6407 Kenilworth, Austin, Texas 78723 MLS 9945129

6407 Kenilworth Backyard friends

6407 Kenilworth, Austin, Texas  78723 MLS 9945129

TWO LIZARDS AND A KOALA

The koala that should be munching out on the leaves in the eucalyptus tree just outside, is missing — other than that, this home at 6407 Kenilworth (in the 78723 zip) is priceless in every respect, including the pair of Carolina Anole lizards that peer out at you from their home at the end of a nearby chain link fence.

There’s the beautiful hand-made Mexican brick exterior, probably imported from Las Alazanas in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, some decades ago, yellow-white (the hardest and best) and baked to perfection.  You don’t see it anymore.   The Saltillo tile with its inundations has been laid to perfection as well, not a single mistake in the level or squaring.  There’s almost the feeling of a Mexican villa here – but thoughtfully upgraded — as you walk through this wonderfully cozy, quiet and peaceful home.

Enormous double-pane high energy efficient windows – with transoms – pour in the light but not the heat and bring a beautiful landscape inside through every window of the house.  In the kitchen, real honest-to-goodness unpainted, unmolested knotty pine cabinets.  You park under the awning just outside, a quick and easy step away from bringing in the shopping.  A rounded corner lot on which grows a majestic River Ash acts more like a cul-de-sac, great for kids to ride their bikes and play basketball .  The raised limestone garden beds are accessed across a slate patio just outside the kitchen and get the full 8 hours of sun  gardens need but rarely get.  A backyard is enclosed and well-protected from the street, super shady when the Texas sun finally gets really serious in August and September.  It’s large enough for throwing a few Frisbees or playing a little croquet.

If closet space is your thing, there’s a ton of it waiting.  The recent re-roofing is 30-year shingle and at the end of long days when it’s time to retire, a spacious master bedroom awaits with its stunning and enormous full-length windows to let in that special morning light.  Three additional cozy bedrooms feature the same full-length windows.   A final mention needs to be made of the tile work in the kitchen and bathrooms.  The masonry craftsmanship is of the kind you can’t pay for anymore and see only rarely.

Kenilworth living puts you a bike ride away from University of Texas,  UT, the close-by Mueller shops and Mueller home division and minutes from Austin’s hipster downtown.  If you’re into the “Mad Men” series you will love this home; more importantly, if you aren’t, you’ll love it anyway.

210 Lee Barton DR # 310, Austin Texas 78704 MLS 8941809

CASTLE IN THE SKY

Rich Santos Mahogany hardwood floors set off a large open space

in this heart-of-Austin special that incorporates a Bosch-loaded

kitchen of stainless steel appliances, a spacious den and a large

ceiling-to-wall picture window.    A cozy,  intimate balcony overlooks

the Capitol and Austin’s amazing city skyline; all the expected amenities

are in place.

Just off the “great room”, a super spacious walk-in closet adjoins

the carpeted master bedroom (don’t go in it without your compass).

A second carpeted bedroom is nearly as large as the Master, has its

own full bath; 9-foot ceilings, classy but tastefully understated Italian

style tile and a clever furnace that features its own set of breakers.

This castle in the sky boasts a 75 rating on Austin’s high walk-ability

scale, close to everything including Whole Foods Market, West Elm,

By George Clothing, Thom’s Local Market and top-notch entertainment

just around the corner at  Zachary Scott Theatre…or name your fancy,

because it’s all right here in the heart of downtown Austin, Music Capital

of the World.

Last but hardly least,  check out these nearby popular dining favorites:

Casa De Luz, Chuy’s Restaurant, Maria’s Taco Express, Matt’s El Rancho,

Uchi and 24 Diner, all waiting for you practically outsidethe front door.

“He who hesitates…” will be sorry if you miss this one.

Balcony Views Unit 310 gets river and downtown

509 Clear Creek Lane, Austin, Texas 78620  MLS 7384757

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THE HOME AUDRY HEPBURN BUILT

She didn’t actually, but if she were still alive it’s arguably where she’d choose to live – quiet, graceful, elegant and unpretentious.

A slurred rock exterior greets the arrival, rustic, understated.  Step inside and you understand the floor plan immediately; it’s almost like you’ve lived there forever.  The huge great room greets you with full wall of solid double-pane windows that look out onto an enclosed tiled porch, whose windows are in turn framed by the windows of the great room!  The porch then steps out onto an open air deck and a breathtaking view that is Clear Creek, the site’s 1.29 acres and an unobstructed, borrowed landscape.  The sound of a waterfall is heard nearby…

Pecan is the theme, from the kitchen cabinets to the wall-length pair of bookcases that frame the great room fireplace, both sides.   The eye travels uninterrupted around bull-nosed finishes.  Perfect bedrooms, 3 of the 4 with their own full baths on one side of the great room, the kitchen and garage on the other.

The pride of ownership is obvious.  The home not only looks and smells brand new, it is a virtual piece of art on top of everything — and why wouldn’t it be?  It was designed by a builder for himself.

