Luxury Home Magazine Austin and the Hill Country Issue 10.6

West Lake Hills Ultra Contemporary with Epic Views

Listed by Kumara Wilcoxon of Kuper | Sotheby’s

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Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year, from our family to yours. -Gary, Michelle & Denver Dolch - Gary,

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Gary & Michelle Dolch 7-11

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Kumara Wilcoxon Cover, 40-41

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SETTING the STANDARD for REAL ESTATE EXCELLENCE ACROSS AUSTIN

As we expand into new markets throughout the state, our firm is prepared to support clients with unique local insight and industry expertise. We consistently meet the needs of luxury buyers and sellers throughout Central and South Texas with our knowledge of Residential, Land & Ranch, and Commercial real estate. Call on our outstanding agents in your search for a property of true distinction.

I want to take a moment to thank everyone I have worked with over this past year. Buying and selling real estate can be crazy-making, but I love the whole process of it. Thank you for your faith in me to do THE BEST FOR YOU!!

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CAREFULLY SITED AMONGST HERITAGE OAK TREES, 6601 has a striking curbside appeal and an interior that will exceed your expectations. The signature floor-to-ceiling stone element runs seamlessly from the entry, through the great room to the large outdoor living with pool, spa, second fireplace, BBQ and outdoor shower. Additional, unique features include a 3 cloud, suspended dining ceiling and an HVAC equipped 2-car detached garage creating flex space options. 4135 sqft. Owner/Agent.

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BY ERIC COPPER 208 Bella Riva Drive, Lake Travis FOR SALE BY JEANNETTE SPINELLI 222 Carrara, West Lake Hills

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BY KATHLEEN BUCHER 3209 Rustic River Cove, Westlake

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.

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Sprawling Sleek Home with Extravagant Features in Rollingwood

A true gem, Casa Amor sits atop an acre of one of the highest points of Austin’s Rollingwood hills and from each East-facing room displays its own version of the renowned Zilker Park skyline view. Your chance to own this captivating property is only made better by a truly seamless turn-key moving experience to include furnishings (excluding art), the possession of the adjoining vacant lot, and the conveyance of a Western Hills Athletic Club membership.

At Casa Amor, doors open to a lifestyle where recharging in luxury cohabitates with Austin’s natural rhythm of music and adventure. Within its walls lie inspirations from the 1Hotel brand, and its belief rings true within every aspect of this home: “We believe that luxury isn’t derived from extravagance—it’s born from abundant beauty that surrounds us.”

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13209 Zen Gardens Way Austin, 78732

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4 Bed 4 Bath 3537 Sqft Built 2022

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Coveted Sunset Views in The Bluffs Gated Community

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New Build with Soaring Ceilings in Westlake

This new construction home boasts four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, two living rooms, an office, a pool, a hot tub, a covered patio, and an English Garden. Its stately architecture is set apart from many other designs while respecting the existing fabric of this well-established Westlake neighborhood.

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Rolling Hill Views in Lakes Edge Community

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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. In 2021, there were 125% more sales over $1 million in Austin than San Antonio. In 2022, The San Antonio luxury market appears to be faring better than other luxury markets, especially those markets on the East and West Coast, primarily due to continued limited inventory, a strong Texas economy and an affordable cost of living.

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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COMPLETE REMODEL ON 181’ ON LAKE LBJ

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Two sides of water on Lake LBJ in Applehead Island! A complete remodel, this house sits on 181’ of waterfront, along with a pool, hot tub, and boat dock. Located at the end of a peninsula. Two primary suites, prep kitchen, and wine room. Outdoor cabana with outdoor kitchen. Applehead Island is a guard gated community.

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