Rancho Del Carmen

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Built prior to 1854, this simple ranch house is of great significance to Antiquity Texas.  It is the home of Jacon and Tocho Cortes’s rl Great Great Great Great Great Grandparents.  In 1772 Salvador de la Garza applied for a large tract of land in this vicinity, title to which was granted him in 1781. The grant, known as the Potrero del Espíritu Santo (Pasture of the Holy Ghost), or simply as the Espíritu Santo grant, comprised 59½ leagues (284,416 acres).  It was a fine example of mexican brick work common south of the Rio Grande in Mexico.

It was the headquartes of Gen. Juan N. Cortina during the Cortina Border wars when he caputured Brownsville Texas in 1859.  Dismantled for its brick, the home only exists in SL today.

Rancho del Carmen was custom built by Master Builder Powder Pinkenba, using plans from the Library of Congress, highlights the craftsmanship of the time.  Highly detailed, inside and out with custom sculpted details by Master Sculptor Philosofia Clary, the informal ranch feel surrounds this fine home.

Parcel Title: Rancho Del Carmen

Region Name: Antiquity Keys

Sim Type: Full Region

Parcel Size: 2464 sqm

Prims allowed: 500 (excluding house prims)

Monthly Tier: L$ 6,500

Contact: Jacon Cortes