French Colonial Equestrian Estate
French Colonial Equestrian Estate
Situated on 55.717 gorgeous hill country acres, this 7BR/5BA, 4373 sqft French colonial presents a stunning impression. Custom moldings, soaring ceilings and rich hardwood floors are embellished by designer lighting fixtures and massive walls of arch-topped windows. Living areas are bright and spacious and quality of construction is evident at every turn. The atmosphere is casual elegance.
Glimpses of the impressive façade of the house can be seen through the private wrought-iron entry gate. Classic dormers and a full-length French balcony capture the eye and hold it, all the way down the tree-lined circular drive. One is greeted in the foyer by custom fluted door moldings, tall ceilings and a graceful staircase with white-spindle balusters. Centered by a broad fireplace and built-in cabinetry, the handsome family room features a brilliant stand of windows that offer tranquil views of the backyard landscape and pool. The adjacent formal dining room is accented by an arched window with plantation shutters and an iron chandelier that suspends from a 10’ ceiling.
Efficient and well-equipped, the island chef’s kitchen features travertine floors, granite tops, a pantry and a full array of modern stainless-steel appliances that incudes dual ovens, a beverage cooler and a six-burner gas stove. A built-in china cabinet fills an entire wall in the sun-filled breakfast room which also enjoys relaxing views of the backyard and pool.
Bright with natural sunlight, the private master suite is a quiet escape from the main living area. The warm bed chamber is crowned by a deep tray ceiling and has private access to the covered patio, deck and pool. The spa-quality master bath touts travertine floors, granite tops, dual vanities, a jet tub, frameless glass shower and an enormous walk-in closet with built-in drawer stacks. The main floor also holds a second guest bedroom. A secondary staircase located by the kitchen leads up to another bedroom and a large bonus room that could serve as a media/cinema room, ahome business office or a secludedfamily game room. The remaining fourbedrooms of the main house, as well as another bonus room with a homework station, are accessed by way of the main staircase in the foyer.
In addition to the main house there is a 1200sqft guest house with a covered front porch with views of the backyard, pool and cabana. The guest house hasa sizable living room, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathsand a full kitchen. A covered breezeway separates the guest house from an immense, 3060sqft, 10-car detached garage/shop. This space is a car collectors dream with 5 roll-up doors, lots of over-head lighting, two storage rooms, tons of outside parking and a deep, commercial-grade sink.
The home’s sprawling park-like groundsare punctuated with hardwood, elm and native oak trees. Water-efficient plants and child-safe wrought-iron fencing surrounda saltwater pool with a hot tub and a poolside cabana with twin wide-screen TV’s and a wood-burning fireplace. Equestrians will appreciate a host of amenities that include a 6-stall barn with 2 tack rooms, a steel-railed riding arena with a shoot, riding trails, and multiple irrigated water troughs. In addition, the property is completely fenced and cross-fenced with a number of access gates and cattle guards.
Other highlights of this distinctive property include zoned outdoor lighting and sound,laundry room, plantation shutters,high-end electronics and surround sound, a new roof, 2 tankless hot water heaters, water softening system, east attic access, fruit trees, a playscape, a fenced dog area, custom-textured walkways, a 3-car attached garage, plenty of parking and an electronicallycoded entry. All located within a premier equestrian community inside the radius of the coveted Dripping Springs ISD.