Experience the best of the Texas Hill Country in this elegant, single-story home in coveted Howard Ranch. Situated on a flat, 0.9-acre lot, this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home offers a bright and open floor plan that lives larger than 2,962 square feet. A recently updated kitchen is flooded with natural light and includes an oversized island, 14-foot ceilings, and JennAir appliances. The kitchen opens up to a spacious living room, featuring a floor-to-ceiling stone fire place, as well as a recently added second sitting area (or additional dining space) overlooking your sprawling backyard. The home is designed for entertaining, with impeccable flow between kitchen, living, and outdoor spaces. The primary suite is tucked away off the living room and features a spa-like bathroom with soaking tub, walk-in shower, double vanities, and a walk-in closet. The two secondary bedrooms each feature en-suite bathrooms and generous walk-in closets. In addition, the home offers a sizable flex room that can function as an office, TV room, or can be converted into a fourth bedroom. Outside, enjoy a covered back patio, outdoor kitchen, multiple seating areas, and a heated Little Dipper Pool surrounded by turf. Pride of ownership shines through with recent updates, including new wood flooring, fresh paint inside and out, contemporary light fixtures, and a whole home water softener with carbon filter. Highly-rated Dripping Springs ISD schools; low tax rate; minutes to downtown Dripping Springs and all of its conveniences.