Mike & Teresa's Bird Oasis

General Information

Very energy-efficient 2226 Sq. Ft. Home on 5 acres east of Dripping Springs

• 4 Bdrm, 3 Bath, oversized garage, light and airy floorplan, built in 1993.
• Passive Solar design with large overhangs, porches, shaded windows
• Open design with high ceilings, window seats, plant ledges
• Ceiling fans in all rooms
• Ceramic tile floors in kitchen, dining, hall, downstairs bath
• Tons of storage, oversized closets, built-in shelving.
• Huge master bedroom, master bath and master closet. Master bath has oversized antique cast-iron bathtub (St. Louis, 1925) and sauna-type shower. Master bedroom features vaulted ceiling and celestial windows as well as panoramic star-gazing from the triple windows to the south.
• Home ranked 15 of 16 on Austin Green Builder system, featured on cover of Texas Coop Power magazine.
• Attached greenhouse, 30'X80' Barn/shop, plus a large carport
• Highly efficient, clean-burning Quadrafire woodstove for winter ambiance.
• Kitchen features large wrap-around breakfast bar, range, built-in microwave, highly efficient stainless-steel Swedish dishwasher, lots of cabinets with roll-outs, task lighting, large pantries and a great backyard view.
• Large 350 sq. ft. covered native-stone patio, large front porch with swing, native stone pathways, and a 675 Sq. Ft. raised bird-viewing deck/patio.
• Quiet large-acreage subdivision on private road, surrounded by large private ranches.
• Large garage has workbench, lots of storage, space for gym equipment, inside access to attached greenhouse, a separate laundry area with linen closets, cast iron sink with sideboard and room for a large freezer. Oh, and room for two vehicles.
• 43,000 gal. Rainwater Collection and Storage system.

A detailed list of all the features of our home can be found here.

Plans for the home First Floor Second Floor

A plat of the lot can be found here. (pdf)