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It's undeniable: Kendall County is growing. The population, the housing prices, the school systems, you name it: this once-tiny Texas county, known for its charming small towns and quaint housing stock, continues to expand, creating larger-than-life, well...everything.
From super-centers to mega-mansions, Fair Oaks, Boerne, and their neighbors have certainly grown up. But even with the creation of neighborhoods that offer homes over 6,000 square feet, there are still some homes that harken the good old days of “cozy” living.
While many of us have grown accustomed to living in larger homes than our grandparents did, the original Boerne homes were quite a bit smaller.German farmers built two-hundred-square-foot houses here in the Lone Star State in the late nineteenth century to house them when they came to town. Today, this may be considered a “tiny house”- a trend that glorifies life in a home smaller than 400 square feet.
But we aren’t talking tiny houses in this article, folks. These homes are not glorified “tiny homes,” nor the sprawling Texas-sized homes that inhabit many of the newer Boerne area neighborhoods. At 1,800 square feet or less, these homes are both cozy and classic, offering an alternative to many of today’s Kendall County real estate offerings.
These homes are just right: perfectly petite and (dare we say) classic Hill Country.
1. 504 6th St
3 Bedrooms, 2 Half Baths
1,794 Square Feet
Built in 1907, this historic home offers both beauty and history. Located in downtown Comfort, this converted business could easily be returned to the single family residence it once was. Within the boundaries of downtown Comfort's National Historic Register zoning, this home is known as the Reinhard House, presenting one and a half stories with a handsome cast stone veneer exterior. With interior features such as windows above the antique doors, hardwood flooring throughout, thick window frames, and unique floor plan, who wouldn’t want to make this home their own?
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Baths
1,680 Square Feet
Another Comfort cutie, this waterfront home is set upon +/-166 feet of the most picturesque Guadalupe River frontage to be found in the Texas Hill Country! A fabulous home, retreat, or bed and breakfast, this property has deep-soiled pastures for horses, a 50x60 metal barn, and a commercial pecan orchard. The charming 2-story, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home on the property features vaulted ceilings, a stunning wood burning stove, hardwood floors throughout, and a relaxing screened-in balcony and deck overlooking the expansive grounds.
3. 103 Amber Dr
3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom
1,479 Square Feet
Maybe as cute as the little town of Comfort itself, this 1960’s home is low on square footage and big on charm. With stunning hardwood floors, simple details, and an enviable Hill Country location, this home absolutely adorable (and totally move-in ready)!
2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
Square Feet: 1,131
Just minutes from the charming Boerne community, this little home is the tiniest on our list (but by no means the simplest)! Tastefully remodeled with warm colors, granite countertops, beautiful wood laminate flooring, new windows, and a large covered breezeway, this little house is perfect for anyone looking to downsize without sacrificing Hill Country luxury.
5. 817 Front St
3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
Square Feet: 1,598
Practically a living picture of the term “adorable”, this turn-of-the-century Hill Country cottage has impeccable details and tastefully unique features! The property rests on a half acre of beautiful land, meaning you have plenty of room to spread out.
