Bentley's Texas Hill Country Cottage Tour

Bentley is the dearest little dog.  He always wants to do whatever I am doing,
even when it is driving through the streets of Fredericksburg looking at
charming cottages.  Just look at that face.  He is so focused on this cottage
I am capturing.  Dear little guy.  He never complains.  He is just happy to
be included.

There are an amazing number of charming cottages in the town of Fredericksburg.

So much variety and so much emphasis on cuteness.  I swear I want to wrap my

arms around the whole town!  

I spotted this one and Bentley and I just knew that you would want to see it too.

It's typical of many cottages here, not just for it's charm but also for all the
extras the property has.  These cottages may look small, but they often
have additions that really increase their size.  But there is something else that
this home has that is especially alluring ….

A playhouse!  This adorable playhouse makes me want to morph right back

into childhood.  It's painted in the same colors as the main house and has

a wonderful tin roof too.  It even has it's own fenced in area separated from

the rest of the garden.  Such a delight!

This house is on a corner lot.  There is a two story structure in the Dutch

gambrel style out back.  This is just an oasis of peace and contentment.

On the opposite corner is this lovely home with the wrap around porch.
It was sold recently for $600,000.  Prices are not cheap here.  Charm is
expensive, but I would be willing to work very hard to enjoy the kind of
charm this town has to offer.

This is an additional structure on the same property.  Many houses seem to

have their own little guest cottages for friends and family.  One reason I wanted

y'all to see this is for the vintage shutter display with wreath.  Understated and

so lovely.

Limestone cottages are everywhere.  I wanted you to see what I mean about

wings and separate structures added to the property.  It just fascinates me.

We came across this place.  I got out of the truck to take some pictures but left

Bentley behind.  It's so hard to take a picture while keeping him on the leash.

He tugs and sniffs and the pics always turn out blurry.  He hates to get left

behind even for a couple of minutes.  Such a mama's boy.  He worries until 

I return.

Anyway, I was completely fascinated by this large grouping of cottages.

There is no signage so I really didn't know if it was a condo property or

a bed and breakfast or what.  All of the cottages are different.  Each one

has a porch decorated for fall.

They are built to look historic yet are not.  It is obvious that no expense was

spared in the construction of the property.

There is a water wheel, a working windmill and a cistern.  Little bridges

and paths meander over little creeks and ponds.

The fences and landscaping is so charming.  Excuse the pics.  The weather

was quite cool and rainy.  I did not mind one bit.  We need the rain here

so it was a blessing even though not the best photo taking weather.

Such a lovely pond.

What I have come to learn is that this spot is a retreat for the employees of

the SAS Shoe Company based in San Antonio.  Such a treat for them.

Who knew?  I certainly did not.

Bentley and I will share a little secret with you.  We are working with

a wonderful real estate agent in Fredericksburg to find our own cottage.

A little place where we can go for long weekends and perhaps a week or

two during the year.  David and Bentley and I have found one we are

interested in buying.  It's in this same neighborhood where I have shown

you these other cottages.  It is a big decision and I am a little bit nervous

about it, but we are mulling it over.  I'll let y'all know what we decide.

Life is an adventure.  We just keep putting one foot in front of the other

to see what's down the path.

Wow Us Wednesday

We rented the same cottage where we stayed for our anniversary

last June.  Bentley is so cute.  When we pulled up to the cottage

I could tell that he recognized it.  He rushed from room to room and

out onto the screened in porch with a big grin on his face.  The 

little guy felt right at home.  Dogs continue to amaze me.  Their

home and the people they love are all that matter to them.

Big Texas Hugs,

Susan and Bentley