435 Gardenia Dr, Wimberley, TX 78676

Behind the gates of Escondida Ranch on over 12 private acres just seven minutes from downtown Wimberley, Rancho Solara offers a rare combination of privacy, land, and thoughtful design.

Completed in 2022, the home was designed for both scale and livability. A private courtyard entry leads into a dramatic stone welcome hall and expansive great room with 19 foot ceilings and exposed Douglas fir trusses. Natural materials and intentional sightlines carry throughout, while a split wing layout creates both openness and separation.

Each wing is anchored by its own primary suite, offering flexibility for guests or multigenerational living. Designed for long term livability, the home features wide 36 inch doorways throughout most of the residence and wheelchair friendly circulation. A detached guest apartment adds additional accommodations, and five garage bays with EV charging provide ample space for vehicles and equipment.

The home opens to a fully enclosed outdoor atrium spanning the entire rear elevation. Rising approximately 30 feet, this screened structure surrounds the heated saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen, and outdoor living areas, allowing for true indoor outdoor living in every season.

Built for long term resilience, the property includes a 52,000 gallon rainwater collection system, whole home generator, buried propane tank, 360 degree security with motion activated lighting, tankless water heaters, and whole home connectivity.

Beyond the atrium, rolling pastureland stretches toward the horizon, where blackbuck antelope support the agricultural exemption and reinforce the property's connection to the land.

A rare Hill Country offering designed for privacy, flexibility, and lasting livability.

At 435 Gardenia Drive in Wimberley, Wimberley, you own not just a home but a fully operational equestrian and agricultural estate on 12.35 acres designed for serious animal management and breeding. The property functions around a comprehensive infrastructure: a 5-car garage with EV charging anchors vehicle storage, while a 52,000-gallon rainwater collection system, whole-home generator, buried propane tank, and tankless water heaters ensure complete autonomy for daily operations and animal care. This level of utility planning matters when you're managing livestock or horses year-round without municipal interruption.

The land itself unfolds across rolling pastureland with mature trees providing natural shelter and shade corridors. Multiple separate living structures maximize operational flexibility. The 4,883-square-foot main residence completed in 2022 features dual primary suites in a split-wing layout, allowing live-in staff, a caretaker, or family members to manage different property zones independently. A detached guest apartment provides additional accommodation, critical for operations involving farriers, veterinarians, or seasonal help. The main house wraps around a rear atrium spanning 30 feet high with a screened enclosure that houses a heated saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen, and equipment storage. The entire structure is stone construction with vaulted ceilings and exposed Douglas fir trusses, built to withstand Hill Country weather and last generations.

Blackbuck antelope currently support the agricultural exemption, reducing property taxes while the pastures remain available for your own equestrian program. The property sits seven minutes from downtown Wimberley's services while maintaining complete isolation within Wimberley's gated community. Wimberley ISD serves the property, with Blue Hole Elementary, Danforth Middle, and Wimberley High School handling education logistics if that's relevant to your household. The 360-degree security with motion lighting, combined with the gate infrastructure, provides the containment and visibility essential for managing valuable animals.

At $614 per square foot for 2022 construction on over 12 acres with functional agricultural setup, this property targets buyers who need pasture management, breeding operations, or serious equestrian training facilities. Days on market count matters in specialized properties like this. The workable layout, generator backup, and security infrastructure mean you can operate independently from grid failures or municipal constraints.