Rancho Belle Terre - Austin County, Bellville, TX
Rancho Belle Terre - Austin County, Bellville, TX
Set on 56.12 rolling acres in Austin County just 10 minutes from Bellville. This turnkey, country retreat combines a contemporary design with privacy and scenic views. Built in 2014, the property features a 3–4 bedroom, 3‑bath main home along with a 2‑bedroom, 2‑bath casita. Additionally, a climate-controlled barn plus separate office with storage room creates a versatile compound suited for a weekend escapes or full-time living. Enjoy picturesque views of the surrounding pasture and stocked pond, complete with a covered dock for quiet mornings or sunset fishing. Located within easy reach of Houston, this is refined rural living, with every day amenities just a short drive away.
Key Attributes
Location
From Downtown Bellville, follow Main Street to Highway 159W, turn left, and follow approx. 6 miles. Property will be on the right. Access is on private easement road to the ranch.
- Nelsonville ~2 miles
- Bellville ~6 miles
- Somerville Lake~ 34 miles
- Houston- ~70 miles
- Austin ~100 miles
Topography, Rangeland & Habitat
Offering a diverse mix of open pasture and wooded areas with a 60’ elevation change from the southwest to the northeast corner. The pastures are well-maintained for cutting hay and the property is under a 1D1 Ag exemption from this practice. The wooded areas are dominated by oaks, and the more open areas are also dotted with large oaks and sycamores. Soils are a mixture of fine sandy loams and clay loams, making it very suitable for equestrian use.
Wildlife
White-tailed deer, dove, turkeys and migratory birds are common on the property.
Improvements
Main House: Completed in 2014, the 1,680 sqft main house is centered around the great room with tall ceilings offering great natural light. Open to the kitchen and dining with a wood plank ceiling and wall of French doors to front patio. The kitchen is equipped with butcher block island, stainless appliances, and storage and a gas stovetop. Off the great room, two doors flanking the wood-burning fireplace open to the large screened porch that can be enjoyed year-round with picturesque landscape views. There are 3 bedrooms, each with private full baths, and complete with private access and en-suite baths, plus an office or flex room.
Guest Casita: 644 sqft with covered porch and metal roof offering two additional bedrooms with private baths plus spacious utility room. This charming guest house is a short walk from the main house.
Barn: Climate-controlled with electricity and running water currently used for storage that would make a great workshop, art studio or rec room.
Additional outbuildings: include office with carport with attached storage room plus a free-standing two-car garage.
Bonus: hot tub with wood deck overlooking rolling pasture and pond.
Water
A scenic one plus acre stocked pond with a covered dock sits on the property, while a small creek draw off East Mill Creek follows the northern boundary. The land also includes a private water well that services the improvements.
Electricity
City electric provided by San Bernard Electric Co-op.
Minerals
Seller reserves an undivided 50% interest in the Mineral Estate owned by the Seller.
