980 County Road 224
Florence, TX 76527

Hidden Springs Ranch is an incredible investment and recreational ranch located in northern Williamson County near the outer fringe of development. The size, beauty, and location make this a great place to enjoy while your investment appreciates. The population of Williamson County is projected to increase from 600,000 today to 2 million by 2050. This is a classic Hill Country ranch with numerous scenic hilltops providing long-range views, a rock bottom creek traversing the length of the property, and multiple ponds and lakes. ---------- LOCATION 3.5 miles to Hwy 195 in Florence, 5 miles to Hwy 183, 18 miles to IH-35, 20 miles Georgetown Airport, 23 miles to downtown Georgetown, 32 miles to North Austin, 60 miles to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. ---------- LAND The 932.5 acres falls into two distinct areas. The front approximately 292 acres is primarily gently sloping pasture with some areas of dense cedar interspersed with motts of gorgeous Live Oaks. There are five ponds in this front section, several of which held reliable water in drought periods. This area also has 2,400 feet of paved frontage on CR 224. The northern 640 acres is a classic Hill Country setting with varied topography, from scenic ridges and hilltops to low lying drainages that feed into McDaniels Branch, which traverses the length of the 640 acres. This area is an open and closed canopy Oak/Juniper woodland with the tree layer being comprised of Live Oak, Texas Oak, Ashe Juniper, Sycamore, Hackberry, Cedar Elm, Pecan, Escarpment Black Cherry, and Black Walnut. Grasses observed on the property include Little Bluestem, Hairy Grama, King Ranch Bluestem, Threeawn, Sideoats Grama, Silver Bluestem, Plains Lovegrass, and Seep Muhly. The elevation ranges from 900 feet in the northern section to 1,090 feet near the front gate. Approximately 250 acres of the ranch lies within Burnet County. ---------- IMPROVEMENTS & UTILITIES The 1930s built ranch house is still livable and is currently utilized as a hunters camp for family and friends. Water for the house is supplied via nearby well. Electricity is run to the house. There are also several outbuildings and storage shed/barns. Perimeter fencing is in good to excellent condition and can normally be travelled entirely by UTV. A compacted base road leads from the front gate to the house, which is drivable by most vehicles. An all-weather ranch road traverses through the northern 640 acres. ---------- WATER The property has a water well and submersible pump at the house which has been reliable for the current owner. There is also second well near the northern boundary with a windmill that does not function. Ten lakes and ponds are scattered across the property, of which a few are year-round water sources. McDaniels Branch is a wet-weather creek that travels across three-quarters of the property and several drainages on the property feed into it. Currently there is one stretch of the branch where several springs are flowing straight out of the rock cascading into the creek channel. ---------- MINERALS A portion of the mineral estate may be available with an acceptable offer. ---------- TAXES The property is currently qualified under an Agricultural tax valuation via livestock grazing, keeping the carrying costs low. For the buyer interested in converting to a Wildlife Management tax valuation, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management is offering a free consultation. Please ask the agent for details. ---------- COMMUNITY Florence ISD Basic necessities are available nearby in Florence. All the needs of a rural landowner can be found in Georgetown, less than 25 minutes away. There are also several vineyards and wineries within 30 minutes including the Vineyard at Florence, Pilots Knob Vineyard and the Rusty Mule Winery. ---------- ***Buyer Agents must make first contact and be present at all showings to participate in 50% commission split. If this condition is not met, Buyer Agent split is at sole discretion of Plateau Land Group, LP management. Each Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated***