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This is an amazing price for an amazing home! Extensively updated custom on 3.75 acres with Barton Creek golf course & Hill Country views. Updated modern interiors include beautiful hardwoods in almost every room. Completely new chef’s kitchen with new modern appliances. Master suite with newly remodeled bath featuring an walk-in double shower with rain head and walk-through closet. Living areas include great room at entry with fireplace and 2 story ceilings, family room with fireplace and wine bar, loft living/game room and private office. Newly landscaped and manicured land includes playscape, multi-level decks with pool & spa looking out to beautiful views. Located in Rob Roy on the Creek which features 24 hour security. Coveted Eanes ISD schools.

Cimarron Hills private sand trap and putting green

Early morning, and you’re enjoying a cup of coffee on your back patio. Ahead of you is a still scene with a long stretch of dewy green grass framed by mature trees, deer and birds and other wildlife, dotted with pools of clear water.

Many have found this bliss in buying homes on a golf course. The Austin-American Statesman recently did a feature on life on the golf course. A golfer, as they say, is just steps from his or her playground…but golfers and non-golfers alike can enjoy the scenery.

Says one agent, “it’s similar to a greenbelt, but there’s a more open look to it. With a greenbelt, sometimes all you see is brush. With a golf course, there’s usually a nice long view, clean and clear, of the trees and the greenery. You see a lot of wildlife, deer, squirrels and rabbits. It’s relaxing.”

Other advantages include the increased home value and sales appeal, similar to a greenbelt or lake property. Also, you can get your own golf cart to motor around in.

But what about the hazards of loose balls and broken windows? The Statesman quotes one insurance agent that “[the golf course location] is not a question we ask, and not part of the underwriting process,” making it no more expensive to insure a home on a course than anywhere else. Your homeowner’s insurance may cover some of the costs, the golfer is required to cover the costs, and some condominiums offer coverage as well with their fees.

Austin has many beautiful golf course properties; you can begin your search here!

Just listed this former model home in exclusive University Club section of Steiner Ranch. This 4,700 SF home features fabulous views of the University of Texas Golf Club Golf Course and the surrounding Hill Country from a negative edge with spa and waterfall. The 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bath home boasts tall ceilings, hardwood and tile floors and a gourmet kitchen. Living areas include a great room with 2 story ceilings and stone fireplace, study/office, loft living with wet bar and media room complete with built-in surround and projector television. Luxurious master suite includes private deck looking to pool and golf course. A bridge crossing a man-made spring leads to the entry of the home. Walk to dining, tennis, fitness center and club house of UT Golf Club.  Private access to Lake Austin. Exemplary Leander ISD schools including the new Vandergrift High School. Take a peek at the virtual tour below:

Away from the busyness of downtown Austin is Lake Travis. While still being a short drive to the things you love about Austin, Lake Travis has a whole set of recreational activities, dining, and getaways of its own.

Lake Travis was created with the building of Mansfield Dam from 1937-1941, named after the Texas Congressman of 32 years. The dam was built and is maintained with money it makes from its sales of water and electricity. Currently, Lake Travis is Central Texas’ favorite spot for water recreation including boating, fishing, and even scuba diving, as well as hosting state parks, golf courses and many residential communities.

A great resource for exploring Lake Travis is available at www.laketravis.com. Here you can find any accommodations you need and get links to any dining or recreation. Try the Oasis Restaurant, “the Sunset Capital of Texas,” with its covered outdoor dining and stunning lake views. Spicewood Vineyards has wine tasting and tours. You can find the latest weather and information about weekly community or charity events.

If you can imagine living on Lake Travis, there is a listing for a custom home with two story views overlooking Lake Travis and protected greenbelt. You could enjoy the Lake from your private pool, hot tub and waterfall, or patio inside the exclusive gated community. This 4,268 square foot home on 1.8 acres is listed at $899,900. You can see the entire listing with pictures here.

If you love Lake Travis, you can also see available lots for your business, ranch or home here. The Dave Murray Team is a full service real estate team serving all your needs from first time buyers to relocation. We are experts in Central Texas Waterfront, Development, Luxury and Ranch properties. These properties and more can be seen on our website, www.DMTX.com.