Rail X Ranch: Luxury in the mountains of Arizona, USA

Surrounded by the Patagonian mountains, vast lands and a beautiful sunny lake, this family ranch is located in southern Arizona's Santa Cruz County and was built in 1937, making it look like something out of the story books of yesteryear. The views and vistas stretch for miles and the sunsets are absolutely breathtaking. Rail X Ranch has an abundance of wildlife including deer, doves and quail. Birdwatching is exceptional, with over 260 species recorded at the nearby Patagonia Sonoita Creek Preserve. Just south of the city, Patagonia Lake State Park offers countless opportunities for fishing and boating, and the area abounds with wonderful recreational opportunities such as horseback riding and hiking. Bordering Coronado National Forest to the east, this iconic and unique ranch is part of Arizona's history and heritage. It offers privacy and security in a rustic setting, yet has all the high-end amenities to enjoy your surroundings. A great opportunity for someone looking to create their own private retreat and own a piece of Arizona history.

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Description of the property

Just 1 hour from Tucson airport, accessible with a stopover in Atlanta from Nice airport, this place will plunge you into the United States of the time. The main house features handcrafted details not found in homes today, from patio covers lined with typical Arizona designs, with cactus drawings for example, to iron details found throughout the house, to spectacular built-ins. The main house has 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and 3 shower rooms. The dining room is naturally lit by large windows and can seat at least 20 people. The exceptional lounge is perfect for the most festive gatherings! This room has a hidden bar, a concrete fireplace and access to one of the many balconies with views. In addition, there's a fantastic little canteen on the ground floor that absolutely must be enjoyed. The kitchen is open and sunny, which livens up meal preparation. In addition, there is an outbuilding comprising a library, lounge, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

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This house and outbuilding sit at the top of this vast property, where the large, crystal-clear plunge pool is also located. This means you can sip iced lemonade on one of the many patios and pool decks at altitude, making Arizona summers as pleasant as a summer in Monaco Monte Carlo. In addition, the main complex includes 2 additional houses, 3 flats, a steel building, a barn/workshop and, of course, a large office to easily manage the ranch or the day-to-day activities of the property.

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A vast autonomous space

The whole represents approximately 829 m2 with over 1730 acres of land, including water and mineral rights, forming part of the sale. Rail X Ranch has the added advantage of having its own water source to supply this precious resource throughout the ranch, combined with 8 wells located throughout the property. The Ranch has a unique and valuable asset when it comes to water resources. In addition, the property is also one of the few ranches in the region that has retained ownership of the mineral rights to the property. This asset provides “land security” now and in the future. In addition, the land adjacent to the main compound has been allowed to be subdivided should the new owner wish to sell any parcels.

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This ranch is available now. Interested? Contact our agency, Monte-Carlo Sotheby's International Realty, for more information about this property!

^{Published the 25/07/2025}