MLS# 548248 - 576 Saddle Ridge Drive, Bertram, TX 78605

Wildlife Exemption, spray foam insulation, 5,000-gallon reserve water tank, water softener, 2 electric meters! Welcome to your dream home, located at the gateway to the Texas Hill Country! This almost new 2023 built, single-story home, set on over 5 acres with breathtaking VIEWS of the rolling hills, offers the perfect blend of luxury and tranquility. Imagine enjoying amazing sunsets over the ridge from the back covered porch & with a Wildlife Tax Exemption already in place, you can potentially save around $2,000 a year on your property taxes! Inside this spacious home featuring an open floor plan, you'll find 5 large bedrooms, or 4 bedrooms and a versatile office/home schooling room, providing ample space for your family and work-from-home needs. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with stainless steel appliances, double built-in ovens, a 36 gas cooktop, a white apron farmhouse sink, soft lose drawers and doors, huge walk-in pantry and a large granite island perfect for serving up Sunday morning pancakes. The primary bedroom suite is a private retreat with a large walk-in closet, dual vanity, a spacious walk-in shower with no glass to keep clean, and direct access to the back porch. A cozy limestone fireplace in the living room completes this inviting home. The expansive backyard offers endless opportunities for outdoor enjoyment. Whether you envision adding a pool, a fire pit to enjoy with friends, or a pergola with an outdoor kitchen, this property provides the ideal setting for entertaining with a view. The Ranches at Canyon Creek offers peace and quiet, yet you're just an hour from downtown Austin and 20-30 minutes from Bertram, Burnet, and Liberty Hill, providing easy access to many shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. Nestled among local wineries, hunting lodges, and close to the Highland Lakes, your new home promises fun and relaxation. Don't miss the opportunity to make this spectacular Texas Hill Country retreat yours!