1.01 Acres in Austin, TX - $2,995,000

Situated in the heart of Westlake Hills, this property is a retreat like no other. You are immediately greeted by Little Bee Creek, a wet-weather creek at the front of the property, then as you make your way up the driveway, relax and know that you now have total privacy from the busy city around you.

It is rare to find a home with over one full acre of land 5 miles from downtown. The home is an entertainer's dream with six separate outdoor spaces, a custom heated pool with oversize exotic wood deck, fit for a party of fifty or two. Enjoy the views from floor to ceiling windows in the two-story living room, designed and built with extended outdoor spaces for sitting and dining, lunch or dinner.

Westlake Hills, a small town within Austin, is sought-after for many reasons, including its numerous great restaurants, location 5.5 miles to downtown Austin, 1.6 miles to kayaking on the 13 acre Red Bud Isle, 8.8 miles to fishing on Lake Austin, 5.2 miles to Mt. Bonnell and the extensive Austin hiking trails and greenbelts, 5 miles to Congress Street Bridge, 10.9 miles to airport, 13 miles to the Domain shopping, 4.9 miles to Texas Capitol. Zoned to top-ranking Eanes ISD and on the Eanes Elementary bus route, a walkable neighborhood.

The home has been thoughtfully renovated over the years with a European feel, clean lines and tons of light. Don't miss the hidden storage throughout the kitchen, laundry & closets. The main floor has a spacious living room with two seating areas, a custom fireplace surrounded by architectural Leuder stone, original handmade Saltillo tile with large outdoor spaces off both the kitchen and living area that extend the living space into nature and bring the outdoors in.

The owners suite and deck is located on the main living level and has a beautifully updated ensuite bathroom with marble tile, soaking tub overlooking the garden and heated floors. The closet/dressing room with beveled glass doors was inspired by the Waldorf Astoria. The secondary bedrooms are on the lower level and provide a great versatile floorplan.

Landscaped with 17 varieties of mature trees and other native species to further provide total privacy. Monarch butterflies, a tiny red fox and area deer and wildlife all appreciate that the property has been certified as a Wildlife Preserve. The hills of the property help showcase its beauty and easy to maintain landscaping - the entire front yard is maintenance-free, while the fenced garden in back was professionally landscaped and terraced to honor the nature of the property.

Take advantage of this vacation-style home just minutes away from downtown and its amenities. You will appreciate the acreage as you watch the sunsets from the six separate outdoor spaces, listen to the running water from Little Bee Creek, sit under the canopy of mature trees throughout the yard and stargaze by the pool. Do not miss this gorgeous sanctuary in the heart of Westlake Hills!