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17813 FLAGLER DR
Offered at $1,599,000
12710 CEDAR ST Offered at $999,000 The art of the high-end market exists in an agent’s relationships and contacts. A great agent knows which home is likely to be listed before it hits the market. This exceptional property exemplifies the best that Austin has to offer!
Always Looking Out for You RealtorÂŽ mobile: 512.784.8600 janabirdwell@gmail.com www.janabirdwell.com
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GOLFER'S PARADISE IN THE RIDGE AT BARTON CREEK
1510 Mesa Ridge Lane | Offered at $1,100,000
Live the resort lifestyle offered in this exclusive gated enclave of luxury homes with golf cart access to Barton Creek Resort and Country Club | Open living with walls of windows bringing the outstanding views in | Main level master suite with perfectly appointed room sized closet, luxury bath | Gourmet kitchen, breakfast room & formal dining | Main level media room | Multiple private view porches | 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths and powder room | 2 car garage with golf cart garage
CASUAL LIVING IN THE WOODS OF BARTON CREEK
8743 Chalk Knoll Drive | Offered at $920,000
Executive home offers detailed architectural design. The home is nestled into a beautifully landscaped setting with comfortable covered view porch offering outdoor fireplace and multiple sitting areas. The interior of the home has an open and bright floor plan, great room open to formal dining, chef’s island kitchen with breakfast room, main level master suite, media room and 2 additional bedrooms with private baths. Do not miss the Resort Country Club Lifestyle offered by this gated community in Barton Creek.
EVE KUSH
Realtor®
609 Castle Ridge Rd. #440 Austin, TX 78746 direct line: 512.845.0405 eve@kushgroup.com www.kushgroup.com
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Lake Austin Waterfront Estate
New Construction in SOCO!
John Lairsen REALTOR速 Cell: 512.789.7801 Office: 512.637.7801 Email: jlairsen@austin.rr.com www.travisrealestate.net
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$4,750,000 | www.4603IslandCove.com
$849,900 | www.TravisRealEstate.net
Mary Hickey REALTOR速, Broker Associate Cell: 512.796.4245 Email: mary@maryhickey.com www.maryhickey.com Vineyard Bay Waterfront Gated Community
Lake Travis Waterfront Home
Austin | Offered at $3,500,000
Hudson Bend | Offered at $2,300,000
Lake Travis waterfront home with stunning panoramic Lake & Hill Country views! This 8,567 SF home is situated on 1.24 ares with 6 bedrooms, 7 full baths, 3 half baths & 4 car garage. Backyard paradise with heated pool, spa, multiple decks and outdoor living area. Private HOA marina boat slip conveys.
Private gated Lake Travis waterfront home with multiple decks to take in the amazing Hill Country & Lake views! Marina boat slip conveys. Heated pool & spa. This 5,275 SF home is situated on approximately 2.5 acres with 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths & 2 half baths.
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Steiner Ranch Sierra Vista Gated Section
Rough Hollow Enclave Gated Section
Austin | Offered at $1,250,000
Austin | Offered at $1,169,000
This stunning soft contemporary home is situated on approximately 1 acre. This builder's personal home has attention to every detail! Lagoon style pool with natural stone waterfall. 5,483 SF, 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths and 3 car garage.
This Santa Barbara style home is located within gated section of Rough Hollow. Homeowners amenities include Yacht Club & marina, fitness center, infinity edge pool overlooking Lake Travis and a lazy river pool. Situated on .43 +/acres with 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths and 3 car garage plus golf cart bay.
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Estate home site in gated Barton Creek
Phenomenal estate home-site with views of downtown and the Barton Creek preserve. Build your ultimate private retreat surrounded by some of the most prestigious homes in Austin. Bella Vita Custom Homes has gorgeous plans for this lot or you could meet with their design team and bring your own ideas and build the home of your dreams.
