Located in highly sought-after Preiss Heights just minutes from Gruene, Texas, this well-maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with bonus room plus additional garage room & storage offers the perfect blend of country charm, functionality & versatility on 1 acre outside the city limits with no city taxes. Built by a local builder the 1,696 square foot home showcases quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design & timeless Hill Country appeal. The flexible floorplan includes a bonus room off the entry ideal for a home office, second living area, playroom or guest space. Interior features include tile flooring throughout with no carpet, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, all-electric utilities & a cozy wood-burning fireplace anchoring the living room. French doors lead out to the oversized covered back patio perfect for entertaining or enjoying peaceful Hill Country evenings. The spacious primary suite includes a large walk-in closet & separate shower room, while the secondary bathroom features a jacuzzi tub. The property offers large, charming covered front & back porches, along with a finished-out breezeway connecting the home to the attached two-car garage. Directly behind the garage is approximately 800+/- square feet of additional space featuring an oversized finished room with window unit formerly used as a media room, along with an oversized storage room offering endless possibilities for hobbies, workspace, gym setup, game room or overflow storage. The backyard is full of character with two older barns previously used for ag projects, additional storage building, well & septic. Residents of Preiss Heights enjoy access to the private subdivision river park on the Guadalupe River featuring covered pavilions, bathrooms & river access for only $100/year HOA fee. Rare opportunity to own acreage with mature improvements, flexibility & room to make it your own in one of New Braunfels' most desirable acreage neighborhoods.