309 Ridgeview Drive

This three-bedroom compound is ideal for everyday living AND guest entertaining. Designed and built as a couples' year-round dwelling as well as for hosting friends and family in comfort and style. The one-owner property has extraordinary views (extraordinary even for the Texas Hill Country), a prime LOCATION (in Texas' popular winery corridor), and well-crafted regional architecture. Considering its sweeping bluff view, the 5.6 acre parcel looks especially compelling on a "price per visible acre" basis. The impressive vista encompasses Johnson City, TX (14 miles to the east) as well as LBJ Ranch and Stonewall, TX to the south. From this perch one can see across the entire Pedernales River Valley. The panorama here allows one to effortlessly survey and enjoy an inordinate abundance of acreage, without the maintenance and taxation requirements of other large home parcels. Related, the property also qualifies for a wildlife management tax exemption. The main home features a cook's kitchen, office with a view, a media/craft room, and wood-burning fireplaces. The two-bedroom guest house is not only popular with friends and family, but with impartial guests as well; it has over 150 five-star reviews on Airbnb (and has never received fewer than five stars). Expansive covered porches at both the main home and guest house provide abundant outdoor leisure and entertaining spaces; even on warmer afternoons there is always a shady spot here. The three-bay garage has elevated ceilings (sized for one or more automotive lifts); one garage bay is insulated and climate controlled, making it well suited to be a workshop or yoga studio. Another feature is a generously-sized, buried, all-steel storm shelter. The three primary structures were designed and built by Tony Martin, a renowned local builder who also builds luxury homes in the Rocky Mountains. This home is just a twenty minute drive to both Fredericksburg and Johnson City, and just 1.5 hours to Austin and San Antonio airports. In addition to the dozens of wineries nearby, also find dynamic hamlets that are embracing the "food and wine country" vibe of this region. These include Hye, Albert, and Blanco. Other nearby Hill Country destinations include Marble Falls, Comfort, and Kerrville. Nearby leisure and adventure attractions include Pedernales Falls State Park, Blanco State Park (on the Blanco River), Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, and South Llano River State Park.