Ohio estate with dozens of carved bears showcased on Zillow Gone Wild
WAYNESVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — A stunning estate in Warren County is now part of the growing list of Buckeye homes showcased on social media's viral real estate account, Zillow Gone Wild.
The Instagram post, which shared around two dozen photos of the unique house, received more than 4,000 likes and hundreds of comments.
“The next stop on our #zgwmansionmondays tour today is known as SAGUARO RANCH, has over 189 acres of land and is currently at auction,” the ZGW post caption reads. “The log cabin home has over 7k sq ft and over a mile of 'little Miami river frontage.' Are we moving to Waynesville now?? Hello???”
The home, according to listing agent Alexis Galligan of Sotheby's, is crafted from authentic British Columbia timber and Wyoming stone, shipped directly to Ohio from the sources. Originally priced at $6.9 million, the property was offered by Concierge Auctions, with bidding closing on Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. Although the final sale price has not yet been recorded, bids reached at least $3.6 million before the auction ended.
About an hour and ten minutes from Columbus, along U.S. 42 northeast of Waynesville, the 189 acres boasts several living spaces and outbuildings. A private entry leads to a two-bedroom guest suite with its own bathroom and kitchenette. There is a separate 1,890 square foot “ranch manager” house, which includes five bedrooms and two bathrooms. Also, a “traditional bunkhouse” provides additional accommodations.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the main house is the 33 hand-carved bears by Wyoming artist Jonathan LaBenne that adorn both the structure and furnishings. The dwelling has numerous custom features in its four bedrooms, three full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. There are five Snake River rock fireplaces, floors crafted from Douglas fir, custom ironwork lighting fixtures by Kevin Johnson and hand-milled interior doors with custom handles. The new owner will also receive much of the western-themed furniture to keep the ranch looking on point.
The kitchen offers a La Cornue Château 147 range series crafted in France, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and double-stack freezer, two Sub-Zero beverage refrigerators and a new copper dishwasher installed in 2025.
The home's outside incorporates a temperature-controlled five-car garage, an in-ground
swimming pool with fiber optic lighting surrounded by a stamped concrete courtyard, a covered front porch, custom Snake River rock outdoor fireplaces and copper gutters with decorative chain downspouts.
Interestingly, the massive compound operated as a working horse farm with 50 or more horses for more than two decades. The equestrian facilities are made up of more than 30 stalls and multiple paddocks and pastures. There is a large riding arena and pin-ring, a 6,748 square foot hay barn, two climate-controlled offices with a bathroom and shower, and several tack rooms and storage areas.
Galligan said the original owners began building the house with North American Log Crafters around 2000. The construction was completed in 2003. The name Saguaro Ranch comes from their love of the Southwest. This is the first time the property has been offered for sale.