Texas Hill Country Historical Home

Historic turn-of-the-century, restored central Texas home. Built in 1906 by C.S. Belford for Elizabeth Jane Glasscock Talbott, daughter of Georgetown's founder, George Washington Glasscock. The home is an excellent example of L-Plan architecture, and today, many of Belford's homes are preserved in Georgetown's Belford National Historic District. The two-story home features original long leaf pine flooring, tall ceilings, handsome staircase, pass thru fireplace with diamond-decorated mantle, and double hung windows. The restoration included adding appropriate antique lighting in many of the rooms. The master bedroom is finished with original bead board walls and ceiling. The en-suite, luxury master bath includes an antique claw foot tub and a large shower featuring Carrara marble seating and steam. For modern convenience, generous walk-in closets and cabinets have been added and the kitchen has been remodeled with all new appliances. The wraparound porch overlooks a beautiful cottage garden featuring flowering trees, shrubs, antique roses, perennials, reseeding annuals, and bulbs. The surrounding acreage has been cleared and root plowed, and native trees, wildflowers, and grasses are thriving. The entire property is fenced and gated. Healthy, acre and half-acre ponds are stocked with bass, bluegill, and catfish. A small orchard thrives on the hillside, irrigated by a solar pump with water from the half-acre pond. Located in the hills of eastern Travis County, this historic home has nice views of the ponds and surrounding hills. The second floor windows have thirty-mile views looking west towards Austin. This is a rare opportunity to stay and enjoy a piece of Texas history sitting on gorgeous acreage.