Welcome to Lonesome Valley, a stunning 260-acre Hill Country ranch in the heart of Texas wine country. Just 9 miles west of Johnson City on Hwy 290 & 1.5 miles from the gate via Rocky Creek Road, this private estate offers a mile-long paved drive. The ranch features breathtaking views, mature oak trees, rolling hills, open pastures, & wooded areas for wildlife habitat. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, axis, turkey, dove, & hogs—making it a hunter’s paradise. Roughly half the ranch is cleared while the other half remains natural. Improvements include a 3-bed, 3-bath main home w/ a large covered outdoor kitchen/living area. A barndominium includes a 3-bed, 3-bath upstairs w/ a 10-bed bunk room, & downstairs features a full kitchen, bath, saloon, & living area— w/ wraparound porches. Amenities include a fire pit, basketball, tennis, & 2 pickleball courts. There’s also an equipment barn w/ a small apartment. A 2/1 fishing cabin overlooks a 1-acre pond w/ a pier, fountain, floating dock, & man-made creek. There's also a seasonal creek, trails, & a high-fenced garden. Off-grid capable, the ranch is powered by solar, 100,000-gallon rainwater collection, deep well, backup generators, wood stoves, & 4,000 gal of propane. Underground electric in place. Lonesome Valley is a turnkey family retreat w/ income potential from Airbnb, weddings, & corporate events. In Q4 of 2024 alone, Airbnb rentals brought in over $30,000. Offered fully furnished, w/ a replacement value over $10M. *Financing available *Owner/Agent
For sale
$7,450,000
0000 Gibson-Best Road, Hye, TX 78635
12beds
6,652sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 2021
259.15 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,120/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Equipment barnSeasonal creekMature oak treesWraparound porchesWooded areasHigh-fenced gardenFishing cabin
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 24, 2025 at 10:01pm
Listed by:
Tricia Keith 830-330-0015,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: HLMLS,MLS#: 173034

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 12
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 9
Heating
- Central, Electric, Other
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Laminate Floating, Stained Concrete, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,652
- Total interior livable area: 6,652 sqft
Property
Features
- Fencing: Barbed Wire,Pipe,Wood,Completely Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hill Country, Panoramic
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 259.15 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 001594
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Other
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Ceiling Fan(s), Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Hye
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,120/sqft
- Date on market: 4/24/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
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