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Amazing weekend houses
45-minutes from Austin--small size keeps price reasonable
You are looking at something that has never been done--building small, but very upscale getaway homes. At one time or another every person has looked for a reasonably priced, easy-to-get-to retreat. There is ALWAYS a "catch." If you actually find something small the quality is so bad you'd be embarrassed to invite friends to stay with you. Oh, there are some impressive places available in the hill country, but most of them are ranches only an oil tycoon could afford. Finally, someone has actually built an experimental house that is small, affordable, and wait until you see this architectural marvel sitting right off the Blanco River.

Brittlyns Ct., 5728. On a dream lot (available)
Close-in NW Austin. In Riverplace. $475,000 (Area RN)

It is unlikely you have ever seen this. The home sits on a hillside with a panoramic view, but what makes it so compelling is the home also has a huge, level yard in back. The view is protected. Live here, and your back yard overlooks part of the 13,000 acres of a pristine ecosystem. The recently-built four bedroom layout has about 3,100 square feet. Click on the link above to real all about it.

Highland Lake Lp, 20615. Waterfront home on 12 acres (contract pending)
On north side of Lake Travis in Lago Vista. $1,650,000 (Area LN)
Owned by a Houston business tycoon, who even knew a waterfront home like this even existed? It is on approximately 12 acres of shoreline-hugging, breeze-hogging acres of delicious scenery. The place will make you "feel" like you are staying at a private resort, but it is just one house--designed by a noted architect. There is a dock, fire pit, playground area and pool. The home has over 4,500 square feet. Click the link to read a complete history of the owner, and the house.

McCall, 2413 (contract pending)
In Central Austin’s Tarrytown. $399,000. (Area 1B)

The home’s small size is what makes the price so friendly. The home has two bedrooms, two living areas and some enticing extras. It includes a lap pool, and a huge, private back yard.
If you yearn for the charm the area is known for, you will appreciate all of the hardwood floors.

Navigation Ln., 17707 (available)
Same architect as Tom Hanks. $1,299,000 (Area LN)
What a delicious design--same architect here as the one used by Tom Hanks and Tommy Lee Jones.
The home is being sold below cost. This hilltop home was one of the 2001 Parade-of-Homes. The home oozes Feng-Shui and includes stunning trellis-covered pool and courtyard areas plus an herb garden and outdoor kitchen with cantina-styled bar.


Quail Run Cv., 2308. Waterfront home (contract pending)
On north side of Lake Travis in Lago Vista. $649,000 (Area LN)
What makes this home interesting is the friendly price for what you get. Located on the main body of the lake (deep water), the house includes "hidden" living space under the main structure. There is an elevator, oversized garage, and the residence sits on 1.28 acres. The sale also includes a party-sized dock with two slips, jet ski ramp and fishing platform. There is another compelling attribute. With all of the development on the lake, a home can often have a view of a condo development on the opposing shoreline, but no such concern here--there is protected parkland that sits across from this property.

St. Elmo, 411 # 40 (contract pending).
Close-in South Austin. $214,000 (Area 10N)

This gated neighborhood (called Brookside Villas) will you see how close to town (and how reasonable this price is). Located just off of South First Street, this freestanding, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo also includes a 2-car garage. Occupied by the original owners, this home received many upgrades during construction. To see, you must call for a gate code.

W. 10th Street, 2109 (Just sold).
Central Austin. $599,900 (Area 1B)

The price has gone from $799,000 to $599,000. An architect has done extensive remodeling to this classic central Austin home. She replaced plumbing, framing, wiring, sheetrock, etc., and she added to the home's size. It now has five bedrooms, three levels and about 2,789 sq. ft. (per owner).

Eagle Point Cove, 2404 (Sold). Arresting architecture.
In the Lakeway Area. $399,900 (Area LS)

A local builder is creating a stir with this new design concept--small houses with world-class architecture for the price of an "ordinary" house.
Just-listed, this is the latest of these very striking designs. Laid out as a series of "nested" spaces connected by ribbon walls of glass, this delicious three bedroom home has about 2,320 sq. ft. You'll wonder how this house can be sold for the friendly price of only $399,900. Click the link above to see the large photographs, map, site plan and floorplan. If you like the home, the builder owns the home free and clear, so it is possible to offer owner financing.

Malaquita Branch, 4701 (SOLD)
Far West Austin. In Spanish Oaks. List price. $1,200,000 (Area LS)

Sold. The home was designed to resemble and old European house in the countryside. Located on corner lot with a hillside view, the floor plan has beneficial design features. For example, the fifth bedroom is set up as a separate guest suite (has its own front door). The third garage is not connected to the main garage--it attaches to the master bedroom. In other words, if you've had a hard day at the office you get out of your car and enter into the master suite--nice if you need a moment to decompress before you step into family activities. The first floor master also has a small meditation room that serves up a serene hill country view--an ideal spot for yoga, meditation or reading.


Malibu Cove, 7105 (just sold). A new, 1-story listing.
Close-in NW Austin. Was $1,400,000, now, $899,999 (Area RN)

The price was almost $1.4 million dollars--now $899,000 (but there are several conditions--call for details). It is new home that has an intriguing design concept of an "interior guest house". It is a big, one-story home in a private setting on a large culdesac lot. There is exceptional privacy here because of the greenbelt area in back, and in front of this home. This free-flowing design has about 4,500 square feet, pool, tile roof and 3-car garage. Live here, and you also get lake access via the homeowner park that includes a day dock, boat launch and waterfront playground. If you are searching for a home that is not like everyone else's, get in your car and get to this home right away.

Rivercrest, 3101 (Sold). Not-so-big home with boat slip
Close-in West Austin. $899,000. The "rain forest" house.

Your head will spin when you discover where the house is located. This may be the most picturesque little street in town. There are only about forty houses on this narrow road which runs along the shores of Lake Austin.
Built in 1995, the home was designed by a noted architect. It includes three fireplaces, a pool and a boat slip (located at the end of the street). Broadcasting no clue from curbside view, what lies behind the home--the setting that this home backs up to looks like something from you've seen in nature magazines.
The lot goes back more than 300 feet, and the back section dissolves into a mountainous hillside that will make you think you're standing at the edge of a rain forest. Amazing.
The house has three bedrooms, study and an artist's studio.


Stillmeadow, 38 (Sold)
In Lakeway's The Hills. $549,000. (Area LS)

What sets this home apart from others in the area is it was built on two lots. This allowed for a wide, free-flowing design. It also enabled the inclusion of a garage men absolutely love. It is a side entry garage positioned off the back left corner of the house, and it is big enough to hold three cars, a golf cart, and there is even more space left over for a workshop area.
The home also includes a split bedroom design, a pool, and the current owners spent almost $60,000 updating the kitchen.

Information about these listings was obtained from various sources and is not guaranteed. Neither the sellers nor Stan Baron Properties is responsible for errors. Prospective buyer should verify everything prior to signing a contract. Drawings are not to scale. Quoted square footage's have not been verified.