Above it all at Diamond Ridge Ranch! Have you wanted a peaceful, private retreat but also want to be close to HEB, restaurants, and shopping? Here it is, your hilltop escape with an elegant modern farmhouse, horse facilities, and a knockout panoramic view. Less than 10 minutes from Elgin/Hwy 290, 15 minutes downtown Bastrop/Hwy 71, 30 to Taylor, 40 minutes to Austin. The classic shaded wraparound porch is a relaxing place to view all the wildflowers that paint the pastures around you in 3 seasons. Remodeled, spacious open-plan home was designed for great views all around. You’ll love the high ceilings and natural light throughout. Large kitchen has so many cabinets, leaded glass door leading to pantry, stunning granite countertops and a bar opening to the great room with its oversized fireplace. Primary bedroom has window seat and cathedral ceiling; primary bath has large shower, soaking tub, 2 walk-in closets. Separate dining room, plus a breakfast nook with a fabulous view. Walk-in pantry/storage and laundry room, plus a mud room at the back door. Park your big truck in the oversized 30×24 garage with EV charging station. Large 30×13 storage area above garage (future apartment?). Hop on your horse or ATV and ride through the cleared trails in 8 acres of woods. Perfectly organized for equines: completely fenced with a 3600 sf metal barn, 4 cross-fenced pastures suitable for hay production totaling about 20 acres, a 3600 sf metal barn, 2 run-in sheds, large sand arena. Barn has five 12x15stalls with individual outdoor pens, room for more stalls, high ceiling for ventilation, automatic roll-up doors, hay storage, tack room, feed room, chicken coop/aviary, and room for your tractor and toys. RV carport with electrical hookup next to barn.rnrnCompletely out of flood plain with low taxes (wildlife management). 31+ acres with multiple homesites for those who want a family compound. Want more acreage? Up to 34 more acres adjacent or within view.