171 Ferdinand Ct, Austin, TX 78737

Drive through the keypad-gated entrance and by the time you turn onto Ferdinand Court, the shift in pace is already noticeable. The home sits well back on 2.49 acres, with mature oaks filling in on both sides and undisturbed greenbelt behind — no rear neighbors, and no neighboring home has a direct sightline into this property. Privacy at this level is genuinely hard to find this close to Austin. A gate at the rear of the property connects directly to the greenbelt preserve, and a wet-weather creek flows through the far end of the lot during the cooler months — a quality to the setting that listing photos simply can't convey. The yard behind the pool is flat and open with enough room for a sports court. Throughout the house, the windows were upgraded beyond the floor plan specification — measurably larger — and the effect on natural light is one of those things that registers only in person. The four-car garage divides into two separate bays, each with its own interior door into the house. Ceiling height accommodates a lifted truck — not a given in production-built homes at any price. The utility room off one bay has a sink and built-in cabinetry. Natural gas service runs to the property, less common on acreage lots in this corridor than most buyers expect. The covered rear patio was extended well past the builder standard and anchors on a stone outdoor fireplace. A tiled second-floor balcony overlooking the greenbelt is an upgrade most homes in this community didn't receive. Inside, the main level runs hardwood throughout into a two-story family room with a floor-to-ceiling limestone fireplace; the kitchen includes double wall ovens, a gas cooktop, and a butler pantry with wine fridge. A dedicated workout room on the main level has its own full bath and private exterior entry — accessible from outside the main house and suitable for conversion to a nanny suite, guest quarters, or private space for extended family. Gated community. Pool and spa. 2.49 acres.

Sitting well back on 2.486 acres in Austin, 171 Ferdinand Ct offers the kind of privacy that becomes increasingly rare within 25 minutes of downtown Austin. The property sits deep behind a keypad-gated entrance on Ferdinand Court itself, with mature oaks screening both sides and unobstructed greenbelt behind - no rear neighbors, no sightlines from adjacent homes into the yard or interior spaces.

The setting carries genuine landscape features that photographs miss. A wet-weather creek flows through the far end of the lot during cooler months, and a gated rear access connects directly to the greenbelt preserve. The 2018 construction benefits from several owner upgrades that shift the home away from standard production specs. Windows throughout exceed the original floor plan sizing, measurably increasing natural light in key living areas. The rear covered patio extends well beyond builder standard and anchors on a stone fireplace. A tiled second-floor balcony overlooks the greenbelt - an upgrade most homes in Key Ranch didn't receive.

The main level runs hardwood flooring into a two-story family room with floor-to-ceiling limestone fireplace. The kitchen features double wall ovens, a gas cooktop, granite counters, and a butler pantry with wine refrigerator. The open floor plan spans 5,253 square feet across 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths. A dedicated workout room on the main level includes its own full bath and private exterior entrance - practical as a guest suite, nanny quarters, or extended family space without disrupting the main house flow.

The four-car garage divides into two separate bays, each with independent interior entry. Ceiling height accommodates lifted trucks - not standard in production homes at this price point. A utility room off one bay includes a sink and built-in cabinetry. Natural gas service runs to the property, less common on acreage in this corridor than most buyers anticipate. The backyard behind the pool sits flat and open with room for a sports court. The property feeds into Dripping Springs ISD, with Sycamore Springs Elementary and Middle School and Dripping Springs High School serving the area.

At $322 per square foot on 2.486 acres with a private pool, this combination of privacy, thoughtful upgrades, and acreage proximity to Austin creates a lifestyle equation that doesn't repeat frequently in the market.