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In the heart of Texas Wine Country near Fredericksburg, 260 Acres, Parked Out, Pond, Multiple Improvements & Off-Grid Capable. Welcome to Lonesome Valley, a stunning 260-acre Hill Country ranch in the heart of Texas wine country. Ideally located just 30 minutes west of Dripping Springs, 9 miles west of Johnson City on Hwy 290 and only 1.5 miles from the gate via Rocky Creek Road, this private estate offers a mile-long paved drive to the main improvements. The ranch features breathtaking views, mature oak trees, rolling hills, large open pastures, and wooded areas for wildlife habitat. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, axis, turkey, dove, and hogs—making it a hunter’s paradise. Approximately half of the ranch is cleared while the other half remains natural. Improvements include a 3-bed, 3-bath main home with a large covered outdoor kitchen-living area offering incredible views. A spacious barndominium includes a 3-bed, 3-bath upstairs with a 10-bed bunk room, and downstairs features a full kitchen, bath, saloon, and living area—all with wraparound porches. Amenities include a large fire pit, basketball, tennis, and two pickleball courts. There’s also an equipment barn with a small apartment. A 2 bedroom, 1 bath fishing cabin overlooks a 1-acre pond with a pier, fountain, floating dock, and man-made creek. The ranch also includes a seasonal creek, extensive trails, and a high-fenced garden. Off-grid capable, the ranch is powered by solar, 100,000-gallon rainwater collection, deep well, backup generators, wood stoves, and 4,000 gallons of propane. Underground electricity is in place. Lonesome Valley is a turnkey family retreat with income potential from Airbnb, weddings, and corporate events. In Q4 of 2024 alone, Airbnb rentals brought in over $30,000. Offered fully furnished, with a replacement value over $10M. *Financing available *Owner-Agent
Courtesy Of: Keller Williams Realty
Feature Highlights
- Multi Parcel ID
Public Schools
- School District:
- Johnson City ISD
- Elementary School:
- Lyndon B Johnson
- Middle School:
- Lyndon B Johnson
- High School:
- Lyndon B Johnson
Interior Features
- Heating:
- Central,Electric,Fireplace(s),Wood Stove
Exterior Features and Amenities
- Exterior Features:
- Attached Grill,Balcony,Barbecue,Basketball Court,Fire Pit,Rain Gutters,Outdoor Grill,Private Entrance,RV Hookup,RV/Boat Parking,Sport Court,Stable/Barn,Storage,Tennis Court(s),Other
- Fencing:
- Barbed Wire,Fenced,Full,Gate,Pipe,Wood
- Lot Features:
- Acreage,Agricultural,Cleared,Many Trees,Sprinkler System,Tank/ Pond,Water/Lake View
- Lot Size:
- Over 100 Acres
- Lot Size Area:
- 259.1500
- Lot Size Source:
- Other
- Lot Size Units:
- Acres
- Number Of Wells:
- 2
- Subdivision Name:
- NA
Utility Information
- Utilities:
- Septic,Well
Financial
- Unexempt Taxes:
- $24,484.00
- Tax Legal Description:
- See Agent
Other Features
- Will Subdivide:
- No
- Easements:
- Electric,Other
- Special Notes:
- Aerial Photo,Owner/ Agent,Survey Available
- Possession:
- Closing/Funding
- Parcel Number:
- R1594
Directions
Access off Hwy 290 just west of Johnson City, 1 mile down Rocky Creek Road, Right on Gibson-Best Rd.

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