Five private acres surround this custom Old World Storybook estate on the coveted High Road in Westlake Hills, blending artisan craftsmanship w/modern efficiency. This 4 bed, 4 bath retreat features 21kW solar, 6 zone 21 SEER Carrier geothermal heat pumps, spray foam insulation, w/average utility costs of $70/mo. This home is constructed w/Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) walls, a high-performance building system. As you enter, a Tiffany-style stained glass entry opens to vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, Venetian plaster walls, Arizona Rosa flagstone floors, & hand-crafted details throughout. Office features Unique Green Man Masonry Fireplace & antique doors. The great room showcases salvaged hemlock trusses, a weeping mortar stair tower, travertine wainscoting, stained glass accents & dramatic fireplace, w/antique 100-year-old doors open to a serene courtyard framed by dragon-themed wrought iron railings. A marble-floored library w/coffered faux copper ceiling, wall-to-wall bookcases, mahogany windows, & Juliet balcony, complemented by medieval stained glass crafted from 200-year-old salvaged glass. The private owner’s suite offers a stone fireplace, hand scraped teak floors & spa-like bath with river rock shower. Upstairs bedrooms feature bamboo floors & built-ins, & a spiral staircase leads to a hilltop tower w/panoramic views. Additional living spaces feature hand-chiseled mesquite mantels & flow seamlessly to expansive decks overlooking rolling hills. The kitchen includes custom cabinetry, large island, double copper sink, & thermal chimney cupola. The lower-level guest suite provides private access & full bath. Outdoors, enjoy massaranduba decking, koi pond w/Indian Lotus, workshop, mult parking areas w/two driveway entrances, copper gutters, 100% masonry stucco w/moss rock, wildflower fields, nature trails to a creek, & space for future guest homes. A custom pool w/natural stone accents, stone & turf patio is currently under construction to complete this estate!
| MLS # | 7494683 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 2010 |
| Days On Site | 177 |
| Listing Provided By | Keller Williams Realty | Adelina Rotar |
| Bed(s) | 4 |
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| Bath(s) | 4 Total |
| SQ Feet | 4,845 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Car Port | Yes |
| Pool | Yes |
| Acreage | 5.00 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | Canyon, Downtown, Hill Country, |
| Interior Features | Two Primary Baths, Two Primary Suties, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Ceiling-High, Ceiling-Vaulted, Chandelier, Stone Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Natural Woodwork, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Soaking Tub, Storage, Study/Home Office, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound |
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| Cooling | See Remarks, Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Multi Units |
| Heating | See Remarks, Active Solar, Central, Heat Pump, Radiant Floor |
| Appliances | Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Microwave, RNGHD, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer |
| Fireplace Features | Den, Dining Room, Double Sided, Family Room, Glass Doors, Great Room, Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom, Stone, Wood Burning |
| Fireplaces Total | 4 |
| Window Features | Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames |
| Flooring | Bamboo, Marble, Stone, Tile, Wood |
| Exterior Features | Balcony, Uncovered Courtyard, Exterior Steps, Garden, Rain Gutters, Lighting, Permeable Paving, Private Entrance, Private Yard |
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| Roof | Composition, Metal, Mixed, Shingle |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Lot Features | Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Sloped Down, Steep Slope, Trees-Heavy, Many Trees |
| Patio And Porch Features | Covered, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch, Terrace |
| Fencing | Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Partial, Wood, Wrought Iron |
| Construction Materials | Concrete, Frame, ICFs (Insulated Concrete Forms), Spray Foam Insulation, Masonry – All Sides, Stone, Stucco |
| Security Features | Security System, Smoke Detector(s) |
| Parking Features | Additional Parking, Carport, Door-Single, Driveway, Enclosed, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Gravel, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Paver Block |
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| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Utilities | Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Not Available, Underground Utilities, Water Connected |
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| Sewer | Aerobic Septic |
| List Aor | Austin Board Of Realtors |
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| Property | 43796 |
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| State | TX |
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| County | Travis |
| City | Austin |
| Zip Code | 78746 |
| Area | 8E |
| Community Name | Akumal |
| School District | Eanes ISD |
| Elementary School | Eanes |
| High School | Westlake |
| Listing VS Median (in Akumal) | |
Price: $7,300,000 low | high Med: $7,300,000 sqft: 4,845 low | high Med: 4,845 $ / sqft: $1,507 low | high Med: $1,507 On site: 177 low | high Med: 177 | |
| State | TX |
|---|---|
| County | Travis |
| City | Austin |
| Zip Code | 78746 |
| Area | 8E |
| Community Name | Akumal |
| School District | Eanes ISD |
| Elementary School | Eanes |
| High School | Westlake |
| Listing VS Median (in Akumal) | |
Price: $7,300,000 low | high Med: $7,300,000 sqft: 4,845 low | high Med: 4,845 $ / sqft: $1,507 low | high Med: $1,507 On site: 177 low | high Med: 177 | |
![]() | $5,250,0001414 The High RdAustin, TX 78746 |