Asking 735,000.
2 bed · 2 bath Main House· 1583 sF · 225 Acres · 1 Bed · 1 Bath Casita · 364 SF
This 1920 cast concrete officer’s house located in the Fort DA Russell neighborhood, has been completely renovated following the original footprint of the original structure but with completely updated services, flooring, windows and doors. A new build casita is located off of the private walled garden in the back of the house. The house was renovated in 2018 to 2022 making it suitable for contemporary living and giving it a modern feel with vaulted ceilings, workable gas fireplace, and Hvac systems for both the main house and the casita.
Located on the southern corner lot of the historic neighborhood, this east facing house has spectacular sunrises with excellent views of the Chinati Foundation grounds and the Irwin Building. The high elevation affords views of the town to the north and the mountains to the east and north; panoramic and captivating to watch from the long front porch.
Upon entering the house, a feeling of expansiveness lightness pervade with an open floor plan, perfect for entertaining and enjoying the view. A cooks kitchen is off of the main room and has plenty of custom built in cabinets, a gas cooktop and wall ovens, electric and microwave. Hans Grohe fixtures make clean up easy in the seamless granite counter providing plenty of workspace. A separate study/guest bedroom with its sequestered bathroom and laundry room make up the south wing of the house. The master bedroom is spacious and private with it’s own primary bath with a large clawfoot tub and open shower and water closet. Glass doors open out on the private garden area with fig trees and current bushes.
Off of the main house and through the walled garden area is a casita with a kitchenette, full bath, closet and open studio room. It is accessible through the main house and also a private entrance into the garden from either the carport or the street.
Both houses have new plumbing, electrical and HVAC. The main house has new hardwood flooring. All new windows are in both buildings with wooden sashes and dark bronze fixtures. A whole house Kohler gas generator was installed in 2023, excellent to have if there is a power outage.
Property Features: Soaring unobstructed Mountain Views, Casita, Privacy, Modern amenities, Kohler generator, New HVAC, Historic neighborhood, high elevation, ceiling fans
Marfa, TX
Year Built: 1920
