Description
On five acres in Smithville, Sweetheart Ranch offers a turnkey creative retreat with multiple structures, a new barn and apartment, and a pondan easy, design-forward escape less than an hour from Austin. Fully taken to the studs, the main home has been rebuilt with a warm, modern aesthetic. Wood wraps the exterior and interior, complemented by raised ceilings, a new metal roof, and a streamlined wood-burning fireplace finished in smooth cement. The two-bedroom layout feels calm and cohesive, with an all-wood backdrop and a farmhouse kitchen featuring butcher-block counters and an apron-front sink. Generous windows and covered porches on both sides connect the home to its five-acre setting. A brand-new barn and barn apartment were built to complement the property’s aesthetic and function. The barn includes three stalls, a feed room, tack room, and pasture access. Above it, the full apartment continues the wood-wrapped look with a kitchenette, full bath with a claw-foot tub, a bedroom, and elevated views that create a sense of privacy and retreat. A detached container structure adds flexible space for a studio, office, or guests. With a half bath, kitchenette, lofted area, and elevated deck, it expands the property’s usability without competing with the main home. The land is inviting and intentional, with a pond designed for swimming, a chicken coop, and acreage that leads to a wet-weather creek. The property also includes an updated septic system and an electric car charger. Smithville offers the charm of a historic small town with an artistic, tight-knit community, local shops, cafes, galleries, and a creative culture shaped by its film history and local makers. It provides the space and ease of rural living without feeling remote. Acreage, design, and usability rarely align this well this close to Austin. Sweetheart Ranch manages all threequietly, intentionally, and with room to grow.
Details
| MLS # | 9407555 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1984 |
| Days On Site | 112 |
| Listing Provided By | Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty | Bridget Ramey |
Features
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 4 Total |
| SQ Feet | 3,000 |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Acreage | 4.44 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | Trees, Woods |
Interior
| Interior Features | Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Central |
| Appliances | Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven |
| Fireplace Features | Living Room |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Window Features | Blinds |
| Flooring | Wood |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Dog Run, Private Yard |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation Details | Pillar/Post/Pier |
| Lot Features | Back Yard, Private, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Many Trees, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft) |
| Patio And Porch Features | Covered, Porch, Rear Porch |
| Fencing | Full, Livestock, Privacy |
| Construction Materials | Log |
| Security Features | Smoke Detector(s) |
Parking
| Parking Features | Detached, Door-Multi, Garage, Garage Faces Side |
|---|---|
| Garage Spaces | 0 |
Utilities
| Utilities | Electricity Connected, Water Connected |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
Other
| List Aor | Austin Board Of Realtors |
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Taxes
| Property | 6087 |
|---|
Area Information
| State | TX |
|---|---|
| County | Bastrop |
| City | Smithville |
| Zip Code | 78957 |
| Area | SV |
| Community Name | Little Piney Creek Estate |
| School District | Smithville ISD |
| Elementary School | Brown Primary |
| High School | Smithville |
| Listing VS Median (in Little Piney Creek Estate) | |
Price: $699,999 low | high Med: $699,999 sqft: 3,000 low | high Med: 3,000 $ / sqft: $233 low | high Med: $233 On site: 112 low | high Med: 188 | |
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| State | TX |
|---|---|
| County | Bastrop |
| City | Smithville |
| Zip Code | 78957 |
| Area | SV |
| Community Name | Little Piney Creek Estate |
| School District | Smithville ISD |
| Elementary School | Brown Primary |
| High School | Smithville |
| Listing VS Median (in Little Piney Creek Estate) | |
Price: $699,999 low | high Med: $699,999 sqft: 3,000 low | high Med: 3,000 $ / sqft: $233 low | high Med: $233 On site: 112 low | high Med: 188 | |
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