Rarely is an attractive property in this quiet neighborhood near downtown Austin offered for sale. Rosedale is a haven of century-old live-oaks and local parks much loved by young families, very walkable, with a lively local events group.This is a 1940’s era rock-walled cottage, modernized and enlarged with 2,837 SF of living and working space placed on a large 10,115 SF lot with a huge enclosed back yard. A studio/workshop with storage room, a home office, and a built-in double garage fit the modern lifestyle. Westerly views from the back addition look out over a hillside towards spectacular sunsets.Only blocks away from favorite Austin venues such as Fonda San Miguel, Upper Crust Bakery, Uchiko, and Central Market. Austin’s main Hospital District is only two miles away, as is St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. Shoal Creek Hike & Bike trail starts nearby and continues all the way into central Austin. Public transportation routes on Burnet Road are close.The House has three Living rooms, three Bedrooms (one can be a perfect Home Office), two Baths, a Dining room and a Kitchen with black Silestone counter-tops. Together they have a total taxable floor area of 2167 SF. Downstairs is the Studio/Workshop with a large lockable Storage Room providing an additional area of 670 SF, accessible from the ~480 SF garage, and opening to the back garden. The original ~1300 SF full-height basement under the cottage is also accessible from the studio. There are independent front and back A/C units.Outdoors there’s a Front Porch, Front Garden, Back Patio, and an enclosed ~4500 SF Back Yard. Large trees include an ancient Live-Oak, two Cedar-Elms, and a Spanish Oak.Price is $1,240,000. Earnest Money deposit $12,400. Flexible closing date is possible. Don’t miss out on this exceptional offering!
