Perched on approximately 4.5 private acres atop a high bluff with 400 feet of waterfront on the Pedernales River arm of Lake Travis, this award-winning custom home is a rare expression of architecture, landscape, and sustainability. Designed in 1998 by Kevin Alter and David Heymann, the residence received the AIA Austin Honor Award and was featured in Texas Architect magazine. The home is organized into north and south wings connected by a dramatic 96-foot covered deck facing west—ideal for cool morning breakfasts, Hill Country sunsets, and near-constant breezes. Floor-to-ceiling windows, clerestory ventilation, fully insulated 6” exterior walls, and ceiling fans throughout support a thoughtfully engineered, energy-efficient design that encourages natural cross-ventilation and minimal HVAC use. The north wing offers an open living, dining, and kitchen space with granite counters, custom cabinetry, limestone fireplace, and expansive glazing for abundant natural light. The primary suite features granite finishes and a large walk-in shower. The south wing includes three bedrooms, a full bath, laundry, and a two-car garage, separated by a breezeway that channels prevailing southerly winds. Notable upgrades include solar panels (2020), rainwater collection providing the sole water source since 2010, two new Trane HVAC systems (2024), updated septic pump, and a private dock with boat slip. Cat5 ethernet outlets throughout support modern connectivity and home automation. This is a distinctive, architecturally significant waterfront retreat offering privacy, sustainability, and timeless design—ready for its next steward.
Travis Southwest, located between Barton Creek Greenbelt and the Hill Country ridgeline, is a residential and outdoorsy Austin neighborhood with limestone hillsides and winding, tree-lined roads. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mopac Expressway frontage near the Barton Creek Square area, where big-box retail, local eateries, and steady traffic set a practical, on-the-go tone. Housing leans toward 1970s–1990s ranch-style homes and townhome communities tucked into rolling terrain. Trailheads and creek corridors shape daily routines more than a traditional main street. Barton Creek Greenbelt access points and nearby preserves keep the landscape close. Barton Creek Square and the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at Slaughter Lane serve as familiar gathering anchors.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
High ceilings
Main level primary bedroom
Study
Walk-in closets
Granite counters
Breakfast bar
Recessed lighting
Blinds
Double-pane windows
Window screens
Bedrooms
3 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Double vanity(s)
Kitchen
Built-in gas range
Built-in oven
Dishwasher
Range hood
Eat-in kitchen
Breakfast bar
Granite counters
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Laundry in garage
Outside laundry access
Flooring
Carpet
Stone
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Riverfront on the Pedernales River
Boat slip and dock
Rear covered porch and deck
Uncovered courtyard
Rain gutters
Partial wire fencing
Rock outcroppings, many trees, and scenic views
Home design
Two-story property
Faces south
Slab foundation
Resale condition
Parking
Detached garage with garage door opener
Single door detached garage
Total parking for 4 vehicles (2 covered)
Construction
Metal roof
Metal siding
Wood siding
Built (year per public records)
Utilities
Electricity connected
Propane available
Water connected
Septic tank
Electricity and solar
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