{"id":345398,"date":"2025-11-18T13:08:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T18:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sothebysrealty.com\/?p=345398"},"modified":"2025-12-17T10:49:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T15:49:54","slug":"inside-estancia-pueblo-viejo-ranch-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-estancia-pueblo-viejo-ranch-in-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Estancia Pueblo Viejo Ranch in Texas\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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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<\/a> on the Brazos\u2019s banks\u2014and within the historic Stephen F. Austin land grant, which the \u201cFather of Texas\u201d obtained in the early 1800s\u2014is tantamount to a personal private riverside retreat, spanning some 91 acres of pastures and woodland with a welcoming Texas-sized residence at its heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sealy, Texas<\/a>|<\/em> Walter Bering<\/a>, Linda Plant<\/a>, Martha Turner Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s kitchen encourages gatherings large and small with its generous scale, warm wood surfaces, oversized marble-topped island, butler\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover luxury homes for sale and rent around the world on sothebysrealty.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":232770370,"featured_media":345401,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1399],"tags":[1498],"class_list":["post-345398","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-and-design","tag-texas"],"jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pf4gbL-1rQW","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":347199,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-a-texas-estate-with-french-country-inspiration\/","url_meta":{"origin":345398,"position":0},"title":"Inside a Texas Estate with French Country Inspiration","author":"Natalie Davis","date":"June 23, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"This refined five-bedroom estate in a coveted neighborhood of Houston balances timeless French Provincial design with modern comfort and convenience. 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