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Incredible Hill Country home with breathtaking panoramic views of the Texas Hill Country! This stunning, gated home is a true masterpiece adorned with all of the finest touches and quality finish-outs! This home is situated on 1.07 acres with 5 large bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, multi-level pool and spa feature a negative edge pool with waterfall that cascades into lower pool. This estate boasts travertine, hand-scraped wood and luxurious flooring throughout. The expansive gourmet kitchen with an abundance of counter space and cabinets features Viking appliances. Downstairs entertainment area with wet bar, powder room, and room for pool table and home theater, and much more! This home features outdoor living at its best, with sport court, pools, spa and an outdoor kitchen, you’re sure to enjoy every minute of your majestic backyard and its views. Exemplary Eanes ISD
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605 ROBIN DALE
Pristine Waterfront Estate nestled in tall oaks on main body of Lake Travis. Exclusively Offered at $1,375,000.
3820 PAWNEE PASS
“Tuscany on the hills,” where the finest Italian craftsmanship meets the rustic elegance of Lake Travis resort style living. Exclusively Offered at $1,335,000.
7809 LYNCHBURG
This Rustic Tuscan estate is steeped in old world charm on 1.27 acres in gated, Hill Country Community of Belvedere. Exclusively Offered at $1,190,000.
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Lake Travis Gated Waterfront
Austin | Offered at $2,900,000
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 acres 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 main body waterfront home with multiple decks to take in the amazing Hill Country & Lake Travis views! Heated pool & spa. This 5,275 SF home is situated on approximately 8 +/- acres with 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths & 2 half baths.
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Spectacular City of Austin Views
Lakeway | Offered at $1,195,000
Lakeway | Offered at $1,222,000
Lake Travis main body waterfront with panoramic views! Personal boat dock conveys. Located in the heart of Lakeway. Fabulous remodel! Great for entertaining! Enjoy sunsets from multiple decks and pool. 3,585 SF, 3 bedrooms 3.5 baths and 2 car garage.
Stunning custom single story on almost 1 acre with private backyard. Spectacular downtown Austin skyline & Barton Creek Preserve views! Island kitchen with granite counters, gas cooktop, double ovens & wine room. 3,789 SF, .96+ acres, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, 3 car garage.
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916 BARTON CREEK Offered at $2,995,000
Located in Barton Creek yet inside the Eanes ISD boundaries this Alberto Jauregui home features dramatic living spaces along with 5 bedrooms, a barrel roof wine cellar, wood & stone flooring, venetian plaster walls and a centrally located elevator. A separate guest area located just off the pool includes a full kitchen.
808 CHRISSY'S COVE Offered at $1,080,000
Built with a true attention to detail this custom h o m e o f fe r s c a s u a l elegance both inside and out. Enjoy 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 4200+ SF. Magnificent finishes with wood and stone flooring, beamed ceilings and built-in cabinetry. Eanes schools plus private Lake Austin access with boatramp. 1+ acre lot provides complete privacy.
906 DEMONA COVE Offered at $925,000
Nestled into a cul-de-sac and just a short walk from a private park on Lake Austin this spectacular home has much to offer. Large living and dining areas are complimented by modern finishes including tile & wood floors, wrought iron railings and towering ceilings.Enjoy 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 4 living areas and nearly 4300 SF of living space. Tree covered 1 acre lot.
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Steve Zbranek & Tony Holt of Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Z branek & Holt Custom Homes company
founder Steve Zbranek has been building homes in San Antonio, Austin and the Texas Hill Country for over 35 years. He met his business partner, Tony Holt in 2004 while building a charity home to benefit the Lake Travis Education Foundation. The synergy between the two was instantaneous, and a terrific partnership followed. The Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes team has received numerous accolades including the 2010 Texas Home Builder of the Year, 2010 Austin Custom Home Builder of the Year, and National Master Builder of the Year in 2010 and 2011. They also received the Best of Houzz Design Awards for 2013 and 2014 as well as the 2011 and 2013 Custom Home Builder of the Year by the Austin Business Journal. In 2012 Steve Zbranek was recognized as the Chamber of Commerce “Citizen of the Year” and was inducted into the Austin Homebuilder’s Hall of Fame in 2013. “We have focused on making the process easy, understandable, and more fun for our clients,” says Steve Zbranek, “Tony and I enjoy building each home and also want our clients to have an enjoyable, memorable experience.” They often take
customers to the theater, ball games, boat trips on Lake Travis, or golfing to bring more fun to the home building experience. Being debt-free and offering “fixed price” homes is another important factor to their success, as Tony Holt says, “We never borrow money and every home is pre-sold. Our clients appreciate this in addition to knowing the exact cost of building their new home prior to signing paperwork.” Tony’s previous experience as a Dell computer sales manager gives him the ability to see the company from a customer’s perspective. Many builders lack this type of management expertise. The Zbranek & Holt project managers are senior builders who bring decades of experience to every custom home project. These project managers are Graduate Master Builders, the highest National Association of Homebuilders designation and two of the senior project managers are also Certified Master Green Professionals. Charity and community service are also a core part of the Zbranek & Holt philosophy. Their initial project for the Lake Travis Education Foundation in 2004 raised $125,000 for the Foundation. In 2010, Zbranek & Holt built another charity home and donated over $150,000 to the Lake Travis Youth Association. In 2015 the Zbranek & Holt team will complete another fund raising charity home benefitting a local children’s charitable organization. Tony and his wife, Kristin Holt, love the outdoors and have owned working ranches. Tony and Steve have recently launched a new Farm and Ranch Division that Kristin will manage. The goal of this division is to offer high-end custom homes
