Escape to happy Hutto where you will find hippos, heart & your fabulous new home! Located in convenient Carol Heights, a quiet friendly NO HOA community in NE Hutto, this wonderfully maintained one-story 3/2 home awaits a buyer with discerning taste. The Castle Rock-built home (Aspen plan) is sited on a desirable cul-de-sac lot and features brick on 3 sides. Enter to discover a thoughtful bright open floor plan that offers easy living. Dramatic high ceilings, arches, niches, rounded corners & tasteful neutral paint add architectural interest. You will love family meals & celebrations in the large formal dining room with a delightful window seat. Abundant cabinets & expansive counters are highlights in the spacious kitchen which boasts black appliances, tile backsplash, natural gas cooking & recessed lighting. The kitchen is open to the enormous family room ensuring easy interaction & cheerful cooperation. You will find that the airy floor plan is perfect for entertaining, especially when you spot the covered deck with fan & sun shield. So much to enjoy in your leisure time in the spacious fenced back yard: a raised garden bed, fire pit & even a washers pit! And for all those toys & tools, you have your very own storage shed. Back inside, revel in the private owner’s retreat. Its private bathroom features dual vanities, separate tiled shower & garden tub, as well as a walk-in closet. A big window floods the bathroom with desirable natural light. Two more bedrooms with ceiling fans round out this stellar home, along with an uber-convenient indoor utility room. Get the small town feeling while being only a few moments from Austin’s thriving metropolis. Carol Heights offers easy access to TX-130 toll, US 79, Chandler Rd and I-35, as well as schools, & is located close to Lowe’s, Home Depot, the YMCA, restaurants, & just minutes away from 33-ac Fritz Park. You will feel the pride of ownership in this home – better than new with window treatments and gutters installed.