Equestrian Escapes: Luxury Properties with Private Stables

Bandera, TX 78003
$4,750,000
MLS #1935431

Discover exceptional Hill Country living on this meticulously designed 80acre turnkey ranch located in Bandera, the renowned "Cowboy Capital of the World." Blending refined luxury with modern self-sufficiency and fully operational ranch infrastructure, this estate is ideal as a private family compound, a working cattle operation, or a legacy retreat. Tractors and essential equipment convey, allowing the next owner to step seamlessly into ranch life. The nearly 4,500 square foot main residence showcases exceptional craftsmanship, featuring soaring ceilings with handsewn beams and a dramatic floor to ceiling stone fireplace accented by a live edge mantle. The chef's kitchen is designed for both beauty and performance, offering a large central island, professional gas range with pot filler, Subzero refrigeration, dual farmhouse sinks, and an impressive Walkin pantry equipped with a library ladder. In the living room, additional luxury touches include a built-in espresso machine, an ice maker, a dedicated wine bar, and a Savant whole home sound system- creating an effortless space for entertaining. The home includes three spacious bedrooms, three and a half baths, and two flexible rooms that can serve as offices, a craft studio, fitness space, or additional guest accommodations. Durable woodgrain tile flooring flows throughout, and the oversized laundry room provides abundant storage and a farmhouse sink. In the attached three car garage, you'll find a built-in dog shower for added convenience. Engineered for long term independence, the property can operate off grid for up to a year if desired. Features include a Kinetico whole house water filtration system, two large underground propane tanks, a propane powered generator, multiple water wells including a solar powered well house, and a 1,584 square foot propane heated greenhouse that supports year-round cultivation. These systems create a highly efficient and sustainable ownership experience. A 2,400 square foot climate-controlled workshop and detached three car garage sits just beyond the main home. This versatile structure includes a full bathroom and finished living space, making it ideal for guest quarters, a foreman's suite, home gym, or a hobbyist's retreat. The outdoor living spaces transform the backyard into a private Hill Country resort. The fully automated pool features a waterfall, heated spa with massage jets, and a gas fire pit, all controlled remotely. The outdoor kitchen is built for entertaining, offering a professional grade grill, pizza oven, kegerator, refrigerator, and granite countertops. Two outdoor televisions remain with the property for effortless poolside enjoyment. The ranch is fully equipped for livestock, recreation, and agricultural productivity. The acreage is seeded with three grass varieties for premium hay production and grazing, and the well designed sorting pens accommodate cattle or Longhorns. Additional features include high quality bird pens, a "Chicken Palace," two stocked ponds, a private shooting range, and an established hunting stand with feeder. The property is fully fenced and cross fenced, with two electric gated entrances and a comprehensive security system. The estate also benefits from its location in unincorporated Bandera County, where ownership costs remain attractively low. Combined with the property's existing agricultural exemption, the ranch offers a meaningful financial advantage for long term stewardship without compromising luxury or functionality.