12400 Shady Acres Dr

Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this custom 5-bedroom, 3-bath home sits on a gorgeous, heavily wooded one-acre lot —a rare opportunity to enjoy the privacy and serenity of country living just minutes from Austin. With no HOA or deed restrictions, you'll enjoy the freedom and flexibility that acreage living offers. The thoughtfully designed floor plan adapts to a variety of lifestyles. The renovated main level features an inviting living room with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, an updated kitchen with refinished cabinetry and modern lighting, and a dining area framed by windows showcasing the beautiful wooded setting. The private primary suite and two additional bedrooms are also located downstairs.Upstairs offers two more bedrooms, a full bath, and a spacious living/game room previously used as a homeschool area. With its own private exterior entrance, the upper level is ideal for multigenerational living, guest quarters, a home office, or potential rental income. Step onto the upstairs balcony to enjoy peaceful mornings, evening breezes, and relaxing treetop views.Towering mature trees create a picturesque setting that makes the outdoors just as inviting as the home itself. Enjoy covered front and side porch, a back patio, a fenced side yard for pets, a 30' x 26' three-space metal carport, room for RV or boat parking, and a 300-gallon rainwater collection system for landscape irrigation. Numerous improvements include a standing seam metal roof, updated HVAC systems, renovated downstairs living areas and bathrooms, newer water heaters, and more. Experience the best of both worlds—peaceful, private acreage living with quick access to the MoPac extension, SH-45, I-35, shopping, dining, and downtown Austin. One-acre wooded homesites this close to Austin are increasingly rare, making this a unique opportunity to invest in both your lifestyle and your future!