Less than a mile to the State Capitol, and just a few minutes from Franklin BBQ, this 4 bedroom/2.5 bath home is not only directly across the highway from downtown in popular central east Austin, but it has tons of features that make it special including: Solar Panels (let the Texas sun pay most of your energy bill!), a two car garage, lovely and functional renovated kitchen, bamboo floors downstairs, a covered porch off the living room and a covered balcony off the primary suite. Speaking of the primary suite, this 2010 addition has vaulted ceilings, the aforementioned covered private balcony, views of downtown, a huge walk-in closet, a soaking tub, double vanity and walk-in shower. The floor plan is great for entertaining; open downstairs with tons of windows, but with privacy from the street. The living room flows out onto the covered patio, and the kitchen leads directly to an uncovered seating area and ideal outdoor grilling spot. There's a half bath tucked away between the entry and the stairs up to the 4 bedrooms, full bath, and sweet flex space at the upstairs landing. The bedroom closest to the primary suite is set back from the rest and would make a perfect office space for someone working from home. All this on a large lot with a permanent storage shed at the back of the property, in an established neighborhood with a walk score of 88--'most errands can be accomplished on foot' (Whole Foods, Target, barbecue, coffee shops and restaurants all just a few blocks away) and a bike score of 91, 'biker's paradise'. There's even a pocket park with a splash pad, slides and swings a block away. This home comes with a bit of Austin musical history as well, as the original owner was one of the founding members of The Derailers. The current owners are only the second owners of the home. Come, check it out!