Jacquelyn Foreman Realtor速, CNE, GRI, CNMS, CLHMS Million Dollar Guild tel: 512.554.8298 jforeman@cbunited.com www.foremanhomes.com www.newhomexperts.com
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gated hill country community. 2.49 acres. to be built. 4317 derrick cove Offered at $1,300,000
Drew Rice
custom home backs to hamilton greenbelt. 801 palos verdes | lakeway Offered at $849,000
Karen Michalik
Tammy Templin
Realtor® Million Dollar Guild tel: 512.917.0361 kmichalik@cbunited.com www.cbunited.com/karen.michalik
Realtor® International President’s Circle 2012 tel: 512.796.5559 tammy@tammytemplin.com www.tammytemplin.com
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Lauri McNevin The McNevin Team
REALTORÂŽ, GRI, ABR, CLHMS Cell: 310.924.2402 Office: 512.439.7765 laurislistings@yahoo.com Jonestown Offered at $2,695,000
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Exclusive Mediterranean retreat nestled on 2.1 acres with breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Travis. 4 bedrooms, 6 baths, 6,544 SF, game room, movie theater, infinity pool with waterfalls, Jacuzzi spa and triple award winning private Marina. Private, double-gated community. Spicewood Offered at $1,099,000
Panoramic Hill Country and Lake Views
Mark Adams
Luxurious home in gated subdivision on 3.8 acres with breathtaking hill country & lake views! This 4,096 SF, 4 BR energy efficient home has wine cellar, butler’s pantry, Sub-Zero fridge in utility room & a media room. Backyard oasis features gazebo, outdoor kitchen, hot tub & rock waterfall pool! Steiner Ranch Offered at $923,900
Mediterranean Golf Course Estate
Mark Adams
Sy m p h o n y showcase home on the 13th hole of the championship-caliber University of Texas golf course, this 5,123 SF, Mediterranean style home offers luxury in a relaxing and picturesque setting. Spacious with 5 BR, 4 and 1 half baths, 3 living and 4 car garage. Elgin Price upon Request
Nearly 27 Acre Private Ranch Retreat
Mark Adams
Your own private ranch retreat close to Austin and far from ordinary! This incredible 26.99 acre equestrian property comprised of breathtaking panoramic views of the Texas countryside will truly charm and provide instant relaxation. Ag exempted property. Up to 15 horses allowed.
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www.BrandonWay.com | Offered at $3,500,000
Gary & Mich elle Dolch RealtorŽ, Broker Associate The #1 Agents at Capital City Sotheby's International– selling over $38M in 2013, equaling over 25% of total sales volume for Sotheby's in Austin. Platinum Top 50 award winners for the second year in a row 2012-2014.
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Crystal Guthrie
Austin Business Journal Top Producer for 2012 Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) 512.422.3452 crystal@canterarealestate.com
$2,950,000
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$1,590,000
Contemporary Westlake Hideaway with Lake Views
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Twist Tours
Cindy Greenwood
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Comfortable Luxury in Westlake
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Expansive Mediterranean in Mirador
Davenport Offered at $2,199,000 Comfortable Luxury describes this Jauregui built home. Attention to detail throughout. Large Chef's kitchen with Thermador and Sub Zero appliances open to family & dining. Master Retreat with large master bath, Jacuzzi tub, open shower, walk-in closet with separate cedar closet. Study and guest down. 3 bedrooms up with game room. All bedrooms have their own bath. Beautifully landscaped with Hill Country views and pool. Barton Creek Offered at $1,999,000 Built in 2007, this 3 bed, 5 1/2 bath home boasts 5,306 SF with panoramic Hill Country views with over 3.5 acres. This custom home has beautiful detail throughout, including elevator and floor to ceiling windows. Chef’s kitchen is open to dining and sitting area, while master suite has his/her separate bathrooms with 2 walk-in closets. Negative edge pool with forever views!
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Lake Travis Offered at $1,100,000 Italian inspired La Torre Sul Lago is a beautiful 3 story waterfront home with boat dock on main body of Lake Travis. This 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath 3,041 SF home boasts expansive lake views from both living and master. Luxury details include elevator, granite and marble counters, and imported wall-inlaid mosaics in the kitchen and master bath. The spacious master retreat has study and balcony.
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Global Exposure. Texas Reach. Local Expertise. Sold!
