475 Happy Trail
Description
The estate offers over 8,100 square feet of living and entertaining space between the 4,500 sq ft main...Welcome to The Hill Country Hideaway, a 9-acre modern Hill Country estate designed for connection, recreation, and refined living. Completed between 2022 and 2025, this thoughtfully designed property blends resort-style amenities, equestrian facilities, automotive storage, and expansive entertainment spaces, making it ideal for both everyday life , a multigeneration compound and weekend escapes.
The estate offers over 8,100 square feet of living and entertaining space between the 4,500 sq ft main residence, a 2,800 sq ft Party Barn, and an 800 sq ft apartment above the barn. Together, they provide 8 bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, 3 living areas, 2 bars, a media room, and a game room. Every detail was designed with comfort and functionality in mind.
The main residence centers around a chef’s kitchen and full bar that make entertaining effortless. The Party Barn adds another layer of fun with a full kitchen, arcade, and large group dining area that easily transitions from everyday gatherings to special events. A Sonos sound system extends throughout the property for seamless audio indoors and out.
Outside, the property feels like a private resort with a pool and spa, pool volleyball setup, pickleball and basketball, and a half-acre pond with a waterfall stocked for fishing. The grounds are beautifully landscaped.
For equestrian enthusiasts, the 5-stall horse barn is built to the highest standard, featuring automatic heated waterers, reverse osmosis filtration, custom steel doors from American Stalls, a tack room, bathroom, and pasture access. The fenced arena pad is ready for final border and fill. The apartment above the barn adds flexibility for guests, family, or staff—complete with its own kitchen, bathroom, laundry and private entrance.
Car collectors will love the garage space, with capacity for 8+ cars (with 4 post lifts) or RV/boat storage, a 3-car garage at the main home, and outdoor parking for 15+ vehicles. The party barn is equipped with roll up doors to allow for parking your collection inside. EV charger in the main garage and dedicated 10 AMP outlet in the barn garage for future set up.
Located just minutes from Dripping Springs’ wineries, wedding venues, and distilleries, and a short drive from Austin, Sunset Dreams Retreat combines privacy, luxury, and accessibility in one exceptional property.
This is more than a home, it’s a complete Hill Country lifestyle. Purposefully designed for those who value space, privacy, and the ability to live and entertain on their own terms.
Property Highlights Completed between 2022-2025, Sunset Dreams Retreat spans approximately 8,100 sq ft of living space, featuring: -4,500 sq ft main residence with expansive open-concept living, chefs kitchen, full bar, media room & Fleetwood sliding doors framing the views -2,800 sq ft Party Barn & Event Hall with full kitchen, bar, arcade games, lounge, and massive garage capacity -800 sq ft luxury apartment above the barn, ideal for guests, staff, or multi-gen living -8 bedrooms, 8.5 baths, 17+ sleeping spaces -3 kitchens, 3 living rooms, 2 bars, media & game spaces -Level 5 drywall, wide-plank hardwood flooring, and Sonos sound system throughout, electronic shades, smart thermostats and sprinkler controllers, outdoor lighting, solar panels and solar batteries -Metal roof -Well water and whole house Reverse Osmosis System to treat it -9 Acres Unmatched Outdoor Amenities Step outside into your own private resort: -Resort-style pool with volleyball net & spa -Pickleball and basketball courts built into driveway --acre pond stocked with fish, complete with dramatic waterfall -Extensive landscaping at the strucutures and around the property -Fully fenced in 16 acres and horse areas fenced on their own -Expansive covered patios/outdoor living areas & sunset-view seating areas -Hill Country Views from nearly every room -Equestrian Facilities Designed for the true horse lover: -State-of-the-art 5-stall barn with auto waterers (RO water + heated for freezes), custom steel stall steel from American Stalls -Tack room, wash rack, -Barn bathroom -Direct turnout access -Fenced arena space started leveling & fencing complete, ready for border & footing of your choice -Black HDPE fencing blends safety + beauty Car Collector + RV Enthusiast Dream Setup -Attached 3-car garage at the main house -8+ car garage at the Party Barn (space for lifts) -Can make a show piece inside the Party barn Could fit 3 more cars there -RV-height garage with dedicated power -EV charging station in primary garage -Additional parking for 15+ vehicles for events & gatherings
**Newly built custom home on an additional 7 acres, the entire 16-acre compound is available for $13,100,000 and would be 16 acres and 11,700 sq ft of living space.
