Description
Discover The Ranches at Blackbuck Ridge — a gated, wildlife-exempt community in beautiful North Burnet County, Texas, where privacy meets possibility. This 5-acre Hill Country retreat pairs a thoughtfully built 2021 craftsman-style home with room to grow, offering the rare combination of a move-in-ready residence and a true mini-homestead lifestyle. Set behind a controlled gated entrance, the property delivers the seclusion buyers are searching for without giving up convenient access to Central Texas.
Ideally positioned in the Texas Hill Country, The Ranches at Blackbuck Ridge places you approximately one hour from Austin, with Lampasas and Burnet each roughly 20 minutes away. Popular destinations such as Inks Lake State Park and Colorado Bend State Park are close by, along with a growing collection of Hill Country wineries. A low tax rate and the community’s wildlife exemption make this an especially attractive place to own acreage in Burnet County.
With a 2021-built home, a fresh October 2024 roof, a whole-house water filtration system, a fruit tree orchard, and a ready-to-use chicken coop and run, this Blackbuck Ridge property is a rare, move-in-ready homestead opportunity in North Burnet County.
The Home
Built in 2021, this 1,498-square-foot craftsman-style home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open kitchen-living-dining layout designed for easy entertaining and comfortable everyday living. The flowing floor plan keeps everyone connected — whether hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet evening in. Freshly painted throughout with zero-VOC paint and equipped with allergy-friendly AC filters, this home is a breath of fresh air, literally.
Healthy, Move-In-Ready Living
This home was built and updated with clean, healthy living in mind. A whole-house water filtration system ensures every tap flows with clean, pure water, while zero-VOC paint and allergy-friendly AC filters support better indoor air quality throughout. The roof was replaced in October 2024, delivering worry-free living and one less thing for the next owner to think about for years to come.
Your Own Mini-Homestead
Step outside to your own mini-homestead dream. A fruit tree orchard is ready to bloom, and a charming chicken coop with a spacious run is already in place for fresh eggs from day one. Beyond that, there is plenty of open space for gardens, animals, or simply soaking up those legendary Texas sunsets. For anyone drawn to a more self-sufficient lifestyle, the groundwork is already done.
Room to Grow
Bring your vision. With five acres and room to spare, there is space to add a barndominium, workshop, or guest house — whatever the next chapter calls for. The community’s wildlife exemption helps keep ownership costs low, while the gated setting protects your privacy as you build the property of your dreams.
Location & Proximity
The Ranches at Blackbuck Ridge is located in North Burnet County, Texas, in the heart of the Hill Country. Key distances from the community:
- Austin — approximately 1 hour
- Lampasas — approximately 20 minutes
- Burnet — approximately 20 minutes
- Inks Lake State Park — nearby
- Colorado Bend State Park — nearby
- Hill Country wineries — throughout the surrounding area
Whether you are searching for a move-in-ready Hill Country home, a private mini-homestead with orchard and chicken coop already in place, or acreage in a gated, wildlife-exempt community with room to expand, The Ranches at Blackbuck Ridge delivers a rare combination of comfort, privacy, and possibility in North Burnet County.
