Wedding & Event Center – 14,321 SF on 39 Acres
Elegant Hill Country Wedding & Event Center – 14,321 SF on 39 Acres
Marketing description
This is a premier 14,321 SF event and wedding venue situated on 39.466 acres in Smithville, TX. Built in 2008 and renovated in 2023, the property features a grand reception hall with floor-to-ceiling windows and chandeliers, a signature ceremony bridge over a pond, and a fully equipped Getting Ready House with private suites and kitchen facilities.
The venue accommodates 300+ guests and is supported by public and well water, septic sewer, and flexible site layouts ideal for large gatherings. Located just 30 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, the estate combines accessibility with a tranquil Hill Country setting.
With no zoning restrictions, this property offers both a turnkey acquisition for event operators and future expansion/redevelopment potential for investors.
Investment highlights
Investment Highlights
711 Old Antioch Rd • Smithville, Texas 78957
Property Type: Turn-key event & wedding venue (specialty building)
Building Size: ~14,321 SF (per listing)
Lot Size: ~39.47 acres of land
Asking Price: $4,650,000 (most recent listing)
Year Built / Renovated: Built 2008; Renovated 2023
Location / Market Access: Approximately 30 minutes from Austin‑Bergstrom International Airport, in a scenic Hill Country setting.
Key Value Drivers
Premium turnkey venue: The property is built and equipped as a modern event and wedding center — including a grand reception hall, premium finishes, a getting-ready house, ceremony bridge over pond, and expansive grounds.
Significant acreage in infill growth region: With ~39 acres and a large footprint near Austin’s growth corridor, the land component offers potential for expansion, ancillary uses or repositioning.
Scenic, differentiated product: The setting (pond, bridge, gardens, expansive acreage) provides a differentiated offering compared to typical event venues—supports premium pricing and strong guest experience.
Flexibility of use: While currently operating as a wedding/event venue, the zoning and site size may allow future alternate uses: corporate retreats, hospitality/venue conversions, or mixed-use development.
Strong demand tailwinds: Event/venue business remains a high-growth niche in the Austin/Southeast Texas region, and owner-user or investor can benefit from the established brand and infrastructure.
Manageable size with scale: At ~14,000 SF building on ~39 acres, the asset sits between “pure boutique” and “large resort” offering—providing a balance of operational scale and manageable execution risk.
Strategic Opportunity
This listing provides a rare blend of turn-key operations + real-estate upside. A buyer can step in and continue operations of a fully functioning event venue, benefit from brand/infrastructure, while also capturing land/real estate value and potential repositioning upside over time. The size and setting offer both immediate income potential and long-term value-creation flexibility.
Ideal Buyer Profile
An owner-operator or hospitality investor seeking a differentiated venue business with real estate ownership.
A developer or investor looking for land in the Austin-adjacent growth corridor with an existing asset to stabilize cash flow.
A strategic buyer interested in a hybrid model: operations today, potential repositioning tomorrow (e.g., hospitality, resort, mixed-use).
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