Hidden Springs Cattle Ranch

Hidden Spring Ranch – 160 Acres | Caldwell County, TX
A rare turnkey cattle and recreational ranch with strong water, healthy pastures, quality improvements, and prime location in one of Central Texas’s fastest-growing areas.

Located just 25 miles south of Bastrop and 15 miles southeast of Lockhart with frontage on Hwy 304, this 160-acre property offers the perfect blend of functionality, beauty, and investment potential. The ranch features a 2,000 sq. ft. home shaded by mature oaks, multiple barns, a great set of working pens, and three Carrizo-Wilcox wells that supply water throughout the ranch — including to two stocked ponds and troughs in every pasture.

The land is fully fenced and cross-fenced into three manicured pastures with a mix of coastal and Bahia grasses, ideal for grazing or hay production. Gently rolling terrain, mature trees, and sweeping views make it equally suited for recreation, weekend getaways, or a future estate.

Whether you’re running cattle, hunting and fishing, seeking a scenic retreat, or securing land in a high-growth corridor — Hidden Spring Ranch offers turnkey quality, strong fundamentals, and long-term upside.

LOCATION:
Conveniently located along Highway 304 with approximately 1,754 feet of road frontage, the ranch has excellent access and visibility. It’s an easy drive to Austin, San Antonio, and Houston, and just minutes from the rapidly growing communities of Bastrop, Lockhart, and Seguin. The ranch is also near major employers, including Tesla’s Gigafactory and The Boring Company in Bastrop, placing it in a high-demand and fast-developing area. A gated pipe entrance, framed by a beautiful cluster of mature oak trees, opens to a long private driveway that offers scenic views and a sense of seclusion as you make your way to the main home.

TERRAIN:
The terrain features gently sloping pasture land dotted with mature oaks that provide both shade and natural beauty. Toward the back of the property, a seasonal creek winds through, and the landscape gradually transitions into a thicker post oak woodland—creating ideal habitat for wildlife and hunting. An 11-acre coastal hay field is already established, and the ranch’s highest point, at around 500 feet elevation near the center, offers sweeping views across the property, including a potential future homesite overlooking the main pond. From there, the land slopes down to about 450 feet near the creek and the entrance off CR 304. With fertile soils, good drainage, and attractive natural features, this land is as productive as it is picturesque.

IMPROVEMENTS:
The ranch features a main home with 3-bedrooms, 2-baths, and is a brick ranch house built in 2006, offering 2,013 square feet of living space with an attached 792-square-foot garage. It features an open-concept kitchen and living area, covered front and back porches, and has been well cared for over the years. While the home is in good shape, some cosmetic updates could bring it up to date. This is a turnkey cattle ranch, fully equipped with all the necessary infrastructure to support livestock operations. That includes a 60x40 enclosed barn with two bay doors and a small apartment built in 1997, offering about 992 square feet of living space. There’s also an 80x25 open equipment and hay barn, a 40x80 open barn, and two smaller storage buildings. The working pens and cattle facilities are in solid condition and designed to be practical and easy to use. Additionally, the property offers a separate build site with beautiful views, perfect for adding another home or ranch facility. The gated pipe entrance, framed by a cluster of mature oak trees, gives a clean, welcoming feel right from the start.

WATER:
One of Hidden Spring Ranch’s most valuable assets is its exceptional water resources.
The ranch is currently under an income-generating commercial water lease, which operates independently of the agricultural use and provides a growing passive revenue stream. Multiple high-producing Carrizo-Wilcox wells, each yielding approximately 70–100 gallons per minute, supply water across the entire property. In addition there is a 3rd domestic well with a smaller pump that produces 30 gpm. Water is piped to reliable troughs and two ponds, with the ponds also supplemented by wells to ensure consistent, year-round availability for livestock and wildlife.

The region is known for its strong underground water, making the ranch an ideal candidate for future irrigation development, if desired. Additionally, the area benefits from favorable annual rainfall, supporting vibrant pastures and further reinforcing the property's long-term sustainability. Water rights are negotiable, offering flexibility and added value for the next owner.

WILDLIFE:
The back portion of the property features a seasonal creek, and the tree cover becomes noticeably denser, creating excellent habitat and a reliable water source for native wildlife including whitetail deer, turkey, and more. This secluded area adds a recreational element to the ranch, with great potential for both hunting and fishing. The larger of the two ponds is also located in this back section and is supplemented by a water well, providing an additional year-round water source for wildlife and enhancing the property’s appeal as a multifaceted ranching and recreational property.

MINERALS:
Negotiable