2712 Scenic Drive Offered at $5,200,000
Our big state has a lot to offer. From the Hill Country views of Austin to the metroplexes of Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. When it comes to real estate – Eric Copper is your trusted professional.
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Austin & Westlake
Jana Birdwell Mary Hickey Tammy Templin Karen Michalik Lauri McNevin Gary & Michelle Dolch Crystal Guthrie Cindy Greenwood Ori Yair Levy Linda Welsh Pat Vincent Team Elizabeth Morgan Ash Brandy Guthrie
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Luxury Home Magazine Realtor Profile
O RI
BROKER, OWNER AT O REALTY Age: 35
Residence: Austin, TX
Countries of Citizenship: United States, Israel
Location of Business: 900 Ranch Rd 620 S. Suite A-109 Austin, TX 78734 Marital Status: Married to his gorgeous wife Savannah Yair-Levy
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LIVING at l a k e t r av is AUSTIN
$ 895,0 0 0
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at a Glance
בס״ד
Certifications: Graduate Real-Estate Institute, Accredited Buyer Representative, Certified Negotiation Expert
Birth: Tiberius, Israel
ri came to the United States from Tel Aviv, Israel back in 2004. With the ambition of attaining the American dream, he worked his way up from Sales Clerk to Store Manager and ultimately Business Owner. Although he had proved himself capable of succeeding in his particular industry, Ori still didn’t feel quite complete. In 2007, he became a Realtor as a part-time gig while continuing to nurture several businesses in Port Aransas, Texas. Against all odds, he sold his businesses in 2008 and moved to Austin, Texas to become a full-time Realtor. Despite the economic crash, Ori went after his dream of becoming a successful broker and real-estate business owner.
YAIR LEVY
Children: 2 year-old amazing son; David Nathanel Yair- Levy, One on the way! Passions: Family, Tennis, Cars, and Latest Gadgets (Not necessarily in that order)
Something Quirky: Has quite a large collection of Two Dollar Bills
In 2010, Ori achieved his ultimate goal and became a Real-Estate Broker, inching even closer to his dream. Blood, sweat and many open houses later, Ori’s client list had out grown his home office and O Realty was born. In 2011, Ori cut the ribbon on his new office in Lakeway, TX and quickly recruited agents and staff to complete his dream. In January 2014, Ori added $4 million in listings to his extensive inventory, marking a great beginning to an even better year. #GrowingNumbers ~ O Realty
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Office: 512.610.3206 Cell: 512.406.1086 Fax: 512.261.0009 Email: Jonathan.Creath@sothebysrealty.com
Beautiful Site in Austin, Texas ~ Offered at $1,175,000
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Brendan Maloney
A breathtaking landscape overlooking the Colorado River awaits its new homeowner with a vision. This incredible piece of property offers expansive views of lake living all year long that can house thousands of additional square footage including a pool. Bring a builder, architect, or a re-modeler to envision the Lake Travis life on this plentiful treasure that is deeded all the way to the Colorado River which is rare for residences in the area. An added covered value to the area is in 2014 sewer service will be brought to the neighborhood. By either renovating the existing home, or starting anew, get ready for something great…because when all is finished, the perfect dream home will be built upon some beautiful dirt in Austin. Within minutes, the community offers grocery stores, shopping, private clubs including golf and tennis, and ample restaurants. Located just twenty five minutes from downtown Austin, this property offers true location to lake view, water access, and all the amenities Austin provides!
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Sold! Beauty Captured in Tarrytown
Twist Tours
3,718 sf | 4 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths | 1905 Mountain View Road | Offered at $985,000
Kim Burke 512.912.6075
top producer 2010, 2011 & 2012 21 | LuxuryHomeMagazine.com
RealtorÂŽ, GRI, ABR, CNE cell: 512.912.6075 Kim.Burke@SothebysRealty.com www.KBAustinRealty.com
I function at my highest level when I have too much to do. Marketing Luxury Real Estate is my passion, but it doesn't define me. Solid long-term relationships with all my clients is how I measure true success. I don’t market property, I network property.
