Located just west of Burnet, Inks Lake is a constant-level lake known for its peaceful waters and breathtaking views. Smaller and quieter than Lake LBJ, it’s perfect for those who want lakefront living without the bustle of larger communities.
Inks Lake offers:
Constant-Level Waters: Year-round boating, fishing, and swimming with stable lake levels.
State Park Access: Miles of trails, granite outcroppings, and natural swimming holes nearby.
Peaceful Living: A slower pace, ideal for retreats, retirement homes, and second residences.
Hill Country Beauty: Rolling hills, rocky cliffs, and unforgettable sunsets.
Proximity to Kingsland & Burnet: Small-town charm with quick access to amenities.
Building here means enjoying a lifestyle rooted in nature, relaxation, and timeless Texas charm.
Waterfront and Hill Country properties each present their own opportunities and challenges. At Goliath Luxury Homes, we bring the experience to handle them with precision, creating homes that blend luxury with livability.
Our expertise includes:
Waterfront Design & Construction: Creating homes that capture lake views while meeting shoreline and permitting requirements.
Outdoor Living & Entertaining: Expansive decks, patios, and pools designed for enjoying the outdoors year-round.
Custom Boat Houses & Docks: Seamless integration for boating and recreation.
Terrain-Responsive Architecture: Smart solutions for sloped or rocky lots.
Blending Styles: From modern glass-front retreats to rustic Hill Country stone homes, we adapt to your vision.
Our team at Goliath is committed to being as accurate and meticulous as possible with budgets, schedules, and construction, to ensure our clients save money and time.
We believe in open communication with our clients in all stages of the building process, and are always available for support, questions, or to schedule a meeting or walk-through.
At Goliath Luxury Homes, we take great care of our clients. We know that building your dream home can can be both exciting – and maybe stressful at times, but we are here to alleviate any issues, and give peace of mind to our clients.
Quality and excellence is very important to us, and we pride ourselves in our many years of experience, and vast building knowledge.
Life on Inks Lake is about more than a home — it’s about enjoying every day to the fullest. Imagine morning coffee on your deck with the lake shimmering below, afternoons boating or fishing with family, and evenings under the stars by a fire pit.
Our clients choose Inks Lake for:
Peaceful retirement homes designed for relaxation.
Weekend retreats for families and friends.
Lakefront estates with modern luxuries and timeless views.
We’ve refined our process to make building a luxury lake home smooth and enjoyable:
Initial Consultation & Site Review – We meet with you, assess your lot, and discuss your vision.
Design & Planning – Our design team develops custom plans that maximize views and fit your lifestyle.
Construction Phase – With a commitment to detail, we build your home with precision and efficiency.
Final Walkthrough & Keys – Once complete, you step into a home designed exclusively for you.
Yes. We build around Inks Lake, including waterfront lots and parcels near Inks Lake State Park. It’s a smaller lake with a distinct character, and lots here tend to be individual rather than uniform, so we plan each build around its site.
Inks Lake is small and constant-level, sitting between Buchanan and LBJ in the chain. The steady water level is a real advantage — it supports permanent docks and consistent views without designing around a fluctuating shoreline. The tradeoff is that the lake is compact and much of the surrounding land is rugged granite terrain, so siting, access, and excavation matter more than they would on a flat lot.
Yes. The constant water level makes waterfront design more straightforward here than on the storage reservoirs, and we focus on orientation, elevation, outdoor living, and dock placement to make the most of a compact shoreline. Granite and rock are common along this lake, so excavation and foundation planning are part of the conversation early.
It depends on the parcel. The area includes established lake subdivisions with their own rules, newer developments, and unrestricted acreage, and proximity to the state park affects some properties. What governs setbacks, materials, and outbuildings varies between them.
Worth understanding before you buy. Give us the address and we’ll tell you what applies to that specific parcel.
In most cases yes, and the constant lake level works in your favor — a permanent dock doesn’t have to accommodate a wide range of water elevations. What still varies is your specific frontage: water depth, bank and rock conditions, available width, and applicable permitting.
We assess the shoreline before the design is finalized so the dock and the house are planned as one project.
Your lot drives this. Rock excavation and access are the common variables here and can change the site work phase substantially before construction begins.
We’d rather commit to a schedule we can hold than quote an average. Once we’ve seen the lot and the plan, we’ll give you a realistic month-by-month timeline.
Yes. Energy-efficient construction and smart home integration are standard parts of what we build, not upgrades. That includes envelope and insulation decisions suited to Texas heat, along with automation for lighting, climate, security, and entertainment scaled to how you actually plan to live in the house.
We handle the project from architectural and design consultation through construction and final finish-out — design and material selection, custom pools and outdoor living areas, luxury kitchens, bathrooms, and interior finishes. Throughout, we prioritize open communication, regular updates, and collaborative decision-making, so you always know where the build stands.
Site conditions matter more than square footage here. Rock and excavation, access, slope, and utilities all move the number before finishes enter the conversation — then level of finish and any dock, pool, or outdoor structures shape the rest.
Bring us the lot and what you have in mind and we’ll give you a clear, itemized cost picture before you commit to anything.
Inks Lake is a short drive from our Kingsland office and part of the chain we build across every day. We know the terrain, the shoreline, and the trades. We’re members of the Texas Association of Builders and the Hill Country Builders Association, and we build on four principles: honesty, integrity, quality, and transparency.
