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 Hill Country charm, functionality & flexibility on 1 acre outside the city limits with NO city taxes & NO city restrictions. Built by a local builder, the 1,696 square foot home showcases quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design & timeless appeal. The flexible floorplan includes a bonus room off the entry ideal for an 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 wood-burning fireplace. French doors lead to the oversized covered back patio perfect for entertaining or relaxing under the oaks. The spacious primary suite includes a large walk-in closet & separate shower room, while the secondary bathroom features a jacuzzi tub. Large covered front & back porches add to the charm, along with a finished breezeway connecting the home to the attached two-car garage. Directly behind the garage is approximately 800+/- additional square feet not included in the main home square footage, featuring a finished media/flex room plus oversized storage room ideal for a gym, office, hobby room, game room or workspace. The backyard includes two older barns previously used for ag projects, additional storage building, well & septic. Residents of Preiss Heights enjoy private Guadalupe River park access with covered pavilions, bathrooms & river access for only a $100/year HOA fee. Rare opportunity to own acreage with flexibility & mature improvements in one of New Braunfels' most desirable acreage neighborhoods.