Website for both properties: https://www.thehillcountryhideaway.com/
See 503 Happy Tr. Here: https://www.compass.com/app/listing/503-Happy-Trail-Dripping-Springs-TX-78620/1971055840958649361
Jenny Walker is a licensed realtor in the state of Texas and is the owner/agent.
Listing Agents
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jenny.walker@compass.comP: (512)-653-3398
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alisa.wells@compass.comP: (512)-820-1351
Property Details for 475 Happy Trail
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Attached Garage
- Attached Parking
- Barbecue Area
- Basketball Court
- Bidet
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-In Barbecue
- Central Heating
- Chandeliers
- Chef's Kitchen
- Concrete Floors
- Custom Closet
- Dishwasher
- Double Oven
- Double Sink Bathroom
- Dryer Hookup
- Dual Pane Windows
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Electric Dryer Hookup
- Fireplace
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Game Room
- Garage
- Garden
- Guest Parking
- Hardwood Floors
- Heated Pool
- High Ceilings
- High Speed Internet
- Home Office
- Hot Tub
- House
- Island Kitchen
- Laundry Room
- Lighting
- Main Floor Primary
- Media / Recreation Room
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Outdoor Shower
- Oversized Windows
- Pantry
- Patio
- Pool
- Primary Ensuite
- Primary Ensuite with Separate Shower
- Primary Ensuite with Separate Tub
- Private Entrance
- Private Pickleball Court
- Private Pool
- Propane Dryer Hookup
- Rain Gutters
- Range
- Range Hood
- Recessed Lighting
- Refrigerator
- Second Kitchen
- Security Gate
- Sleeping Loft
- Smart Home
- Smart Irrigation
- Smart Thermostat
- Soaking Tub
- Sound System
- Tile Floors
- Walk-in Closet
- Washer Hookup
- Wet Bar
- Wired For Sound
- Working Fireplace
Property Details for 475 Happy Trail
| Status | Coming Soon |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | - |
| Taxes | - |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Land |
| Year Built | 2022 |
| Lot Size | - |
| County | Hays County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
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1Property Information for 475 Happy Trail
- Parking Total: 20
- Interior Features: Main Level Master
- Virtual Tour URL Branded: https://mapright.com/ranching/maps/81c0476bcb545f6145dbcf67e6d934f2/share
- Restrictions: NoRestrictions
- New Construction: No
- Fencing: Perimeter, Partial, Wire
- Community Features: None
- FEMA Flood Plain: Partial
- Lot Features: Agricultural, Cul De Sac, Gentle Sloping, Moderate Trees, Private, Rolling Slope, Split Possible, Trees Large Size, Views, Waterfall
- Soil Type: Black Land, Caliche, Limestone, Sandy Loam
- Topography: Level, Rolling
- Road Surface Type: Caliche, ChipAndSeal, Concrete
- Possible Use: Livestock
- Mineral Rights: None
- Horse: No
- Corporate Owner Allowed YN: Yes
- Horse Amenities: None
- Num Sheds: 0.0
- Num Barns: 0.0
- Num Corrals: 0.0
Property History for 475 Happy Trail
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2021 | $1,500,000 | |
| 03/31/2021 | Sold ACTRIS #1111051 | — |
| 03/31/2021 | Sold ACTRIS #4202762 | — |
| 02/11/2021 | Pending ACTRIS #1111051 | — |
| 02/11/2021 | Pending ACTRIS #4202762 | — |
| 01/22/2021 | Listed (Active) ACTRIS #1111051 | $500,000 |
| 01/22/2021 | Listed (Active) ACTRIS #4202762 | $500,000 |
| 01/22/2021 | $1,500,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 475 Happy Trail
Schools near 475 Happy Trail
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Walnut Springs Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Dripping Springs Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Dripping Springs High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Cypress Springs Elementary School PublicPK to 5 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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