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Rosanky offers a quiet, rural lifestyle outside of Austin
Rosanky is a small community in central Texas, about 40 miles southeast of Austin. Winding roads lead through fields and farms in this rural community, which is sought-after for its spacious lots and ranch properties. While homeowners enjoy the quiet countryside lifestyle, there is some activity in the area. The center of the community has a post office, a convenience store, two restaurants and a couple of churches. For anything more, the cities of Smithville and Bastrop are each within 20 miles, putting residents within quick reach of modern conveniences while allowing them to enjoy a retreat into the Texas hills.
A picturesque ranch home in spacious and rural Rosanky, Texas.
Locals of rural Rosanky can take an easy 40 minute drive to the big city lifestyle of Austin.
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Spacious properties in the Texas countryside
The community stretches north to south along state Highway 304, with smaller roads branching off on either side. Rosanky is a rural area, with an average lot size of 1 acre; however, many properties are much larger. Buyers can easily find ranch properties suitable for livestock or spacious lots where they can hunt and fish on their own land. Houses are often custom, with farmhouses, cabins and Craftsman homes being common. There are some New Traditional options in the La Reata Ranch subdivision, but even these sit on 5 to 6-acre lots. Homes under 3,000 square feet typically cost between $300,000 and $800,000. Larger houses can sell for $900,000 to $1.25 million.
A beautiful and spacious two-story limestone home on large acreage found in Rosanky.
Many homes in Rosanky offer great acreage and space for ranchers or farmers.
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Barbecue and steaks at casual local eateries
Most businesses in Rosanky are wedding and event venues, set among the scenic countryside. Locals can pick up small items at Wagon Wheel Gas N Go, a convenience store on Highway 304. Across the street, Rhodes BBQ is a food truck serving smash burgers, brisket and tacos. Red Rock Steakhouse & Bar is about 11 miles west of the community and offers a variety of meats in a casual dining room reminiscent of an old-fashioned country store. The steakhouse also has live music every Friday night. Residents can make the 11-mile drive northeast to shop for groceries at Brookshire Brothers in Smithville. Bastrop is about 17 miles north via Highway 304 and has large retailers like Walmart, H-E-B plus, Lowe’s and Best Buy.
Locals in Rosanky can grab some amazing local BBQ at Rhodes BBQ.
Another popular dining area is the Red Rock Steakhouse located near Rosanky.
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Well-rated schools a short drive from home
Students in Rosanky might attend Brown Primary School, rated a B by Niche, for prekindergarten and kindergarten. Smithville Elementary School also receives a B, while Smithville Middle School gets a B-minus. Smithville High School earns a B and offers several career and technical education programs, including animal science, construction technology and welding. The school also has a robust agriculture program that allows students to earn certifications in subjects like floral design, industry safety and veterinary assistant. Each of the schools is between 10 and 12 miles away. Smithville does not offer magnet programs or open enrollment, but out-of-district transfers may be available, depending on space and administrative approval.
Smithville Elementary School offers a great small town education for the children of Rosanky.
Smithville High School is large campus offering many programs and extracurriculars for students in the area.
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State highways connect to larger cities in central Texas
Because of its rural location, Rosanky is a car-dependent area. Highway 304 offers a route north to Bastrop, where it connects to state Highway 71 for a 43-mile drive to Austin. Highway 304 also connects to Interstate 10, about 22 miles south of the community, providing an east-west route across Texas. The closest hospital is Ascension Seton Bastrop, while the nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, about 37 miles away.
Hiking, disc golf and motocross at local recreation sites
Most outdoor activities in Rosanky are likely to happen on private property, including hunting, fishing and riding ATVs. Buescher State Park is about 13 miles away near Smithville. The park has a 30-acre lake for fishing and paddling, 6 miles of hiking and biking trails and campsites. Moody’s Disc Golf Country Club features two 18-hole courses on Meuth Cemetery Road and is open to the public. Murphy’s MX is a motocross facility nearby with multiple tracks. Residents can play a pick-up basketball game or bring the kids to the playground at the Rosanky Community Center on Main Street.
Locals can motocross and motorbike at Murphy's MX near Rosanky.
Locals of Rosanky can enjoy a day of disc golf at Moody’s Disc Golf Country Club.
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