4831 Smith Road , Bellville, TX 77418(Austin County)

The wildlife that graces the property adds to the beauty of this tranquil country setting. Be treated to a special morning performance as a family of deer dance, play or run across the dewy front pasture. Grab your binoculars and see if you can recognize some of the amazing bird species. You may even spot the beautiful giant owl who occasionally pays a visit.

Bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush, and other colorful wildflowers carpet the front pastures of the property in the springtime.

And year-round, the ranch offers picture-perfect views of both sunrise and sunset.

The front entrance gate to the ranch is framed on either side by long stone walls which were repurposed from the historic 1900s Railroad Roundhouse that had been located in Bellville, Texas, just a few miles away (the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway division headquarters moved to Bellville at the turn of the last century). Mature agave and lively oak trees greet you along the mile entrance drive, formally named Hope Road. Your private road, ideal for a leisurely evening stroll or morning jog, leads to the Spanish-style main house and stabled main barn of the property.

As you near the main house, catch a glimpse of one of the grand, antique maritime ships bells that subtly flank the walk leading to the front door. Towards the end of Hope Road is a bend leading to the spacious vintage brick motor court located behind the home. The main house offers a pool and spa where you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon.

Or gather your family and friends over for a Texas-style barbeque slow-cooked in a vintage Texas-sized brick smoker. And in the evening, everyone can enjoy a spectacular view of a brightly star-studded night sky, a real treat, especially for city dwellers.

Adjoining the main stable is a 20-acre horse pasture where three friendly horses, that can be your very own, live and play. For horse exercise, the ranch is equipped with a sand arena, round pen, and corrals. And a nearby vintage hot walker makes a fitting backdrop.

About a mile from the main house is a quaint guest house, the original portion of which was built by the propertys earlier landowners. Notice the cattle grates leading to the guest house, which were fashioned from old railroad rails. Spend some time gardening in the flower beds or propagating new plants in the nearby potting shed. The potting shed is equipped with a working vintage porcelain double sink as well as an extra faucet, both of which source their water from a natural well. Take a peaceful break and sit on the front porch, where you can be lulled by the nearby patch of oak trees as they mimic a wavy seashore-like sound on windy days.

A one-room cabin, equipped with its own kitchen, bathroom and wood stove, is invitingly nestled on the edge of the woods.

The property is conveniently located only four miles from historic Bellville, Texas, the seat of Austin County, and home to many quaint shops and restaurants.

BILL JOHNSON AND ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE COMPANY WILL CO-BROKER IF BUYER IS ACCOMPANIED BY HIS OR HER AGENT AT ALL PROPERTY SHOWINGS.