$599,000

About this property

On five acres in Smithville, Sweetheart Ranch offers a turnkey creative retreat with multiple structures, a new barn and apartment, and a pond—an 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 three—quietly, intentionally, and with room to grow.

Description provided by the listing brokerage.

Facts

Property type

Farm · Single Family Residence

Year built

1984

Lot size

4.43 acres

Living area

3,000 sq ft

Price per sq ft

$200

Bathrooms

3 full, 1 half

Annual taxes

$6,088

County

Bastrop

Neighborhood

Little Piney Creek Estate

School district

Smithville ISD

Schools

Brown Primary · Smithville · Smithville

Features

Roof

Composition

View

Trees/Woods

Sewer

Septic Tank

Levels

One

Cooling

Central Air

Fencing

Full, Livestock, Privacy

Heating

Central

Flooring

Wood

Utilities

Electricity Connected, Water Connected

Appliances

Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven

Lot

Back Yard, Private, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Many Trees, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)

Water

Public

Pool

None

Horse amenities

Arena, Barn

Windows

Blinds

Parking

Detached, Door-Multi, Garage, Garage Faces Side

Exterior

Dog Run, Private Yard

Interior

Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main

Community

None

Fireplace

Living Room

Foundation

Pillar/Post/Pier

Waterfront

None

Energy efficiency

None

Accessibility

None

Construction

Log

Patio & porch

Covered, Porch, Rear Porch

Location