For more information regarding the value of a property, please contact us for a free consultation.
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Residential
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 897 sqft
Price per Sqft $255
Subdivision Grey Forest
MLS Listing ID 1496509
Sold Date 07/09/21
Style One Story,Historic/Older,Texas Hill Country
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Construction Status Pre-Owned
Year Built 1935
Annual Tax Amount $2,209
Tax Year 2019
Lot Size 0.350 Acres
Lot Dimensions 70 x 221
Property Description
Watters Edge is an iconic Scenic Loop Playground cottage built about 1934. It sits on one of only a half dozen lots that front on the Big Springs swimming hole in Scenic Loop Playground owned by the City of Grey Forest. The cabin is constructed of native limestone with vaulted ceilings and a rock fireplace. The open floor plan offers many options for use, The former back porch an additional room currently used as a den could be additional sleeping area or dining area. The lot slopes gently back toward Helotes Creek and features a typical rock barbecue pit of vintage construction. The original hand dug well from which water was originally drawn still stands in front of the cottage. So why the unusual spelling of the name? In 1909 Fay Pauline Scheidemantel former owner, a local San Antonio area girl, was wed to Charles Beasley Watters in Seattle, King County, Washington. Many recent improvements include new roof, newer water heater, new paint and carpet refurbished large walk in closet in bedroom, fence, native stone walk-way. B&B, Short term rentals: City of Grey Forest requires that all B&B and short term rentals be owner occupied and owners principal home. And present during all short term rentals. All alterations or additions to property require city variance board approval due to lot size.
Location
State TX
County Bexar
Area 1001
Rooms
Master Bedroom Main Level 11X10
Living Room Main Level 8X16
Dining Room Main Level 8X14
Kitchen Main Level 8X14
Family Room Main Level 11X12
Interior
Heating Window Unit
Cooling Two Window/Wall
Flooring Carpeting, Stone
Heat Source Electric
Exterior
Garage None/Not Applicable
Pool None
Amenities Available Waterfront Access, Tennis, Clubhouse, Park/Playground, Jogging Trails, Sports Court, Basketball Court, Other - See Remarks
Waterfront No
Roof Type Composition
Private Pool N
Building
Lot Description On Waterfront, On Greenbelt, Water View, 1/4 - 1/2 Acre, Partially Wooded, Mature Trees (ext feat), Level, Creek, Creek - Seasonal
Faces West
Foundation Slab
Sewer Septic
Water Water System
Construction Status Pre-Owned
Schools
Elementary Schools Helotes
Middle Schools Hector Garcia
High Schools Oconnor
School District Northside
Others
Acceptable Financing Conventional, Cash
Listing Terms Conventional, Cash
Read Less Info
Want to know what your home might be worth? Contact us for a FREE valuation!
Our team is ready to help you sell your home for the highest possible price ASAP