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on premier ranch properties in the surrounding area. “Some of the most beautiful ranch lands in Texas have charming but outdated homes on them,” says Kristin Holt, “and we are excited to bring our expertise in building luxury homes to this trending market.” In addition to being a 35-year homebuilder, Steve Zbranek is a lifelong pilot. He holds a Commercial Pilot’s License and a Single and Multi Engine Flight Instructor rating and currently owns two airplanes based at the Lakeway City Airport. Zbranek & Holt recently combined efforts with a developer to create the Lakeway Airpark Estates (www.lakewayairparkestates.com). This luxury community includes 8 custom home sites with homes that will feature luxury finishes, attached airplane hangars and direct access to the airpark taxiway. Today Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes builds high-end luxury residences priced from $1.5M to over $7M in Austin, Westlake, Horseshoe Bay and the Texas Hill Country. For more information, visit www.zcustomhomes.com or call Steve Zbranek at 512-261-0344. ~Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes
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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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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 touches
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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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Meticulously built and thoughtfully designed – This beautiful home is reminiscent of an English country home on Westlake Drive and takes advantage of the views of the renowned Austin Country Club golf course as well as the views of the Westlake Hill country. This home features a gallery hall with room to display all of your favorite artwork, a formal living
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room, media room, huge game room, formal dining, large open family room with informal dining, kitchen and incredible views from numerous covered patios and outdoor living areas. There are five bedrooms and six living areas along with a resort style pool with walk in entry – entertain in style!
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Beautiful custom home in the heart of Davenport Ranch in Westlake. Backs to the Wild Basin Preserve. This home lives like a one story with five bedrooms and three living areas on the main floor. A detached, 1 bedroom guest house with living area and kitchen is just steps away across the gated courtyard. A large covered patio overlooks the swimming pool and nature preserve. This home features a lower level that also has a separate entrance. It is a great opportunity for a home office with a large entertainment/game room/office, full bath, bedroom/ exercise room.
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Seven Custom Homes - 1817 Knights Chance Lane Seven Custom Homes - 1817 Knights Chance Lane This stylish, contemporary home is the very essence practicality, leisure, and modern convenience. This stylish, contemporary home is the very essence practicality, leisure, and modern convenience. Hill Country Contemporary Hill Country Contemporary of drama. Set perfectly on an oversized, heavily treed A generous master suite with matching bath and walk4 Bedrooms / 4 Baths of drama. Set perfectly on an oversized, heavily treed A generous master suite with matching bath and walk4 Bedrooms / 4 Baths 1.1 acre Lot homesite, Seven Custom Homes’ elegant design is in closet offer privacy and tranquility. Custom features 1.1 acre Lot homesite, Seven Custom Homes’ elegant design is in closet offer privacy and tranquility. Custom features 5,124 AC SqFt T R5,124 AC SqFt L T rooted in feedback from past clients. The result is a such as a large front porch and 20 ft. sliding doors, T R SqFt L T rooted in feedback from past clients. The result is a such as a large front porch and 20 ft. sliding doors, 6,260 Total Total 6,260 SqFt clean two-level floor plan, in which every inch is usable leading to an expansive rear patio and pool, put you clean two-level floor plan, in which every inch is usable leading to an expansive rear patio and pool, put you for living and entertaining — you’ll find no wasted in a prime position to enjoy the unparalleled natural for living and entertaining — you’ll find no wasted in a prime position to enjoy the unparalleled natural space here. The first and second floors give you a beauty and privacy afforded by The Reserve. space here. The first and second floors give you a beauty and privacy afforded by The Reserve. total of 5,124 sq. ft.; an impressive combination of total of 5,124 sq. ft.; an impressive combination of
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BOULDIN CREEK URBAN OASIS 906 GIBSON STREET This beautiful, contemporary home is a short walk from Lady Bird Lake and the hike & bike trail, the Long Center, Auditorium Shores, Butler Park and just minutes from Downtown Austin. Once inside this private oasis you immediately feel at ease and removed from the hustle and bustle of the Downtown Austin area. Natural light flows in through the 25 foot windows in the main living area and the front yard with pool and back yard doors can be opened to create a perfect flow from indoor to outdoor living. This home was designed by award-winning architect, Jay Hardgrave, and custom-built by the owner who is a commercial and residential builder in Texas. High-end finishes, designer fixtures, beautiful built-ins and high quality, low maintenance construction inside and out. 4 bed 2.5 bath | Pool | 2,900 sq ft | Offered at $1,650,000
CARL SHURR REALTOR速, LUXURY SPECIALIST
CARL@REALTYAUSTIN.COM 512.944.5977
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19201 Secretariat Place
This magnificent custom contemporary is located on a premium cul-de-sac and enjoys views
Available Now at The Reserve at Lake Travis!
of Lake Travis’ hill country. This three-story home has a well appropriated floor plan and is designed for primary or secondary homeowners who want to entertain family or guests.
