Enjoy the POOL in your private backyard oasis while listening to the outdoor sounds of the "Gruene Scene"! This executive customized home is in pristine condition on an oversized .22 acre lot, approx 2884 sq ft, 3 bedroom 2.5 baths and BONUS 15x11' Media room ready with integrated ceiling speakers or easily used as a study or additional flex space. Open living concept with 12 foot ceilings and 8 ft doors; Upgraded 36" gas cooktop and oversized granite island; extended dining or morning room with additional conversation seating. The 15x19' Owner's Retreat has private patio access with a built in dog door and matching wood-look ceramic tile for easy transition from the pool. Generous walk-in closet boasts a full-length mirror, shelving and dual dressing space. Upgraded wood floors from the foyer through the living spaces generate an ambiance of executive feel. Two carpeted bedrooms with walk-in closets accommodate guests or double as a study; attached utility room with storage bench is plumbed for a water softener and utility sink. Four sided brick and Energy Smart features include an upgraded A/C media filter for whole home air purifying; the two and half car garage also has a workbench with shelving, ceiling storage, and additional storage with backyard access. The in ground pool and Trex decking compliment the backyard serenity while enjoying a neighborhood green space for added privacy. Automatic sprinkles enhance the landscape and generous sized private side yards, ideal for gardening or shaded pet exercise space. The highly desirable Settlement @ Gruene has an active POA with social activities, while being in proximity for short walks & golf cart rides to Gruene for music and dining, walking distance to the Guadalupe, downtown New Braunfels to enjoy the Farmer's Market, tubing on the Comal, golf, dining and Wurstfest; Home is located outside of the city limits with a current low tax rate of 1.62. Easy Access to IH35 for commutes to Austin or SA