13035 WALKING HORSE Helotes, TX 78023-4571

A captivating panoramic vista awaits you in this hilltop resort-style home. This deluxe, Pulte designed 3 story, 3 car side entry garage with unparalleled views of the hill country and Government Canyon provides the ultimate family retreat from the city bustle yet is a short commute to downtown. This incredible location abuts an expansive greenbelt ensuring no further construction or back yard neighbors. This fully upgraded nearly 6100 sq ft, five bedroom, 4 full bath residence has room for everyone! This well cared for home has well over $190,000 of indoor and outdoor improvements since construction. Entering this home is a visual delight beginning with a custom Alder wood and wrought iron front door, a soaring foyer, solid hand-scraped hickory floors, and a grand staircase. From the sunny terrace at the front entry to the breathtaking sunsets in the backyard, this residence delivers infinite opportunities to entertain family and friends in grand style and comfort. The well-apportioned main floor boasts a large office and private reading or music room with classic French doors. An elegant formal dining room opens to a spacious living area with beautiful stone fireplace. The kitchen is a chef's delight with gas cook-top, endless cabinets and upgraded granite. The relaxing breakfast room features a generous dining area with lovely treetop views. Finishing out this main floor is a secluded, sumptuous master bedroom with canyon views, expansive bathroom with jetted tub and large walk in closet. This floor has designer lighting fixtures throughout, 8 ft. doors and upgraded recessed lighting. Upstairs is a family's delight with a family theater room featuring a 12ft theater screen ready for your projection system, pre-wired 9.1 speaker mounts, blackout curtains and more. The private hallway leads to 4 over-sized bedrooms, three with walk in closets. The fourth bedroom can be used for crafts, studying or as a studio room with floor to ceiling bookcase and closets galore. Two full baths with double vanities complete this living space. This house is an entertainer's dream! Walk outside the kitchen to an airy 3-season sun-room overlooking a two level deck, patio and professional sport court for basketball, fencing and tennis practice. The court floodlight affords many hours of evening fun and family time. When the sport court is no longer desired, turn the roof ready pad into the perfect outdoor kitchen/living area. A pool cabana on the yard level provides privacy for you and your guests. The fenced backyard grounds were professionally created to offer abundant shade and privacy with a perfectly framed landscape and include a mature producing orange tree, Japanese plums, magnolias, fig trees and roses. Meander down an impressive flagstone pathway to a luxurious Keith Zars heated pool, 8 person spa and waterfall. The backyard is lit with beautiful brass lights and up-lighted tree fixtures creating a true resort experience. Still need room? - the 1200+ sq. ft. lower floor has a separate heating and cooling system. This walkout "Texas Basement" with many windows provides a relaxing and bright space. This carpeted flex room is used as a gym, yoga studio, office, game room and party room. Lastly, this floor includes a large store room ensuring you'll never need to rent storage space again! Located in the prestigious neighborhood of Iron Horse Canyon this home is close to downtown San Antonio, upscale shopping and top-ranked schools but offers you the cozy Hill Country lifestyle you crave.