Church-to-condo conversion

Heavenly South Austin condo goes on the market for $1.4 million

A South Austin condo inside a former Catholic church just hit the market with a price tag of $1.4 million.

A 2018 remodel transformed the 1939 Mission Revival church into four condos, including the 1,889-square-foot townhouse that just went on the market. The former St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church anchors the J. Bouldin Residences development.

The condo is at 211 W. Johanna St., between South Congress Avenue and South First Street. One of the three other units within the former church went on the market in 2019 for $859,000.

Highlights of the condo that’s for sale include:

Two bedrooms
Two-and-a-half bathrooms
Original limestone exterior
15-foot ceilings
11-foot arched windows
Bertazzoni appliances
Wine bar
Stone countertops
Home office
Carport with space for two cars
Access to rooftop deck with views of downtown Austin

Aaron Scruggs and Julianna Scruggs of Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty have the listing.

The developer and its partners worked with the City of Austin for nearly five years on various design elements for the church conversion, including preservation of the limestone façade, cathedral windows, and grand staircase, Julianna Scruggs says.

“The current owners favored this unit for the privacy and natural light,” she says.

Austin’s Rhode:Partners designed J. Bouldin Residences, which features the converted church, 29 single-level condos, and five three-story townhomes.

The condo features two bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms.

Courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty

The condo features two bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms.

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SPLASHY LISTING

Westlake estate with lazy river lists for the first time at $14.9M

Photo courtesy of Frank Garnica / Compass

Stonebridge Estate covers nearly three acres and is located in one of Austin's most desirable neighborhoods.

A three-acre gated estate in Westlake near Barton Creek Mall has hit the market for the first time ever, priced at $14.9 million. The Mediterranean-style house, at 3667 Stoneridge Rd., spans more than 10,000 square feet and includes a separate guesthouse and multi-level resort-style pool.

A property of this size, and at this price point, is rare even in Westlake Hills, where the median home price in the market is $1.9 million, up 3 percent over the past year. This particular home was custom built in 2016 by Bob Rayburn, founder of North American Breaker Company. The home is listed by Jennifer Henry of Compass.

The primary suite is located on the main level, set apart from guest areas for added privacy, with a gorgeous wood beamed ceiling.Photo courtesy of Frank Garnica / Compass

The house is positioned to the rear of the property to preserve many of the larger oaks and leave space for future amenities, such as tennis courts or putting greens. Designed for entertainment, the house includes a kitchen with an eight-burner Wolf range, double ovens, and integrated cabinet-front appliances, as well as a butler's pantry. A large game room on the main floor boasts full-height windows looking out on the property and a restaurant-grade bar.

CUSTOM KITCHEN This oversized center island could be used for prep space or entertaining.Photo courtesy of Frank Garnica / Compass

Photo courtesy of Frank Garnica / Compass

Stonebridge Estate covers nearly three acres and is located in one of Austin's most desirable neighborhoods.

The property, which is called Stonebridge Estates, falls into the ultra-luxury tier of properties in Austin, with Texas limestone walls in the dining room, a dual-sided fireplace in the living room and a freestanding soaking tub in the main bathroom. The house boasts wood-cased windows, custom marble, and hand-finished ceiling details.

The estate pairs large-scale entertaining spaces with resort-style amenities throughout:

6 bedrooms
10 bathrooms
Primary bath with freestanding soaking tub and dual vanities
Game room with restaurant-grade bar, poker, and billiards
Dedicated media room
Study with fireplace
Separate fitness studio
Chef’s kitchen with 8-burner Wolf range and double ovens
Butler’s pantry
Multi-level pool with spa
Current-fed lazy river loop
Outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and covered patios
Detached guesthouse with rooftop balcony

A dedicated media room offers a true theater experience, conveniently tucked away from the main living spaces.Photo courtesy of Frank Garnica / Compass

Outdoors, a patio is anchored by a multi-level pool complex that incorporates a current-fed lazy river loop, a feature more common to resorts than homes. Amenities also include a fire pit, areas for sitting and eating, as well as fully equipped outdoor kitchen. A detached 1,200-square-foot guesthouse next door has a rooftop balcony.

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