This beautifull custom-built home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and peaceful country living. This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with a 2-car garage is situated on a spacious 0.42-acre lot in a quiet, scenic subdivision just outside the city limits. Step inside to an inviting open-concept floor plan where the kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas, creating the ideal space for everyday living and entertaining. The living room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace, while crown molding throughout adds a touch of elegance. Tile flooring in the main living and high-traffic areas provides durability and easy maintenance, with carpet adding comfort in the bedrooms. The thoughtfully designed split-bedroom floor plan offers privacy, with the spacious primary suite serving as a relaxing retreat. The primary bedroom features a beautiful pop-up ceiling, a large walk-in closet, and an ensuite bathroom complete with double vanities, a garden tub, and a separate walk-in shower. Outside, you'll find a large fenced backyard perfect for pets, play, or entertaining. Enjoy mornings on the covered back patio surrounded by mature trees, including live oak, red oak, pecan, persimmon, peach, plum, and Texas vitex. A storage shed provides additional space for tools and outdoor equipment. This home has seen numerous valuable updates over the past four years, including a new roof, full-perimeter gutters with leaf guards, a widened driveway, and a premium water heater installed in November 2021, offering added peace of mind for years to come. Conveniently located just 30 minutes from Waco, Temple, and Fort Hood, this property offers the tranquility of country living with easy access to shopping, dining, employment, and recreation. Don't miss your opportunity to own this move-in-ready custom home in one of Gatesville's most desirable locations! Owner = Licensed Real Estate Broker in the state of TX