2003 Little Beaver
$369,000
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Have you ever picked up one of those Home-and-Garden magazines, flipped through the pages and imagined--just for a moment--what it would be like to live in one of those picture-perfect houses?
There is a house like that in
Austin, and it just came on the market. Located in the
Lakeway area, the address is 2003 Little Beaver Trail (the
neighborhood is just south of Hudson's On The Bend
restaurant).
Built by Kelly Ramsey, the home represents a breakthrough for stunning architecture at a tempting price.
The key here is the home's small size--a three bedroom, two-and-a-half bath design with approximately 2,100 square feet.
If the size, location and price meet your guidelines, stop whatever you are doing and get to this house pronto. Everything about this residence is guaranteed to spike your anticipation into the red zone.
Oversized Corner Lot
Much of the home's appeal is made possible by the oversized,
tree-saturated corner lot. Think about other houses you have
looked at. Most are on tiny lots that are sixty-feet wide.
By comparison, this one is approximately 230' wide, and it
allowed the "breathing" room to create the striking
exterior--a series of connected towers. Each section is
defined by its materials--stone, metal and stucco--adding
dimension and visual interest. Very noticeable roof
overhangs add the final touch by counter-balancing the
vertical shapes with intersecting horizontal lines.
Take one step inside, and your head
will spin. The tower shapes you see from the curb have been
used to define the interior spaces. What is so compelling is
the sense of harmony and symmetry from the instant you walk
in. The proportion and scale of all architectural elements
falls into alignment that is so soothing you will
instantly "feel" warm and welcome. You will certainly notice
the floors--stained concrete in a gleaming finish that looks
like saddle leather. The vertical spaces used on the
exterior are carried straight through on the inside.
Ceilings are tall--very tall with natural light that beams
in from multiple angles. It is not hard to imagine this home
filled with large, colorful and dramatic pieces of art.
The kitchen (photo bottom of this page) is another standout--the natural-finish woodwork against the darker floors provides a pleasant contrast. For an even greater sense of airiness, cabinets are laced with a section of open shelves so you can display plates and glasses. Counters are slab granite. If you enjoy entertaining, live here and you can invite friends for a festive dinner. Have them pull up a bar stool at the island work station, and pour them a glass of wine while you put on a cooking demonstration.
The master bedroom is also on the first floor. There are two bedrooms and a game room upstairs.
Multipurpose Garage
There is one additional, and ingenious bonus in this
creative layout. Taking full advantage of the large lot, the
garage is not attached--it was "slid" back into the trees--a
distance of about thirty-feet from the main house, but still
connected by a breezeway. This created a beautiful, and
private courtyard green space in between (saving multiple
oak trees as well, see photos on the web). As a result, all
of the main living areas overlook this picturesque spot.
Imagine the uses. With a bench and some flowers, you have an
ideal spot to curl up with a good book under shade trees. It
makes an easy-to-view play area for children. You could
create a Zen-like sculpture garden and yoga area. And have
you ever seen a garage with glass walls? That is exactly
what you are looking at in the top right photo. The "well
dressed" garage here can serve as a studio or playroom for
kids.
Lake Access Via The HOA Park
The home also gets lake access by way of the homeowner
association park. There are three day docks, a picnic area
and boat launch (photo on page 3).
From the moment you drive up to this home, you will wonder how in the world it costs only $369,000. The design is arresting. The organic materials and surfaces are soothing, and the lot is scenic and private. The builder-owner is also an agent. He is represented by Stan Barron Properties at 512.345-8585.
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