13002 State Highway 188, Sinton, TX 78387 - San Patricio County

Owning the historic Benson Estate home on 1.5 acres is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, as it has only been owned by 2 families in over 100 years! There is also an ADJOINING ~4ac AVAILABLE, to make this total tract about 5.5 acres! See listing 22396501. As you enter the property from the private secluded drive, your view of this early 1900's Victorian home with its 2,000sqft of wrap-around porches will open and take your breath away. The formal front entry flows into a spacious living room accented with original cypress pine hardwood flooring. The nearby parlor with beveled glass doors offers a flexible space for a modern den, office, or guest room. The updated kitchen offers fresh white cabinetry & tile backsplash with neutral countertops, recently updated for ease of modern living, but in a style and color that still honors this home's original era of construction. An adjacent sunlit dining area is perfect for entertaining and overlooks the patio and outdoor greenspace! Upstairs, you'll be greeted by a charming library nook, flanked by the home's three bedrooms. The spacious primary suite has plenty of room for a king-sized bed and additional furnishings and is situated near a fully remodeled full bath. You'll certainly enjoy the slower country-feel of the outside spaces of this home, with a lovely combination of open sun areas for gardening and area shaded by mature oak and palm trees. A large concrete greenhouse with poured-in-place concrete workbenches awaits your use, following the re-installation of a roof overlay on the structure. A contemporary large storage/workshop building will also convey to the new Owner of this estate. Don't overlook the possible investment potential of this property as a special event space or bed-and-breakfast venue!

The history of this property is fascinating, from its initial construction beginning in 1910 (per Sellers), completion in 1912, and later elevation to ensure its longevity. Originally constructed for J.W. and Vora Benson (of the South Texas vegetable shipping industry) and later occupied by their daughter, the respected librarian, historian, and UT Professor, Nettie Lee Benson, this home is deeply rooted in South Texas history. An online search of 'Nettie Lee Benson' to read of her achievements and legacy, including the establishment of The Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection at the University of Texas as one of the premier libraries in the world for Latin America and Latina/o Studies, is worth your time if you are interested in this property or South Texas history! The current owners/Sellers of the property purchased this home from the Benson estate and assumed it's care, which they have carefully managed, for over 30 years.