6411 Yaupon Dr
$399,000
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IT
is not a large house--about
2,850 square feet (per TCAD), but it has the single most
desirable ingredient of all. Have you ever known friends
that are shopping for a home, and then something magical
happens--they walk into one and instantly know it is the
right house? Dear reader, this is one of THOSE homes. It is
like falling in love--you can't quite explain it, but you
know it when it happens.
This home has a certain "energy" that comes from many factors working in unison. The entire house is infused with natural light that beams in from all angles. The Zen-like color palette is orchestrated by calming surfaces, textures and materials. The meticulous owners spent the last year getting the home ready for sale. The flowing wood floors, combined with the sand and seafoam paint colors, enhance the home's organic feel. You may reach for your checkbook the instant you get your first glimpse of the perfectly-framed view in back. If you have really been in the hunt to buy a home, how many times have you been disappointed when you notice what's behind you--normally, other houses that are right on top of you. Not very private is it?
Rest assured, there are no other houses behind you here. From the hilltop position, you look out to a view that will remind you of being on vacation--nothing but scenic terrain. In the valley below there is an idyllic-looking riding stable with horses roaming the countryside. From this high-up setting, Mother Nature will orchestrate horizon-bending, prism-colored sunsets that will leave you speechless.
2-story with about 2,850
sq.ft.
Welcome to 6411 Yaupon Drive. The 2,850 square foot design
has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, two living areas and two dining
areas (the fourth bedroom is currently being used as an
office). All bedrooms are upstairs which is especially
helpful if you have young children because you can hear them
in the middle of the night if they get scared or sick.
The master is sumptuous (see below). Stretched out across the entire back of the house, it is about thirty-two feet long and includes the main sleeping area and a sitting room that could be used as a nursery, reading area or yoga space. There is also a "secret" room you reach through a door in the closet. It is presently being used as an exercise room.
And somebody call Proctor and
Gamble. Tell them they could film a "Mr. Clean" commercial
here. It is dazzling!
Wide-plank, smooth-finish Brazilian Ipe wood floors greet
you at the front door, and they spill out in all
directions--down the foyer, into the living room, then back
to the dining room, around to the guest bath, and finally
all the way back to the family room (pictured bottom of this
page).
You'll Love Cooking In This
Kitchen
The kitchen has been updated with granite counters, a gas
stove, and it has a butler's pantry with glass-front
cabinets. There are new cabinet pulls and an extra tall
faucet at the kitchen sink (which makes it easy to fill
flower vases). The cook area now has gallery-style,
directional lighting. For example, you can aim several
straight down to correctly illuminate the island--very handy
when you lay out a cook book, chop spices and mix
ingredients for a festive meal.
Nature setting is
relaxing
Had a stressful week at the office? Live here, and you can
look forward to this scenario on the weekend. Start Saturday
morning with fresh coffee on the terrace. Listen to
songbirds. Watch a fog bank hover in the valley. When you
feel like it, head over to the grocery store and stock up on
comfort food and fresh ingredients for a long weekend. Pick
up some DVDs of movies you have been meaning to watch. When
you get home, turn off your cell phone. Shut down your
computer. Open all the windows and doors along the back of
the house. Play fun music. Enjoy wave after wave of breezes
that roll up from the canyon below. Make fresh sandwiches.
Use colorful dishes on the terrace table. Dine al fresco.
Write a letter to an old friend. Read a book. Take a nap.
Remember the research of a professor who discovered "there
is no scientific proof that life is serious".
Later that evening, sit outside with your sweetie. Have a glass of wine. Marvel at the sunset. Grill steaks. When the sun goes down count shooting stars. Attention men. Don't forget: wood floors are well suited for slow dancing. This is a very romantic house.
If you have children, there is an unforgettable adventure that awaits them--one that will rate highly if you think it is important to give them a connection to nature. While the secondary bedrooms are small, the great outdoors is just steps away. For starters, can you imagine seeing cute deer all the time in your yard? The back yard dissolves into hill country terrain, and it is protected greenbelt. Paths lead from this back yard into a world of adventure.
There is only one place where the home could use some work. The interior is gleaming. The setting is off-the-chart inspiring, but the front yard needs landscaping attention--something you could fix over a couple of weekends. You need some skill for creating flowerbeds here because those cute little deer will conduct moonlit raids on most flowers.
24-hour notice and please call
your agent
In summary, 6411 Yaupon is sitting in one of the city's
close-in neighborhoods. The expensive updating is inviting
and stylish. The hilltop setting provides serenity and
interesting events like watching a thunderstorm spark, snarl
and march its way across the western section of Travis
County. Local real estate prices may be at their lowest ebb.
This one is priced for a ready-to-act buyer. Serious
inquiries only, please. Shown by appointment, the seller
requests a 24-hour notice. To see, you must contact your
own agent. The seller is represented by Stan Barron
Properties, 512. 626-4911.
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