Escape to Texas Hill Country

Our newest Home of the Week is the ultimate escape from the big city. This private Texas oasis overlooks the Rough Hollow Marina with panoramic main basin Lake Travis and Hill Country views.

The Transitional Italian Renaissance home makes you feel as if you are in another world. The private courtyard with rock garden and fountain sets the stage. Over 6,823 square feet brings together classic architectural details like hand-hewn cabinets, plaster finished walls, stained wood and inlaid travertine floors. Grand spatial living areas with a massive kitchen open to over 3,200 feet of covered outdoor living area with infinity edge spa and pool. The wine room with a koi pond under the glass floor will inform you that this is a special place. A private master wing with a sitting room/exercise area opens to an outdoor lake view living area. The custom-built closet and elegant master bath completes this inspiring and relaxing wing. There is an upstairs living area with lake views for miles, two ensuite bedrooms and a convenience kitchen. Visiting guests will also enjoy the private lake view casita with kitchen and private bath. Constructed by Terry Polston of New Austin Homes, this breathtaking home was an award winner of the 2008 HBA Parade of Homes for Best Outdoor Living, Best Kitchen, and Best Master Suite. There are many more amenities left to explore in Rough Hollow itself — including an onsite marina and restaurant, four pools with lazy river, an adult-only pool, sports pool, and pool with food and bar service, playscape, tennis courts, sport and bocce court, dog park area, soccer fields, sand volleyball, two pavilions, 23 miles of hike and bike trails as well as an onsite activities and HOA director. View the complete listing by Jacquelyn Foreman of Coldwell Banker Realty in Austin.