Lovely plantation style home situated in a rural area N. of Thorndale near San Gabriel. Approx. 45 minutes from Austin. Elegant southern plantation style inside and out. Freshly painted inside May 2008. Some new carpeting May 2008. Built in 1995, it has approx. 4020 sq. ft. living area consisting of 3 bedrooms, 3 and one-half baths and 3-car garage. It has a separate office/workshop w/ full bath w/ approx. 1079 sq. ft. with central air and heating, which could be easily converted to guest quarters or a home business. There is approx. 1152 sq. ft. unheated area for shop with a garage door. The wood-burning stove in workshop does not stay.
Special features of the property include 3 separate AC/Heating units, 2 separate septic systems, 500-gallon propane tank, and a 1250 gal. Panel septic system, concrete walkway around perimeter of home, second story balcony, eight columns cons...
Special features of the property include 3 separate AC/Heating units, 2 separate septic systems, 500-gallon propane tank, and a 1250 gal. Panel septic system, concrete walkway around perimeter of home, second story balcony, eight columns constructed of fluted aluminum, beautiful landscaping including Oak and Pecan trees, 125 crepe myrtles and Lantanas. A fruit orchard on approx. 1 acre consisting of fig, brazosberry vines, plums, pears, peach, apricot and nectarine trees. Nice vegetable garden behind fruit garden. Manually controlled sprinkler system in yard area. Large circular drive surrounded with pink crepe myrtles. Owns all minerals and will convey all.
The foyer has 18' ceiling w/ beveled glass chandelier, half bath, a mirrored door coat closet and marbleized tile flooring. 2nd story has 8' ceilings.
The butler's pantry has a stainless steel sink, coffee/pastry cabinet, glass door cabinets & garden window above sink.
The large utility/sewing/computer room has a built-in cabinet w/sink and bath with shower. Cabinets above washer/dryer. There is a large center island, computer/sewing cabinet & built-in ironing board. Mirrored closet doors.
The large kitchen has 9' ceilings, beveled crystal chandelier, ceramic tile flooring, bay window over sink, double oven, trash compactor, dishwasher and a large center island. Abundant cabinet space. Breakfast area has a 9' ceiling w/ 2 built-in buffet areas & 2 built-in china cabinets, beveled crystal chandelier and ceramic tile flooring.
The master bedroom is downstairs, other 2 bedrooms upstairs, all carpeted. The 2 upstairs bedrooms are spacious with walk-in mirrored closets. Full bathroom upstairs.
Study/library upstairs. Gas fireplace with ceramic tile hearth, custom mantle trimmed w/ marbleized ceramic tile. 4 custom built bookcases and a huge picturesque bay window overlooking the beautifully landscaped yard. Zoned recessed lighting.
The formal living and sunroom have a connecting see through gas fireplace with brass trim. 2 – 6’ wide arched entryways.
The formal living has a 9' ceiling with crown molding, 9’ wide entertainment cabinets, solid mahogany fireplace mantle with ceramic tile hearth, zoned lighting and carpeting.
The sunroom is surrounded with windows and doors. It has a 15' vaulted ceiling, custom made fireplace mantle and ceramic tile hearth, fluted trim and molded wood appliqué. A glass sliding door opens to the back patio. Carpeted.
The formal dining room has 2 built-in cultured marble top buffets with one wall having a mirror above wainscoting. It has a large brass chandelier with 17 bulbs. Carpeted.
The large master suite has a sitting room. Vaulted ceiling in master suite. Fluted trim and colonial doors. Arched doorway to sitting room. The sitting room has 15' vaulted ceiling and a built-in entertainment cabinet w/ crown molding. Carpeted in bedroom and sitting room. 9' arched window toward front of property in sitting room.
The master bath has a 6' cultured marble tub w/ jets w/ custom cultured marble surround. Large arched window over tub area. Large glass enclosed cultured marble shower. Double vanities w/ cultured marble tops and brass fixtures. Each vanity has a mirrored wall to the ceiling. Linen cabinet w/ crown molding. Built in dressing mirror. His and hers walk-in closets w/ 9' ceilings, both w/ built in cabinets.
The large covered patio has 2 separate doorways and a pass through window from breakfast area. Built-in patio cabinet. Gas connection for grill. All fluted trim and native stone walkway around flowerbed.
The 3 car garage is fully insulted, central A/H, 2 large closets, carpeted, automatic door openers, access door to covered patio and easy access to utility bath w/shower. Completely trimmed w/ fluted trim and rosettes.
There is an older corral on property. Nice Pond. Mostly open with scattered trees. Gently rolling terrain of black land. Pipe fencing around perimeter of yard. 2007 taxes were approx. $7,362.66.
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Research Parcel InformationFrom Thorndale go N. on FM 486 approx. 4.5 miles to property on Left.