Old Austin charm in an ever-changing neighborhood! This property offers a main house (1,232 sf) & separate casita (484 sf) in the middle of Govalle, an eclectic & fun East Austin neighborhood. Main house is 3 beds/1 bath that features walls finished in warm, inviting earthen plaster & sustainable bamboo flooring throughout. Inside you’ll find a cozy living area w/a large picture window, kitchen with a vintage stove and oven, a large and beautifully tiled bathroom, a main bedroom w/direct access to the expansive backyard via large sliding door, 2 other rooms for beds or home office use, a nicely-sized front porch to sit out on and watch the bustle of the neighborhood, a very large back patio deck for enjoying sunsets, and a covered laundry shed outside the back door. Meanwhile, the large casita in the backyard, along with its kitchen, bathroom, sizable side patio, and storage galore, offers plenty of flexible space for an office, studio, music or hobby space, guest house or rental.
Lots of loving work has been put into making this house a home, including new gutters + rain mitigation (2021), complete pier & beam foundation update (2021), xeriscaping for both curb appeal + excellent drainage around the buildings (2022), roof for casita (2022) & tree trimming (2022). Freshly painted patio and deck 10/1/22. Also on the property is a large storage shed with lofted storage.
In an incredible location in 78702 surrounded by so many gems, you’ll have trouble picking a favorite! Bfast tacos at Marcelino's, coffee at Flitch, treats at OMG Squee (featured on Queer Eye), drinks at Friends and Allies Brewery & Kitty Cohen's and tons of amazing restaurants such as Sawyer and Co & Nixta Taqueria. Enjoy First Saturdays at Canopy, where you can view and purchase work by local artists. There's also East Austin Studio Tours each Fall in the neighborhood. Access to Boggy Creek Farm, 2 community pools & trails. Special opportunity, must see this unique property!
