1313 9th 1/2 ST, Austin, Texas 78703 For Sale

This storybook property is perched on the edge of an urban green space in the center of Clarksville, one of Austin’s oldest neighborhoods. Surrounded by Austin history you’ll be a few steps from West Sixth where you can relax w/ a coffee at Swedish Hill, explore art galleries or enjoy a cocktail at The Nightcap. To the north you could walk to one of Austin’s most iconic restaurants, Jeffrey’s or enjoy a casual meal at Cippolina. Whole Foods & the heart of downtown are a half mile away as is Lady Bird Lake and the trail.

Lovingly restored the stone & clapboard home take you back to an earlier time w/out sacrificing modern conveniences. The original long-leaf pine floors glow in the sun streaming from period, refurbished windows. Charm unfolds across 3 levels. The main floor features a sitting room overlooking the wide front porch, a cottage-style kitchen w/ updated appliances, a dining area & sunny second living room. A wall of windows looks out over the tree-shaded deck & park. Throughout you’ll find creative touches that enhance the charm of the home, a crystal chandelier, built-in bookshelves & rustic wood countertops in the bathrooms.

The entire second floor is a light-flooded, treetop primary suite that enjoys vaulted ceilings, a fireplace-warmed sitting room & private balcony where you can sip your morning coffee & watch the dog-walkers in the park below. A sunny bath has a large walk-in shower & soaking tub under a window. An entire bedroom space has been repurposed into a dressing room complete with washer&dryer. On the lower level is a flexible space opening to a grotto-like stone patio. With a bathroom & closet the space can be used as another bedroom, an artist’s studio or both. The existing ADU currently serves as storage but w/ plumbing & electricity, endless possibilities in this space. With its ultra-desirable & charming location this property offers incredible opportunities. Own a piece of Austin history with this classic Clarksville cottage.