Gambrell House
Southern charm ideally located in Central Texas! Beautiful Greek revival home within a short distance from Austin, San Marcos, and San Antonio. Perfectly located for UT and Texas State football games, tubing down the San Marcos River, Shopping Weekends at the San Marcos Outlets, events at the Circuit of the Americas, or just a great weekend in the BBQ Capital of Texas!
Maximum of 12 occupants
Downstairs
Our contemporary formal dining room provides seating for six. Additional seating for meals is available in the breakfast room or on the side porch. The room boasts two side boards and easy access to the kitchen The door between the kitchen and the dining room can be closed.
Our gorgeous formal living room includes a queen and full sofa that can double as pull-out beds. Pull-out beds can be prepared prior to your arrival. The formal living room can be closed off to allow more privacy when used as an additional bedroom.
Our fun and funky mid-century kitchen is fully equipped with dishes, cooking utensils, a fully sized-refrigerator and dishwasher.
Our guests love the spacious den to reconnect with friends and family. The leather sofas recline and the large maroon sofa can be made into a queen sized-pull out bed for additional sleeping. This space provides easy access to the side porch and pergola. Our large screen smart TV allows you to login to your own favorite steaming services.
The downstairs boasts a small powder room beneath the stairs with the original tile and sink.
In addition to the powder room, our downstairs also has a full bath with a shower.
Outdoor Spaces
Upstairs
Stairway and Reading Nook
Bedroom 1- Primary Bedroom
The primary bedroom has a comfortable king-sized bed, TV with Roku, full bath with shower, dressing room and closet.
Bedroom 2
Queen sized bed with shared bathroom (tub)
Bedroom 3
Queen sized bed with shared bathroom (tub)
Shared upstairs bathroom (tub)
History
This Greek Revival home's construction was completed in 1953 and built for the then, Caldwell County Judge -- Bill Gambrell and his wife Josie. It was only one of two homes ever built by the builder Page-Southerland and Page, commercial builders from Austin.
The home sits on eight-tenths of an acre and features a multitude of trees including producing Pecans and native Live Oaks. It is a three bedroom, three and one half bath with wood floors and many of the original lighting fixtures and chandeliers. The home was lovingly restored by the Herpels, restoration efforts kept the home with the 1950s interior architecture.
Original elements exist in the home's kitchen. The original cabinets reached the ceiling, and in their remodeling, they had them fir downed, and indirect lighting was placed behind the crown molding. Flat paneled cabinet doors were replaced with glass mullion windows.
The upstairs guest bathroom still parallels 1950s style with original tile. The electric wall heater was restored and rechromed. The original Crain sink features a revolving toothbrush holder which was also rechromed. The blinds in the home are also original. They were found in the attic of the home and were carefully re-webbed, restored and rehung. The original label of the blind maker in Austin sits beside the label of the restorer.
We purchased the home in September 2016, and also did extensive restorations. The home reflects some personal elements of our interests. Julie spent time as an exchange student as well as on an expatriate assignment in Central America. One of the living areas is decorated with items from her travels. Items from local estates have also been acquired and placed in the home.