Horse enthusiast Terry Chisholm is selling her 19.3-acre property, Chisolm Ranch, designed to be a comfortable equestrian retreat for horses and trainers alike.
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When Terry Chisholm first heard the story of Lucille, a pregnant horse that had been shot and left to die, she knew immediately she wanted to rescue her. The only problem? She didn’t have a place to keep the injured mare.
So, Chisholm and her son set out to build one. The result was a 19.3-acre refuge in Montgomery designed from “the horse’s perspective,” with stalls, run-ins, riding areas and an upstairs residence that overlooks the animals below.
“I wanted the horses to live in a beautiful place and be comfortable and peaceful,” Chisholm said in an interview.
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More than a decade later, the unique property that grew out of Lucille’s rescue is on the market.
Chisholm listed the property at 23981 Old Dobbin Plantersville Road last month for $3.99 million, as she prepares to part with the equestrian retreat and spend more time visiting family across the country.
The property features a professional-grade equestrian complex with 10 stalls, one oversized stall, 11 run-ins, a covered arena and an outdoor riding area.
Within the main building, a 2,046-square-foot residence sits above a series of horse stalls. The living room features an oversized glass wall that overlooks the stables below.
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Exposed beams and a stone fireplace add a rustic elegance to the living room in the owner’s retreat. A glass wall (shown at the back) overlooks the horse’s stables below.
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Chisholm and her real estate agent, Hardy Pollard of Nan & Company Properties, know that it will take a specific type of buyer to appreciate the property.
“It’s going to be somebody that loves their horses and wants their horses to just be in luxury,” Chisholm said.
Pollard said he’s targeting buyers seeking a high-end complex that could serve as a residence, event space and training facility.
Inside the main building, wood-paneled ceilings and chandeliers evoke the ambiance of a classic Texas wedding venue. Massive fans and spray-foam insulation keep the interior cool. The upstairs owner’s retreat features a primary bedroom with a balcony, a kitchen, a breakfast area, a dining room and a formal living room with a fireplace.
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Chisholm’s horses have lived long lives, which the owner credits in part to their experiences on the property.
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Horse enthusiast Terry Chisholm is selling her 19.3-acre property, Chisolm Ranch, designed to be a comfortable equestrian retreat for horses and trainers alike.
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A view from the glass wall overlooking the stall aisle below.
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The living room features a glass wall (seen at the back of the image) that overlooks the stalls below.
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A center-aisle barn with warm interiors and chandeliers.
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Oversized stalls and run-ins create a comfortable space for horses.
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The bedroom opens up to a balcony overlooking the property.
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A ranch-inspired gourmet kitchen with stone countertops at Chisholm Ranch.
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The main barn at Chisolm Ranch.
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The working barn at Chisholm Ranch.
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Most of the property is open space.
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Horse enthusiast Terry Chisholm is selling her 19.3-acre property, Chisolm Ranch, designed to be a comfortable equestrian retreat for horses and trainers alike.
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The property also has two apartments measuring 800 square feet and 480 square feet, both with full kitchens and bathrooms. A separate working barn features 544 square feet of living space.
In total, the property has about 3,345 square feet of air-conditioned living space, not including the horse-dedicated areas. There is also a five-car garage, elevator access and space for RV parking.
Chisholm said her favorite part of the property has been how it has helped her build deeper connections with her horses, which now include Lucille, the original rescued horse, Lucille’s daughter, Dolly, and a wild Mustang named Pocahontas rescued from Montana.
The horses are now aged 32, 15 and 22 years, respectively.
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The horses’ longevity is a testament to the quality of life they enjoyed on the property, Pollard said.
“That’s the part of the story that I think is more important than the acreage or the barn or the size,” Pollard said. “(The Chisholms) were onto something very magical.”