond approximately 0.6 acres. Both ponds have fish, and a pair of wood ducks have been spotted attempting to nest around the back pond in the spring. The home is supplied with county water, and water is piped to the front pasture for cattle. ELECTRICITY Electricity is available to the home and barn. Additionally, a power line crosses the property around the midway point between the front and back, allowing further improvements if desired.