George Bush | House Tour | $10 Million Texas Ranch & More

George W Bush is best known for serving two terms as the 43rd President of the United States and facing a series of major challenges during the course of it, including not only the 9/11 terrorist attacks, but also the beginning stages of the 2008 economic collapse. It was... a lot. Which is probably why, once he was finally free from office, Bush immediately returned to the comforts of Texas, the state where he once served as Governor. In 1999, just a couple years short of becoming President, Bush boughT a 1,500-acre hog farm known as Prairie Chapel Ranch and then completed the development of the site in 2001, following his appointment to the most important position in the entire country. Located in the sweet-spot about halfway between Dallas and Austin, the natural beauty of this incredible land is precisely what drew George and his wife, Laura, to the area. Occupying just about 1,600-acres near the hole-in-the-wall town of Crawford, the Bush estate is anchored by a strong but modest house that finds different ways to honor the history of its location. Prior to his retirement from office, Bush used this property as the Western White House, often welcoming numerous heads of states. Of course, Bush was also spotted more than a few times on this property, getting his hands dirty by clearing brush and enjoying the searing heat. Today, the ranch remains the President’s getaway – a place to unwind and spend time with his family on the weekends, while also entertaining close friends and the occasional prominent cultural leader. Of course, with all that intended use, this place needed to look pretty spectacular. So, George and Laura put together a special team to help bring their retirement-estate to life!