This personal private riverside retreat on the banks of the Brazos River comprises some 91 acres of pastures and woodland with a welcoming Texas-sized residence and stylish equestrian facilities at its heart.
The meandering 1,280 miles of the regal Brazos River has long played a role in the history of and life in Texas and the United States, and it remains a desirable destination for outdoor relaxation and recreation, from canoeing and fishing to camping, picnicking, and wildlife watching. This magnificent estate on the Brazos’s banks—and within the historic Stephen F. Austin land grant, which the “Father of Texas” obtained in the early 1800s—is tantamount to a personal private riverside retreat, spanning some 91 acres of pastures and woodland with a welcoming Texas-sized residence at its heart.
Sealy, Texas| Walter Bering, Linda Plant, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty
Rustic charm meets modern luxury at the 6,777-square-foot home, which features a timeless, inviting design and has been completed with masterful craftsmanship, including superior masonry and woodworking. The handsome living room features a soaring beamed ceiling, an oversized fireplace, and banks of windows overlooking and giving way to outdoor attractions. Nearby is a regal formal dining room. The cook’s kitchen encourages gatherings large and small with its generous scale, warm wood surfaces, oversized marble-topped island, butler’s pantry, bar with wine storage, and spacious dining banquette set in a windowed alcove. The primary suite features a wall of lighted built-ins, river views, a gym and sauna, a roomy spa-like bath with a glass-walled shower and a soaking tub, a screened porch, and an enviable walk-in closet. The serene guest suite includes a kitchenette. Dual offices will please industrious professionals.
Outdoor living and entertaining hold equal sway here thanks to a magnificent covered patio with living and dining areas; a kitchen boasting a grill, bar seating, double ovens, and a gas cooktop; fire features; and a vast sun-washed terrace surrounding an award-winning infinity-edge swimming pool and spa. Any Texas estate worth its salt accommodates horseback riding, and this ranch is no exception, offering an eight-stall barn that includes a comfortable, well-equipped two-bedroom apartment and a 3,200-square-foot equipment shop. The grounds also afford space for caretakers and staff in three apartments.
Estancia Pueblo Viejo Ranch is truly a rare oasis, a haven abounding with picturesque views, flourishing wildlife, and utter seclusion. A gated drive, a large paved motor court, garaging for four cars, a powerful generator, and a private well ensure convenience, self-sufficiency, and perhaps the rarest of luxuries, peace of mind.
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