More photos coming soon. VIEWS! The views from this 8.5 acre hilltop in the rolling landscape of what some have nicknamed “Houston’s Hill Country” are stunning. Sunrise and sunset are both visible year-round, while wildflower season is nothing short of idyllic as the property abounds in native blooms. If English country is your aesthetic, you’ll appreciate this home. Inspired by a historic Virginia farmhouse upbringing, renovations have been ongoing since 2021. They include all new windows, all new flooring throughout, all new exterior mahogany doors, new gas log sets in both the great room and study fireplaces, fresh paint throughout, new light fixtures, refreshed kitchen and upstairs bathrooms, new hot water heater, attic spray foam insulation, updated garage doors and landscaping, etc. Storage abounds. Mudroom boasts a gorgeous brick floor, plenty of cabinets, a utility sink, and plenty additional room for more built-ins to suit. Bright, cottage-esque kitchen has a generous island, walk-in pantry, and sunny breakfast nook for casual meals— separate from the formal dining room. Cozy wood paneled study across the central hallway from dining room features floor to ceiling picture frame moulding and French doors. Ground floor primary bedroom has two large walk-in closets off the primary bath. Large great room stuns with soaring ceilings and arched windows. A half-bath with custom antique English pine converted vanity, a coat closet, laundry room, and under-stair closet complete the ground floor. Upstairs offers three bedrooms; one with private bath and the others sharing a Jack and Jill. All three include ample walk-in closets (one has two!), and a large walk-in linen closet off the hallway rounds out the upstairs. Additional unfinished space above garage could be finished out and used for game room or home office. For the homesteader— property is 1/2 perimeter fenced and includes a chicken coop and run, compost bin, 65’ x 65’ fenced garden, and over 3,000 sq ft storage shed with oversized commercial doors. Property is on a well and ag exempt for hay. Inside the garage is a cement built-in, walk-in gun safe doubling as a storm shelter. The location is fabulous at only ten minutes from town, and twenty-five minutes from Round Top. Nearby wineries include 36 North Vineyard (2 mins), Texas Star Winery (17 mins) and Chapelton Vineyards (24 mins). Also within a twenty-five minute radius include the Antique Rose Emporium, The Birthplace of Texas: Washington on the Brazos/Barrington Plantation, and the Kenney Store— a 130 year old live music venue and dancehall. Neighbors operate an organic CSA. It’s 45 minutes to Bryan/College Station, 45 to Cypress, an hour and a half to Austin, and an hour and fifteen to Houston. Additional notes for nature lovers: owls can be heard regularly and seen occasionally. Scissortails and painted buntings, bluebirds and chickadees have all been known to stop by. Meadowlarks and mourning doves are regulars in their seasons, particularly if the acreage is allowed to grow into meadow throughout summer. Barn swallows arrive late February and are prolific. Hummingbirds are thick May-October if a feeder or two are put out. Native antelope horn milkweed serves as host to the now endangered Monarch on the property, and the kids have had the special experience of finding, raising, and releasing them. Occasional deer and skunk meander through. Will offer open houses/showings beginning mid-April.