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Trendy Travis Heights home offers tree house views and a touch of Austin cool

They say Austin has a Neverland complex, and you’ll never feel more like one of the Lost Boys than at this Travis Heights home. But this isn’t make believe — the stunning greenery that engulfs the house truly gives the property a tree house feel for a sense of privacy and total escape from the city.

The modern three-story abode features three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, two living spaces, and a total of four patios. Each patio is at a different level and side of the house, giving you a brand-new perspective wherever and whenever you’d like to enjoy the outdoors.

As you walk up the large winding limestone staircase, you can take in the contemporary build that gives the home an impressive and stylish appearance. Once inside, the first floor contains an open floor plan ideal for entertaining — the kitchen, dining, and living areas are all connected. Out back is a xeriscaped patio with views of Austin’s heritage trees. Other design features to note include high ceilings, recessed lighting, built-in bookcases, and en suite bathrooms for each bedroom.

Built in 2012, huge windows are scattered everywhere throughout the home, bringing the outdoors in. Upstairs, hardwood floors give warmth to the master bedroom, and the bathroom’s Carrera marble countertops, soaking tub, and generous closet make you want to stay awhile. Relax and take in the downtown skyline and neighborhood sights on the third floor rooftop terrace.

With a convenient location in the heart of Travis Heights, the house is walking distance to many attractions, including downtown; Lady Bird Lake; and South Congress Avenue’s popular restaurant, bar, and shopping destinations.

Listed with Charles Runnels of Realty Austin, 1010 Hillside Ave. is on the market for $1,098,000.

This three-story abode features three beds, three-and-a-half baths, two living spaces, and four patios.

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This three-story abode features three beds, three-and-a-half baths, two living spaces, and four patios.

a barton creek paradise

$15.2 million Austin sanctuary is in the middle of a nature conservancy

The Sanctuary on Barton Creek, Austin home for sale

Photo courtesy of Peyton Skinner

The Sanctuary on Barton Creek sits on 24 acres of untouched Hill Country land.

Living on an expansive estate teeming with untouched nature and vegetation may seem like a priceless dream, but a lavish property in West Austin has a cost in mind: $15.2 million.

Photo courtesy of Peyton Skinner

The Sanctuary on Barton Creek sits on 24 acres of untouched Hill Country land.

The Sanctuary on Barton Creek is a 24-acre estate with an Austin address, although it is located near Bee Cave, a Hill Country suburb. The entrance of the property is double gated, and the area is completely surrounded by a 4,100-acre nature conservancy to provide a peaceful and private escape from the ever-changing landscape of the Texas capital.

The 7,931-square-foot main house contains seven spacious bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and one half bath. The listing, managed by Douglas Elliman sales agents Jeanne Parker and Julie Mack, describes the modernly updated home as a place where "elegance and comfort intertwine seamlessly."

The Sanctuary on Barton Creek, Austin home for sale The estate is a private and peaceful oasis.Photo courtesy of Peyton Skinner

The new Wolf appliances in the state-of-the-art chef's kitchen is a primary example of the sophisticated upgrades that have been completed on the residence. The primary bathroom has also been completely remodeled, where the next owners can be enamored with the privacy of the Hill Country while enjoying luxurious baths in the standalone soaking tub.

Another key feature of this home is its abundance of fireplaces, which can be found in bedrooms, living areas, balconies, and outdoors.

The property is also suited for hosting friends and family with two additional buildings: A fully equipped guest house, and a lofted "executive lodge" that can be used as additional guest quarters, game room, or executive office.

Like the rest of the residences on the estate, the executive lodge has breathtaking views of the Hill Country that can be admired from the spacious balcony or large windows. The space sits above a three-car garage that comes with a pull-through for a RV and a dog washing station.

The Sanctuary on Barton Creek, Austin home for sale The spacious executive lodge also comes with a kitchenette, making it suitable for hosting guests or using as an office.Photo courtesy of Peyton Skinner

All of the residences open up to the backyard pool area where guests can relax under the covered veranda, the patio, or take a dip in the resort-style custom designed pools. There's plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy if exploring the property's untouched 24 acres is a more appealing alternative to sitting by the pool.

"Enjoy honey made from the hives on the property which provide not only an agricultural exemption, but also promote a healthy environment for everyone," the listing says.

Guests are also welcome to go fishing or paddle boarding in Barton Creek, where the estate has more than 200 feet of grassy shoreline access to the water.

The property is zoned for Lake Travis Independent School District, and is situated just minutes away from the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave.

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