Wide Open Spaces

A Texas ranch perfect for family and relaxation

An oversized infinity pool with a covered area, full kitchen, and covered lounge area is located between the main house and the spacious guest quarters. Courtesy of Ragnar Fotografi / Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Located less than an hour’s drive from downtown Houston, this sprawling, 1,408-acre ranch property is a great place to raise a large family and entertain. The property features an 11,347-square-foot, four-bedroom, 11-bathroom (five full, six half) main residence with a two-car garage; a three-bedroom, three-bathroom guest house; an eight-acre lake; several outbuildings; 3 1/2 miles of frontage on the Brazos River; pastures for livestock; and horse stables.

Stepping inside the main residence, residents and guests are greeted by soaring ceilings and gleaming wood flooring. Courtesy of Ragnar Fotografi / Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

The main house features generous use of local stone and wood—resulting in impressive curb appeal—and a covered entryway accented by carefully tended rock gardens. Stepping inside reveals gleaming wood flooring, a sweeping staircase, and a grand chandelier affixed to the soaring ceiling. The living room’s focal point is a fireplace that stretches up to the vaulted ceiling and features a massive, hand-carved wood mantle. The open floor plan connects the main-floor living areas, allowing family and guests to relax and mingle as the owners enjoy the kitchen, which features a breakfast bar, an oversized food prep island, and a restaurant-sized, double-door refrigerator/freezer set behind custom cabinetry.

The private office in the main residence has built-in bookshelves, an exposed beam ceiling, and large windows to enjoy the view of the surrounding countryside. Courtesy of Ragnar Fotografi / Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

The cavernous master bedroom features a stone-fronted fireplace in front of a sitting area that’s bracketed by glass doors and windows. The Texas-sized master bathroom is accented by a custom chandelier over the soaking tub and is also illuminated via huge windows looking out over the grounds. An entertaining area with kitchen facilities and an oversized infinity pool lies between the main house and the guesthouse. Inside the airy guest quarters, Mexican tile flooring accents exposed ceiling beams throughout, setting a rustic tone.

The property’s barn-like 10-car garage features six bedrooms for guests or staff, with a kitchen, living room, and dining area. Courtesy of Ragnar Fotografi / Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Other notable features of the property include a barndominium fitted out as a 10-car garage, complete with six bedrooms and a full kitchen; five water wells; mature pecan, oak, and mesquite trees; and abundant game birds, deer, and other wildlife.

21735 FM 1887 Road Hempstead, Texas $35 Million

4 bedrooms 5 full baths, 6 half-baths 11,347 square feet 1,408 acres

Key Features Guest house Barn with 10-car garage 8-acre stocked lake

Agent Martha Adger Sotheby’s International Realty 713-520-1981