‘Gingerbread House’ in Texas brings ‘fairytale dreams to life.’ See the estate for sale
A strikingly fun estate has landed on the housing market in bustling Austin, Texas, and it comes with a storybook name — and look.
It’s called “The Gingerbread House” thanks to its cookie brown shade on the exterior and its crisp, breezy interior. And it comes with a surprise — the property has not one but two houses.
“With two separate homes spanning over 7,971 square feet of lot space tucked away in the heart of Bouldin, 705 West Mary Street is an iconic piece of Austin real estate bringing your fairytale dreams to life, and it’s now on the market for $1,750,000,” news release from Douglas Elliman says.
Up first is The Gingerbread House itself — or rather a cottage — which was built in 1927 and is the size of a charming apartment at 912 square feet.
Features, per the release, include:
Sunken living room
Oak floors
Two bedrooms
One and a half bathrooms
The second home is the larger of the two, with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms.
“At approx. 1,359 square feet (per owners), the home is filled with natural light, and a spacious balcony that adds an additional 366 square feet of usable space,” the listing notes about the second house.
“The lovely backyard with access from living room is ready for your summer nights entertaining friends and family.”
The property could be used as a primary residence and a guest house since both are perfect for entertaining.
The listing is held by Emily Waldmann and Megan Gallagher.
This story was originally published May 2, 2024 at 2:10 PM with the headline "‘Gingerbread House’ in Texas brings ‘fairytale dreams to life.’ See the estate for sale."