831 Sad Willow Pass, Driftwood, TX 78619

Beautiful single-story home on a 1-acre lot in desirable Rim Rock. Open floor plan with wood floors, soaring wood-beamed ceilings, and abundant natural light. Chef’s kitchen features stainless appliances, granite counters, double islands, double ovens, prep sink, walk-in pantry, and custom cabinetry. Spacious living room with natural stone fireplace and large sliding doors opening to a covered patio with outdoor kitchen. Formal dining with unique beamed ceiling. Primary suite overlooks the pool and backyard, featuring a spa-like bath with double vanities, walk-in shower, soaking tub, and large closet. Private study with separate entrance, full bath, and closet could serve as a 5th bedroom or guest suite. Additional guest suite with ensuite bath, plus two bedrooms sharing a Jack-and-Jill bath. Mudroom with built-ins, planning center, and a large utility room with cabinetry and sink. Backyard retreat with heated pool, spa, and hardscape living spaces, large covered patio for outdoor living with gas grill. Pool/spa is heated and fully fenced. Hill Country living just minutes from Austin!

A 1.1782-acre homesite in Dripping Springs ISD is the defining advantage at 831 Sad Willow Pass, especially paired with a 3,216-square-foot single-story layout, pool, and three-car garage in Driftwood. At $1.25 million, or $389 per square foot, the property sits in a part of Driftwood where lot size, school path, and newer construction all matter to long-term demand. Built in 2014 and currently at 11 days on market, it offers the scale many buyers want without pushing into a larger footprint that carries more maintenance than value.

The plan is well judged for how people actually live. Five bedrooms and four baths create flexibility for family use, guests, and work-from-home needs, and the single-story configuration keeps the square footage efficient. The main living areas are designed to pull natural light through the house, with wood floors, beamed ceilings, and a natural stone fireplace giving the central space definition rather than excess ornament. The kitchen is set up for real daily use and entertaining, with double islands, double ovens, stainless appliances, granite counters, a prep sink, walk-in pantry, and custom cabinetry. Formal dining is separate enough to feel intentional, while the covered outdoor area extends the living space with an outdoor kitchen and direct connection to the pool and spa.

The bedroom layout also adds practical value. The primary suite looks onto the backyard and pool, with a bath that includes double vanities, a walk-in shower, soaking tub, and large closet. A study with its own entrance, full bath, and closet gives this home a true swing space that can function as a fifth bedroom, guest suite, or private office. Another secondary bedroom has an ensuite bath, while two more share a Jack-and-Jill arrangement, which keeps the plan functional for both households and visitors. Mudroom storage, a planning center, and a large utility room with cabinetry and sink round out the kind of support spaces buyers notice after years of ownership, not just on first showing.

For buyers focused on Hays County, Walnut Springs and the broader Dripping Springs school path strengthen the location story, while the combination of acreage, single-story design, and outdoor living gives this property a durable position in the Driftwood market. This is the kind of home that should continue to hold appeal because it solves for land, layout, and everyday usability at the same time.