High above the City’s most beautiful waterway, a sweeping, full-on view of Lake Austin and the backdrop of rolling, tree-covered hills are the focal points of this grand residence on Mount Bonnell, where every room of its Mediterranean inspired architecture melds with the singular panorama of crystalline waters, hill country trees and the wonder of an expansive Texas sky. Light pours in from large windows artfully placed to present Austin’s most beautiful terrain like art on the walls. Soft pastels and delicate patterns meld with the outside vision and spacious rooms inspire moments that demand that these extraordinary surroundings be savored while the stress of the day is released. Towering double sky blue doors form an arch at the heart of the white stucco exterior and lead to an intimate private courtyard and the calming and welcome flow of a carved stone fountain. Iron entry doors give way to cool ivory marble floors and to rich hardwoods as the entry spills into an open living and dining with unrestricted views through private windows. The kitchen, breakfast, dining and living area designed for entertaining and as beautiful as this home is inside, it is supplemental and complementary to one of the most impactful and magnificent scenes in the entire City. An outdoor fireplace anchors an expansive, arch-lined, covered living area that steps down to a broad, open terrace, and a hydro fitness pool. From there, the view is king. The glistening ripples of Lake Austin fill the scene as far as the eye can see. Retiring to the master at the end of the day, French doors open to an azure sky at sunset and the twinkling of lights as homes across the water greet the evening. A bookshelf lined study with an attendant bedroom and bath creates a separate master or a retreat for those with conflicting schedules. Two bedrooms on the lower level have balconies, baths, and an anteroom that allows for a completely private existence away from the main living areas but with full access to the view. Artistically designed and ingeniously built to capture the magic of Austin’s most treasured panorama, this home is minutes from the City’s Center while providing a magnificent world of its own.
