Luxury Home Magazine Austin and the Hill Country Issue 10.5

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Kimberly Wolfman of Wolf Real Estate

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Majestic, close-in Lake Travis waterfront estate on 3.24 delightfully manicured acres in the gated resort community of Costa Bella beckons those who appreciate only the finest in craftsmanship and detail. Paired with entertainment options galore, including two-level pool with swim up bar, outdoor kitchens, cabana, 350+ bottle wine cellar, and home theater. Enjoy the oversized boat dock with both deep water access and you own private cove complete with waterfalls, springs, and rock formations.

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sought-after characteristics of each lot. Once you wander inside, you’ll notice Julie’s unique and tastefully selected finishes culminating in a cohesive palette throughout.

This team has surely developed a following in the west Austin areas of Lakeway, Bee Cave, and homes coming soon in Lakecliff, a gated, golf community on Lake Travis. Jim and Julie truly build “Homes with Heart”.

The Lavenders thank their buyers for bringing business and friendship and look forward to meeting newcomers who will enjoy finding their perfect niche within the Texas Hill Country. Jim and Julie currently reside in Spicewood, TX, and love the abundant opportunities this West Austin corridor has to offer!

SCANDI INSPIRED DESIGN — FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN

ATTRACTIVE, LOW TRAFFIC, LOW TAXES, BOUTIQUE, GATED COMMUNITY with abundant shade trees, panoramic views and 1 acre+ lots, Creeks Edge is the ideal place to call home. Complete with pool and spa, 6513 has a flexible floor plan design with 4-5 bedrooms, private owners suite in addition to a dedicated study, entertainment bar, secret room, lovely alfresco living and oversized 3-car garage. This Scandi inspired design with eye catching interior elements at every turn is sure to convey the sought after hygge attributes of comfort coupled with energy independent features you’ll appreciate. Close to Lake Travis, popular restaurants, venues and shopping. Listed by Owner/Agent.

LUXURY, MODERN FARMHOUSE MEETS TEXAS HILL COUNTRY DESIGN

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Joe Longton is a top luxury agent with Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty. He is a 40-year plus veteran of the real estate industry with over $1 Billion in commercial and residential lifetime real estate sales. Joe has a Master Degrees in Public Administration and Urban Planning. He is the former project manager and exclusive broker on three major master planned luxury communities in Austin, TX, Vineyard Bay, Rough Hollow and Costa Bella. Joe is a WATERFRONT SPECIALIST, focusing in the luxury home markets in Westlake, Tarrytown and Downtown. Call me: I get things done!

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Celebrated by more than half a billion dollars in active, pending, and recently sold inventory since 2020, Bridget consistently ranks among the top two most productive Realtors® in Austin, Texas. Whether it’s along the shores of Lake Austin, throughout the region’s burgeoning in-city neighborhoods, or ranch properties, her personalized service and integrity artfully unite extraordinary homes with extraordinary lives.

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SUPERBLY REIMAGINED Georgetown one-of-a-kind midcentury French residence. Total square feet 3659. 4 bedrooms with 3 and a half baths. 5 living areas. Includes casita. Fully restored with sophisticated style, bright light, and open floor plan. Three outdoor living spaces nestled under a canopy Heritage Oak Trees on a double lot. Entertain in a gourmet kitchen with Forno stainless steel appliances. Enjoy the natural lighting from solar tunnels, French doors to the new patio, recessed lighting, elegant light fixtures throughout. This home offers loads of storage areas and spaces to live life to the fullest. From dancing in the living room to jamming in the music room. There is a treasure trove of rooms to fill with memories. Durable French oak engineered hardwood everywhere but the utility room and pantry. Take a walk to the coveted Old Town District of Georgetown. Enjoy the arts offered at Southwestern University. Check out a book from our national award-winning library. Picnic at San Gabriel Park. Entertain, play, create, work from home, rest, relax, and retreat. Live your best life here in the charm of Georgetown with easy access to Austin, the Live Music Capital of the World.

Dear LHM Readers,

Affordable luxury. In Austin, it’s an oxymoron. However, just down I-35 in San Antonio, it’s a reality. I want to introduce you to our San Antonio and Hill Country-based real estate business in case you are ever interested in opportunities just over an hour south.

San Antonio’s high-end real estate market is still reasonably priced. Our finest estates generally sell between $400-550/sq. ft. High-end condos with the best finishes and soaring views of downtown top out at $800/sq. ft. Keep in mind, I’m talking about the top .01% of sales. Last year, there were 125% more sales over $1 million in Austin than San Antonio.

In the past 12 months, I’ve seen more buyers move from Austin to San Antonio than the rest of my 19-year career combined. Affordability, the laid-back vibe, and an authentic culture are all reasons people are moving south. Yes, those sound like reasons why people move to Austin. However, as Austin experiences explosive growth, people are beginning to look at the Alamo City.

Keep in mind, I love Austin. I earned my undergrad and law degree at UT. We visit several times a year and some of our closest friends and family live there. The entertainment options are incredible, the lake is lovely and I can watch the Horns play. People throughout the world but especially the west coast of the U.S. targeted Austin for its relative affordability, coveted lifestyle, and natural beauty. Corporations are moving to the Capital city in droves. However, as the world moved to Austin, affordability went away while traffic and density increased. It’s been a cliché for decades that people complain about Austin changing but there is no debate that their high-end real estate market is now the most robust in Texas and one of the most frenetic in the country.

San Antonio on the other hand hasn’t ever had the “it” factor of Austin or even Dallas or Houston. However, things are changing. The city is starting to garner attention beyond its well-earned status as a tourist city.

Covid-19 led to a huge number of people working remotely. This caused people to start searching for options outside their expensive markets. We’ve represented clients recently from California, Seattle and Chicago whose San Antonio journey began with a Google search. They are attracted to the natural beauty of rolling hills, limestone outcroppings and big oaks — similar to Austin. Combined with the attractive landscape is an authentic culture that’s fitting of one of the oldest and most diverse cities in the U.S.

San Antonio is a majority Hispanic city. Having lived in Dallas, Austin, Denver, rural Ohio, and Atlanta, I firmly believe that San Antonio is the most harmonious. This is a casual city where a guayabera shirt is considered formal wear. People get along well here. Schools are excellent. Going private is not a necessity. Generally, the vibes are immaculate.

If you are interested in what’s next, consider that San Antonio, price wise, is so far behind the other Texas metros there is still room for growth. UTSA just became a Tier One research institution. It’s rise in prominence is promising for the future. It’s likely that Austin and San Antonio will continue to grow toward each other, becoming more of a Metroplex.

Whether you are interested in the historic mansions of Monte Vista, the in-town enclave of Alamo Heights, newer homes areas such as The Dominion, or Hill Country charm in Boerne, please reach out if you want to start a conversation. We are the only real estate team to ever average more than a million dollars a sale in the greater San Antonio-area so we are experts in San Antonio luxury real estate.

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