A case study in rural modernism exists just minutes from the center of College Station, an hour and a half from Houston, and less than two hours from Austin.
Designed by Denver-based Sort Studio and completed in 2016, 13342 Hopes Creek Road brilliantly embraces its natural surroundings. The house is a long stretch of glass, stone, and concrete, a striking edifice in a land of ranches and suburban Colonials. “You’re just driving along — past an oil well on the right, goats grazing on the left — and then you’ll see this unbelievable house slowly emerge,” said Beth Ferester, who represents the listing with Corcoran Ferester Properties.
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Beth H. Ferester
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Corcoran Ferester Realty
BY CLAIRE LUI
This glass showpiece, set on 78 acres of open Texas landscape, is a light-filled sanctuary with sweeping views as far as the eye can see.
Modern in the
Brazos Valley
“You’re just driving along — past an oil well on the right, goats grazing on the left — and then you’ll see this unbelievable house slowly emerge.”
The 5,800 square feet of sleek interiors includes three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and one half-bath. The great room steals the show with glass walls on three sides, revealing a chef’s kitchen with Poggenpohl cabinets, a convection range, dual sinks, and double ovens. The bedrooms, too, boast floor-to-ceiling glass walls, offering an ever-changing wallpaper of the Texas wilds from dawn to dusk. The only concealed space is the media room, where the option for complete darkness allows for a cinematic experience during movies or video games.
Uniquely, many of the interior walls are movable dividers rather than load-bearing structures, enabling easy changes to the home's layout. Outdoor amenities include a fully stocked lake, two skeet shooting towers, a full outdoor kitchen, and a pool, as well as a separate auxiliary structure that can serve as a four-car garage or be converted into guest quarters.
The home’s current owner, Charleen “Chuck” Hill, purchased the house to showcase the massive collection of memorabilia she amassed with her late husband, legendary ZZ Top bass player Dusty Hill. Through December 9th, Ms. Hill, who recently decided to downsize, is auctioning her incredible trove of musical history, including items from Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Nirvana, and Dizzy Gillespie.
Uniquely, many of the interior walls are movable dividers rather than load-bearing structures, enabling easy changes to the home's layout.
Wide-open vistas may be the star attraction, but the seemingly remote location is a bit of a mirage: It’s just a 20-minute drive to Texas A&M and all the cultural capital that comes with it. As home to the nation’s largest university, the Bryan-College Station area, or “Aggieland” to locals, plays host to world-class hospitals, cutting-edge research labs, and Kyle Field — home to the Aggies themselves. There’s also a historic art-house movie theater, indie bookstores, and a smashingly great nightlife scene, with plenty of bars, restaurants, and live music to be enjoyed.
With the option to purchase an adjacent 294-acre parcel, this remarkable property offers ample space for any grand-scale pursuit: Take note, the land is pre-approved for equestrian use. “The sunrises, the sunsets, the wild birds — it’s just a tremendously peaceful spot,” added Ferester.
