Old Austin -- Home of the Week

I've shown you quite a few lakefront homes in and around Austin, but many people prefer to live in Central Austin. That part of town has several neighborhoods full of charming, old homes.

The mls listing calls this home an example of "Regency Modern Architecture". It was built in 1937 and has been extensively and recently remodeled. At 4,224 square feet, the sale price on this home is $2,195,000. Wanna know what the annual taxes are? Just a cool $20,234.71.








I find the front facade a bit flat, but the inside has been wonderfully decorated. I love the contrast of dark and light. It's obvious this home has had some professional design attention.

Home of the Week

This week's home of the week is part of the Hooked on House Tours Blog Party. Come join in all the fun!

Wimberley is a cute town in the Texas Hill Country. I'd love to make it over there sometime for Wimberley Market Days. I think it's a little too far to live in Wimberley and commute to Austin, but some people do that. This week's home is one of the best I've featured so far and really embodies so much of what I love about Texas Hill Country style. (as always, click on pics for larger views)

Here are the remarks from the mls site: Fantastic ranch with luxurious home in a valley that includes most of surrounding hills for privacy. Main house appx 5900 SF, Guest Hs appx 1800 SF-both beside private lake. Beautiful pool area, landscaping, waterfalls, 6-stall barn w/apt, lighted arena, tennis court, putting green. Game fenced, manicured & park-like . Sold with furnishings. Available with less acreage.

Listing Price: $6,000,000
Annual Taxes: $16,694
Tax Year: 2007



Note the antler chandelier in this room as well as the one above the pool table two pics down. Huge! I love the cathedral ceiling and stained beams in this room, too.


Now THIS is a Hill Country loggia!
How would you like to have your own putting green?



I might want to change a little of the decor, but I could move right into this home. For more house tours, click here.

Home of the Week for July 30

Spicewood is just west of Austin. There's not much to the town of Spicewood, but it is an up and coming area for residential construction. I believe Willie Nelson lives out there.

This amazing waterfront estate has views for miles on over 4+ private acres. The home boasts 8 bedroom, 13 living areas, 14 baths, 2 gourmet kitchens with 8 refrigerators and 7 dishwashers. Can you say par-tay?!

Listing Price:
$12,750,000
Annual Taxes:
$98,200






I wish there were more interior views, but with outdoor views like this house has, I don't imagine one would spend that much time inside.