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Melissa Meeks Kilian
Another fabulous property brought to you by
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Elegant, large family home on over an acre in the award-winning acclaimed Eanes School District with a pool and a fabulous view for a spectacular price! Call 512.217.2020 for the short term opportunity to preview this splendid estate.
Melissa Meeks Kilian
512.328.8324 | melissa.kilian@sothebysrealty.com
Melissa was great to work with and we have already recommended her to other friends. She is organized, proactive, and motivated, and always had our interests in mind. Since we were new to the Austin area, she went above and beyond to make sure that we understood the neighborhoods and the local market dynamics. Additionally, she was repeatedly able to offer solutions to complications arising from the fact that our home's sellers were residing in Europe. We would love to work with her again in the future.
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Twist Tours
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Meticulously designed and engineered, this 3 bedroom, 3 bath Lake Travis area home features a large study, and hickory pecan wood floors. The open kitchen, living, and dining concept is fabulous for entertaining. Other notable features include the 2200
bottle thermostatically controlled wine room, heated bathroom floors, fireplace, elevator, 4 car garage, the enormous covered patio with panoramic views of Lake Travis, paver driveway, OnQ technology, surround sound, low taxes and no HOA dues!
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DOS CORAZONES TERLINGUA
Gorgeous authentic adobe main house and guest house on 40 acres in Terlingua Ranch - just minutes from Big Bend National Park. Aptly named Dos Corazones (twin hearts). Full water catchment system. Copper gutters, 4 fireplaces, Saltillo tiles, Personal Property negotiable. This gorgeous home took 3 years to build and features numerous
Paul McDonald
touches from Europe and South Africa, and would be perfect for a movie set, or as a full time home, as a weekend getaway or as a vacation rental. Just an hour's drive north of the famous Lajitas golf and spa resort and just down the road from the Terlingua Ranch Resort. A world away but so close to all that Big Bend and the surrounding area has to offer.
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This elegant Timber Homes transitional property in Southwest Austin is located in gated Overlook Estates. This 5 Bedroom, 4 Bath home features 3 bedrooms plus a study on the first floor and 2 bedrooms plus an ample game room up. The stunning kitchen features custom cabinetry to the ceiling, built in refrigerator, double ovens and a six
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burner gas cooktop. The large center island will no doubt be a favorite for entertaining or preparing meals for family and friends. The soft grey color scheme and glass tiles offer a current and transitional flair to this otherwise traditional floor plan. Cozy up to this oversized woodburning fireplace. Enjoy hardwood floors and wood beams and ceiling treatments.
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This exquisite Timber Homes estate is located in gated Overlook Estates in Southwest Austin. This 4 Bedroom, 4-1/2 Bath home features a sweeping staircase, as well as a 2 story great room. 2 bedrooms are located on the first floor plus a study with separate entrance. Upstairs are two bedrooms, a game room, media room and balcony. The well appointed kitchen features custom cabinetry to the ceiling with contrasting island, a built in refrigerator, double ovens and a six burner gas cooktop. Elegant European style chandeliers punctuate the light and creamy color scheme.
