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HACIENDA CORONA DE GUEVAVI ♣
In
1956 the Guevavi Ranch was purchased by legendary rancher Ralph Wingfield who gradually expanded it to nearly 100,000 acres; thereby making it one of Arizona's largest working ranches. Frequented by family friend (& business partner) John Wayne, among other Hollywood gliteratti:
Elizabeth Taylor, Ward Bond, Stephanie Powers & Stewart
Granger, it became a hub for
ranching activity & parties during the movie-making 1950's. Some years before the purchase, Wingfield had supplied cattle and cowboys for the making of Wayne's film, Red River, filmed just outside
of Sonoita. It was the beginning of a lifelong friendship.
The documented history of this area; however, reaches
much further back, to the early 1700's, when
Basque explorer Juan Bautista de Anza established it as Guevavi Mission ranchland. The Guevavi Ranch is
named for the nearby Guevavi Mission, first established by
Father Eusebio Kino in 1691.
The Guevavi Mission was the first mission established in what
was to become the United States.
PANORAMA
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Hacienda Corona
de Guevavi is now being offered for sale. It includes 33.69 acres, with over 10,000sf of living space. The main house & three guest houses include 13 bedrooms & 14 baths, 8 fireplaces, a pool & cabana, extraordinary gardens & a central courtyard with murals c.1940's &
50's by Mexican muralist (& bullfighter) Salvador Corona.
A separate studio building; extensive horse facilities & a garden-event area (formerly a tennis court)
are among its many amenities. Set in the beautiful Sonoran
grasslands of the Santa Cruz Valley, Hacienda Corona de Guevavi is a true icon of the historic American West. Presently operating as a B&B (HaciendaCorona.com),
it
is being offered for sale as a private residence. Our photo essay below provides an overview
of the property. Tucson
MLS, Listing #20916298 It is offered at $1,685,000 It
will be our pleasure to show Hacienda Corona de Guevavi to you. LA FRONTERA REALTY LLC
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| Noted Mexican muralist & bullfighter, Salvador Corona, painted the courtyard murals. |
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| Main entry into the Courtyard & graceful living. |
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| John Wayne, during one of his many visits. |
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| The central Courtyard with its traditonal Mexican flair. |
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| Salvador Corona's murals delight the eye! |
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| Left: entry into "The Duke" Suite; murals everywhere! |
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| More of Salvador Corona's charming handywork. |
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| Extraordinary aerial overview of Hacienda Corona. |
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| The Main Residence & nearby Guest Houses. |
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| Beautiful details & gardens everywhere you look. |
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| Overview of the Pond from the Living Room Garden. |
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| The Pond, on the north side of the home. |
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| Ramada sitting area outside the Living & Card Rooms. |
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| Ramada sitting area outside the Living & Card Rooms. |
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| The most welcoming Pool & Cabana area. |
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| The Pool and Cabana, surrounded by lovely old growth. |
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| Look out from the graceful Cabana area. |
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| The Cabana's entertainment & serving area. |
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| One of the Hacienda's many gardens. |
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| A moment for reflection & relaxation at Hacienda Corona. |
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| Garden area on the northern side of the home. |
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| The long Ramada/Porch on the north side of the home. |
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| The Main Entry which leads to the Living Room. |
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| An aspect of the large Living Room. |
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| The 2nd seating area in the Living Room. Very Arizona! |
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| The edge of the Living Room & peeking into the Card Room. |
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| The famous Card Room where good times & tall tales are expected. |
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| The charming Study off of La Patrona, the Master Suite. |
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| The central Bar & Entertainment Area at the heart of the home. |
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| The central Bar's fireplace, festooned with distinctive hats. |
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| The central Bar's seating area; let the good times roll! |
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| Guest Powder Room off of the central Bar area. |
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| The hard working Kitchen which has risen to many an occasion. |
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| The grand La Patrona Master Suite (with his & her bathrooms). |
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| A cozy lounging corner in the La Patrona Master Suite. |
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| One of two Master Suite Bathrooms. The 2nd has been closed off & awaits remodeling. |
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| Another view of one of the La Patrona Suite's Bathrooms. |
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| The private garden outside of "The Duke" Bedroom Suite. |
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| "The Duke's" Bedroom area, looking out to a private garden. |
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| "The Duke's" handsome bathroom. |
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| The Out of Africa Suite, with it's smashing style & grace. |
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| The Out of Africa Bathroom, a study in creativity. |
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| The Sleeping Area of the La Corona Bedroom Suite. |
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| The Sitting Room in John Wayne's "The Duke" Suite. |
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| A quiet moment in the Central Courtyard, the heart of the home. |
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