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Would you pay almost $2 million for a gingerbread house? This Iconic Piece of Texas Real Estate Might Change Your Mind

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A very sweet gingerbread house in Texas is for sale for a staggering $2 million, but it's not the edible kind

A very sweet gingerbread house in Texas is for sale for nearly $2 million, but it’s not the edible kind.

The Austin property looks straight out of a fairy tale book from the outside, but inside it’s beautifully modern with touches of uniqueness throughout.

While the cabin itself is cozy and small, it is being sold alongside a modern two-story home on the same lot, spanning 7,971 square feet.

Together, the properties have a total of five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms and share a beautiful backyard, perfect for entertaining friends and family.

Douglas Elliman has listed this unique property for sale for $1.75 million, and the lucky owner also has the opportunity to keep the perfectly curated furniture and decor.

A very sweet gingerbread house in Texas is for sale for a staggering $2 million, but it’s not the edible kind

The Austin property looks straight out of a fairy tale book from the outside, but inside it's beautifully modern with touches of uniqueness throughout.

The Austin property looks straight out of a fairy tale book from the outside, but inside it’s beautifully modern with touches of uniqueness throughout.

At the entrance, dark wooden floors distributed throughout the house, maintaining the rustic and warm atmosphere.

At the entrance, dark wooden floors distributed throughout the house, maintaining the rustic and warm atmosphere.

Further along the open plan home, there is a modern kitchen fitted with white cabinets, marble tiles and stainless steel finishes.

Further along the open plan home, there is a modern kitchen fitted with white cabinets, marble tiles and stainless steel finishes.

The first bedroom showcases the bold criss-cross window design from the interior point of view and fits perfectly above a fitted bookshelf and next to a cozy bed with tartan headboard.

The first bedroom showcases the bold criss-cross window design from the interior point of view and fits perfectly above a fitted bookshelf and next to a cozy bed with tartan headboard.

The cabin, known as the Bouldin Gingerbread House, is described by agents Emily Waldmann and Megan Gallagher as “a piece of Austin history.”

Built in 1927 and reimagined by Spaller Glover in 2011, the cabin has a cozy yet spacious open layout.

A welcoming cobbled driveway lined with multi-coloured bushes leads to the striking property, which has a white exterior with dark brown accents around the windows and on the pitched double roof.

The windows at the front of the fairytale house have classic wood planks and crisscross details and adorable flower beds under the glass.

Upon entering, the dark wood floor extends throughout the house, maintaining a rustic and warm atmosphere that matches the nice exterior.

Natural light enters the house from all angles while the windows look out onto lush greenery.

Right next to the cozy cabin is the sprawling, modern two-story house, which is surrounded by a high wooden gate and features a garage and driveway.

Right next to the cozy cabin is the sprawling, modern two-story house, which is surrounded by a high wooden gate and features a garage and driveway.

Inside the house, beds with shiny floors spread across the floor and white walls and furniture are found in the many rooms of the house.

Inside the house, beds with shiny floors spread across the floor and white walls and furniture are found in the many rooms of the house.

There is a bedroom on the ground floor which features a French window leading to the sunny patio.

There is a bedroom on the ground floor which features a French window leading to the sunny patio.

Natural light enters the house from all angles while the windows look out onto lush greenery.

Natural light enters the house from all angles while the windows look out onto lush greenery.

Together, the properties have a total of five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms and share a beautiful backyard, perfect for entertaining friends and family.

Together, the properties have a total of five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms and share a beautiful backyard, perfect for entertaining friends and family.

Antique furniture is found throughout the front room, including cozy rugs, cozy wooden chairs, and even a wooden ladder leaning against the clean white wall.

Further along the open plan home, there is a modern kitchen fitted with white cabinets, marble tiles and stainless steel finishes.

Floating shelves sit above cabinets and offer the perfect place to display whimsical items reminiscent of storybook accessories, like copper pots and flower paintings.

The first bedroom showcases the bold criss-cross window design from the interior point of view and fits perfectly above a fitted bookshelf and next to a cozy bed with tartan headboard.

Right next to the cozy cabin is the sprawling, modern two-story house, which is surrounded by a high wooden gate and features a garage and driveway.

Inside the house, beds with shiny floors spread across the floor and white walls and furniture fill the many rooms of the house.

Finishing touches around the home include pops of bright orange, including the pillows, lamps, and even a comfortable armchair.

The outdoor area can be easily accessed through the living room, which is adjacent to the kitchen and dining room, creating a perfect layout.

Finishing touches around the home include pops of bright orange, including the pillows, lamps, and even a comfortable armchair.

Finishing touches around the home include pops of bright orange, including the pillows, lamps, and even a comfortable armchair.

A spacious balcony can be accessed through one of the upstairs areas offering panoramic views of the charming Austin neighborhood.

A spacious balcony can be accessed through one of the upstairs areas offering panoramic views of the charming Austin neighborhood.

Each of the bathrooms is modern and stylish, with dark floors, white walls, and glass showers.

Each of the bathrooms is modern and stylish, with dark floors, white walls, and glass showers.

There is a bedroom on the ground floor which features a French window leading to the sunny patio.

Each of the bathrooms is modern and stylish, with dark floors, white walls and glass showers.

A spacious balcony can be accessed through one of the upstairs areas offering panoramic views of the charming Austin neighborhood.

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