801 Mickle Creek, Medina, TX 78055

Description

Exceptional 30+/- acre Hill Country retreat in Medina, Bandera County, with both sides of seasonal Mickle Creek meandering through the property. This one-of-a-kind property features a 2,000+/- sq ft timber-frame home with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, cathedral ceilings, cordwood walls, recycled bridge timbers, long-leaf pine and ceramic tile floors, and skylights that fill the home with natural light. The split-suite layout offers privacy, and the west suite includes two exterior glass doors. A distinctive tea house-with panoramic 8-ft sliding glass/screen doors, super-insulated walls, stucco exterior, and stained concrete floors-creates an ideal relaxation space overlooking nature. The 10+/-acre partially high-fenced area around the homesite includes native landscaping, a flowing water feature, fenced vegetable gardens, shade trees, and 7 producing pomegranate trees. Additional improvements include a solar barn with a greenhouse/workshop and a chicken coop with predator-proof runs, a second barn with workshop, storage, and tandem garage/carport, plus a 16X16 pump house with cupola. Outstanding infrastructure includes a deep well, wildlife exemption, standing-seam metal roofs on all major structures, and a new 2025 Mitsubishi mini-split HVAC system with 4 comfort zones and 12-year warranty. The property is fully equipped for modern sustainability: 12.5 KW roof-and ground-mounted solar arrays tied to the grid, Tesla Powerwall backup with storm-prep automation, system monitoring from your devices, rainwater harvesting with 49,000 gallons of storage, and electrical/solar/internet serviced by Bandera Electric Coop. High-speed fiber internet and extended WiFi allow remote work up to ~300+/- ft from the home. Recreation is close at hand, with fishing access on the Medina River within 1/2 mile and a popular swimming/paddling area just 3+/- miles away. A rare offering combining craftsmanship, privacy, renewable energy, and Hill Country beauty-ideal for a homestead, retreat, or private getaway.