$1.799M | 5500 heated sq/ft | 1750 sq/ft of Veranda & Outdoor Living Space 5bdr. 4 full & 2 1/2 bth | Media/Bonus | 3 Car garage
There are covered verandas on all levels and a beautiful pool plan is also available. Great location within walking distance to all resort amenities! Call to schedule a tour today!
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H AV E I T A L L I N P O R T A R A N S A S , T E X A S Palmilla Beach Resort & Golf Club is a beachside community from renowned developer Koontz McCombs and is the only true resort on the Texas Coast. The master plan centers around our award-winning Arnold Palmer signature golf course and includes luxury homes, homesites, condominiums, planned marina access, private beach access, and much more.
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We are in compliance with the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. We have not, and will not, either directly or indirectly, discriminate against you or any other prospective purchase on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. This is not an offer to sell or solicitation of offers to buy in states where such offer of solicitation cannot be made. Select images have been created from photographs artistically assembled and retouched in order to approximate an impression of what the human eye will perceive at different heights. Palmilla Beach Resort & Golf Club is not responsible for any error or omission in this interpretation effort.
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6004 Lantern View Drive - Lake Travis
5,531 Square Feet | 2.4 Acres 5 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath 2 Double Car Garages w/Elevators Pool with Spa | Fire Pits 2,651 Sq. Ft of Covered Porches Separate Office & Guest Suite 300’ of Water Frontage
Offered at $1,795,000
111 Sendera Bonita - Lakeway
5,359 Square Feet | Built in 2003 4 Bedroom, 5 Bath | 3-Story Home 3 Living Areas | 2 Dining Rooms Breathtaking Views & Gorgeous Pool Limestone Gas / Log Fireplace Wood Floors & Crown Molding Throughout Interior Pillars & Exposed Beams
Offered at $998,500
www.ShawnCulhane.com • www.SearchAustinLakeHomes.com
Shawn Culhane, CLHMS BROKER/OWNER
2013 REALTOR Magazine “30 Under 30” Award Recipient Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist “Top 15 Team” per Austin Business Journal
O: 512-590-0850 F: 512-686-3862 Shawn@CulhaneProperties.com
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Regions Makes the Home Building Process Stress-Free with Our True One-Time-Close Construction Loans At Regions Mortgage, we know how stressful home building can be. That’s why we provide an array of Construction to Permanent Programs that offer the convenience of a one-time closing and the assistance of an experienced professional during the construction lending process. It’s fast, easy and lets you focus on more important things – like which light fixtures to install.
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It's Time to Expect More When it comes to financing your dream home, Regions Mortgage gives you options, fexibility and convenience. Whether it’s a fixedrate mortgage, adjustable-rate mortgage, jumbo loan, or specialized portfolio loan for high net worth and self employed borrowers, chances are it’s included in the wide variety of products and solutions we offer. As one of the nation’s top residential mortgage lenders and servicers, Regions has the resources, technology and experience to make the process as smooth and simple as possible.
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Kirk Lewis
HomeCity Real Estate & Lewis Residential 512.422.2495 512.872.6083 klewis@homecity.com homecity.com/austin
Vineyard Bay Lake Travis Estate Austin, Texas
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This house boasts
a full electronic smart system that is unmatched, from the TVs to the lighting. Featuring a gourmet kitchen with 3 sinks, 2 dishwashers, Miele coffee maker, WOLF 6 burner stove, and warming drawer, this is the perfect home for entertaining! Outside past the negative edge private pool, one can walk down the steps to the private back yard complete with fish pond and bridge! Check out the main level game and media rooms that are out of this world!
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Spanish Oaks
13443 Highway 71 West Austin, TX 78738 www.SpanishOaks.com/Austin 512.533.2300
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Some courses you visit this one you will want to call home
Elegant Hill Country Living. Inspired by the beauty of the game and the lush Texas Hill Country, nationally-recognized Spanish Oaks is unequaled for premier location and luxury golf lifestyle. Distinguished Hill Country homes and villas from $675,000 to $5 million – an exceptional collection of homesites from $300,000 to $1.1 million.
Schedule Your Private Tour by Calling 512.533.2300 Or Visit www.spanishoaks.com/callhome 3RD Best Golf Course in Texas Golf Digest 2013
Best Overall Private Golf Club
Avid Golfer Hill Country Best of Austin Golf 2013
Top 100 Best Residential Course in the U.S. Golfweek Magazine 2013
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Jonathan Creath
Paul Wexler
Real Estate Advisor Cell: 512.406.1086
Jonathan.Creath@sothebysrealty.com
www.creathpartners.com
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Cell: 512.994.5404足 Paul.Wexler@sothebysrealty.com
Views, Privacy, and Exceptional Style in Barton Creek Austin, Tx | Offered at $1,675,000
Comfort and style combine offering privacy in Barton Creek. Through the Escala gate, enjoy the quiet drive to the end of the cul-de-sac street and into the beautiful Tuscan estate. This is 5,344 square feet of family living at its finest with a main floor master and elegant entertaining space. The entertaining and fun extends to the outdoor living spaces that includes an oversized covered patio with fireplace, refreshing pool, bubbling spa and lush landscape.
