La Villa Sanabria
Authentic Spanish Revival Villa in South Texas
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Franciscan Friars Next Door
During Mexico’s Cristero Wars (1926-1940), Franciscan priests and seminarians escaped to Hebbronville, Texas so they could continue practicing their Catholic faith and training seminarians beyond the reach of Mexico's anti-Catholic President Plutarco Elias Calles.
The 2012 epic historical war movie "For the Greater Glory" staring Peter O'Toole tells the story of the war in Mexico that so profoundly shaped the history of Hebbronville.
Historic Interior - Tiles
The oil rich Adelberto Martinez built the Spanish Colonial Villa in the 1930’s and spared no expense.
Encaustic tiles adorn the first floor rooms each room with its own custom floor design.
Today, La Villa features period antique furniture in every room and offers 5 rooms or suites.
Unique Architecture
La Villa Sanabria's architecture reflects the "Eclecticism" design principle of its time which incorporates various styles into a single structure.
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History of
La Villa Sanabria
Built in the 1930’s by Adalberto Martinez, on whose property oil was discovered, the property is often referred to as the “Martinez House” by locals or “the Big House” by the Martinez family, many of Adalberto descendants who live in the vicinity .
Situated on the plaza for Jim Hogg County, Texas, La Villa Sanabria is a uniquely preserved Spanish Colonial Revival mansión.
Church Veranda
Furnished in traditional Mexican equípal furniture, the Church Veranda provides views in three directions along with unparalled views of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
