Mt Bonnell – $3.45MM
Love the pool. The house itself is pretty swell as well though I found the proportions a bit off on the main floor.
Crestway – R. Earl Dillard
Description by owner:
Austin architect R. Earl Dillard greatly admired the California Modernist Richard Neutra and was influenced by him when he designed this house in the Balcones/Highland Park West neighborhood of Austin. The home was originally built in 1953 as a 1250 square foot, one-story, two bedroom house set into the woodland hill. Dillard, a great lover of the outdoors, laid out all the original terraces in the yard, and the house was designed to preserve the many trees that filled the property. The flat roof, extensive use of glass in floor-to-ceiling windows, casement windows, inside walls of elm and redwood ceilings all show the Mid-Century Modern influence. The outer walls are built of Mexican brick and clear grain, board-and-batten redwood siding. In 1969, Dillard added a stunning, glass-walled master suite and an architect’s office below. He and his family lived in the house for nearly 54 years.
The current owners have remodeled parts of the home, taking care to preserve Dillard’s architecture. The new kitchen is larger than the original and incorporates a 15-foot island along with pantry, dining area, breakfast nook and laundry room. Low-e, aluminum framed windows and sliding doors were added throughout the house, though the original casement windows remain. The master bathroom was remodeled and enlarged with double sinks and a large soaking tub. The redwood cantilevers under the master bedroom and deck were replaced with a new steel structure. The new ipe deck is enclosed with an elegant steel railing. Richly colored cork flooring is installed throughout the house. Interior walls are now insulated and finished with plaster or elm. The back yard, which backs up to Bright Leaf Preserve, is now terraced with field stone from the site and planted with attractive, low-water plants. This striking, vintage modern home sits on a wooded, half-acre lot and contains three bedrooms, two and a half baths, two living areas and two dining rooms, comprising 2907 square feet.
This home will be listed in March for $895,000. Contact: Sloan Houser, 512 431 2617.
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Live Oak – $569k – MJ Neal
This was on the market for a bit last summer / fall. Now re-listed. This stretch of Live Oak has a collection of modern homes (including at least 2 other MJ Neal designs).
1011 Canyon Edge – $445k
This home is right next to that lovely Tom Hurt house that was for sale about 18 months ago. As a contrast to the last post, Ryan shows how to create a listing properly.
Currently pre-MLS. More info & pictures for this listing @ inspiredaustin.com
Enfield – $3.8M
Updated listing. For 3% you think for a house that has been on the market for a year, the realtor could get around to writing a description.
Leonard Lundgren – 1111 31st
Leonard Lundgren build a set of homes on W 31st street overlooking Shoal Creek. A couple years ago the above home was sold after the original owner died. There was concern that the home would be lost. I often think of the home and been meaning to stop by and see what happened. Turns out it was bought updated and now is available for lease. It was available for sale at some point last fall but I missed it then.
Here are pictures of the home 2 years ago. I don’t have one that truly captures how lovely the site the home sits on.
Here are pictures of it today. (pictures by realtor)
I have to say I am pretty please that they left the home largely intact and the update is in pretty good order.
Modern Birdhouse
Steve Herbert / Vintage Modern just listed this mid-century modern birdhouse on ebay.
Also, check out the mcm gingerbread house Steve & family did here.
Woolridge + 29th
I missed this earlier as I don’t include multi-plex / condos in my usual search of the MLS. Tip to inspiredaustin.com for the heads up.
Shoal Creek – $565k
I was always curious about this place since it looked interesting from the street. Quite a beauty on inside. I like striking beams against the white, anchored by the dark floor.
Spofford – AD Stenger – $450k
Per Listing Agent:
This one owner vintage custom built A.D. Stenger museum piece is on a quiet one block long street a short walk to Zilker Park. Everything in working order but old roof, electrical, water heater, but lightly lived in with minimul wear and tear. Recent HVAC and sewer line just replaced. Original A.D. Stenger signed plans available.