PRICED TO SELL!! 16.89 acres of AG-exempt ranch land in Martindale, Texas, just minutes from San Marcos with convenient access to Austin, Lockhart, and the Central Texas corridor. Experience modern comfort and peaceful country living on this beautiful ranch. Perched on an elevated homesite, the property offers panoramic views overlooking the ranch and surrounding countryside, allowing you to keep an eye on your livestock while enjoying the Texas landscape.The newly built 1-bedroom, 1-bath home features contemporary finishes and an impressive chef's kitchen designed for cooking and entertaining. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a weekend retreat, or a place to live while building your custom dream home, this move-in ready home offers flexibility. Designed with ranch life in mind, the property is fully equipped with horse and cattle fencing. A dedicated chicken area currently houses 19 laying hens. Irrigation throughout the property makes it well suited for a hobby farm, market gardening, orchards, vineyards, cut flower production, and other small-scale agricultural ventures. Whether your dream is to grow fresh produce, raise animals, or create a sustainable farm-to-table lifestyle, this property provides the infrastructure and space to bring your vision to life. Start each morning with a cup of coffee on the front porch while enjoying peaceful surroundings, fresh country air, spectacular sunrises, and incredible views across your ranch and beyond. With ample room to expand, build your dream home, or simply enjoy the property as it is, this ranch offers opportunities for recreation, homesteading, and country living. The land rises behind the existing home, creating an exceptional homesite for a future custom residence with expansive views. The pasture acreage extends into the floodway.  Located outside the ETJ, this property offers the privacy of rural living while remaining just a short drive from the shopping, dining, and conveniences of San Marcos.