The homeowners wanted to create the feeling of
being at a spa in their master bathroom. The master suite is perched high
in the trees overlooking Austin Country Club's 12th fairway. As you enter
the three-paneled double doors with frosted glass you are greeted with a
refreshing mix of white glass and green onyx tiles covering the 11' high
walls. The freestanding tub sitting beneath a window full of trees is
front and center with an eccentric chandelier above. His and her shower
features a rain head with body sprays for a daily refreshing experience.As wine enthusiasts and entertainers, the
homeowners made two requests for their kitchen; that there be a place for two
full size wine refrigerators and that the island is large enough to entertain
around the kitchen. The six by seven foot multi-level island covered in
soapstone is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen opens up to the living
room for open conversation. The complete Viking Professional kitchen
includes a Racing Red 48" range and two 30" full height wine cellars
for the homeowners to store their international wine collection.The clients’ passion for the game of golf that
they share with their son was one of the main reasons they choose this lot on
the Austin Country Club's 12th fairway. This home is snuggled into the
hillside while showing off an impressive contemporary physique to the commuters
above and golfers below. This story-under plan features a 16' retaining
wall covered in cave stone and an Ipe wood bridge to the entry door that looks
down into the courtyard and pool below. Sitting on the 12th fairway of the Austin
Country Club's golf course makes the perfect back-drop for large outdoor living
areas. This home has over 1200 square feet of outdoor living including an
Ipe deck on the main floor with a grill area is great for a meal overlooking
the beautiful scenery. The pool below is surrounded by three separate
living areas, an Ipe deck with an outdoor kitchen, an intimate seating area
with a fireplace and television, a fire pit and a third outdoor living area
adjacent to the playroom and children's quarters.This home is unique in many ways mainly due to
the topography of the lot and the fact that the Architect held the home away
from the cut of the land in order to facilitate an impressive courtyard and
entry bridge. The Courtyard wall is a highly engineered pier /moment wall
with 30 foot deep piers holding it in place rather than a typical heel and toe.
The bridge is all steel and Ipe with a 1 in 12 pitch standing seam roof. Also
notice the custom made concrete powder sink complete with a copper
re-circulating fountain.