WALNUT SPRINGS

A pastoral country home in The Preserve at Walnut Springs in Johnson City, Texas, thoughtfully designed for durability and comfort in the hill country. Sited on 7 acres, the homesite includes a main house and detached studio, with stone garden walls and 1-acre fence enclosure.

  • The main residence pairs heirloom-quality construction with high-end finishes, and includes an expansive primary suite, dressing room with built-in daybed, chef’s kitchen and pantry, and living and dining areas to host many guests. An authentic wood-burning stove encourages nights around the fire. A terrace with steel trellis expands the living toward the west for sunset views across the pasture.

    Sited within the garden is a charming detached studio. Guests are accommodated with a built-in double queen bunk, half bath and outdoor shower. The studio interior is made more grand with a vaulted ceiling constructed of solid Douglas fir timbers and boards, with a built-in desk and storage loft for added functionality.

    The terraced landscape provides an area for a cultivated garden inside the sloped pasture land, creating a natural attraction for birds and pollinators. The homesite is serviced by a 30,000 gallon rainwater collection system and septic, both sized for future additions.

    The Preserve at Walnut Springs amenities include an equestrian barn and shared ranch horses, 22 miles of trails, hunting blinds, fishing ponds, and clubhouse compound with two pools and sport courts.

    PROJECT TEAM

    ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS BY Rick & Cindy Black Architects; CONSTRUCTION BY Kip Steele Custom Homes; PHOTOGRAPHY BY Leonid Furmansky; VIDEO BY Mr. Magic Carpet Ride Productions

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

SPECIFICATIONS AND FINISHES

CRAFTMANSHIP

  • cypress wood ceilings in main living room

  • cypress wood walls at dressing area

  • solid 3/4” Texas post oak wood flooring

  • custom milled white oak doors and trim

  • custom cabinets with stain-grade solid wood doors

  • ‘hill country’ drywall finish

  • painted pine walls in the studio

  • built-in daybed and queen bunk beds

  • fitted pantry with lattice door panels

  • marble countertops

  • quality tile setting with niches and trim

  • native stone dry-stack landscape walls

CONSTRUCTION

  • clay tile roof by Ludowici at main house

  • 24 ga. standing seam metal roof on studio

  • limestone exterior throughout

  • fire-resistant weather barrier system by Carlisle

  • Loewen exterior doors and windows 

  • 2x6 wall framing w/ 3/4” CDX sheathing

  • 21 Seer variable speed heat pump by Carrier

  • MERV 11 air filtration and fresh air intake

  • 50 gal. heat pump water heater by AO Smith

  • 31,000 gallon rain collection system

  • conventional gravity-fed septic system

  • roof insulation value approx. R-50

  • frost-proof hose bibbs and yard hydrant

QUALITY

  • AGA 48” induction range

  • Bosch 800 Series dishwasher

  • custom vent hood with Zephyr insert

  • LG washtower in ‘Nature Green’

  • Waterworks plumbing fixtures

  • deVOL kitchen light fixtures

  • hardware by Dauby, imported from Belgium

  • lilac marble tile by Artistic Tile

  • studio floor tile by Original Mission Tile

  • Benjamin Moore paint

  • ‘Old Texas’ brick pavers

  • Novo cast-iron fireplace

Map of Lay of the Land ranch with trails, water features, and amenities. Features include shared open space, an equestrian center, amenities complex, wildlife management, water improvements, trail system, and Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve.
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