TexasWaterFrontRanches

This contemporary Texas “Farmhouse” was designed by Hobson Crow & custom built by Decker Ayres. It has original Texas homestead feel with contemporary design & modern features in a world class golf community.

4,192 square feet on 1.2 acres, the 4 bed/4.5 bath home is located near the 11th hole of Barton Creek Lakeside Golf Course. It is completely fenced, with limestone privacy wall and big antique mesquite doors welcoming guests. The home has a white Texas limestone exterior and a clay tile roof.

The interior features tall, beamed ceilings, hardwood Texas pecan floors, and stained concrete floors throughout. The great room, at entry, has a limestone fireplace, two siting areas, and Texas Pecan wood panel walls with hidden storage/media closet and leaded windows showcasing the grounds. The open dining area has Texas pecan built-ins and door leading to private patio perfect for breakasts in the cool fall mornings. The gourmet kitchen features stainless GE Monogram appliances, Dacor range, Texas pecan hardwoods, Vermont soapstone counters and big breakfast area.

The main floor master suite features its own stone fireplace and sitting area with built-in bookshelves and big windows for lots of natural light. The master bath with double vanities, travertine floors, huge walk-in closet with dressing area, jetted tub and separate double shower.

Guest areas include loft guest suite with hidden storage behind Texas pecan paneling, full slate tile bath, large closet, desk/office area with big windows looking to grounds and Hill Country views. The guest home features exterior walls of stone and cypress, interior walls of painted pine with batts and sheetrock, concrete floors, living area with kitchenette, cypress wood paneling and wall of windows looking manicured grounds, and 2 bedrooms each with full bath.

The main home also features utility room with concrete floors, ice maker and 1/2 bath; 3 car garage with lots of storage; big wraparound patio with limestone fireplace and built-in BBQ; and covered breezeway leads to detached guest home built to look like original Texas farmhouse.

The property showcases a firepit and flagstone sitting area, saltwater pool and spa surrounded by mature oaks and flagstone decking and wrought iron fencing, several gardening areas among manicured grounds, and limestone workshop/storage.

The neighborhood features gated, guarded entry, golf course, tennis courts, club house, recreation facilities, hiking/jogging paths, private parks, access to Lake Travis. Located in Spicewood, only 15 minutes to new Hill Country Galleria, 35 minutes to downtown Austin. See more information and virtual tour here.

Tags: Contemporary, decker ayres, farm house, farmhouse, gardens, gourmet kitchen, guest home, guest house, hobson crow, master suite, pool and spa, saltwater pool, texas homestead, texas limestone, texas pecan

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