Key Features: - Main House and Guest House - Fully High-Fenced with Trophy Whitetail - Long Range Hill Country Views - 2 Stocked Fishing Ponds - Large Lake Potential Experience the pinnacle of Texas Hill Country ranch living on this exceptional 206-acre ranch for sale in the prestigious gated Byrd Ranch Estates of Blanco County. Ideally located between Dripping Springs and Johnson City and within a one hour drive of Austin, this property offers an unmatched combination of panoramic Hill Country views, luxury improvements, premier wildlife, and outstanding recreational opportunities. Landscape The ranch has been expertly cedar cleared, leaving behind a beautiful canopy of mature Live Oaks, Post Oaks, Cedar Elms, and other native hardwoods that create a classic Texas Hill Country setting. Rolling topography provides breathtaking long-range views, excellent road systems, and multiple scenic overlooks, while the property's high fencing and meticulous land stewardship make it one of the finest recreational ranches in the area. Water Water is one of the ranch's standout features. Two stocked fishing ponds hold trophy bass year-round, creating exceptional fishing just steps from the home. Additional smaller tanks provide water for wildlife. Multiple creeks and draws traverse the ranch, with seasonal springs carrying water for extended periods of time. The creeks and draws also provide excellent lake development potential, allowing a future owner to create a larger private water feature. Two water wells service the property. Improvements Designed for entertaining and family gatherings, the ranch features a beautifully appointed main house and guest house connected by a covered walkway. The main residence offers an expansive open-concept floor plan with soaring ceilings, a gourmet kitchen, spacious dining area, and a large great room centered around a beautiful fireplace. A one-of-a-kind cigar and cordial room showcases antique ship windows and ports, adding a unique touch of character. The main house also includes the primary Bedroom, a private office, 1.5 bathrooms, and multiple covered porches that capture breathtaking Hill Country views. The guest house offers four spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a comfortable central living area, making it ideal for hosting family and friends. Outdoor amenities include a covered pavilion overlooking the stocked fishing ponds, an outdoor BBQ area, a fire pit, multiple patios and sitting areas, and an attached multi-bay garage. Wildlife This ranch has been professionally managed for years to produce exceptional whitetail deer. The entire property is high-fenced and stocked with genetically superior whitetail deer, with multiple 200+ inch trophy bucks harvested and regularly seen on the ranch. The combination of improved genetics, intensive management, abundant native habitat, and excellent water sources creates one of the premier Texas hunting ranches in the area. Location Conveniently located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, this Blanco County ranch is under one hour from Austin, just minutes from Johnson City, Blanco, Dripping Springs, and Fredericksburg. Surrounded by wineries, distilleries, and luxury ranches, the location offers both privacy and convenience. Summary Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, luxury weekend retreat, premier hunting property, or a long-term legacy investment, this exceptional ranch delivers. Combining spectacular Hill Country views, luxury improvements, expertly managed trophy whitetail genetics, exceptional fishing, and future lake development potential, this is a rare opportunity to own one of Blanco County's finest turnkey ranches. The heavy lifting has already been done—simply arrive and enjoy everything the Texas Hill Country has to offer.