A West Texas ranch once visited by global superstar Beyoncé has hit the market, offering nearly 3,000 acres of secluded land, architectural acclaim, and a brush with pop culture history — all for $9.85 million USD (approximately $14.6 million AUD).
Known as Ranch 2810, the property is located just five miles west of Marfa, fronting the iconic Pinto Canyon Road in Presidio County.
Spanning 2,858 acres, the ranch strikes a rare balance between privacy and accessibility.
At the centre of the estate is an 8,000-square-foot residence designed by award-winning Houston architect Carlos Jiménez.
Completed in 2001, the six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home exemplifies desert-modern design, with clean lines, expansive glazing, and a seamless connection to the surrounding landscape.
Chron reports an additional 5,000 square feet of covered outdoor living space includes verandahs, courtyards, and open-air entertaining areas.
The home was recognised by Architectural Record in 2004 as one of the top seven residential designs in the world.
However, its most talked-about moment came in 2012, when the ranch played host to none other than Beyoncé.
The singer reportedly rented the property for a weekend escape, and a now-viral image of her hula-hooping in the yard catapulted the ranch to internet fame.
Beyond its celebrity connections and architectural pedigree, Ranch 2810 is also a working and conservation-minded property.
It sits within the Chihuahuan Desert Grasslands, a biodiverse region home to species such as pronghorn antelope, desert mule deer, and the endangered Aplomado falcon.
Two conservation easements, held by The Nature Conservancy, ensure the protection of the land’s ecological value.
The property can be subdivided into four tracts, each with its own development potential.
Among the ranch’s more unique features is a 6,000-foot private airstrip, offering direct access via private aircraft.
improvements include a three-bedroom caretaker’s house, formal gardens, outdoor gathering spaces with firepit and arbour, and extensive water and grazing infrastructure.
Marfa, with a population of just over 2,000, has long punched above its weight in terms of cultural relevance.
Since artist Donald Judd transformed the former military town into a minimalist mecca in the 1970s, the area has become internationally known for its blend of contemporary art, high-desert solitude, and architectural curiosity.
The listing is held by James King of King, Land and Water.
