Design: Mark Ashby Design

Architect: Chris Carson of Ford, Powell & Carson

Builder: Guido Construction

Photos: Clay Grier

This is a look at the side of the house with brick walls and step terraces that lead to the grass lawn.

This is a look at the main entrance of the house with a rustic feel to its wooden cover over the walkway.

The main door has a wooden tone to it that makes its stand out against the gray brick wall.

This is a close looka t the wooden main door that has intricate carvings on it with patterns.

Upon entry of the house, you are welcomed by this foyer that has a console table on the side and wall-mounted artworks that stand out against the bright white walls.

This is a close look at the rustic waist high wooden cabinet on the side of the foyer topped with various mirrors.

After the foyer is this large hallway with a tall white ceiling that has pendant lights and tall white walls with rustic hunting trophies.

This is a close look at the brown wooden dresser adorned with various decors on top along with a table lamp.

This is the living room that has a gray sofa set surrounding a alrge square wooden coffee table topped with a tall cathedral ceiling.

This is the dining area that has a large rectangular dining table topped with a large round two-tiered chandelier hanging from a tall cathedral ceiling with exposed wooden beams.

Through this entryway is the kitchen that has a breakfast bar paired with wooden stools.

The kitchen also has a breakfast nook and informal dining area with a rustic rectangular wooden dining table paired with

This is a close look at a comfortable reading nook with a leather armchair beside a small side table.

This is a look at the primary bedroom dominated by a large four-poster bed with a tufted bench at the foot and gray bedside drawers.

The bright and spacious bathroom has a wooden vanity topped with a mirror and a bathtub on the other side of a half wall topped iwth a wall-mounted artwork and a flower vase.

This is a close look at the bedroom that has patterned sheets to match the upholstery of the chair adorned with a dark bedside drawer and wall-mounted artwork.

This other beroom has a bright tone complemented by the natural lighting that makes the four-poster bed stand out.

This is a bright bathroom with a white vanity and a glass-enclosed wet area of shower and bathtub on the far wall.

This is a kids' bedroom with multiple beds and a tall cathedral ceiling with transom window.

This bedroom has space for two beds with simple wooden frames that match the wooden dresser in the middle topped with a wall-mounted hunting trophy.

This bedroom is dominated by the dark wooden bed and dark wooden bedside drawer that contrast the white walls.

This bedroom has a rustic-style bed to match the wooden bedside drawer and wall-mounted mirror above.

This si a simple bathroom with a wooden vanity topped with a matching mirror beside the glass-enclosed shower area with dark tiles.

This is a look at a hallway with a comfortable wooden bench adorned with a wall artwork above and flanked by wooden doors.

This is a view of the back of the house with a large pool and lounge chairs by the poolside area.

This home away from home brings friends and family together to appreciate the beauty and bounty of Texas. The incredible 20,000 square foot ranch was designed by Mark Ashby Design, architect Chris Carson of Ford, Powell & Carson.

The home has an upscale hunting lodge esthetic, designed with functionality at the forefront to accommodate large groups, with durable fabrics and furnishings while not compromising the design. The home incorporates priceless antiques, handmade furnishings, custom light fixtures, and a curated art/photography collection.

The most impactful feature is the 100-foot hallway. “I love how grand it is, without being ostentatious. It’s welcoming and approachable while creating a wow moment as soon as one enters the space,” says Anne Grandinetti, Mark Ashby Design. “The custom light fixtures pay reverence to the mission architecture of the home. The sitting area, calls for a chance moment to sit and put your boots on or sneak away and have a reading spot, elsewhere from the main rooms of the home.”

Considering it is located in South Texas, the landscape is as vast and wide as one can see with uninterrupted views. The outdoor living space takes full advantage of the landscape to allow for plenty of outdoor activities. The home fronts a 22-acre lake allowing for water sports and fishing. The pool is designed to accommodate a large group or cozy family gatherings. There are several outdoor dining spaces to entertain large groups or small dinners for two.

Design Highlights:

Most of the upholstered furniture was custom made Mark Ashby Design’s workroom in Austin, TX.
The custom 15’ dining table can seats up to 16 guests, by Austin artisans Kartwheel Studios.
There is curated art and photography throughout from Stephen Clark Gallery in Austin, TX.
A custom made vintage Zebra bench in entry features the homeowner’s hand-carved ranch logo.
Many of the accessories and antiques in the home are sourced from the famed Round Top Antique Fair.
The kitchen countertops and backsplash are Basaltina Lava Stone. The island countertop is mesquite wood.
American White Oak wood floors are used throughout the home.