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Did you see the premiere episode of Chasing the West? If not, what are you waiting for?! Streaming on Discovery+ and HBO Max, Drew and Jonathan’s new show is full of fresh adventures, as they help folks navigate ranch life for the first time. In the premiere episode, we follow two couples, Sarah and Thomas and Tawny and Miguel, as they try to find their dream homes in the countryside. But the two couples have very different needs. While Sarah and Thomas are dreaming of an expansive Western homestead for their family of four, Tawny and Miguel are hoping to own their very first home with enough room to set up a workshop for refurbishing classic trucks and trailers.
With the help of the Bros, they’re hoping to find their forever homes under the Western sky, where they’ll have room to grow and space to breathe. But before they can officially start their ranch life dreams, they’re going to have to find the perfect place that checks off all their boxes—and that won’t happen without at least a little bit of compromise. No matter what, though, one thing’s for sure: Chasing the West is going to be one rootin’ tootin’ good time! So, grab your cowboy hats and let’s take a ride to the west.
Sarah and Thomas
Dreaming of a property where they can create a family homestead, Sarah and Thomas are ready to move out of their suburban town of Aubrey and look toward a new horizon in Val Alstyne, Texas. There, they’re looking forward to small town living and the perfect setting for their children to grow up. Thomas wants to work with a budget of $1M – 1.2M, but Sarah’s willing to go up to $2M for their family of four. She wants a home with a castle-like vibe that isn’t too far from town or neighbors, and Thomas “just wants a nice, quaint home on a lot of land.”
Lone Star Lookout
$1.9M | 18.5 acres | 4 bed/3 bath
Just a 10-minute drive to town, this property actually has three buildings: a main house, guest house, and an event space. It’s exactly what Sarah wants, but Thomas is hoping for a little more acreage and something less in price.
The Sixty Spread
$2.3M | 60 acres | 4 bed/3.5 bath
At 5,700 square feet, this home provides the space inside that she wants, as well as the space outside that Thomas wants. There are no other buildings on the property, though, and the price tag is higher than they’re hoping for.
Golden Grit Ranch
$1.475M | 16 acres | 4 bed/5 bath
A wraparound porch and a classic ranch-style house on a hill, the Golden Grit property embraces Western style beautifully. However, there’s definitely some renovations to be done, and Sarah’s hesitant about it because of how much they’ve had to do in their current home.
After talking it over and compromising, Sarah and Thomas decided to go with The Sixty Spread. Thomas got the land he wanted, and Sarah got her castle. They’re so happy to call this place home, and in the end, it was all worth it.
Tawny and Miguel
Currently in the city of Mission Hills in the San Fernando Valley of California, Tawny and Miguel are ready to escape the hectic city life and finally find their retreat. They love refurbishing classic trucks, and the two want space to spread out and escape the concrete jungle. Right now, they’re renting, so they want to make sure they get everything on their list with their very first home. The thing they’re searching for most is land, and they’re hoping to find it in Agua Dulce, California within their budget of $850K.
Mountainside Hideout
$830K | 2 acres | 3 bed/3 bath
Secluded and move-in ready, this ranch is just 8 minutes from town, and sits on a nice amount of land for Tawny and Miguel’s needs. Along with the main house, there’s also a detached bedroom outside that’s great for hosting out-of-town guests, and a shop that would be perfect for refurbishing their classic trucks and trailers.
Blacktop Acres
$750K | 4.45 acres | 3 bed/2 bath
This one has more land but also more to renovate. It’s right off the highway, which isn’t ideal, especially since they’re trying to escape the city noise. However, with the commercial zoning on-site, Tawny and Miguel would have everything they need to be able to open up a shop on their own property. Plus, the views from the backyard are absolutely gorgeous, and with twice the land, they have room to grow.
After thinking it through and talking it over, Tawny and Miguel decided to put an offer in on Blacktop Acres, and they’re so happy with their decision. Though the house isn’t as big as they wanted, they use the outdoor space far more. Miguel built a bar underneath the deck, and the two are getting to work building the workshop, too.
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