Tenuta Privata Nel Deserto Con Vista Panoramica Su Marfa

One-of-a-kind hilltop residential compound with expansive views. This 16+ acre private hilltop compound overlooking Marfa was meticulously constructed over a decade to provide an idyllic experience of high-desert living. The design, construction, quality, and amenities of this unique property are unparalleled.

The location is deceptively private, yet provides immediate access to town. The main entrance off San Antonio Street—Marfa’s main thoroughfare—is hidden in plain sight, just beyond the city limits. The linear steel entrance gate opens onto a maintained gravel road that winds to the top of the hill. Over two hundred native and adapted planted trees provide privacy, shade, and wind breaks, and have created a flourishing wildlife habitat. Views across the broad Marfa Plateau extend in every direction for dozens of miles, punctuated by Mount Livermore, Chinati Peak, and the Puertacitas mountains. The Mitchell Flat spreads out to the east, and is the prime viewing location for the famed Marfa Lights. The property’s southern border abuts a sizable ranch, providing access for wildlife. Frequent visitors include pronghorn antelope, mule deer, javelina, foxes, bobcats, and abundant migratory birds. The property is fenced, with two additional access points: a second vehicular entrance and a private pedestrian gate onto East Dallas Street.

At over 4,700 feet in elevation, this sophisticated compound includes four buildings totaling over 6,000 square feet: the Residence, a four-car Garage/Shop, a Guesthouse/Studio, and a Barn/RV Garage. The property is supplied by city water, sewer, and gas, has buried electric, whole-house water filtration, a water well, a 1000-gallon rainfall collection system, and a 15kW solar array with battery backup. The buildings are surrounded by native grasses and planted gardens.

Designed by Taalman Architecture of Los Angeles, the 2,078-square-foot residence has 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths oriented around a south-facing courtyard. Linda Taalman’s IT House system, including Bosch aluminum framing, was prefabricated and then assembled onsite, allowing machined-level finishes. Exterior walls are predominantly full-height sliding glass panels, capable of expanding the rooms into the many structured outdoor spaces and the viewscape beyond. These panels are tinted and reflective, rendering a cool and serene indoor atmosphere. The interior is sleek and minimalist--a palette of dark wood cabinetry, concrete wallboard, and perforated stainless-steel ceilings. Concrete floors provide radiant heating, and five zoned air-conditioners provide summer comfort. The central living, dining, and kitchen spaces are flanked by residential wings. The west side includes the primary bedroom and bath. Across the courtyard, the east side has two full bedrooms and a glass-encased bathroom with a shower. Every room has abundant storage within the custom cabinetry. The kitchen and utility feature Miele appliances.

Just east of the residence--across a wide parking court--is a spacious Garage/Shop. This 1,650-square-foot building accommodates 4 vehicles behind two insulated steel doors and includes storage, workspaces, and a roof-mounted solar array with a backup battery that provides continuity of electrical service. The separate 1,375-square-foot Guesthouse/Studio has high ceilings and large windows, a full kitchen, central HVAC, and a full bath with complete laundry. Finally, as property of this size requires a place for large equipment and maintenance items, the 1,375-square-foot Barn/RV Garage has 12’ automatic overhead doors to accommodate both a tractor and recreational vehicles and includes a floor drain, power car wash, and plentiful electric connections.

Experience the best that the high-desert lifestyle has to offer at this peerless residence. Offering a combination of acreage, views, high design, and amenities that cannot be replicated in Marfa. The ultimate h