8705 Bear Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78737

Third bedroom wall now installed! Welcome to 8705 Bear Creek Drive, a Hill Country retreat on a private 2.84 acre property offering peaceful country living just 20 minutes from downtown Austin. Located in the Bear Creek Oaks community, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home features an open floorplan ideal for everyday living and entertaining with views of the surrounding landscape. The spacious kitchen is the heart of the home with an impressive 8 burner gas cooktop, perfect for a foodie or chef, along with a gorgeous vent hood, abundant cabinetry, and an oversized pantry. Recent improvements include updated flooring, fresh interior paint, and refreshed porches that create inviting outdoor spaces to relax and enjoy the property. The stunning wraparound porch welcomes you to slow down and enjoy the peaceful setting. In addition, there are two covered porches, one upstairs and another enclosed porch just off the kitchen that creates the perfect sitting room or yoga space. The spacious primary suite includes two large walk-in closets. Step outside and enjoy the privacy of your acreage, with ranch fencing along three sides of the property and room to enjoy the outdoors, including an enclosed garden area perfect for growing veggies, herbs, or flowers. The covered porches are perfect for a morning cup of coffee or evening beverage while watching wildlife and Hill Country sunsets. The backyard retreat includes a $25k Master Spa that functions as a hot tub in the winter and a refreshing mini pool in the summer. The separate detached garage/workshop offers flexibility as a garage, storage space, or workspace and includes electricity and water connections. With space, privacy, and convenient access to Austin, this property offers the best of Hill Country living while remaining close to Austin and Dripping Springs and zoned to top tier schools.

The 2.84-acre private setting of 8705 Bear Creek Drive in Austin puts you on the edge of Hill Country tranquility while keeping downtown Austin just 20 minutes away. This 2,302-square-foot home built in 2003 sits in Dripping Springs ISD, where Cypress Springs Elementary, Sycamore Springs Middle, and Dripping Springs High School all carry GreatSchools ratings of 8/10, making this address work for families prioritizing both education and space.

The wraparound front porch signals what this home delivers: a place built for gathering. Stone veneer and HardiPlank construction frame an inviting entry that opens into open floorplan living designed for how families actually move through a home. The kitchen is the undeniable centerpiece, anchored by an 8-burner propane cooktop and stainless steel appliances that speak to serious cooking. An oversized pantry and kitchen island provide the storage and counter space that eliminate the constant shuffle of small-home kitchens. Vaulted ceilings with natural woodwork, recessed lighting, and beamed details add character without feeling forced.

Three bedrooms give flexibility for growing families or live-in guests. The primary suite includes two walk-in closets, a practical luxury when two people are managing wardrobes in one space. A flex bedroom with accordion-style partitioning means you're not locked into traditional bedroom use; it works as a home office, studio, or guest room depending on your season of life. The home includes 2 full bathrooms plus a half bath, with recent interior paint and updated flooring throughout.

The outdoor living anchors daily life here. Two covered porches extend from the kitchen and upstairs, creating weather-protected spaces for morning coffee or evening wind-down. An enclosed garden area supports vegetable gardening or flower beds. A detached garage with electricity and water connections functions as workspace or storage without eating square footage from the main house. Native plantings and mature trees frame the property, with ranch fencing defining three sides, creating genuine privacy without complete isolation.

At $369 per square foot, this Dripping Springs property delivers acreage and community schools rarely found at this price point closer to central Austin. The 47 days on market reflects strong interest in homes offering both Hill Country lifestyle and reasonable access to Austin employment corridors.