329 Mendocino Ln

*The sellers have an assumable VA loan.* An extended covered patio with a gas-fueled outdoor fireplace capable of burning real hardwoods, a built-in outdoor kitchen, and a custom electric sun screen turn this Belterra home into a true indoor-outdoor retreat, tucked inside The Cove, the only gated section of Belterra. Set on a private greenbelt lot with no rear neighbors, this single-story home delivers quiet privacy. The property includes a protected, stacked, and seasoned wood pile. Inside, the open floor plan connects a spacious living room with wood-wrapped ceiling beams to a gourmet kitchen featuring double ovens, upgraded stainless appliances, soft-close drawers, a reverse-osmosis water system, and a full-home water softener. The primary suite features a spa-style, walk-in shower with tiled bench and a $30k California Closets system. Two additional bedrooms, one being used as a home office, provide flexible space. Engineered wood floors flow throughout, while a stone fireplace anchors the living room. For light control, the large living room picture windows feature three battery-powered, remote-controlled, and synchronized sun screens, with a single manually-operated sun screen in the dining area. Outdoors, the extended covered patio and built-in outdoor kitchen make year-round entertaining effortless, framed by wrought iron fencing and mature plantings. HOA-included lawn care for front and back yards—including mowing, mulching, and weed prevention—keeps upkeep simple. Life in The Cove means access to Belterra's resort-style community pool, pickleball, tennis, fitness center, and 17 miles of trails, all zoned to Dripping Springs ISD. Just 43 homes make up this gated enclave. This address puts shopping, dining, Austin, and Dripping Springs within easy reach. With a functional layout, high-end finishes, and true low-maintenance living, this Belterra home in 78737 delivers exactly what today's buyers are searching for.