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We are the Live Music Capital of the World. We are Sotheby’s International Realty. Margaret Parma
margaret.parma@sothebysrealty.com c 512.632.9519 MargaretParmaRealtor.com
Tye Truitt
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Southwest Office: Barton Creek
West Office: Bee Cave
Central Office: Westlake
Nor thwest Office: Spicewood
2700 Barton Creek Blvd. Austin, TX 78735 512.328.0058
13420 Galleria Circle Ste. A-105 Austin, TX 78738 512.261.0008
4301 Westbank, Bldg. B, Ste. 100 Austin, TX 78746 512.327.4800
8008 Spicewood Lane Austin, TX 78759 512.345.2100
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World Class R acing, Meet World Class Living.
All of our office locations are within 30± minutes of Circuit of the Americas Photo Courtesy of gumptrade.com - MENGS® F1 Key Chain Motor Sport Formula 1 Racing Car Keyring Keychain
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Vi lla La Isla
Lakeside masterpiece Lake Travis | VillaLaIsla.com
Stephanie Nick 512.426.9183
providing a lifestyle, not just an address
st.nick@sothebysrealty.com stephanienick.com
Greenbelt Home Lending brings a local and balanced approach to mortgage lending. We have specialized rates for jumbo market loans. Our team members are available to answer any questions—call us today.
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Meet Austin’s Luxury Property Experts Get the professional representation you deserve with Maxavenue’s prestigious team of elite Realtors® and Austin’s most experienced support team of transactional, appraisal, legal and private mortgage specialists. When it comes to buying and selling luxury homes and properties, all agents are not created equal. In addition to a proven track record of results in Austin’s luxury property market, Maxavenue luxury Realtors® have earned the equivalent of an MBA in real estate process knowledge. They have trained hundreds of additional hours beyond traditional agents to attain a depth of expertise that is unparalleled in today’s real estate industry. Just like a Formula 1 racecar driver needs a sophisticated and skilled team of specialists to win an F1 race, buying or selling a luxury home requires a team of experts. Maxavenue provides each luxury agent with a highly trained team of specialists to support their efforts to provide extraordinary personalized expertise and service to each client.
Contact a Maxavenue Luxury Agent Today Pictured from Left to Right
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Experience the Maxavenue difference for yourself – Call one of our elite Maxavenue Luxury Properties Realtors to schedule a private consultation. Or, to view more information about each of our Luxury Realtors® go to maxavenue.com and view their agent video profiles. For additional questions call corporate headquarters at (512) 638-2020.
© 2014 Maxavenue. All photos by Peter A. Sellar
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The Art of Living
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Photo by Peter A. Sellar
Reinventing the Luxury Home Buying Experience If you’re like most successful people, you want the best out of life. When it comes to real estate services why should it be any different? Hi, my name is Harold Ware, founder and CEO of Maxavenue. After selling my international company, I traveled the world and bought homes in the USA and overseas. Frankly, my experiences with real estate agents did not always meet my expectations. Considering the commissions I was paying, it seemed obvious that there must be a way to raise the bar of professional competence and service. Ultimately, I was inspired to come out of retirement to revolutionize an industry starved for innovation, MBA level training, better technology and standards of professional performance. The result: Maxavenue, The Smart Way to Buy & Sell Real Estate®. Just like a Formula 1 driver has a team of specialists and experts to help him win races, Maxavenue is the world’s first and only real estate brokerage company where every Realtor is a certified expert backed by a team of real estate, financing and property due diligence specialists to give you the professional representation you deserve. Finally, you can hire a team of Maxavenue experts for the same commission as hiring a traditional agent. Maxavenue Luxury Properties Buyer Services Include: •
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Austin’s #1 consumer-centric real estate website – see over 10,000 original Austin photos (not stock photos), search from more than 1,275 neighborhoods and read from over 1,262 articles about the Austin area lifestyle
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Experience the Maxavenue difference for yourself – Call us at 512-638-2020 and ask to speak to a Maxavenue Luxury Properties representative. Or, go to maxavenue.com for more information.
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custom artwork for your interior AMANDAROBINWOOD.COM AMANDA.R.WOOD@GMAIL.COM | 512 660-7467
Unparalleled Design, Quality Installation
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North Shore Sophistication Jonestown, TX Offered at $2,799,000
Luxury Waterfront Estate
Lake Travis Waterfront home with 8108 square feet of pure luxury. 6 bedrooms, 7 baths, pool with spa, panoramic lake and hill views. Winding trail to private marina.
