In Central Texas, $12.5M will buy you 300 acres and a custom-built home

Known as Summers Mill Ranch, the property spans 303.545 meticulously maintained acres.

Georgie Mihaila
Photo credit: Duston Haley / DH Real Estate Photography

They don’t say everything’s bigger in Texas for nothing.

To prove it, a massive property just outside of Belton, Texas, has recently landed on the market offering a staggering 303.545 acres of land — and a custom-built, 6,000-square-foot home to go with it.

Adding to its appeal, the sprawling property has over 1.8 miles of combined water frontage along the Lampasas River and historic Salado Creek. 

Which means future residents will get to go fishing along the riverbanks, hike scenic trails, watch migratory birds, or hunt whitetail deer and other wildlife, and make the most of the property’s surroundings.

The Laurel Real Estate Group (a Coldwell Banker Realty affiliate) holds the listing, priced at $12,500,000.

Photo credit: Duston Haley / DH Real Estate Photography

The property is located in the equestrian community of Summers Mill

The expansive estate is located right outside of Belton, in the historic resort and equestrian community of Summers Mill. The scenic Central Texas location places it just minutes from Salado, 20 minutes from Temple, less than an hour from Austin, and under three hours from both Dallas and Houston.

Known as Summers Mill Ranch, the property spans 303.545 meticulously maintained acres. The land is thoughtfully cross-fenced and includes frontage on both FM 1123 and Hickerson Road. 

Photo credit: Duston Haley / DH Real Estate Photography
Photo credit: Duston Haley / DH Real Estate Photography
Photo credit: Duston Haley / DH Real Estate Photography

Anchored by a 6,000-square-foot residence

The residence at the heart of the property is a custom-built hilltop home with several outdoor living areas and a pool. A gated entry leads to the home, surrounded by century-old oak trees and sweeping views of rolling pastures, hay fields, and the serene waterfront below.

Photo credit: Duston Haley / DH Real Estate Photography
Photo credit: Duston Haley / DH Real Estate Photography
Photo credit: Duston Haley / DH Real Estate Photography

Luxurious interiors with traditional vibes

The nearly 6,000-square-foot residence features 3 bedrooms, 5 baths, multiple living areas, a richly appointed study, an oversized craft room, and a formal dining space. The elegant spaces have a more traditional feel to them, but feature beautiful finishes like custom wallpaper, coffered ceilings, and stately wood-paneled rooms.

Photo credit: Duston Haley / DH Real Estate Photography
Photo credit: Duston Haley / DH Real Estate Photography
Photo credit: Duston Haley / DH Real Estate Photography
Photo credit: Duston Haley / DH Real Estate Photography
Photo credit: Duston Haley / DH Real Estate Photography

Flexible development land, spanning well over 300 acres

With no city zoning and favorable development possibilities, this land offers flexibility rarely found in such a prime location.

The 303.545-acre property can accommodate a private family ranch, equestrian estate, or a premier riverside community, making it a flexible real estate investment with endless potential.

Photo credit: Duston Haley / DH Real Estate Photography
Photo credit: Duston Haley / DH Real Estate Photography
Photo credit: Duston Haley / DH Real Estate Photography
Photo credit: Duston Haley / DH Real Estate Photography

With river and creek frontage

The property also enjoys over 1.8 miles of combined frontage — along the scenic Lampasas River and historic Salado Creek.

Photo credit: Duston Haley / DH Real Estate Photography

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With a decade-long career as a digital content creator, Georgie started out as a real estate journalist for Multi-Housing News & CPExecutive. She later transitioned into digital marketing, working with leading real estate websites like PropertyShark, RENTCafé and Point2Homes. After a brief but impactful stint in the start-up world, where she led the marketing divisions of fintech company NestReady and media publisher Goalcast, Georgie returned to her first passion, real estate, and founded FancyPantsHomes.com