Would you pay nearly $2M for a gingerbread house? This iconic piece of Texas real estate just might change your mind

A very sweet gingerbread house in Texas is on sale for close to a staggering $2million - but it's not the edible type. 

The Austin property looks like it came straight out of a fairytale book from the outside, but inside it is beautifully modern with hints of quaintness throughout. 

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

Together, the properties boast a total of five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms and share a lovely backyard - perfect for hosting friends and family.

Douglas Elliman has listed the unique property for $1.75million - and the lucky owner also has the opportunity to keep the perfectly curated furniture and décor. 

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

The Austin property looks like it came straight out of a fairytale book from the outside, but inside it is beautifully modern with hints of quaintness throughout

Upon entrance, dark wooden floor boards spread over the home, maintaining the rustic and warm atmosphere

Further into the open plan home, a modern kitchen is fitted with white cabinets, marbled tiles and stainless steel finishes

The first bedroom displays the bold criss-cross window design from the inside point of view and fits perfectly above a fitted bookshelf and next to a cozy bed with a tartan head board

The cottage, known as the Bouldin Gingerbread house, is described listing agents Emily Waldmann and Megan Gallagher as 'a piece of Austin history.'

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

A welcoming cobbled pathway lined with multicolored bushes leads up to the eye-catching property - which has a white exterior with dark brown details around the windows and on the sloped double roof. 

Windows at the front of the fairytale-house have classic wooden boards and criss-cross details and adorable flower beds perch below the glass. 

Upon entrance, dark wooden floor boards spread over the home, maintaining a rustic and warm atmosphere to match the cute exterior. 

Natural light spills into the house from all angles as the windows look out on luscious greenery.

Right next door to the cozy cottage is the sprawling modern two-story home - which is surrounded by a tall wooden gate and features a garage and driveway

Inside the house, shiny floor beds spread across the ground and white walls and furniture sit in the house's many rooms

There is a ground floor bedroom which boats a French window leading to the sunny patio area

Natural light spills into the house from all angles as the windows look out on luscious greenery

Together, the properties boast a total of five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms and share a lovely backyard - perfect for hosting friends and family

Vintage furniture is propped throughout the front room - including cozy rugs, homey wooden chairs and even a wooden ladder leaning against the clean white wall.

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

Floating shelves sit above the cupboards - offering the perfect place to showcase whimsical items reminiscent of storybook props, like copper pans and paintings of flowers. 

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

Right next door to the cozy cottage is the sprawling modern two-story home - which is surrounded by a tall wooden gate and features a garage and driveway. 

Inside the house, shiny floor beds spread across the ground and white walls and furniture fill the house's many rooms.

Pops of bright orange are featured in the home's finishing touches, including the pillows, lamps and even a comfy armchair. 

The outdoor area is easily accessible through the living room, which is adjoined to both the kitchen and the dining room - creating a seamless layout throughout.

Pops of bright orange are featured in the home's finishing touches, including the pillows, lamps and even a comfy armchair

A spacious balcony can be accessed through one of the upstairs areas which provides panoramic views of the lovely Austin neighborhood

Each of the bathrooms is modern and sleek - with dark floorboards, white walls and glass showers

There is a ground floor bedroom which boasts a French window leading to the sunny patio area. 

Each of the bathrooms is modern and sleek - with dark floorboards, white walls and glass showers. 

A spacious balcony can be accessed through one of the upstairs areas which provides panoramic views of the lovely Austin neighborhood.