Huge double, enclosed garage.  Anything that can leak or cause a problem is rightly located on its recessed slab and behind utility doors that allow space for keeping tools and everything else out of sight, orderly.  As easy to move around as the house itself.

The bonus is that the peace and quiet of the acreage is all but forever guaranteed, the front of the home facing the backs and sides of large, beautiful, open lots of other homes that cannot be re-platted and which will forever retain their appearance as open country.

Other things you won’t be soon forgetting:  the tile, the granite, the decorator colors;  the brick sidewalk, the mother-in-law plan w/sliding door to“mom’s,” the double sinks in all 3 baths; the cut Berber carpeting in all 4 bedrooms,  the custom closets, the formal dining room and last but not least, the  charming breakfast nook.

For the young one, top-ranked schools at Dripping Springs.  Weekends, take the family for a swim at Blue Hole or Hamilton Pool or our on a  terrific drive to nearby Pedernales and Blanco State Parks.

It’s all just outside your front door at Dripping Springs. Come hear the quiet.

1New listing 4504 Everest Lane, Austin, Texas 78727 boasts many attributes for the home buyer.  Just about every surface is new in this one story ranch in Arrowwood subdivision in North Austin.  And your ability to see the finishes are enhanced as there is improved lighting in every room as well as outside including canned, track, and updated fixtures.  Candace Olson would be proud!

Starting with the kitchen, it boasts refaced cabinetry, granite counters, glass tile backsplash, new sink, butcher block, and GE Profile Stainless Steel appliances.  The kitchen has an eat in area that looks to the living room, or the backyard.   The Living room is open, with beautiful woodwork, and fireplace, and is wired for surround sound.   The floors in this home are high quality wood laminate, tile,  and new frieze carpet in the bedrooms.  The feel of this home is open and airy, with custom paint, and quality detailing.     Additional features include new 30 year roof shingles in 2009, improved attic storage, and a full yard sprinkler system.   The beauty of this home is low maintenance, and easy move in, as the updates are fabulous. Read More→

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Down Town Austin

Down Town Austin may be considered expensive by most standards, but when you add in the value of decreased commute times, no car needed, bike lanes, great schools, parks, and activities, it’s price definitely balances out.  Zipcodes included in downtown are 78703, 78704, 78702, 78701.  Read More→

Crestview

Crestview is an urban neighborhood centrally located among well established homes and many locally owned businesses in the heart of 78757 zip code.  Crestview’s boundaries include Anderson Lane and Justin Lane to the north and south, and North Lamar and Burnet Road to the east and west perimeters.  Most homes in this area are small bungalow types, ranging in size of 1000-1200 square feet, and may or may not have a garage.  This neighborhood has an active neighborhood association, hosts a yearly ice cream social, and has an abundance of outdoor areas for your enjoyment.  Brentwood Elementary  and Brentwood Park is a hub of activity year round, and includes playground, pool, and soccer fields.  Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest Park has many amenities including fishing pier, swimming pool, volleyball, tennis, basketball and baseball.  Popular hangouts include Phil’s Icehouse, The Little Deli, Genuine Joe’s Coffee Shop, Texas Healing Arts Institute, as well as the local grocer Crestview Mini-max. Read More→

Bryker Woods   Idx link 108947

Bryker Woods 78703 is a neighborhood with great access to downtown, but still being far enough away to feel like a refuge.  It’s boundaries are  35^th Street  and Westover Road on the north and south sides, and Shoal Creek and Mopac being the east and west boundaries.  Much of Brykerwoods appeal is it’s large trees, older homes, and access to everything central Austin, including Seton Hospital, and the hike and bike trails.  Multiple parks include Shoal Creek Park, Bailey Park, and Seiders Spring Park.  Brykerwoods also boasts exemplary public schools, making it a family destination for life. Read More→

Clarksville Area

Founded by former slaves, the actual area in old west Austin known as Clarksville is quite small.  Moving south from Waterston to 10^th Street, and east of Mopac to West Lynn, the homes in this consist of very small bungalow properties, to newer contemporary homes, to older apartment complexes.  However many folks are more lenient with the parameters of Clarksville Area, and most often the boundaries are expanded to reach Lamar, 6^th Street, and Enfield.  If an area was ever booming around location, this is it.  There are many reasons people are drawn to the area, including community spirit, shops, and walkability.  It is truly a neighborhood centered in Downtown Austin.  Many enjoy walking their kids to Matthews Elementary, an exemplary small public school with only about 400 students, and more than 40 nationalities , a true melting pot.  Walk to Café Medici, Galaxy Café, Nau’s Enfield Drug Store,  or move on over to the shops and galleries on West 6^th Street.  If you long for the simple life of yesteryear, with community spirit, and no commute to downtown, Clarksville may be perfect for you.  Austin Homegirls Realty office is at the corner of West Lynn and 6^th Street, in the heart of 78703, and is here to serve your needs. Read More→