Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Hays County)
About this property
Welcome to a rare blend of bold Texas beauty & modern luxury meets wide-open freedom across 186 +/- pristine acres. Just 25 miles from downtown Austin, this ranch is more than a home; it’s a legacy in the making. Enter through custom iron gates & follow the tree-lined driveway, flanked by Heritage oak trees & wide-open pastures, nourished by three private wells. The landscape unfolds into a one-of-a-kind private compound complete w/ 6 distinct residences, a spring-fed creek system, including a tranquil one-acre pond that cascades into a 5 +/-acre lake. At the heart of the estate is the main compound, set across 60+/-; acres of high-fenced pasture. This area hosts 5 structures, including a main residence featuring 3 living areas with soaring reclaimed antique timbers that infuse the space with warmth & soul. A saltwater pool offers a resort-like escape under the Texas sky. The primary suite house is a retreat of its own, w/ a spa-inspired bathroom that opens into a private courtyard. Two guest bedrooms are each contained in separate structures & feature full baths and stone fireplaces. A larger detached guest cottage features its own kitchen, screened-in porch w/cozy fireplace, & flexible s living space. Thoughtful design and craftsmanship are woven throughout: Presidio steel doors, Leuder stone sinks w/Rohl fixtures, and Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances complement a kitchen made for both everyday use & elevated entertaining. This is also a working ranch built with intention and story. The barn, built by Dale Dobbs, was crafted from reclaimed 19th-century timbers. Inside are custom horse stalls, feed room, tack room, hay loft, office, & ten working cattle pens. A full-sized riding arena offers an ideal setting for training or leisure. This estate is equipped w/16 security cameras, remote-controlled access gates, & multiple heavy equipment barns tucked into the northern pastures.
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About the Area
2518 W Fitzhugh Rd is located in Dripping Springs, Texas, in Hays County. Hays County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, driven by the explosive growth of San Marcos and Kyle-Buda corridor connecting Austin and San Antonio. The county blends Hill Country character in its western reaches, Wimberley, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, with rapidly urbanizing communities along the I-35 corridor.
The Blanco River and Barton Creek headwaters flow through Hays County, carving spring-fed swimming holes beloved by generations of Texans. Jacob's Well, a natural cylindrical karstic spring, and the swimming holes of Blue Hole Regional Park draw visitors year-round. The Edwards Plateau escarpment creates dramatic topographic relief in the western half of the county.
Dripping Springs had an estimated population of 6,322 as of 2023. The 78620 zip code has a median household income of $146,551, a median home value of $624,800, and a median age of 42.7. The average household size is 2.73 people.
Texas State University anchors San Marcos, supporting a significant education and healthcare sector. The I-35 corridor has attracted major distribution centers and manufacturing. The western Hill Country communities of Wimberley and Dripping Springs have become destination wine, dining, and retreat markets commanding premium real estate prices.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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