1313 W 9th 1/2 St, Austin, TX 78703

This storybook property is perched on the edge of an urban green space in the center of Clarksville, one of Austin’s oldest neighborhoods. Surrounded by Austin history you'll be a few steps from West Sixth where you can relax w/ a coffee at Swedish Hill, explore art galleries or enjoy a cocktail at The Nightcap. To the north you could walk to one of Austin’s most iconic restaurants, Jeffrey’s or enjoy a casual meal at Cippolina. Whole Foods & the heart of downtown are a half mile away as is Lady Bird Lake and the trail.

Lovingly restored the stone & clapboard home take you back to an earlier time w/out sacrificing modern conveniences. The original long-leaf pine floors glow in the sun streaming from period, refurbished windows. Charm unfolds across 3 levels. The main floor features a sitting room overlooking the wide front porch, a cottage-style kitchen w/ updated appliances, a dining area & sunny second living room. A wall of windows looks out over the tree-shaded deck & park. Throughout you’ll find creative touches that enhance the charm of the home, a crystal chandelier, built-in bookshelves & rustic wood countertops in the bathrooms.

The entire second floor is a light-flooded, treetop primary suite that enjoys vaulted ceilings, a fireplace-warmed sitting room & private balcony where you can sip your morning coffee & watch the dog-walkers in the park below. A sunny bath has a large walk-in shower & soaking tub under a window. An entire bedroom space has been repurposed into a dressing room complete with washer&dryer. On the lower level is a flexible space opening to a grotto-like stone patio. With a bathroom & closet the space can be used as another bedroom, an artist’s studio or both. The existing ADU currently serves as storage but w/ plumbing & electricity, endless possibilities in this space. With its ultra-desirable & charming location this property offers incredible opportunities. Own a piece of Austin history with this classic Clarksville cottage.