Twist Tours
Lake Travis Offered at $1,487,000
Cow Creek Ridge Ranch 50.82 Acres
50.82 acre Gentleman's Ranch perched high on a hill surrounded by wildlife refuge. Over 1400' of creek frontage with waterfalls and pools. Perched high on a hill with panoramic views. Home with guest house, pavillion for entertaining, trails for hiking, Gated entry.
Twist Tours
Lake Travis Offered at $1,385,000
Lake Travis Waterfront Home 5.78 Ac.
Tucked away on the North shore of Lake Travis is this meticulously designed custom home in a neatly kept and intimate neighborhood. Expansive patio shaded by oaks and ready for entertaining. 3BR, 3BA, Boat Dock, oversized 3 bay garage, exquisite finishout.
Shutterbug Studios
Mary Lyons
Broker Associate, CRS, CLHMS Cell: 512-619-3841 MaryLyons@kw.com www.CallLakeTravisHome.com
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Corporate Events
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AVAILABLE FOR Corporate events, weddings & photo shoots
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Derrick Jones BROKER | Realtor® Office: 512.351.9280 Direct: 512.657.8225 Derrick@AustinCityLiving.com
Kimberly McLaughlin Realtor®, BSCS, GRI Office: 512.351.9280 Direct: 512.652.8132 Kimberly@REDinAustin.com
Steiner Ranch - The Bellagio on Lake Austin | Offered at $2,995,000 • 150 feet of Lake Austin Frontage • 4 bedrooms, 4.5 Baths • 6,082 sf on 2.469 acres • Covered boat dock with lift • Viking Professional Appliances • Mostly level yard with ancient pecans • Heated pool and spa • Brazilian Cherry and Travertine floors • WiFi Docking stations • Whole house audio and surveillance
Luxurious Estate with Lake Travis Waterfront as a Bonus! • 5 bedrooms, 5.5 Baths • 9,090 SF on appox. 2.11 acres • 4 Car Garage • Unobstructed Views of Lake Travis and Hill Country from most every room • 2 full gourmet kitchens • Bring the outside in with a sliding glass wall • Executive his and hers offices • Extremely energy efficient with solar panels and geothermal heating and cooling • Most furnishings negotiable
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Minutes from Scott & White Healthcare Regional Medical Center
Named “Best Golf Club” AVIDGOLFER Hill Country, 2014
30 minutes from Austin area in heart of Texas Wine Region
Named “One of America’s Best New Golf Courses” Golf Digest, 2013
“WE COULD HAVE BUILT ANYWHERE, BUT WE CHOSE SUMMIT ROCK.” Dr. Robert & Diane Land
With homes from the $500s, it’s time to take a peak at Horseshoe Bay’s newest master-planned community. To set up your private tour and learn more about a personal experience package, call us at 830.598.5000 or visit us at SummitRockHSB.com BUILDERS: CONTACT US TO JOIN OUR PRESTIGIOUS CUSTOM HOME PROGRAM TODAY Peak Performance Lifestyle Homes now under construction TM
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Elevated Lifestyle Community & & Nicklaus Golf Experience ELEVATED LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY NICKLAUS GOLF EXPERIENCE
Developed by Summit Rock Communities, LLC. Exclusively marketed by Legacy International Resort Properties. Obtain the Property Report required by federal law and read it before signing anything. No federal agency has judged the merits of value, if any, of this property.
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YELLOWJACKET RANCH
consists of 142 acres of pristine ranch land, both sides of South Grape Creek, custom 3500 SF home plus guest house and workshop, the complete package. OFFERED AT $2,995,000
Craig McCasland
Craig McCasland
PINNACLE OF STYLE
describes this 4/3.5 estate quality home and the outdoor living area to enjoy long range Hill Country views on 7.79 acres. Offered at $1,495,000
RUNNING HORSE RANCH
features 69 acres with a hilltop-3/2 home, 4 stall barn, large workshop, excellent fencing and paved driveway. OFFERED AT $1,325,000
OVERLOOKING THE PEDERNALES RIVER VALLEY
Stunning views, 3/2.5 with 3296 SF with amazing kitchen on 22 acres just minutes from Fredericksburg. OFFERED AT $1,175,000
Craig McCasland
Dennis Kusenberger GRI, CRS Broker/Owner RE/MAX Town & Country 116 E. Austin • Fredericksburg, TX Each office independently owned and operated 48 | LuxuryHomeMagazine.com
www.remax-fred.com Office: 830.990.8708 Cell: 830.456.6327 Email: dennisk@kusey.com
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Jon Luce, Builder WATERFALL HOUSE | westlake hills
512.750.4424 jon@jonlucebuilder.com jonlucebuilder.com
The Residential Perimeter Security Specialists
SALES ★ REPAIR ★ INSTALLATION • Automatic Gates • Telephone Entry • Radio Controls • Video Security • Ornamental Iron
• Wood Fencing • Rails • Refurbishing • Powerwashing • Replacement Remotes
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
512-296-2671
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Fine Focus Photography
Natalie Kifer Realtor速 | 512-771-1963 | nskifer@yahoo.com
Gorgeous
Home with Fabulous Views Austin | Offered at $1,450,000
4,606 SF | Close to St Stephens and St Michaels | Beautiful Views | 2 Large decks great for entertaining
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Matthew Bryant
private showings By Appointment
Gated 47 Acre Estate Minutes to Downtown Austin
LUXURY ESTATE WITH RESORT-LIKE AMENITIES Manor, TX Offered
at
$2,970,000
One-of-a-kind gated Texas Estate beckons just minutes from downtown Austin, Circuit of the Americas and the 130 Toll. This magnificent 10,610 SF, 1-story estate home, also includes a 1,340 SF 2BR guest house, 924 SF shop/craft room, and 2,293 SF 9 car climatecontrolled collector's garage. Majestic park-like grounds boast a 6 acre lake, pavilion, dock, 10 hole putting green and private beach. Resortstyle living amenities include home theater, sauna and indoor pool. Amazing custom features abound with Hunter Douglas blinds, Thermador double oven, and whole house Bose stereo. To preview this private oasis by appointment only: call Mark Adams
512.994.4663.
