10807 Little Thicket
$349,900
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First, let's get a handle on
the location. From the Oak Hill "Y" (290 at 71), go just 5.2
miles and turn right on Fitzhugh Rd. Go a couple of more
miles, and you arrive at 10807 Little Thicket Rd (see map on
p. 2). That short, relaxing drive off of 290 will change
your state of mind. The scenery is transforming. You begin
to see once ranch
after another--with lots of open spaces in between. However,
it will do no good to do a "drive by" of this property
because you see nothing from the road but a "thicket" (this
street got its name for a reason) of trees, and a
ranch-style gate.
If you do come for a visit, your anticipation will surge because what unfolds in front of you is a setting that will make you swoon. You will instantly be immersed in prized hill country terrain. You have seen places like this before, but only when you were on a day trip in quaint towns like Blanco, Wimberley or Johnson City.
The small, one story main house has two bedrooms, two baths and about 1,501 square feet. It has a metal roof, saltillo tile floors and an oversized, lodge-style stone fireplace that anchors the main living area. The home was built in 1977, and the design is still appealing today. The main house is perfectly positioned--it rests on a high point on the land overlooking the balance of the 4.72 acres. The entire back wall of the house is almost all glass--a grid of windows and French doors providing a constant visual reminder that you live on scenic land.
Like Owning a B & B
But wait, what is that charming-looking structure behind the
main house? It looks like an oversized cottage. You are
gonna love this. The downstairs contains a double garage. A
separate room in back is an office, and the most exciting
space is upstairs--a fully-equipped guest house (about 560
sq. ft.) that looks like something you'd see featured in a
Bed-and-Breakfast magazine. It has a small kitchen, a living
room with a freestanding clawfoot slipper tub, and a full
bath. Imagine the uses. Overnight guests will feel like they
are on vacation. It would also be ideal if you have a
college-bound student in your family, and the current owner
has leased it out as an apartment on several occasions at a
surprisingly high monthly rate.
Hill Country Immersion
Therapy
Dear reader, what happens next when you visit the property
cannot be adequately conveyed in photographs, but
here is the scintillating sensation that everyone
experiences. From the instant you drive through the front
gate, the land begins to swallow you, and you feel as if you
are disappearing into a sprawling, horizon-bending ranch.
Everything is perfectly staged--the main house is appealing
enough, but then it gets even better as you walk down to the
guest house. But the full experience hits a crescendo when
you keep walking further back on the land. The front section
is fenced, and there is a gate just behind the guest house.
What appears next is one amazing visual stroll. Walking further through the trees, you see all of the telltale signs of ancient terrain--native grasses mixed in with wildflowers, cacti, boulders and hundreds of trees. You can pick out pleasing sounds--songbirds and wind rustling its way through the overhead canopies. THEN, you begin to hear a stream. Just follow that sound, and you come to the edge of the biggest, most picturesque limestone-clad, boulder-lined natural pond (top of page one) you have ever laid eyes on. This little lake creates the most soothing sound of all--a cascading waterfall. When you get over the spectacle of how deep, and how clear the water is, you will glance around to see where the water from the falls is going. Do not be embarrassed at what happens next--it is irresistible. You will look as if you are in a trance. Your arms will drop down, and you will begin to hypnotically follow that stream. As it twists over the rugged terrain you eventually come to the next gawking moment on your nature walk. The stream takes a sharp turn into a massive grotto--an entire hillside of exposed bedrock (typical estimates place this rock at 60-100 million years old). Way down the line, the water emerges from this tube and empties out into another pool which flows down a final waterfall.
Just thinking about it eases your breathing. Stop for a moment, and think about where you live now. What do you see out of your windows? A tiny back yard with a couple of starter trees? Do you see other houses or have neighbors so close there is no privacy?
Connect With Nature. Melt Away
Stress
Compare that to what is offered here. Pretend you've had one
of those tension-filled, stress-packed weeks at the office.
By Friday you are totally spent. When you arrive at "your
ranch" and haul your pitiful little self out of the car, you
can head straight for the bedroom to put on comfortable
clothes. When you emerge, grab a bottle of wine, two
glasses, take your sweetie's hand and walk down to the big
pond. Sit on the dam, dangle your feet in the water and
listen to the waterfall. As a crimson-colored sunset fills
the sky and stars begin to pop out, it occurs to you that
life is not that serious. As a matter of fact when is the
last time you went skinny dippin'? What a lovely way to
d-e-c-o-m-p-r-e-s-s! Get up when you feel like it on
Saturday. Sit on the deck with fresh coffee and the
newspaper. For lunch, pack a picnic and dine al fresco next
to the water. Climb in a hammock, read a book or take a nap.
On Sunday, cruise over to a nursery and get a trunkload of colorful plants and flowers. This is where the last surprise comes into play. Down by the smaller pool there is an open meadow. Still visible are the remnants of a very old garden with fence and gate. Resurrect that, and you could spend an afternoon in the little garden meadow planting herbs and flowers while being serenaded by the sound of a hill country stream in the background.
Let's summarize. For only $349,900, you get a two bedroom house, a detached cottage with a garage, office and guest room. The cottage absolutely sparkles. Built in 1977, the main house needs updating, but it is livable in its present condition. You can always remodel, but what you positively cannot duplicate is this remarkable piece of land that has taken millions of years to form. It is no understatement to say this is a "one-of-a-kind" property. Would you like to be the next steward of this land?
Shown by appointment (minimum
24-hour notice), serious inquiries only please. The address
is 10807 Little Thicket Rd., Austin, TX 78736. To see, call
your agent. The seller is represented by Kelly Ramsey of
Stan Barron Properties, 512.762-3295 or
512.345-8585.
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