16225 Crystal Hills Drive, Austin, TX 78737 - Hays County

Perched above it all & one of the last of its kind - 27 acres of commercial or residential unrestricted land with breath-taking panoramic vistas of the Texas hill country & the Austin skyline. Pastures with large Oak, Elm and Cedar trees gently slope upward through woods with a grotto & wet weather creek leading to the hill top. From the plateau hilltop you'll experience over 1000 linear feet of dramatic cliff drop off views of beautiful green valleys & Little Bear Creek. It feels private & away from it all, yet only a 15-minutes to central Austin, Dripping Springs & highly rated Dripping Springs ISD schools, - even closer to Belterra shopping, restaurants, HEB, Driftwood, Salt Lick Bar-B-Q and more. Enjoy low taxes as an Agricultural Exemption is in place for the 2024 tax year. MLS tax information does not reflect new lower taxes yet. This property provides a unique opportunity for a commercial or residential development, an equestrian business or luxury residential estate, a restaurant with hill country views, an investment...lots of possibilities! The entire property is fully fenced with cross fencing and gates - ready for horses, livestock, etc. There is a cedar and galvanized metal barn with 2 large storage closets and a heated and cooled 1-1/2 story office/tack room.

Further improvements include a solar gated entrance where you're greeted by fields of wildflowers guiding you along a newly fenced drive towards the most charming European-inspired farmhouse, -fully deer fenced and complemented by colorful, mature landscaping. Inside you're welcomed with a simple, relaxed elegance with soaring ceilings & walls wrapped in venetian plaster (American Clay) and Roma Bio paint. The custom stucco home has 18"-24" thick walls, 4 possible bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and up to 3 living or studio/office spaces. For year round indoor-outdoor living and dining enjoy the large screened porch with hand-crafted stone and stucco wood burning FP. The two full bathrooms are finished with gorgeous natural Quartzite countertops & tub surround, RH nickel fixtures, a large walk-in shower and custom tile work. A staircase with steel railing floats in the main living area like an art piece leading to an additional bedroom, office or studio. The light filled kitchen features handmade Tabarka tile, a Quartzite coffee bar, nickel & antique glass cabinet hardware, wooden countertops, a copper screened pantry with built-in shelving, soft close drawers, JennAir, Bosch & deep Allia Paris Ceramic sink with ROHL nickel faucet & more. A 22,000 gallon natural rainwater catchment system-UV treated & filtered, provides water to the home all year long. There are two Gunite pools -one filtered and used as a spa pool with fountain, the other as a Koi/& lily pool, an in-ground sprinkler system, an adorable cedar cottage and much more! Live here or build your dream home on the hilltop and use as a guest house or as a luxury vacation rental.