A large portion of the Texas Hill Country is now on the market.
Rancho Blanco, a 2,868-acre ranch outside the small city of Sonora, is up for sale for the first time in nearly a century. Mansion Global First reported.
Last listed 95 years ago, this large property has been owned by the same family for three generations and has appeal as a livestock breeding, idyllic retreat and hunting ground. . Wildlife is abundant, including white-tailed deer, doves, and turkeys. Quail.
list is held by Ruple Properties and Compass and is seeking $6.35 million.
In addition to luxurious oak-filled grounds, rolling terrain, diverse flora, and limestone outcrops, Rancho Blanco also features newly restored historic homes.
The six-bedroom, three-bathroom, 7,000-square-foot home, known as Casa Piedra, was built in 1900 and features a wraparound porch, decorative shingles and a second-story gallery. .
This home has recently undergone extensive renovations, with the owners adding a variety of modern amenities while retaining and deliberately exposing the original concrete walls found throughout the home.
“The first pour of this concrete at the turn of the century took 1,600 man-hours to complete at $0.50 per hour and required 1,100 bags of hand-mixed concrete,” said listing agent Garrett Rapple. he told the Post.
There are also all-weather roads that facilitate access to a variety of ranch and livestock-friendly vegetation.
“This ranch was historically used to run a world-famous Angora goat herd, which would make it an obvious attraction for livestock ranchers. , the property is also a great recreational facility because of the hunting opportunities,” Lupul said, adding that in recent years the owners have used it for both purposes.
