In 1849, Addison Darby acquired over 3,000 acres of pristine wilderness in western Fayette County that came to be known as the Darby Rough and Hideout Spring. Historically, the ranch was frequented by numerous cattle thieves and other Men who did not want to be seen!

After a century and a half of family ownership, the still unspoiled Hideout Spring Ranch is now being offered to those who want to hide from the traffic, cell phones and other stresses of modern life. Only a few gorgeous oak-covered ranches are available and range in size from 127 to 270 acres. The gently, rolling terrain is cut by two dramatic wet-weather creeks, and numerous tranquil ponds dot the landscape. And for those who like to hunt with rifle or camera, the diversity of wildlife is simply amazing.

Conveniently located on Hwy 71 just 45 miles to Austin and only 99 miles to Houston, these spectacular ranches will ...