3405 Needles DR, Austin TX 78746

Terraced landscaping sculpted to frame a driveway of fish scale pavers invites entry to this classic adobe colored brick exterior under a metal roof crafted to capture the look of barrel tile. The effect blends this beautiful single-story home right into the gently sloped site in Davenport Ranch where the hills and trees belie the convenience of its location so close to the bustle of Austin’s city center. Designed to embrace its treasured location, this home spreads wide, allowing sweeping views through lines of French doors from nearly every room. The Northeast orientation means even at its peak, the intense Texas sun is shining out onto the view instead of directing heat into the generous glass that lines the back of the home. Looking out over two tiers of decks and the beautiful pool and spa set into the privacy of this wooded site is the very essence of serenity. Cool tile floors, high ceilings and views marry the interior to its outside living. A large wood-burning fireplace anchors the living room that opens to a second sitting area that can be incorporated into a grand space or separated by pocket doors into its own special room. The French blue walls of the kitchen rise to white bead board ceilings that vault with beams to create a comforting place to cook, dine or congregate. White, veined quartz counters stretch beneath etched glass cabinetry and a 5 burner KitchenAid cooktop and wall ovens combine with pull-out shelves behind drawers and a masterfully designed pantry to give any culinary effort all the support it needs. A spacious master bedroom with a fireplace also takes in the peaceful treetop view and as evening is ushered in and every bedroom has an en-suite bath. As the sun sets, the lights of Cat Mountain dance like a signal to its neighboring community in quiet acknowledgement that this location, so close to the City, is a singular place to celebrate Austin’s hill country evenings while feeling away from it all.