Only 40 minutes from Austin, a property referred to as one of the most desirable homes in charming Smithville, TX, a turn of the century railroad town known for its historic houses. This striking 1920 Victorian home on a lovely corner lot, displays a unique wraparound turret, tall windows, welcoming front porch, soaring 12ft ceilings, huge rooms and kitchen, original narrow-slat wood floors, and a newly remodeled upstairs artist’s loft. 2,351 interior square feet total. Two sets of tall pocket doors open between the large front rooms downstairs for easy conversion into an even larger space for events and parties. The grand window-lined master bedroom frames crepe myrtles in the lovely back yard. The upstairs is a completely remodeled open-plan artist’s loft with two flex rooms for a guest bedroom, large closets, or supply storage. A featured “Easter egg” is a unique, loft observatory room inside the turret with wrap-around windows overlooking the activity on the tree-lined streets of Smithville. New woven strand floating bamboo floor, totally remodeled subway tile bathroom, huge 73” claw-foot tub/shower and solar-powered skylight. Ultimate relaxation in the tub watching the clouds and stars. Versatile use as a rental apartment, remote studio, or a “treehouse” living space. Bathrooms feature beautiful vintage cast iron pedestal sinks, new oval mirror cabinets, and charming accent lighting. The back yard sports a matching gazebo and garage/workshop with two attached sheds. A large live oak arches over the back yard and a gigantic heritage Water Oak graces the front yard, providing whole house shade in Summer with the front corner cheerfully accented by three Sago palm trees. Central AC/furnace downstairs and new, energy-efficient AC/heat pump upstairs in the attic plus more storage. Fantastic potential for entertaining, art or photo studio, rental investment, movie location rental, or lovely family home. Unique and refined contemporary living in Victorian style.