4509 Avenue A Ave

One-of-a-kind, five-star, green-rated home, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath main house with garage apartment/office in the desirable Hyde Park neighborhood. Built from the ground up with attention to detail and honest presentation of natural materials, this Craftsman-inspired home features gorgeous finishes and details throughout, creating a sense of timeless beauty and peace. It is also durable and energy-efficient, showcasing several innovative green building strategies and technologies. New owners will love the natural stained pine trim, vertical grain Douglas fir doors, Brazilian hardwood stair handrails, bamboo flooring, mesquite bar top, concrete counters, numerous built-ins and double doors opening to the large screened rear porch for an extended living area. Energy efficiency features include a sealed attic, R-25 walls, 3.15 kW PV system, solar water heating backed up by a gas tankless heater, an energy recovery ventilator for consistent fresh air circulation and a three-zone A/C system. The property is wired for Ethernet and has Google Fiber installed. The garage is wired for EV charging and has doors that open on both sides to allow driving through to access the back of the property, with a total off-street parking capacity for eight cars. A true standing seam metal roof with a cistern ready for rainwater collection adds to the sustainable features of this home. The yard is a true oasis of native plants and certified as a Wildlife Habitat. The giant list of custom details goes on and on, making this an incredible, unique home in Central Austin!