1946 Backbone RDG, San Marcos, TX 78666

$6,950,000 Asking Price

6 beds
6 baths
5,346  sqft
Built in 2014

Situated on nearly 100 acres, Backbone Ridge Ranch in Wimberley is an idyllic haven with dramatic vistas, meadows, waterways, and ridge lines. A move-in ready estate, it harmoniously integrates luxury and nature. Perched atop a bluff, the custom-built estate features limestone, Ipe wood, and steel, blending seamlessly with the landscape. The main house, accessed through a covered steel walkway, immerses residents in a vibrant ecosystem. The chef's kitchen boasts Verde marble and limestone elements, extending to floor-to-ceiling fireplaces in the living spaces. The main residence encompasses 4 en-suite bedrooms, each offering views. The primary suite, encased in glass walls, features a limestone fireplace and Ipe wood ceiling. The primary bathroom includes dual vanities, a walk-in closet, a Bain Ultra soaking tub, and a spacious shower. Blurring indoor-outdoor boundaries, the kitchen, living area, dining space, and primary bedroom open onto a vast patio with a kitchen, dining area, and fireplace, overlooking a pool bordered by quarried limestone. Additional features include two three-car garages with private apartments, ideal for multi-generational living. The estate prioritizes sustainability with 84 solar panels, rainwater storage, tankless water heaters, and LED lighting, aligning with LEED principles. Within the gated Blanco Valley Ranches community, atop Devils Backbone, the property ensures privacy while preserving a diverse ecosystem. The varied terrain unfolds the Texas Hill Country's topography, showcasing diverse ecosystems and seasonal water flow. Located 45 miles from San Antonio and Austin airports, 10 minutes from Wimberley, 15 minutes from San Marcos, 10 minutes from Canyon Lake, and 20 minutes from New Braunfels, Backbone Ridge Ranch combines luxury with accessibility, offering true privacy.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Chandelier, Stone Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound
Appliances:
Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Humidifier, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator
Laundry:
Laundry Room
Flooring:
Tile, Wood
A/C:
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Multi Units
Heating:
Central, Electric
Fireplace:
Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Outside, Stone, Fireplaces: 4
Eco/Green Feature:
None, None

Exterior

General:
Garden, Gutters Full, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Garage(s), Residence, Heated, In Ground
Other Structures:
Patio, Covered
Pool:
Heated, In Ground, Infinity, Waterfall
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 10

Construction

Roofing:
Metal
Windows:
Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
General:
One, Slab

Location

HOA Amenities:
See Remarks, 1200.0, Annually
Originating MLS:
actris
School District:
Wimberley ISD
County:
Hays

Lot

Zoning:
BLANCO VALLEY RANCHES, LOT PT 7, ACRES 1.757 BLANCO VALLEY RANCHES, Lot PT 7, ACRES 48 BLANCO VALLEY RANCHES, LOT 6, ACRES 47.206, 1106170000007008
View:
Hill Country, Trees/Woods
Fencing:
Back Yard

Utilities

Utilities:
Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Water:
Well
Sewer:
Septic Tank

Financial

Source:
actris

This listing courtesy of:
Compass RE Texas, LLC, Wendi Slaton anderson

About San Marcos, TX

Housing

Number of Units
37,692
Median Home Value
$199,169
Median Rent
$961

65.29% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.35% are vacant.

Commute

Car
70.68%
Public Transportation
1.59%
Walk to Work
4.65%
Work from Home
20.53%
Other
1.51%

The median travel time to work is 19 minutes.

People

Population
87,043
Median Age
31.50
Median Household Size
2.59

Education

High School
28.87%
Associate’s Degree
6.20%
Bachelor’s Degree
19.33%
Graduate Degree
11.78%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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