Active · MLS# 5044327
127 Marina Rd
Smithville, TX, 78957
$699,999
3 Beds · 4 Baths · 3,000 SF · $233/SF
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, cafés, 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.
Property Details
Property type
Single Family Residence
Living area
3,000 sq ft
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3 full · 1 half
Year built
1984
Lot size
4.435 acres
Subdivision
Little Piney Creek Estate
County
Bastrop
Annual taxes
$6,088
Schools
Elementary
Brown Primary
Middle
Smithville
High
Smithville
Features
Interior
Breakfast Bar · Ceiling Fan(s) · Beamed Ceilings · Laminate Counters · Eat-in Kitchen · Kitchen Island · Natural Woodwork · Open Floorplan · Pantry · Primary Bedroom on Main
Exterior
Dog Run · Private Yard
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Views
Trees/Woods
Listing courtesy of Bridget Ramey, Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty. Information is provided by Unlock MLS (Austin Board of Realtors) and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Adrian Salas is not the listing agent for this property unless otherwise stated.
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Listings courtesy of Unlock MLS (Austin Board of Realtors). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