Heather Witte
RealtorŠ, Certified Negotiation Expert
www.wittegrp.com
Heather@WitteGrp.com | 512.994.4663
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Susan Avant REALTOR®. Broker, CIPS, CRS, CLHMS, Million Dollar Guild, 50MClub, Platinum Top 50 Cell: 512.917.9936 Email: Susan@susanavant.com www.SusanAvant.com Austin Offered at $5,875,000
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Lake Austin Waterfront
nspired by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright a nd d e sig ne d by t he Lawrence Group, t his unobtrusive home hugs the waters edge, incorporating the sites natural resources into the overall plan. Simple design elements including overhanging eaves, a dog trot breezeway with oculus a nd f ire pl ace m a nt les crafted from the property’s felled pecan trees create a tranquil, private retreat away from the pressures of the workplace. Clerestory windows, French doors, exposed limestone walls, tongue in groove ceilings with open beams and long leaf pine floors, reclaimed from an old barn, assist in drawing nature inside. Pecan motifs are discreetly incorporated into the home’s features and highlighted in the decorative stained glass front doors as homage to the numerous 100± year old pecan trees gracing the property. Sustainable features including crossventilation and geothermal heating and cooling aptly embrace the organic design of the home. In harmony with and highlighting the beauty of Lake Austin, the landscaping is simple and balanced, incorporating native plants into beds surrounding the large yard. The linear hardscape gently leads down the 20-foot slope to the lake, branching off to the pool, fire pit, one of the patios, boat docks or concrete party deck.
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Buena Vista Photography
Mary Lynne Gibb s
Broker, ABR, CRB, CRS, e-PRO, GRI Keller Williams Realty Lake Travis 512.431.2403 AustinLuxuryBroker@gmail.com www.austinluxurybroker.com
Waterfront on Lake Travis
Spicewood Offered at $1,450,000
Twist Tours
Hill Country Bed & Breakfast
Johnson City Price upon Request
Mauricio Gonzรกlez
The Bluffs at Rough Hollow
Capitol 360 Tours
Lakeway Price upon request
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Stunning Hilltop View Estate | Spicewood, TX | Offered at $2,649,000
James Bruce
Panoramic Hill Country views | Main home plus guest house | 8639 SF, 7 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms | Single-level living | Just a short drive to the Hill Country Galleria in West Austin | 6+ car garage plus RV parking | Resort-style pool | 1000-bottle wine cellar | 18.8 acres with ancient oaks
Exceptional Lake Marble Falls Waterfront | Marble Falls, TX | Offered at $722,500
James Bruce
Convenient in-town location | Single-level living | 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms | Outdoor living area with fireplace | Running stream, waterfall & grotto | Texas Hill Country lake lifestyle at its best
SUE ELLETT
Paragon Property Group Austin ~ Highland Lakes ~ Lake Travis The Difference is in the Details...
Broker-Associate, REALTOR速, clhms mobile: 512.422.7182 Sue@PPGTx.com | www.PPGTx.com
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Marilyn Hoffman Office: 214.698.1736 Direct: 214.674.3961 Lexington, KY: 859.523.2812 Monte Carlo, Monaco: 800.93498 MarilynHoffman@sbcglobal.net
Realtor® Hoffman International Properties, Inc. Home of Magnificent Properties Worldwide
www.Marilyn Hof f m an R ealt or. com
THE DROMBORG. AN ARCHITECTURAL TOUR DE FORCE
www.Dromborg.com
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Just listed and offered at $15,000,000
We say it that way because there is only one. Located in the verdant heart of the Ozarks Mountains, this home is a unique legacy property. Built to stand for centuries with four thousand tons of rock—hewn and fitted, stone by stone, as master masons have done since the second century, BC. Inside, solid oak. Solid cherry. Solid walnut. Carved, sculpted, and molded into 13,000 square feet of museum quality construction, built by one of the world’s great lumber barons for his own personal country estate. The Dromborg is a hundred acres worth of forested mountainside privacy. All within minutes of a major university and three Fortune 500 corporate campuses The Dromborg is a dream made manifest. The realization of a lifetime of hard work—with a vision. In ancient Nordic, it translates as, “Dreams the size of mountains. Completed in 2008, the Dromborg’s design aesthetic is inspired by Scottish castles of the 13th century. Classical motifs were also incorporated, as was often the case with historical European designs. The larger statement speaks to contemporary yet timeless values: vision, hard work, and audacious dreams. Distance view overlooking Ozark Mountains with a 300-degree panoramic view and beautifully nested in Northwest Arkansas. Flying in? Have your pilot file a flightplan to KFYV. The Dromborg is located less than a country mile from the 6,100 foot runway at Fayetteville’s Drake Field.
