Local limestone ties together on Spanish-style Texas ranch
A Spanish-style ranch located deep within the heart of Texas Hill Country was built utilizing a combination of limestone, steel, wood and glass to blend in with the surrounding landscape and provide the owners with a relaxing getaway
When a retired couple from out-of-state was looking to build a second home in South Texas, they were drawn to a 350-acre piece of property which borders the Guadalupe River and is located in the rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country. Occupied by dozens of 300-year-old Oak trees — and offering unparalleled panoramic views of the distant farmlands that surround it — the sprawling site proved to be the perfect place for the couple to plant their new roots.
“They were relocating from Chicago and were extremely enamored with the Texas Hill Country — especially the natural resources of stone found in the region,” said architect Craig McMahon, AIA, of Craig McMahon Architects, Inc. in San Antonio, TX, who designed a 6,250-square-foot Spanish-style ranch on the property, known as “Rio Estancia.” “The initial goal was to develop a second ‘winter’ home for the owners. However, during the design process, and finding the area so desirable, they expanded the scope to include additional bedrooms for visiting family members. The final design included a full home of six bedrooms and living spaces to accommodate all of their needs.”