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453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
The home at 453 Covered Bridge is listed for $1,575,000. Photo courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
Contemporary steel doors juxtapose with the home's Italian farmhouse style. Photo courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
Exposed wood beams and bricks give the kitchen a rustic feel. Photo courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
Though it appears to have stood for centuries, the home is newly built and features many modern conveniences. Photo courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
Large windows offer panoramic views. Photo courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
A master bathroom fit for royalty. Photo courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
The walk-through shower is spacious and well-appointed. Photo courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
At 5,225 square feet, the home has plenty of room for extras such as a study or home office. Photo courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
The stand-alone guest casita has its own covered terrace. Photo courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
The outdoor spaces were designed for year-round entertaining. Photo courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
The property sits on 3.38 acres, making it feel like a luxurious country retreat. Photo courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
Driftwood is only 20 minutes from downtown Austin. Photo courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
The summer kitchen comes with a wood-burning pizza oven. Photo courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
A 580-bottle wine cellar resides beneath the main house. Photo courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
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453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale
453 Covered Bridge Austin home for sale

453 Covered Bridge Dr. 
Driftwood, TX 78619

Neighborhood: Driftwood
Style: Italian country farmhouse
Square footage: 5,225
Beds: 4
Baths: 4 full, 1 partial
Price: $1,575,000

The lowdown: Though recently constructed, this Italian-style farmhouse feels as if it's been a part of the landscape for centuries. A covered loggia with fireplace greets guests upon entry, leading to a spacious living room with extra-tall ceilings and an abundance of windows. The Old World feel is present throughout, but modern conveniences can be found in the gourmet kitchen and spa-like bathrooms. A 580-bottle wine cellar, with both interior and exterior entry points, resides below the main house, while an open summer kitchen — with a wood-burning pizza oven — is perched to show off panoramic views. The standalone guest casita with its own open terrace furthers the illusion of a luxurious country retreat, though the home is only 20 minutes from downtown Austin.

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This home is on the market with Stephanie Nick of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty. Click here to see more photos, details, and to contact the agent.

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