23705 Old Ferry Rd #15,Spicewood, TX 78669
Spicewood, TX 78669
Description
Perched on approximately 4.5 private acres atop a high bluff with 400 feet of waterfront on the Pedernales River arm of Lake Travis, this award-winning custom home is a rare expression of architecture, landscape, and sustainability. Designed in 1998 by Kevin Alter and David Heymann, the residence received the AIA Austin Honor Award and was featured in Texas Architect magazine. The home is organized into north and south wings connected by a dramatic 96-foot covered deck facing westideal for cool morning breakfasts, Hill Country sunsets, and near-constant breezes. Floor-to-ceiling windows, clerestory ventilation, fully insulated 6 exterior walls, and ceiling fans throughout support a thoughtfully engineered, energy-efficient design that encourages natural cross-ventilation and minimal HVAC use. The north wing offers an open living, dining, and kitchen space with granite counters, custom cabinetry, limestone fireplace, and expansive glazing for abundant natural light. The primary suite features granite finishes and a large walk-in shower. The south wing includes three bedrooms, a full bath, laundry, and a two-car garage, separated by a breezeway that channels prevailing southerly winds. Notable upgrades include solar panels (2020), rainwater collection providing the sole water source since 2010, two new Trane HVAC systems (2024), updated septic pump, and a private dock with boat slip. Cat5 ethernet outlets throughout support modern connectivity and home automation. This is a distinctive, architecturally significant waterfront retreat offering privacy, sustainability, and timeless designready for its next steward.
Details
| MLS # | 8959253 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1998 |
| Days On Site | 198 |
| Listing Provided By | Moreland Properties | Chad Mahagan |
Features
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,837 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 4.55 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | Hill Country, River, Trees, Woods |
Interior
| Interior Features | Breakfast Bar, Ceiling-High, Granite Counters, Primary Bedroom on Main, Study/Home Office, Walk-In Closet(s) |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Central |
| Appliances | Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Oven(s), Dishwasher, RNGHD |
| Fireplace Features | Family Room, Stone, Wood Burning |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Window Features | Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Screens |
| Flooring | Carpet, Stone, Wood |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Boat Dock - Private, Boat Slip, Uncovered Courtyard, Gutters Full |
|---|---|
| Roof | Metal |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Lot Features | Rock Outcropping, Many Trees, Views |
| Patio And Porch Features | Covered, Deck, Rear Porch |
| Fencing | Partial, Wire |
| Construction Materials | Metal Siding, Wood Siding |
| Security Features | See Remarks |
Parking
| Parking Features | Detached, Door-Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener |
|---|---|
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
Utilities
| Utilities | Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
Other
| List Aor | Austin Board Of Realtors |
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Taxes
| Property | 25430 |
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Area Information
| State | TX |
|---|---|
| County | Travis |
| City | Spicewood |
| Zip Code | 78669 |
| Area | LS |
| Community Name | Milam Ranch |
| School District | Lake Travis ISD |
| Elementary School | West Cypress Hills |
| High School | Lake Travis |
| Listing VS Median (in Milam Ranch) | |
Price: $1,450,000 low | high Med: $1,450,000 sqft: 2,837 low | high Med: 2,837 $ / sqft: $511 low | high Med: $511 On site: 198 low | high Med: 198 | |
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| State | TX |
|---|---|
| County | Travis |
| City | Spicewood |
| Zip Code | 78669 |
| Area | LS |
| Community Name | Milam Ranch |
| School District | Lake Travis ISD |
| Elementary School | West Cypress Hills |
| High School | Lake Travis |
| Listing VS Median (in Milam Ranch) | |
Price: $1,450,000 low | high Med: $1,450,000 sqft: 2,837 low | high Med: 2,837 $ / sqft: $511 low | high Med: $511 On site: 198 low | high Med: 198 | |
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