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Marilyn Hoffman Realtor® Hoffman International Properties, Inc. Home of Magnificent Properties Worldwide
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Office: 214.698.1736 Direct: 214.674.3961 Lexington, KY: 859.523.2812 Monte Carlo, Monaco: 800.93498 MarilynHoffman@sbcglobal.net
A rare opportunity to live and own a work of art - The Towers of Natchez
www.NatchezFinestHistoricalProperty.com | Natchez, Mississippi | Offered at $5,000,000 or $10,000,000 with antiques A rare opportunity to live and own a work of art, this landmark mansion occupies a prominent niche in antebellum Natchez architecture. The Towers has been restored by one of the country’s foremost entrepreneurs, with all the elegance and grandeur of a bygone era, and retains the warmth and deep charm of Adriatic Italy. The Renaissance itself somehow loiters for a moment in the deep shadows of the triple-arched entrance while time seems to walk with guarded footsteps through magnificent gardens with towering 300 year old trees and giant azaleas. Known as the grandest mansion in Natchez, the renovation included magnificent wall coverings and draperies, antique lace sheers, extensive plaster molding and wainscoting, Aubusson carpets and high rococo antiques. The new owner will live among priceless furniture by John Henry Belter, J.J. Meeks, Alexander Roux and Prudent Mallard. Also included for the new owner are extensive and unique collections, such as 300 antique beaded purses, 100 antique tiaras and crowns, antique lace, chatelaines, Moser glass, vintage costume jewelry and many others. There is also a collection of props and costumes from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 2004 movie – PHANTOM OF THE OPERA – including the Phantom’s mask, gloves, cape and sword. This 7,500 sq. ft. mansion has 5 bedrooms including a spectacular new master suite with 1,600 sq. ft. and is secluded on approximately 5 acres of gardens featuring 20 bronze sculptures representing some of the finest artists of wildlife in the world, including Star Liana York, Ken Rowe, Danny Ostermiller and Chris Navarro. This property offers a lifetime of collections that are impossible to duplicate today. Also included with The Towers is Natchez’s finest boutique gift shop in the heart of Natchez, including the building and inventory. Offered at $5,000,000 with 24 garden sculptures or $10,000,000 complete with priceless collections and the boutique gift shop.
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BELLA RIVA - GRAND ITALIAN PALAZZO A ustin , te x as P resented by H offman I nternational P roperties , I nc .
This grand Italian Palazzo gives you a rare opportunity to live in a work of art on a private, exclusive property, fashioned after Andrea Palladio’s famous “Villa Rotunda” in Vicenza, Italy where some of his most influential villas survive. Andrea Palladio (1508-1580) remains the most influential architect in the history of architecture. This romantic palazzo has 9,760 sq. ft. of the finest quality construction and showcases classic Italian architecture with rich mahogany, imported Italian tile and Carrara marble throughout, custom stone and plaster, hand-cut stone fireplaces, and romantic outdoor gardens. Designed and built by one of the country’s foremost entrepreneurs for this own personal estate, with all the elegance and grandeur of a bygone era yet all the modern conveniences for grand scale entertaining and comfortable family living. If privacy and tranquility is what you are looking for, this property gives you all that and more. Showcasing classic Italian architecture with a staggering 270-degree panorama view of Lake Travis on a private, 16-acre waterfront, hill-top peninsula, the first view of this palatial estate is captured from an awe-inspiring stone-and-grass drive lined with ivy-covered walls. Looking down from the hillcrest drive, the villa’s bold silhouette stands out magnificently against the calm, blue waters of the lake. Built in 2004 with 8 bedrooms, 9 baths, and 8 living areas by prominent Austin architect, David Shiflet, staying true to Palladio’s original “Villa Rotunda” concept, which was laid out in a symmetrical axis with archways leading to complimentary wings and loggias. At the very heart of the home is a magnificent grand rotunda with a massive domed ceiling in the living room that draws the eye up, upward and around. Exquisite Venetian moldings adorn rounded walls. Gorgeous, hand-cast stone fireplaces complement rooms rich with mahogany, and French doors are crowned by arched Palladian windows. A pair of curvaceous stairways, lined with hand-forged, wrought-iron balusters, wind their way up to meet at a second floor landing where the master suite is located. Generous windows and stone-railed balconies offer some of the best views that can be had of the dramatic sunsets over Lake Travis. An enormous Roman Empire tub and a grandious “rain room” shower in the master bath are centered between his and her bathrooms, each with their own walk-in closet and Carrara marble vanities and floors. The Italian farmhouse kitchen features a center island, an open-beamed ceiling, reclaimed Italian tile, country-styled hand-made mahogany cabinets with Carrera marble tops and professional grade Wolf/Sub-Zero appliances. The patterned-tile backsplash is another perfect replica borrowed from old world Italian villas. The kitchen and formal dining room, with its Murano glass fixtures, are connected by a light-drenched hallway lined by a trio of French doors that provide access to a huge outdoor loggia, backyard, pool and stunning Lake Travis views. A breath-taking landscape of manicured hedges, towering cypress, plentiful lemon trees, and sprawling lawns surrounds the estate. An immense swimming pool sits in the panoramic foreground of Lake Travis, while the more-private hot tub is sheltered close to the villa. The action is down at the lakeside where a colossal boat dock/party deck, large enough to hold a fleet of water toys and a full-sized yacht, rests on a just a small portion of the 1200 linear feet of waterfront. The lake offers great fishing; sailing and
