*SELLER OFFERING $15K CREDIT TO BUYER TOWARDS CLOSING COSTS, RATE BUY-DOWN, OR AS A CREDIT FOR REPAIRS IF NEEDED* This is the private retreat you’ve been waiting for—12.79 acres of pure Hill Country beauty with a stunning move-in-ready home in the desirable, gated Madrone Canyon Ranch community! Located just a few minutes from Pedernales Falls State Park and Fitzhugh Rd’s famous breweries, wineries, distilleries, and charming local spots, this scenic retreat blends seclusion with convenience. Plus, it’s in the highly rated Dripping Springs ISD. This charming hill country home offers 2,310 sq ft of light-filled living space with a stunning great room open floor plan featuring vaulted, wood-wrapped ceilings, exposed beams, and a stone fireplace stretching wall to wall. The updated island kitchen flows into the living and dining areas making it easy to stay connected. Featuring Saltillo tile floors, stone counters, stainless appliances, recessed lighting, and bar seating under an elegant chandelier. The main level offers a private guest bedroom with separate entrance, a full guest bath, and a serene primary suite with its own ensuite bath and a walk-in closet. A smaller bonus room off the primary suite is perfect for an office or storage space, with a spiral staircase that leads to a huge 3rd bedroom with vaulted ceilings and a modern full bath with its own water heater. There’s also a main floor laundry room with a wine fridge. Outside, unwind on the expansive front deck and soak in the majestic panoramic views or relax on the shaded back porch overlooking a fenced yard with playscapes, a chicken coop, and shady spots perfect for hammocks or tree forts. A detached barn offers great potential for a workshop, studio, or guest space—with a ready-to-finish second floor. Enjoy peace, privacy, and freedom with room to roam, build, or just breathe on nearly 13 acres—all with a low 1.56 tax rate and just 30 miles to Downtown Austin.