SOLD
area: WIMBERLEY
bedrooms: 6
bathrooms: 6.5
living areas: 3
DINing Areas: 2
SQFt: 4,369 Main House
2 Garage Apartments - 487 SQFT EACH
OVER 2,500 SQFT OF OUTDOOR COVERED Living SPACES
Acres: 49.757
YEAR BUILT: 2014
Built by: Grady Burnette
Designed by: Jack Carson
Custom Stone Pool & Fireplaces
6 CAR GARAGE
6 Rain Water Collection Tanks
84 Solar Panels
A once in a lifetime opportunity awaits at Backbone Ridge Ranch, one of Wimberley’s most iconic and pristine properties. With its highly coveted location, Backbone Ridge Ranch is just minutes from downtown Wimberley – the Hill Country’s epicenter of arts, gastronomy, and culture. A private hillside paradise, this iconic estate is nearly 50 acres with a mix of dramatic vistas, golden meadows, seasonal flowing water, and breathtaking ridge lines. The additional adjoining 50 acres are available to purchase as well. This versatile property creates the complete package for the discerning buyer in search of a move in ready, low maintenance private estate & ranch with unparalleled scenic views, wildlife, and nature on a grand scale.
LIVING
The spectacular custom-built estate sits high atop a bluff overlooking the Texas Hill Country, with dramatic ravines that feed into large valleys. The exquisite interior and exterior pulls from a luxurious palate of limestone, Ipe and steel. The Austin limestone used on both the interior and exterior of the home was quarried directly from the land it sits on. This creates a harmonious blend from the building to the natural site. Arrive through the covered steel walkway, bustling with wildflowers, butterflies, and wildlife to the main house. The chef’s kitchen captivates with a bold architectural stone frame, floor to ceiling limestone encased fireplace, with a stunning Verde marble oversized waterfall island. The lustrous green tones are accented by sage green cabinets that rest above a marble backsplash. The kitchen, dining and living room each feature floor-to-ceiling limestone fireplaces and glass walls, connecting the interior and exterior to take full advantage of the surrounding nature and views.
The main home offers 4 en-suite bedrooms, including the primary suite. The primary suite is encompassed by floor-to-ceiling glass walls, a limestone encased fireplace and an Ipe wood detailed ceiling. The luxurious bathroom provides dual vanities, walk-in closet, Bain Ultra soaking tub, and oversized shower.
Truly blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces, the kitchen, living, dining and primary bedroom all overlook the expansive outdoor patio and nature beyond. Enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of the outdoor living area complete with a kitchen, dining area and fireplace all overlooking the sparkling pool. Once again maximizing the connection to the surrounding countryside, the quarried limestone creates a gentle edge to the oversized 33,000-gallon pool. Multiple raised vegetable garden beds offer fresh produce for the gardener enthusiast or chef! A one-acre fence surrounds the home.
Two separate three car garages offer additional space for car enthusiasts. Above each garage is a private garage apartment, complete with a full bathroom and well-appointed bedroom and extra sitting space, ideal for multi-generational living, or a live-in nanny. Following LEED principles, the estate boasts 84 solar panels, rough-in electrical for three Powerwall Batteries, 24,000 gallon rainwater storage system, six Rinnai tankless water heaters, and LED lighting throughout.
LAND
The gated ranch community of Blanco Valley Ranches allows for a maximum of 9 properties. The ranches cannot be subdivided. This exceptional ranch is comprised of a 50 +/- acre lot on top of Devil’s Backbone. The majority of the property has an ag exemption, with a cattle lease agreement in place. The current owners have taken great pride in selectively clearing the land and adding an extensive trail system for hiking and ATVs.
The west side looks northwest over the Wimberley Valley offering 20-mile views. Most views offer complete privacy, with no roof tops seen.
Cedar trees were hand cleared in the 1930’s and have been continuously controlled on this particular ranch, allowing for an unequaled biodiversity, which cannot be found on other ranches where cedar has been allowed to take over. The majestic land is covered by mature Live Oaks, Walnuts, Carolina Buckthorns, Redbuds, Yaupons, Elms, Cherries, Red Oaks, Persimmons, and Sumacs, and includes a wide variety of native wildflowers and shrubs. Many invasive plants have been purposely removed, allowing unique vegetation to thrive.
The terrain varies greatly with different elevations, and as a result, the entire topography of the Texas Hill Country is on display. Many unique eco systems flourish in this tundra, providing a vast variety of settings. Depending on the season, many of the large ravine systems are transformed with seasonal flowing water and pools.
ACCESSIBILITY
This property is 45 miles to both the San Antonio and Austin airports. 10 minutes to downtown Wimberley, 15 to San Marcos, 10 minutes to Canyon Lake, and 20 minutes to New Braunfels. Enjoy the luxury of true privacy only minutes from the conveniences of town.
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