AustinTXEstates

In the latest sear for America’s best cities, Kiplinger named Austin the #1 in best cities for the next decade. Why you might ask? Three factors: smart people, great ideas, and collaboration. This is not exactly something new to those who live in Austin but what is impressive is that the rest of the world is starting to see how awesome Austin truly is. In a place where the educational institutions, business communities, and the government work together, prosperity and economic growth is certain. As the article expressed, “it’s no coincidence that economic vitality and livability go hand in hand.”
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Lake Travis

The next westernmost lake from Lake Austin is Lake Travis. Created when the Mansfield Dam was finished in 1941, Lake Travis has the most notoriety in the greater Austin area as a recreational destination spot. Lake Travis is a spot for beautiful restaurants and campsites, popular for marinas and watercraft, and waterfront homes are consistently in demand.

Lake Travis is fed by both the Colorado River (as with all the highland lakes) and the Pedernales River, which flows into the southwestern portion of the lake. It is known as one of the clearest lakes in Texas, with its beautiful aquamarine tint to the water. Lake Travis serves as not only the primary flood control reservoir of the chain, but also a major source of drinking water for Austinites.

View from Rancho Estacia

The bluffs of Lake Travis provide unparallelled views, and often privacy, in any Hill Country properties. Rivercliff and Rancho Estacia are both stunning waterfront estates on the Pedernales arm, each offering opportunities to own horses and land on this beautiful lake. Another property we just recently profiled, The Falls, is 315 stunning acres on a private cove of Lake Travis.

Part One: Lake Austin

Lake Travis Estate Property

Rancho Estacia, featured in our blogs on the best of hill country architecture, just had a price reduction.

This gorgeous 37 acre manicured property sits on 700 feet of Lake Travis waterfront. The estate features a swimming pool and fountain, stables, separate guest living, and dozens of luxury features throughout. You can explore all that the home has to offer by clicking on the image or going here.