Hidden behind the gates of the prestigious Retablo Ranch community, this remarkable 8.26-acre Hill Country estate offers the rare opportunity to experience true privacy, space, and luxury living just minutes from San Antonio. Designed and built by respected custom builder J. Long, the nearly 5,600-square-foot residence blends timeless Hill Country architecture with expansive interiors that feel both impressive and welcoming. From the moment you pass through the neighborhood gates and continue through a second private entrance leading into the estate itself, mature trees and sweeping countryside views create an immediate sense of calm and seclusion, setting the tone for a home designed around comfort, entertaining, and everyday enjoyment. Inside, soaring ceilings and multiple living areas provide space to gather and unwind, while the chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite countertops, gas cooking, double ovens, and an oversized island naturally becomes the heart of the home. The private primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a sitting area, spa-inspired bath, and direct outdoor access, allowing you to step outside and take in the quiet beauty of the surrounding landscape. Upstairs and throughout the home, additional bedrooms, a game room, and flexible living spaces provide room for family, guests, and hobbies alike. Outdoors, the property transforms into a true Hill Country escape with a pool and spa, covered patios, outdoor kitchen, and expansive views that make sunset evenings and weekend gatherings unforgettable. The estate also benefits from Tesla solar panels already installed, providing enhanced energy efficiency. The acreage offers exceptional versatility with room for recreation, horses, or future expansion, while the large workshop, RV or boat storage, and extensive garage space make the estate equally functional for those who value both luxury and practicality. Properties offering this level of privacy, land, and custom quality within a gated community so close to San Antonio are exceptionally rare, making 16227 San Cayetano a unique opportunity to own a true Hill Country retreat.

Hidden behind the gates of the prestigious Retablo Ranch community, this remarkable 8.26-acre Hill Country estate offers the rare opportunity to experience true privacy, space, and luxury living just minutes from San Antonio. Designed and built by respected custom builder J. Long, the nearly 5,600-square-foot residence blends timeless Hill Country architecture with expansive interiors that feel both impressive and welcoming. From the moment you pass through the neighborhood gates and continue through a second private entrance leading into the estate itself, mature trees and sweeping countryside views create an immediate sense of calm and seclusion, setting the tone for a home designed around comfort, entertaining, and everyday enjoyment. Inside, soaring ceilings and multiple living areas provide space to gather and unwind, while the chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite countertops, gas cooking, double ovens, and an oversized island naturally becomes the heart of the home. The private primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a sitting area, spa-inspired bath, and direct outdoor access, allowing you to step outside and take in the quiet beauty of the surrounding landscape. Upstairs and throughout the home, additional bedrooms, a game room, and flexible living spaces provide room for family, guests, and hobbies alike. Outdoors, the property transforms into a true Hill Country escape with a pool and spa, covered patios, outdoor kitchen, and expansive views that make sunset evenings and weekend gatherings unforgettable. The estate also benefits from Tesla solar panels already installed, providing enhanced energy efficiency. The acreage offers exceptional versatility with room for recreation, horses, or future expansion, while the large workshop, RV or boat storage, and extensive garage space make the estate equally functional for those who value both luxury and practicality. Properties offering this level of privacy, land, and custom quality within a gated community so close to San Antonio are exceptionally rare, making 16227 San Cayetano a unique opportunity to own a true Hill Country retreat.

Experience the best of Hill Country luxury in this private 8.26-acre estate located in the exclusive gated community of Retablo Ranch. Built by J. Long Builder, this custom residence offers just under 6,000 sq. ft. of living space and embodies refined comfort, thoughtful design, and effortless entertaining. Inside, discover a spacious chef's kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, granite countertops, double ovens, gas cooking, and an oversized island that opens to the main living area. The primary suite on the main level is a serene retreat with a sitting area, private patio access, spa-inspired bath, and dual walk-in closets. Additional highlights include a formal dining room, study, multiple living spaces, an upstairs game room, and a stylish wet bar with a beverage cooler. Step outdoors to your private resort oasis complete with a beach-entry pool, waterfalls, water slide, spa seating, fire pit, and expansive covered patios. Enjoy an outdoor kitchen, shower, and cabana perfect for year-round entertaining. A detached air-conditioned workshop with three roll-up bays complements the double attached garage, offering ample space for vehicles, hobbies, or storage. Sustainability meets sophistication with fully paid solar panels, a Tesla Powerwall system, metal roof, and private well with aerobic septic. Additional upgrades include triple HVAC units and year-round decorative lighting for every occasion. Conveniently located near San Antonio and Boerne, yet tucked away for ultimate privacy. This property delivers the ideal balance of peace, performance, and prestige.

A haven of relaxation and a wealth of privacy, this sprawling 8.26 acre estate offers a peaceful escape from the stress of everyday life! The property is reminiscent of a Hill Country resort with towering mature trees, native and professional landscaping, an array of colorful flowers and majestic outdoor living spaces for entertaining and relaxing! Upon entering, the home unveils warm and inviting spaces designed for comfortable everyday living and any scale gatherings. The expansive floor plan features dual living and dining areas, a game room and full serving bar with a wine refrigerator and beverage cooler - which are very appealing attributes to the entertaining enthusiast. Soaring ceilings and walls of windows enrich the living spaces with natural lighting. For the Culinarian, the chef's kitchen offers granite counter tops, knotty maple custom cabinetry with special details and shelving, oversized island, dual sitting bars, 5 burner Jenn-Air cooktop, double ovens, and built-in side-by-side refrigerator and freezer. The split, downstairs owner's wing is quite impressive and enhanced with a plethora of amenities! Details include a spa-infused bath, separate vanities, garden tub and walk-in shower with dual heads. The adjoining flex/exercise room is complete with a wet bar, beverage cooler and outdoor access to a covered patio - your customizable options are endless! A private downstairs study, three spacious upstairs bedrooms and multiple walk-in holiday/storage closets complete the grand interior. Truly the heart of this estate is the sprawling and tiered outdoor living areas! Whether enjoying the company of a few close friends or hosting larger gatherings, living and dining areas capture evening breezes and evocative sunsets amid elegant surroundings! Year-round appointments include a beach entry pool with five soothing waterfalls, a slide and swim-up seating area, fire-pit, open lounging and dining areas, multiple covered patios for enjoying morning coffee and refreshing beverages, pergola hot tub area for unwinding evenings under the stars and a garden-esque swing area. The picturesque cabana is complete with an outdoor kitchen, ice-maker, sink with a reverse osmosis system, stainless steel beverage cooler, sitting bar, covered dining area, adjoining pergola lounging area, partial bath and enclosed outdoor shower! Further enhancing the outdoor oasis are sprawling lawns for leisure and play, pool equipment house and an oversized dog-run/kennel area. Hobbyists will appreciate the air-conditioned shop with three oversized bays with automatic roll up doors, a car lift, workshop area plus a lawn equipment garage. This beautiful property truly has something for everyone to enjoy! From the moment you drive through the privacy gate you feel right at home! Come experience true hill country living at its finest! The manager has listed the unit size as 5853 square feet.