5728 Brittlyns Ct.
$475,000
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IF$475,000
fits your price target, and you have really been searching
for just the right place, you may have gotten discouraged at
what you have seen. Most of the houses are kind of plain,
aren't they? The lots are usually small, and in most cases
there is a neighbor's house behind you that towers over your
tiny back yard (photo of home’s facade at bottom of
this page).
Wait--just you wait--until you see
this oh-so rare home. Welcome to 5728 Brittlyns Court--a
quiet little street with only twenty-two houses. Located in
the country club neighborhood of Riverplace, this home sits
like a terrestrial jewel--the absolute most advantageous
high point on a rim that yields one of the best vistas in
Austin.
However, your decision to buy will likely solidify when you see this back yard setting. It is unlike anything you have see elsewhere--a near 180-degree view plus an oversized level yard.
The back terraces have been designed to take full advantage of the scenic setting. One terrace includes an outdoor grill, and the other side is made for lounging. These are covered spaces, too, so you can sit outside and listen to it rain. In the evening, you will have a front row seat to colorful sunsets--a great way to unwind after a busy day. The back yard itself is very deep--perfect for playing catch, flying a kite or pitching a tent for your kids so they can imagine they are camping in the great outdoors. Most rimtop, view houses have a steep drop-off which means you get no back yard. Just take a look at the photo above. This lot includes a huge, level, lush back yard.
But it gets even better. This is a protected view because the home overlooks part of the 13,000-acre Balcones Canyonland Preserve. Prized by environmentalists, the land is home to eight members on the Endangered Species list. The territory behind the home is rich with wildlife. Not only can you sit on the terrace and hear songbirds, but the current owners have routinely seen deer, including spotted fawns, squirrels and possums. You can even observe late night raids by raccoons on your back porch--they are checking for any leftover food and water in Fido's dishes.
What Is The House Like?
Here is what you will notice when you first walk in. Good
energy and natural light flow into every corner of the home.
The two-story entry not only creates a sense of
spaciousness, but you get an immediate taste of the home's
appealing architecture. For example, instead of a typical
staircase that leads straight up, this one has a dramatic
flair with angled landings, metal railings and balusters
with turned iron accents. It has a practical result too. The
interesting shape of the staircase creates a vest-pocket
notch at the foyer that is ideal for placing a very tall
Christmas tree.
The layout has four bedrooms, plus a designated office. The home has about 3,141 square feet (per TCAD).
The master is on the first floor, and wait until you see this view. The builder did something unusual--instead of putting in regular windows, he created a back wall that is one large glass panel. It perfectly frames the stunning view of hill country that stretches to the far horizon.
High-end Kitchen
Appliances
The man of the house is an accomplished chef. Rumor has it
that the flagship Central Market store on Lamar may
be
renamed for him. He actually knows how to use all of those
specialty ingredients. Shortly after moving in, he upgraded
the kitchen appliances to professional-caliber. The home now
includes heavy-duty double ovens made by JennAir™. This
way, you can bake in one while you have homemade bread in
the other. Cooking, of course, is all by gas--the preferred
method of serious chefs. You may have imagined that granite
counters have their primary function as a decorator upgrade,
but they are very usable for making elaborate meals. Sealed,
high-polish granite counters like the ones used here, are
ideal for rolling out dough for pizza, pasta, or biscuits.
This organic and durable surface is also good for cutting
and chopping spices.
The large kitchen includes a service desk where you can organize recipes, write a letter or log on to check email. If you have young children, all current parenting advice warns against letting them keep an internet-capable computer in their rooms. The sit-down desk in the kitchen gives you a way to keep an eye on which websites they are visiting.
The three large secondary bedrooms upstairs are built around a game room where kids can play video games, have slumber parties or roughhouse with their friends (this will keep the downstairs furniture nice, and you won't have to see their mess).
Here is your chance to snag an impressive home on one of the most beautiful lots in town. Riverplace is located close-in NW Austin. The new elementary school is actually in the neighborhood. Support services such as a dry cleaner, grocery store, pharmacy and a Starbucks are just blocks away. There are multiple neighborhood parks--be sure to see the Zen-like one (pictured above) that includes a lake, fishing pier and meditative walking trails. There are also a number of ways you can take advantage of the country club without having to pay for a full golf membership. One option is pay-as-you-go for golfing (some conditions apply), and you can sign up for another plan that allows you to use the restaurant, pool, tennis and fitness facilities.
To see, call your agent. The seller is represented by Stan Barron Properties at 512.345-8585.
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