Behind the gates of Ravine Ridge, a small enclave of luxury homes off Westlake Drive, this lovely estate, surrounded by huge oak trees, backs to the Austin Country Club Golf Course in a singular private setting. An elegant driveway of brick pavers winds through trees and artful landscaping to ultimately divide toward separate two-car garages forming a central courtyard leading to double, leaded-glass front doors. Inside, serene tones of taupe, bronze and cream create sophisticated rooms that exude both luxury and comfort.Taking full advantage of the private setting, the dramatic, two-story living room opens to two stories of windows with a remarkable view of the pool and grounds beyond. A sweeping stairway framed with contemporary custom balusters and railing in rich bronze-finished iron expands to an open breezeway supported by four marbleized columns connecting the two wings of the second story. Wood flooring in the entry extends into the formal dining room with accented recesses opposite the stairs.Crisp, white, custom woodwork and trim snap against the rich, taupe walls. White plantation shutters throughout the home complete the crafted woodwork, substantial and solid, yet light in color and feel. Molding and trim around the fireplace extend to the ceiling and frame a surround of silky warm gray and ivory marble. This palette of luxurious tones lends serenity to the interior against a backdrop of verdant nature outside walls of glass. With two stories of windows, extensive woodwork around the fireplace and the iron breezeway suspended above the space, these elements work with each other to achieve a perfect sense of majestic scale, beauty and light.Friends and family can gather and wind throughout this ideal entertainment space, flowing easily into the family room, stopping to refresh at a large wet bar separating the two living areas, equipped with granite counters, ice maker and a wine refrigerator. A second fireplace in the den echoes the woodwork in the living room and is faced with a complimentary warm gray marble.The gourmet kitchen opens over a granite bar to the breakfast and family room and is outfitted with custom stained cabinetry, a granite island, double ovens, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and a commercial grade cooktop to please the occasional or serious culinary interest.The very grand master wing is a true retreat. An enormous bedroom with rows of arched, custom shuttered windows and a high coved ceiling allows light to wash over the rich, plaster walls and create an unparalleled sanctuary for rest and refuge. The clean softness of ivory marble slabs and tiles cover the walls and counters of the master bath and frame beveled glass mirrors over separate vanity spaces supported by contrasting dark, stained cabinetry. An ample jetted spa tub offers a restful soak across from the large glass-enclosed shower featuring dual shower heads in addition to a rain shower head extending from the tiled ceiling. Extensive built-in shelves and banks of drawers in the master closets offer storage supplemented by a separate fully-lined cedar closet.Also tucked quietly in the master wing is a fully wood-paneled study with custom cabinetry and shelving concealing a hidden door leading to a private storage and access to one wing of garages.Design detailing on the second floor echoes the rich tones of the first story. Bedrooms and adjoining baths are each appointed with high quality surfaces and well planned storage for a busy family.Landscaping and stonework in the back yard border and accent a large swimming pool and spa flanked by tall twin Palm trees amid native oaks and surrounded by high, ivy-covered, brick walls that yield to a tall iron fence at the back of the property against the wooded parameters of the golf course. This private, lush environment is a dream backdrop for friends and family to work, play and unwind in luxury and peace.
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