Tucked between Austin and Bastrop on a private, wooded 2.59-acre homesite in desirable High View Ranch, this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single-story retreat offers 2,432 square feet of split floor plan living - with two living rooms, a wood-burning fireplace, an adjoining office off the primary suite, and shared access to a stocked pond enjoyed by only a handful of neighboring properties. Set well back from the street amid mature trees for ample privacy - no HOA, minimal restrictions, and just 30 minutes to downtown Austin, downtown Bastrop, and Austin airport. Inside, the second living area connects to the fourth bedroom, a full bathroom, and the utility room - ideal as a guest suite, game room, or media room. The private primary suite is tucked away from the secondary bedrooms, with an adjoining study perfect for an office, studio, or reading room. The home has been well maintained, with major updates including the HVAC system (2015) with new blower (2021), roof (2012), water heater, rebuilt septic pump, freshly rebuilt back deck (2026), and an FHA/VA-compliant engineered permanent foundation. Outside, a covered front porch, wooded acreage, and pond views open to a 16' x 12' wood workshop with loft and shingle roof, an additional storage building, and plenty of room for RVs, trailers, and equipment. A low tax rate of 1.68%, this property offers the rare combination of acreage, privacy, and functional living space rarely found this close to Austin.