1354 The High, Austin, Texas

Description

Five private acres surround this custom Old World Storybook estate on the coveted High Road in Westlake Hills, blending artisan craftsmanship w/modern efficiency. This 4 bed, 4 bath retreat features 21kW solar, 6 zone 21 SEER Carrier geothermal heat pumps, spray foam insulation, w/average utility costs of $70/mo. This home is constructed w/Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) walls, a high-performance building system. As you enter, a Tiffany-style stained glass entry opens to vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, Venetian plaster walls, Arizona Rosa flagstone floors, & hand-crafted details throughout. Office features Unique Green Man Masonry Fireplace & antique doors. The great room showcases salvaged hemlock trusses, a weeping mortar stair tower, travertine wainscoting, stained glass accents & dramatic fireplace, w/antique 100-year-old doors open to a serene courtyard framed by dragon-themed wrought iron railings. A marble-floored library w/coffered faux copper ceiling, wall-to-wall bookcases, mahogany windows, & Juliet balcony, complemented by medieval stained glass crafted from 200-year-old salvaged glass. The private owner’s suite offers a stone fireplace, hand scraped teak floors & spa-like bath with river rock shower. Upstairs bedrooms feature bamboo floors & built-ins, & a spiral staircase leads to a hilltop tower w/panoramic views. Additional living spaces feature hand-chiseled mesquite mantels & flow seamlessly to expansive decks overlooking rolling hills. The kitchen includes custom cabinetry, large island, double copper sink, & thermal chimney cupola. The lower-level guest suite provides private access & full bath. Outdoors, enjoy massaranduba decking, koi pond w/Indian Lotus, workshop, mult parking areas w/two driveway entrances, copper gutters, 100% masonry stucco w/moss rock, wildflower fields, nature trails to a creek, & space for future guest homes. A custom pool w/natural stone accents, stone & turf patio is currently under construction to complete this estate!

Directions: From the Texas State Capitol (1100 Congress Ave), head west on E 11th St toward Brazos St. Bear slightly right onto San Jacinto Blvd and follow signs toward S Mo Pac Expy (Loop 1). Merge onto S Mo Pac Expy (Loop 1) north and continue for several miles toward West Austin. Take the exit for Bee Caves Rd/Scenic Dr toward Westlake Hills. Turn left onto Scenic Dr, then right onto The High Rd. Follow The High Rd uphill through the residential area until you reach 1354 The High Rd, which will be on your left