1934 N Walnut Springs Rd, Johnson City, TX 78636

Discover your Texas Hill Country escape: Designed by Rick & Cindy Black Architects, this luxury new construction sits on a 7-acre private property with 1,500 shared acres under wildlife management. Sited in the premier ranch community of The Preserve at Walnut Springs, the equestrian facilities, miles of winding trails, clubhouse, pools and recreational amenities support outdoor adventure and relaxation.

The main residence, at 1534 square feet, pairs heirloom-quality construction with high-end finishes, and includes an expansive primary suite, dressing room with built-in daybed, chef’s kitchen and pantry, and living and dining areas to host many guests. An authentic wood-burning stove encourages nights around the fire. A terrace with steel trellis expands the living toward the west for sunset views across the pasture. Sited within the garden is a charming 324 square foot detached studio. Guests are accommodated with a built-in double queen bunk, half bath and outdoor shower. The studio interior has shiplap board walls and a timber-framed vaulted ceiling, and offers work-from-home possibility with a built-in desk and storage loft. The property benefits from the community’s wildlife management plan, allowing for a significant property tax reduction on 6 of the 7 acres. The architects have created plans to expand the footprint with an additional 2- bedroom 2-bath, plus garage. A thoughtfully designed rainwater collection system and septic are both sized for future additions.

The Preserve at Walnut Springs was built upon the concept of land conservation and protected open space, creating outdoor recreation within a community that's becoming harder and harder to find. With 1,500 acres of protected, managed open space, the entire community benefits from the shared expense of land management and property tax exemption.

At 1934 N Walnut Springs Road in Johnson City, this 2024-built residence sits on 6.95 acres within The Preserve at Walnut Springs, a 1,500-acre wildlife-managed community designed around conservation and protected open space. The home delivers what few properties in the Hill Country offer: a private sanctuary that functions as a full resort without leaving Blanco County.

The 1,908 square foot main residence was designed by Rick & Cindy Black Architects with an open floor plan that collapses the boundary between interior and exterior living. A stone-countered chef's kitchen flows directly to multiple dining and living areas. Vaulted beamed ceilings and natural woodwork create spatial volume, while the primary bedroom anchors the main floor. A wood-burning stove anchors winter evenings. The west-facing terrace with steel trellis captures sunset views across private pasture land.

The property includes a detached 324 square foot studio with timber-framed vaulted ceiling, built-in double queen bunk, and half bath. An outdoor shower extends the guest experience into fresh air. A built-in desk and storage loft make remote work viable here. The studio sits within a garden setting on the gentle slope of the corner lot.

The Preserve itself functions as the leisure component most buyers seek but rarely find. Community amenities include equestrian facilities, miles of winding trails, a clubhouse, and multiple pools. The wildlife management plan on 6 of the 7 acres creates significant property tax reduction. Original architect plans exist for expanding the footprint with a 2-bedroom, 2-bath addition plus garage. Rainwater collection and septic systems are already sized for these additions.

Johnson City ISD serves the property through Lyndon B Johnson Elementary, Middle, and High School. The location splits the difference between rural tranquility and Hill Country convenience. The corner lot positioning and large native trees over 40 feet tall create natural screening from the private maintained roads within the community.

At $747 per square foot on 1,908 finished square feet, this new construction delivers the architectural quality and land mass typically found 45 minutes further west, but within 60 minutes of downtown Austin employment corridors. The wildlife conservation model underlying The Preserve means the open space around this property is protected in perpetuity, making this one of the few Hill Country purchases where your view and seclusion won't be compromised by future development.