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the graves
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the art of
Texas Luxury Living
Denise Graves,
realtor速, clhms, crs, abr, gri
Rancho Palo Alto, Fredericksburg Fredericksburg Acreage Property | www.104RanchoPaloAlto.com
This 17+acre property with creek frontage is just 4 miles from Fredericksburg Main Street. | Offered at $2,500,000 Contemporary Fredericksburg Estate | www.78RanchoPaloAlto.com
Rhotenberry Wellen designed, this artful masterpiece rests on 14+/- acres on Palo Alto Creek. | Offered at $2,495,000 thegravesgroup.com | 210.698.4700 | 210.260.2176
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CURRIE RANCH
Elegance at every turn in this 6,400+ SF home on 73.77 acres. A master suite for the most discriminating client, gourmet kitchen, pool & patio area provide excellent outdoor living space. Pedernales River frontage, gunite lined pond, excellent soils for horses and only 5 minutes to downtown. Virtual tour on web. $3,539,000 CraigMAC.tv
OVERLOOKING FREDERICKSBURG
When location, luxury and quality are important to you, then you should consider this energy efficient ICF home on 22+ acres just outside the Fredericksburg city limits. 3,200+ SF, 3/2.5 with room to expand the upstairs, custom details, pool, garden areas and horse friendly soils with Ag exemption. $1,298,780
GERMAN REPRODUCTION
home by Richard Laughlin on 28 acres with views into downtown Fredericksburg. 3228 SF of living space in main home with the Hill Country flare you will appreciate and Laughlin homes have won so many awards for; plus guest quarters over the garage. Excellent landscaping, this is the package you have been waiting for. $968,000 CraigMAC.tv
Dennis Kusenberger GRI, CRS Broker/Owner RE/MAX Town & Country 116 E. Austin • Fredericksburg, TX Each office independently owned and operated
www.remax-fred.com Office: 830.990.8708 Cell: 830.456.6327 Email: dennisk@kusey.com
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Spanish Oaks
T
he best of private golf communities offer an inviting escape from the outside world. But the very best of these idyllic hideaways also offer one more very important attribute: convenient access to the excitement and activities beyond its gates. Nowhere does all that come together so perfectly than at Spanish Oaks, just minutes from downtown Austin. Thoughtfully sculpted out of the Texas Hill Country, the community lies on acres of unspoiled beauty neighboring thousands of acres of natural preserve land. Behind its private, 24/7-staffed gates, residents enjoy the ultimate in tranquility and luxury. Yet within 20 minutes they can be in the midst of Austin’s bustling music, arts, restaurant, and shopping scene. Then there is the extraordinary Spanish Oaks Golf Course, designed by Bobby Weed. Lauded by Golf Digest as one of the top courses in Texas, the layout makes masterful use of the rugged Texas Hill Country. The routing tumbles over the unique “step-riser” topography and weaves around ancient Spanish and live oaks. Comfort stations along the way serve a variety of treats and the Taqueria at the halfway point
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serves freshly made tacos and sliders. This year, Golfweek ranked Spanish Oaks among the best residential courses in the U.S. Though the excitement of Austin offers is close at hand, residents never lack for activities within their community. The lifestyle is designed to encourage families to get outside and enjoy the spectacular surroundings. Acres of natural habitat can be explored on miles of hiking and biking trails. A private fish camp on property includes a rustic bait shop, fishing dock, and well-stocked 4.5-acre lake. The expansive Pool Pavilion next to the tri-level pool features a sport court, sand volleyball pit, and sandy beach for small children. While the lifestyle here is assuredly family friendly, members can always enjoy a quiet dinner at The Club while Spanish Oaks’ “kid wranglers” entertain the little ones with games and activities. Homeowners can choose the view that inspires them, whether it’s the golf course, the Hill Country, or lush preserve land. In the community’s newest neighborhood, The Hilltop at Spanish Oaks, residents can live high above it all and enjoy sweeping panoramic views of all three vistas from their stunning statement
home. Limited to only 80 homesites, The Hilltop is the ultimate in privacy and luxury in the most prestigious area of Spanish Oaks. Homes in Spanish Oaks range from $750,000 to $5 million. Exceptional homesites are also available, ranging from half an acre to more than four and a half acres and priced from $300,000 to $1.1 million. Home buyers who prefer the minimal maintenance of a villa will find a number of options as well. Our villas are built to the same luxurious standards you’ll find in our estate homes, and prices start at $625,000. Unspoiled, unexpected, unprecedented, Spanish Oaks offers a lifestyle of understated elegance with an enviable blend of tranquility and activity set in the splendor of the Texas Hill Country.
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Stunning Tuscan beauty epitomizes quiet elegance and classic natural charm. Purposely laid out on over an acre with mature oaks and situated to maximize privacy, perched above Lake Travis, the home embraces long magnificent 180 degree views of Lake Travis and the Texas Hill Country from almost everywhere on this property. Watch the incredible sunsets while you soak in your infinity edge salt water pool or relax in the hot tub. The natural beauty of the hills is enhanced and reflected by the lagoonbottom pool designed to match the color of the lake creating a seamless panoramic view. Shutterbug Studios
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