902 Blanco ST Austin TX 78703 MLS #7552203

THE HEARN HOUSE – Located in the highly sought-after Clarksville neighborhood, this beautifully restored 1893 home blends historic charm w/ updates that preserve the character and intention of the original design while adding modern comforts. Set on .22-acre lot, the home features a wrap-around porch to enjoy the mature landscape of towering pecans, native grasses, and banks of flowering purple irises all surrounded by a classic white picket fence and climbing-rose covered entry arbor. Walking distance to Lady Bird Lake, downtown Austin, and world-class restaurants, this home is the perfect retreat to enjoy your urban oasis. A romantic home w/ character and charm, the floorplan offers tradition with flexibility. Open entertaining areas are all located on the main floor along w/ primary suite, secondary bedroom and bath. The large sun-filled primary opens to the porch, and includes sitting area w/ window seating and recently remodeled en-suite bath w/ soaking tub, dual vanities and separate shower. Upstairs from the 2nd living (library) is the large 3rd bedroom that can act as full studio suite w/ full bath and kitchen, a versatile space for visitors, home office, or rental income. Combining timeless architecture with a peaceful lot (which hosted a romantic outdoor wedding a few months ago) this home is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Austin’s history on one of its most historically significant streets. The vibrant lot supports a diverse urban biology including: resident mourning dove and her babies and a cardinal pair which set up a nest in the front yard. A bank of milkweed hosts migrating monarch butterflies or hummingbird. Not to forget the reptiles, the family of green anole lizards bring their lime-colored bodies with red throats to warm on the porch. The natural habitat is likely what you would have found in 1893 with pecan trees and wildlife, all surrounded by a white picket fence.