Peter DeLuca Tucson Real Estate

Welcome to Dr. Andrew Weil’s X9 Ranch Sanctuary in Vail, Arizona.

Dr. Weil’s 85-Acre Historical site overflowing with peace and serenity.  His compound includes a main house, guest houses, separate offices, green houses, theater and more totaling over  11,000 SF of living and work space.

MLS:   20932320
List Price:  $2,900,000

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• One-of-a-kind site – junction of two creeks with old growth native sycamores and cottonwoods. Rich riparian area with abundant wildlife in the midst of saguaro desert.
• Abundant water. Water table is at 30 to 60 feet – higher than in almost any other location in the greater Tucson area.
• Property is bounded on two sides by Saguaro National Park East, with easy access to hiking trails and the spectacular Madrona Pools.
• The site was heavily settled by Hohokam peoples, who lived here continuously from 100-1,100 A.D. Their pottery and other artifacts are common on the property.
• The site is historic. Mexican families began ranching here in the late 1800s. The main house dates from 1923 and was headquarters of one of southern Arizona’s largest cattle ranches. (“X9” was the cattle brand.) The office, dating from 1935, was originally a barn and stable; it has been restored to show off the original stone and wood.
• The present owner has done much landscaping with rare cactuses, ornamental trees, and fruit trees, all on irrigation.
• Well water is softened at the source with a state-of-the art system.
• There is a 40 x 40-foot, fully enclosed and protected organic vegetable and flower garden with excellent soil, irrigation, and heating and cooling for year-round protection. Adjacent to it is a fully equipped greenhouse.
• A spectacular stone labyrinth, much photographed for magazines and television, provides opportunities for walking, relaxation, and meditation.
• A large treehouse in a native sycamore overlooks Chiminea Wash.
• Above-ground swimming pool is purified with a non-chlorine, copper/silver ion system and heated by both solar and optional propane, with a semi-automatic, high-quality insulating cover.
• Main house has an excellent steam room, on-demand water heaters, and a classic walk-in cooler for food storage.
• Office-guest house complex has a dedicated home theater room.
• Whole property has a telephone and intercom system and a T-1 line for Internet connection.