This custom designed Hill Country home will take your breath away. One of the most desirable in the area, it is situated just 4 miles south of downtown Kerrville and only 2 miles from the city limits in Real Oaks. Yet with the 15-to-20-mile views overlooking the Guadalupe River valley it gives the feeling of country, ranch, and city all at once. This 3483 square-foot two story home on 5.39 acres, built in 2007, has a hill country stone and hardboard exterior and features numerous windows and transoms, bringing the outside in and flooding the home with light. The 2100 square-foot covered, wrap-around porch gives the sense of relaxing space and roominess and is perfect for entertaining large groups. Entering the home never feels crowded due to the spacious tiled entry hall and open great room that flows around the custom-built stone fireplace to the kitchen, the expansive granite bar, and breakfast area as well as a large combination laundry room, coffee room, and desk area. A convenient half-bath serves guests. Double French doors lead out the rear to the expansive back porch. The dining room, which also has double French doors leading out to the front porch, and the study both look out a wall of windows to the flowering shrubs and 30+ live oak trees in the 3-acre field in front of the home. The living room and study have Manchurian walnut hardwood plank floors. The large master suite and walk-through closet are carpeted. Another double French door opens out to the back porch. The custom bath features a large marble countertop with double sinks, a large bubbler tub, and a large walk-in shower - all done in travertine, tumbled stone, bullnose edging. A beautiful custom staircase leads to the open upstairs living area, also with the Manchurian walnut hardwood plank flooring. There are three large carpeted bedrooms and closets upstairs with dormers as well as a spacious tiled bath with double sinks, large soaking tub, and separate walk-in shower. The property includes a 12x16 storage shed with a loft and ventilation. The property is served by a community water source (Aqua Texas) and has an asphalt frontage road maintained by the county. There are onsite septic systems. The community is covenant-based and there is no HOA. Altogether you will discover the ultimate in gracious hill country living in this well-maintained home. Extras 2 HVAC units - 1 for upstairs, 1 for downstairs 3M water softener system/ 50-gal hot water heater Durable 2x6 framing both inside and out allows needed strength for the exterior stone walls. 16" on center roof. The ceiling beams support the staircase. 40-year asphalt dimensional shingle roof/3 tab