$7,300,000

About this home

Five private acres surround this custom Old World Storybook estate on the coveted High Road in Westlake Hills, blending artisan craftsmanship w/modern efficiency. This 4 bed, 4 bath retreat features 21kW solar, 6 zone 21 SEER Carrier geothermal heat pumps, spray foam insulation, w/average utility costs of $70/mo. This home is constructed w/Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) walls, a high-performance building system. As you enter, a Tiffany-style stained glass entry opens to vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, Venetian plaster walls, Arizona Rosa flagstone floors, & hand-crafted details throughout. Office features Unique Green Man Masonry Fireplace & antique doors. The great room showcases salvaged hemlock trusses, a weeping mortar stair tower, travertine wainscoting, stained glass accents & dramatic fireplace, w/antique 100-year-old doors open to a serene courtyard framed by dragon-themed wrought iron railings. A marble-floored library w/coffered faux copper ceiling, wall-to-wall bookcases, mahogany windows, & Juliet balcony, complemented by medieval stained glass crafted from 200-year-old salvaged glass. The private owner’s suite offers a stone fireplace, hand scraped teak floors & spa-like bath with river rock shower. Upstairs bedrooms feature bamboo floors & built-ins, & a spiral staircase leads to a hilltop tower w/panoramic views. Additional living spaces feature hand-chiseled mesquite mantels & flow seamlessly to expansive decks overlooking rolling hills. The kitchen includes custom cabinetry, large island, double copper sink, & thermal chimney cupola. The lower-level guest suite provides private access & full bath. Outdoors, enjoy massaranduba decking, koi pond w/Indian Lotus, workshop, mult parking areas w/two driveway entrances, copper gutters, 100% masonry stucco w/moss rock, wildflower fields, nature trails to a creek, & space for future guest homes. A custom pool w/natural stone accents, stone & turf patio is currently under construction to complete this estate!

Description provided by the listing brokerage.

Facts

Property type

Residential · Single Family Residence

Year built

2010

Lot size

5 acres

Living area

4,845 sq ft

Price per sq ft

$1,507

Bathrooms

3 full, 1 half

Garage

2 spaces

Annual taxes

$43,797

County

Travis

Neighborhood

Akumal

School district

Eanes ISD

Schools

Eanes · Hill Country · Westlake

Features

Roof

Composition, Metal, Mixed, Shingle

View

Canyon, Downtown, Hill Country, Panoramic, Skyline, Trees/Woods

Sewer

Aerobic Septic

Levels

Three Or More

Cooling

See Remarks, Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Multi Units

Fencing

Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Partial, Wood, Wrought Iron

Heating

See Remarks, Active Solar, Central, Heat Pump, Radiant Floor

Flooring

Bamboo, Marble, Stone, Tile, Wood

Utilities

Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Not Available, Underground Utilities, Water Connected

Appliances

Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Microwave, RNGHD, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer

Lot

Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Sloped Down, Steep Slope, Trees-Heavy, Many Trees

Water

Public

Pool

See Remarks, Fenced, Gunite, In Ground

Horse amenities

None

Windows

Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames

Parking

Additional Parking, Carport, Door-Single, Driveway, Enclosed, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Gravel, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Paver Block

Exterior

Balcony, Uncovered Courtyard, Exterior Steps, Garden, Rain Gutters, Lighting, Permeable Paving, Private Entrance, Private Yard

Interior

Two Primary Baths, Two Primary Suties, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Ceiling-High, Ceiling-Vaulted, Chandelier, Stone Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Natural Woodwork, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Soaking Tub, Storage, Study/Home Office, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound

Community

None

Fireplace

Den, Dining Room, Double Sided, Family Room, Glass Doors, Great Room, Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom, Stone, Wood Burning

Foundation

Slab

Waterfront

None

Energy efficiency

Other/See Remarks, Construction, HVAC, Insulation, Lighting, Materials, Solar Panel, Thermostat, Water Conservation, Windows

Accessibility

None

Construction

Concrete, Frame, ICFs (Insulated Concrete Forms), Spray Foam Insulation, Masonry – All Sides, Stone, Stucco

Patio & porch

Covered, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch, Terrace

Location