a lifestyle. It has the reputation of being one
of the coolest places to live in Austin – and
offers a lifestyle where you can walk to dinner,
shopping and entertainment. Trailer eateries
line the streets and are mixed in with eclectic
shopping, dining and entertainment with the
Continental Club and other bars nearby.
Neighborhoods here include the historic
Travis Heights with tree-lined streets and
stately homes from as far back at the 1920’s,
many of which have been updated and renovated. To the west of Congress Avenue and
stretching to Lamar is the Bouldin Creek area
with its cottages and condos, some renovated
and others new construction. Either neighborhood is minutes from downtown, as well
as both Zilker Park and the hiking trails of
Lady Bird Lake. The grounds of St. Edwards
University border South Congress Avenue
and it’s a quick hop on the Capital Metro bus
line to The University of Texas at Austin or
work downtown.
Submitted by Camille Abbott,
Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty
SPANISH OAKS
Residents of Spanish Oaks love its great
location on 1, 200 unspoiled acres amid
the spectacular Texas Hill Country, and
its private 18-hole golf course designed by
Bobby Weed and recognized by Golf Digest
as one of the top private golf clubs in Texas.
Others are attracted to the exclusivity of
Spanish Oaks – limited to just 462 properties within this gated community and
estate-size homesites that range from a half-acre to more than four acres, plus luxury
villas, and finished custom homes that
define this pampered lifestyle – and that
include a dedicated concierge staff.
Located 20 minutes from downtown off
Hwy 71 and within the acclaimed Lake
Travis Independent School District,
custom homes in Spanish Oaks start at
$1.4 million, and undeveloped lots are typi-
cally priced from $300,000 to $1,000,000.
In addition to custom estate homesites,
Spanish Oaks offers pre-designed Villas
and Garden Homes in four distinctive
neighborhoods within the community. The
property is cradled on two sides by 15,000
acres of protected nature preserves and
Barton Creek.
Spanish Oaks is unique in that the real estate
and the club are tied together – the only way
to join the club is to buy real estate here,
making it a true lifestyle community with
the club at its center. The neighborhood
features a separate Resident’s Lodge with
a resort-style swimming pool, casual grille,
sports courts and access to Spanish Oaks’
hiking trails. The Lodge sits directly above
the Fish Camp, Spanish Oaks’ private three-acre fishing lake and bait shop.
The community’s personalized concierge
services include personal chef service,
party planning, and more – all tailored to
the specific tastes and preferences of the
club’s individual members. The club even
maintains a 27’ Sea Ray boat docked at
nearby Lake Travis for the private use of its
members and their guests.
