$205,000

About This Property

From the large covered front porch to the concrete patio in back, this charming home speaks to those who treasure the old time craftsmanship and solid wood construction of this lovely country retreat! Five ENORMOUS mature pecan trees dominate the shady, fenced yard. The exterior has been resided with hardisiding and the roof shingles are 4 years old. A new central air and heating system was installed 5 years ago. The foundation was leveled in 2022, and a new water heater was installed in 2023. But its the interior you will fall in love with. The vintage home lover will be impressed with turn of the century features like original hardwood flooring, extra wide baseboards, original door and window casings, 12 foot ceilings and huge windows, and beadboard ceilings. A central entry foyer leads to the living room, then the formal dining, where you will find an incredible Mahogony piano made by Mason and Hamlin in 1893. It was shipped from San Francisco after the earthquake in 1905, and found its new home in this house .This conveys with the house! The kitchen has been modernized with a large island and breakfast bar. Appliances include a side by side fridge with door dispenser, propane cooktop, stainless steel dishwasher and oven. An addition built on a slab in the rear of the house adds a large second living room ,) heated and cooled super efficiently with a mini split) plus a big laundry room and a half bath. The original full bath was updated with a new bathtub. Lexington not only is famous for the acclaimed Snows Barbeque, but their school system has adopted a 4 day week, so every weekend is a 3 day weekend!!!!!! There is also a large storage building in the backyard. You will appreciate the generous .26 acre lot where you can put in a garden, a playscape, build a detached garage, or whatever else you want to make this the complete package! LOCATED 1 hour northeast of Austin.