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Bella Tesoro is an 11.37 acre gated estate in the gated Lone Mountain Ranch community. The 4,270 sq. ft. stone Tuscan style home has beautiful details and luxury features. See the whole listing here.

Right now, you can take an extended walk through of this tranquil, exquisite home. Bella Tesoro is currently offered for $895,000. Contact us today if you are interested in more information.  

Home Highlights:

• 11.37 Acre Gated Estate in Gated Lone Mountain Ranch Community
• Landscaped and Lighted Drive with Porte Cochere and Fountain
• 4,270 SF Stone Home Surrounded By Landscaped and Manicured Lawn
• 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths,1 Half Baths and 3 Living Areas
• Italian Tile Throughout First Floor Living Areas
• Grand Entry with 8′ x 10′ Cantera Doors
• Impressive Great Room with Vaulted, Beamed Ceilings, 2 Story Windows and Fireplace
• Gourmet Kitchen with Sub Zero, Walk-In Pantry, Granite Counters, Center Island and High-End Stainless Appliances
• Formal Dining in Two Story Rotunda
• 900 SF Game Room with Wet Bar, Full Bath and Plumbed for Heated Floors
• Master Suite with Sitting Area, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet, Safe Room/Storm Room
• Elegant Master Bath with Jetted Tub, Separate Shower, Double Vanity with Television Built into Mirror
• Two Separate Bedrooms with Jack and Jill Bath
• Formal Office with Built-Ins and Patio Entrance
• 3 Car Garage with Air Conditioned Workshop
• Covered Patio with Dining Area and Fireplace
• Fenced Pool with Waterfall and Spa Surrounded By Exotic Cacti
• Large Utility Room
• Security System and Commercial Grade Phone System
• Well, Septic, Propane Utilities
• Fantastic Hill Country Views on Private Acreage
• Minutes from Lake Travis Boat Launches and Public Parks, 15 Minutes to Downtown Austin via New 183A.

Peaceful Hill Country Escape

Exclusive estate on 7+ acres of beautifully groomed & manicured, flat, park-like land with walking trails & benches throughout. A peaceful, gated hide-away only 10 minutes from the Hill Country Galleria and 25 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. This amazing retreat consists of 4 well built structures including a beautiful main home of 6,000+ square feet (5 spacious bedrooms, plus an office, gym, magnificent theatre and game room, gourmet kitchen and bonus room). The second structure has been nicknamed “The Treehouse”…a separate 3 car garage with a studio apartment upstairs, approximately 600 square feet, including a kitchenette, bathroom & 2nd story balcony nestled in the trees. A short walk away, is the 3rd home nestled in a beautiful forest of mature trees…a separate 2 bedroom, loft, one bath guesthouse that overlooks a beautiful pond with continuously running waterfalls and creeks. The fourth is a 6 car garage/workshop that can also hold a large RV… ample room to hold all of the toys of grown ups & children alike. This one of a kind estate is truly breathtaking with a certain feel of tranquility & privacy that few homes can match. Spacious, yet warm, cozy, nestled and homey.

More pictures and features here.

Video Tour of Property:

Eagles Glen

Open House Sunday, October 25, 1-3 PM.

1809 Eagles Glen Cove, Steiner Ranch.

Former model home backing to University Club Golf Course in exclusive section of Steiner Ranch. Hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, huge great room, open gourmet kitchen and true media room make this an exceptional showplace.  The back of the home features a negative edge pool and spa with extensive decking looking to golf course and the surrounding Hill Country. Walk to University Club featuring golf, tennis, restaurant, fitness room and more. Exemplary Leander ISD schools. 4700 Sq Ft, 5 bed/5.5 bath, $899,000. See the listing here.

Most homeowners understand the value of updating and upgrading their home to add value, either because they’re selling their home now, or plan to in the future. But many feel overwhelmed or unsure when considering their options. Some updates are easy and obvious, like adding a fresh coat of paint or replacing the old dishwasher. But if you really want to invest in remodeling to up the value of your home, where do you start, and what do you do? And how do you make sure you don’t spend more in upgrades than you’ll make in return?

On Sunday, the Austin-American Statesman published “Upgrades that Pay Off,” full of helpful tips for homeowners looking to invest in their property. They spoke to experienced home investors for their ideas on money-making home improvements, specifically for homes in Austin, Texas. Here is some of their advice.

- Remember your budget. Because you don’t want the most expensive home on the block, keep your renovation costs at 20% to 30% of the home’s value.

- Don’t overdo, but don’t go cheap especially on core elements like flooring, counters, wall treatments, appliances, and outdoor living spaces.

- Consider your home’s positives and potential. Look at your home, take out a sheet of paper, and list the positives and negatives. Look at the lot, the house, the neighborhood, everything. Every home is unique, and has positives; your goal for remodeling is to bring the house to its potential.

- Keep a time frame. Three months is appropriate.

- Consider the land. Make sure the house and land work together. Make the most of an outdoor water feature, wooded lot or great view by adding a patio or other outdoor living space. (If you don’t have one, consider adding a manmade water feature, such as this.) Outdoor living areas are very much in demand, especially in Austin, and add space and value fast.

- Add privacy like fences or gates, particularly on high-dollar homes.

- Look at the whole house. Beware of completely renovating some areas, and completely neglecting others. You don’t want to redo your whole house, but leave in the old staircase. This will require planning your budget.

Infinity Edge Pool

- Make your home unique (if even just a little). “Every house is going to have a kitchen, every house is going to have a master bath. What many don’t have is those other areas – the wine room, the pergolas, the outdoor places you can see from within the house.” An Infinity Edge (or negative edge) pool, for example, will pop out. But of course, beware of going overboard and making too many exotic choices. Always consider what a buyer would like. You should always assume, no matter how much you love it now, you may one day decide to sell your home.

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