2607 River Hills Rd. I | Austin TX

Description:

Sited on a seldom found eastern exposure lot on a private portion of Lake Austin, this home features the cliffs of preserve land across the lake as its backdrop. The entrance to the property is nestled on a private road which is hidden along picturesque River Hills Road. Gated entrance reveals a fountain courtyard w/a secret garden behind a wooden-gated arch. True craftsmanship abounds, from the hand-laid antique brick entry archway, through the windowed Cantera door & Venetian plastered walls, no detail was overlooked. The centerpiece of the home is a two story stone-walled living & dining hall beamed w/massive wooden trusses built in Colorado & shipped from carver to site. Ten foot tall doors open directly onto outdoor fireplaced living space. Gourmet kitchen also opens onto outdoor living & is window-lined w/lake facing water views. Equipped w/professional series appliances, the kitchen was designed to be the hearth of the home & has room to not only prepare but gather. Adjacent to kitchen, at the start of the barrel-vaulted owner's access hall is a wine closet. Main level master bedroom is on opposite side from kitchen living areas with his/hers master baths completed w/Calcutta marble-lined floors & walls. Master bath features oversized shower w/two stations & a rain shower. Builder/owner made certain that every bedroom has its own view to Lake Austin. Media room accessed by its own staircase w/private office & guest suite on north side. Another staircase leads to two additional beds & bath on south side. Outdoor living terraces down to rolling green lawn framed by old Texas pecan trees, massive Cottonwood & Sycamore trees. Just beyond is 2 story open-air boathouse w/two boat slips & an outdoor hot tub above. Engineered & designed to exacting standards, home has a driven pier reinforced slab foundation, state of the art water filtration system & whole house Cortexa lighting control system. All audio/video equipment convey upon sale.