Perfectly situated on three private acres with sweeping Hill Country views. This timeless masterpiece, created by Bob Whitmore of Cornerstone Architects, was completed in 2017 and resides in the highly sought after golf community of Spanish Oaks in Austin Texas. The 24-hour guarded gate ensures exclusive access to homeowners who include professional athletes, country music stars, as well as business owners and entrepreneurs alike. Adorned with lanterns and olive trees, the gated private drive guides you to the expansive motor court. A stunning hand-cut stone arch entrance is flanked by a Koi pond and gas lanterns. The wide-planked hickory pecan hardwoods laid in a perfect chevron pattern guide you down the extra-wide hallways to the dedicated wings for both adults and children/teens that creates the perfect balance for an active family. The master suite offers a refuge for the owners, co...
Perfectly situated on three private acres with sweeping Hill Country views. This timeless masterpiece, created by Bob Whitmore of Cornerstone Architects, was completed in 2017 and resides in the highly sought after golf community of Spanish Oaks in Austin Texas. The 24-hour guarded gate ensures exclusive access to homeowners who include professional athletes, country music stars, as well as business owners and entrepreneurs alike. Adorned with lanterns and olive trees, the gated private drive guides you to the expansive motor court. A stunning hand-cut stone arch entrance is flanked by a Koi pond and gas lanterns. The wide-planked hickory pecan hardwoods laid in a perfect chevron pattern guide you down the extra-wide hallways to the dedicated wings for both adults and children/teens that creates the perfect balance for an active family. The master suite offers a refuge for the owners, complete with a hand-carved stone gas fireplace in the sitting area, motorized drapes, bespoke lighting fixtures, polished Calcutta countertops, honed Calcutta floors, inset painted cabinets, a triple steam shower, towel warmer, a backlit mirror for him and commercial makeup mirror for her and custom-built floor to ceiling closets with glass enclosures. The children/ teen quarters offer four generously sized bedrooms with en suite baths dressed with marble finishes. The youth common area offers a built-in vestibule perfect for card games with a seamlessly hidden secret passage to the catering kitchen, chalkboard wall, a pair of rattan chairs anchored from the ceiling, as well as dual access to both the turf sport court area and pool. Designed as a stark contrast from the rest of the home, the ambiance of the oversized entertainment room transforms throughout the day from light and open to inviting and sensual that feels like a sleek and stylish Manhattan bar. The extra-large leather sectional conveys a cozy space to cuddle up for a movie, play X-Box with the kids, or perfect your swing with the golf simulator. Invite your personal trainer to your very own private gym. The living room and kitchen are truly the heart of the home and are surrounded by an abundance of natural light. The living room is embellished by an impressive chandelier commissioned out of San Miguel de Allende paired with replicas of French lanterns that hover above the butcher block kitchen island, accompany the Le Cornue stove, Sub-Zero refrigerators, Miele coffee maker, caterers kitchen, and custom made smoked mirror and steel sliding doors. A pair of casitas are perfectly placed for guests to enjoy their own resort-like setting with a kitchenette, washer/dryer, full bath in the adult casita, and double bunk beds in the kids casita. Adjacent to the 4 car garage is a separate 3 car, air-conditioned garage fashioned with overhead lighting to spotlight your favorite collectibles. Sweeping hill country views set the scene for the outdoor travertine terrace and pool. The loggia is accompanied by inset ceiling heaters, motorized screens, fire bowls and a double-sided fireplace - a perfect place to relax or entertain. Savant home automation includes the ability to control lighting, HVAC, security cameras, and whole-house audio. Casa Krause truly exudes elegance and luxury at every turn.