Hill Country views are always a selling point, but views that are guaranteed to always remain unobstructed? Practically priceless. A new luxury community called Ethan's View is about to begin construction with this in mind, overlooking the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve and promising to keep its stunning views intact forever.
Developed in collaboration with Bercy Chen Studio and Lott Brothers Construction, Ethan's View is a curated collection of townhomes and condominiums that boast spacious floorplans and grand windows for showcasing those incredible views. It's also the recipient of The Chicago Atheneum International Architecture Award for 2017 — a major accomplishment.
The unit interiors feature chic finishes, Gaggenau appliances, and have access to private terraces (some units have more than one, and there are even outdoor spa options available).
The condos range in size from one-bedroom to two-story, three-bedroom penthouses, while the dual-level townhomes come in a choice of two-bedrooms with a rooftop deck or a massive, three-bedroom, three-story home that spans 3,610 square feet and includes in-unit parking.
Perks for the community include a state-of-the-art cardio room and large lap pool with spa, which is adjacent to a cozy fire pit and tricked-out entertainment deck. Private reception in the main lobby, along with a refrigerated room for grocery delivery, makes it simple to welcome guests and take care of day-to-day business. Open space abounds nearby, along with hike and bike trails for fresh-air activities. What more could you possibly want?
Get a peek at the plans for Ethan's View below, and then call 512-595-4762 to talk pre-construction pricing.
Look out over the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve from your rooftop deck.
Photo courtesy of Ethan's View
Look out over the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve from your rooftop deck.
The Rollin R Ranch in North Texas is on the market for $21.5 million.
A North Texas ranch with ties to the White House is on the market for $21.5 million.
Dallas oil and gas executive Tony Roosevelt, the grandson of President Franklin Roosevelt, is selling his 1,300-acre Rolling R Ranch in Cooke County, which is along the Texas-Oklahoma border. Blake Hortenstine, Cash McWhorter, and Jonathan James, all of Hortenstine Ranch Co., have the listing.
Roosevelt bought the ranch in 1999. He and his wife, JoAnne Roosevelt, had used the property as a weekend retreat, The Wall Street Journal reported.
The ranch, about 75 miles north of Dallas-Fort Worth, features rolling terrain dotted with hardwood forests, native grasslands, and mature pecan groves. The property sits along more than 2.5 miles of Clear Creek.
“For Tony Roosevelt, Rolling R Ranch represented the realization of a lifelong vision. His appreciation for ranching began during his youth at his family’s original Rolling R Ranch in Colorado,” Hortenstine Ranch Co. says in a news release.
“Those experiences shaped his belief that land should be experienced, cared for and shared across generations. Rather than recreating the Colorado property, he spent decades thoughtfully assembling adjoining acreage in Cooke County and shaping a ranch uniquely suited to the North Texas landscape.”
Over time, the Roosevelts’ children and grandchildren would go horseback riding, hiking, camping, or fishing when they visited Rolling R. The property lies near the historic Chisholm and Butterfield Overland National Historic trails.
“What makes Rolling R Ranch truly special isn’t simply its size or location,” Blake Hortenstine says. “It’s the intentional way it was created. Every trail, overlook, and improvement reflects decades of thoughtful stewardship. Opportunities to acquire a property with this level of natural beauty, privacy and history are exceptionally rare.”
According to the listing firm, Tony Roosevelt delayed construction of the ranch’s hilltop lodge until he bought enough nearby property to protect unobstructed views.
Improvements at the ranch included establishing a seven-mile trail system, installing owl boxes and bluebird houses, and setting up wildlife sanctuary areas. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, native birds, wild hogs, coyotes, bobcats, and other wildlife populate the ranch.
While the outdoor amenities and wildlife are impressive, so are the buildings at the ranch.
The 3,716-square-foot main house, built in 2014, offers four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. The open-concept great room features a stone fireplace with stone flooring that extends to the main living areas.
The kitchen includes granite countertops, custom cabinetry, a large center island, and a butler’s pantry. A wet bar is next to the main living area. Just off the kitchen is a screened-in porch overlooking the landscaped and irrigated grounds, along with a swimming pool and hot tub.
A 2,800-square-foot barndominium does double duty as the ranch’s headquarters and lodging for visitors.
The barndominium’s upper level includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, an open living area, and a screened-in balcony overlooking the surrounding wildlife sanctuary. The lower level features a climate-controlled workshop with a full bathroom. Adjacent to the workshop is a four-stall horse barn, one of four barns on the property.
“Whether envisioned as a legacy family retreat, a premier recreational ranch, or a long-term investment in one of North Texas’ most desirable ranching regions, Rolling R Ranch stands among the finest offerings to come to market in recent years and represents an opportunity that discerning buyers may not see again for decades,” Blake Hortenstine says.