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water skiing, and all the popular Lake Travis restaurants and attractions are just a quick, dock-to-dock boat ride away. Evident everywhere, both inside and out, is an artist’s attention to conceptual detail. Modern plumbing fixtures are “designer antiquated” and the over-head lighting fixtures throughout the home are controlled by modern replicas of classic, turn-of-the-century, push-button light switches. Other highlights include a game room, a 320 bottlecapacity wine/bar room, a handsome 3-story high mahogany library, an office, a home theater and two detached 2-car garages: one with an over-head apartment and the other with an above dance studio/exercise room with sauna. This is a truly unique opportunity to own a spectacular waterfront home on one of Austin’s premier lakes and still be within minutes of Lake Travis schools and everything that is Austin. Coming home to this amazing Italian villa is like visiting Italy every day. A price of $9,999,000 makes this the best buy in Austin.
Offered at $9,999,000 | www.AustinsFinestEstate.com
Marilyn Hoffman Realtor®
Hoffman International Properties, Inc. Home of Magnificent Properties Worldwide
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The world famous southwinds ranch near san antonio , te x as P resented by H offman I nternational P roperties , I nc .
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With vast open spaces and lavish appointments, this 238-acre showplace ranch is one of the great architectural masterpieces – an imposing fourstory, 34-room Antebellum-style mansion. Double electronic entry gates and an arched stone entry open to an illuminated one-mile, tree-lined drive leading to the main compound that is complimented by three fabulous fountains. Designed for outdoor entertaining, with seating for 2,500 with a lavish shell stone pool area containing professional cooking facilities. This world-famous ranch is only 45 minutes from an international airport, making this ranch perfect for a corporate retreat or family compound. Lush, emerald green rolling pastures, with a 10-acre trophy bass and catfish lake, manager’s home, and a show barn/auction facility with theatre seating for 325. The main home, in a private, gated, walled compound, is a four-level columned mansion with four sides of columned verandas. The floating staircase is the highlight of a 60-foot three-story atrium, and leads to an entry parlor with inlaid wood flooring, a huge master suite with fireplace and Cherry wood inlaid floors, and all marble his and her baths. There are two guest suites, both with fireplaces, studies, and sitting rooms. The third floor features four guest suites, each with full baths and sitting rooms. Other amenities include elevator to all four floors and approximately 20,000 square feet under roof and 16,000 square feet of living area. This ranch offers a rare opportunity to purchase one of the landmark ranches in Texas.
Offered at only $7,500,000 www.SouthwindRanch.org
Marilyn Hoffman Realtor®
Hoffman International Properties, Inc. Home of Magnificent Properties Worldwide
Marilyn Ho ffma n@s bc g lo bal . n e t MarilynHo ffma nR e a lto r. co m
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Mark Mueller
44 Acre Lake Austin Estate Lot Exclusive | Wooded | Private | Last Large Acreage on Lake Austin inside Loop 360 | Tremendous Views Expansive Lake Frontage | Boat Dock Rights | "LA" Zoning
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11 +/- Acre Southwest Parkway Residential Lot | Offered at $2.95M Spectacular hilltop views from downtown to Lakeway | Platted and ready to build; no utilities at this time | One or two (maximum) single family residences | Northern boundary is Barton Creek's Fazio Canyons Golf Course | Live on almost 11 acres only 11 miles from downtown
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The Frio Farmhouse is nestled among a grove of old oak trees on a prime waterfront lot with 187LF of river frontage encompassing 1.85 acres. It is being constructed using antique barn timber circa 1870. The main living room, dining room and kitchen are located within the barn, complete with a sleeping loft above the kitchen. The exposed timber frame ceilings soar up to 25ft with folding doors that open to a screened porch overlooking the scenic mountain ridge and Frio River. A master suite and laundry room are attached to the central barn structure. Connected by a stacked stone wall, the Stone House has two bedroom suites. It also has a separate li living area and kitchenette. The shed structure is a garage with a lean-to carport and an unfinished upstairs room that can be finished out as another guest suite. $1,650,000
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