Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country, this 7,931-square-foot estate in Austin, TX sits on 24 private acres and is listed at $14,800,000. The Sanctuary at Barton Creek features 7 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, and 1 half bathroom, with over 200 feet of Barton Creek frontage for swimming, fishing, and paddle-boarding. Outdoor living features a resort-style pool, covered veranda, expansive patio, honey-producing hives, and a cozy campfire area, perfect for enjoying the landscape year-round.
The main residence seamlessly blends elegance and comfort with refined updates, a remodeled primary bathroom, and a chef’s kitchen featuring new Wolf appliances. A fully equipped guest cottage provides added space, while the executive lodge serves as a flexible retreat with a loft. Below the lodge, a 3-car garage includes an RV pull-through and dog wash station, rounding out this secluded, multi-generational compound.
Where is Austin, TX?
Austin, Texas, is the capital city of the Lone Star State, located in Central Texas along the Colorado River. About 80 miles northeast of San Antonio and 165 miles west of Houston, Austin is known for its vibrant music scene, tech innovation, and outdoor lifestyle, offering everything from lakeside recreation to urban greenbelts.
As one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., Austin blends cultural richness with economic opportunity. The city is home to the University of Texas at Austin, major tech companies, and iconic events like South by Southwest. With access to hill country views, Barton Springs, and a thriving downtown, Austin attracts creatives, entrepreneurs, and families alike.
Living Room
The living room features a central glass coffee table set between a beige sofa and two armchairs facing a black-framed fireplace. A wood mantel supports matching floral arrangements, and double chandeliers hang from exposed metal trusses. French doors and transom windows line both sides of the room.
Living Room
The fireplace wall includes a tile-accented inset above the mantel and is flanked by wood-paneled built-ins. Seating surrounds the glass table on a textured rug, and multiple French doors provide access to the exterior patio. Overhead, twin light fixtures hang from a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams.
Dining Room
The dining room features a rectangular wood table with metal trim surrounded by six upholstered chairs. A linear light fixture hangs above the table, and a large arched window brings in natural light from the left wall. The space opens to the living room through a stone-framed entryway.
Home Office and Sitting Area
The office area includes a large wood desk on a woven rug, with a lounge seating space positioned beside the window. Built-in cabinetry and shelving extend along the rear wall, with a ladder reaching the upper level. A small kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets is built into the far-left wall.
Home Office
A wide glass wall with wood framing separates the office from a covered outdoor terrace. The seating area includes a tufted sofa and a glass coffee table placed in front of large windows overlooking the trees. Ceiling fans and track lighting are suspended from the peaked wood ceiling.
Bedroom
The bedroom places a low-profile bed to the left of a stone fireplace with a television mounted above. French doors open to a balcony, and large windows line both side walls. A dark dresser and mirror are positioned opposite a single armchair beside a lamp table.
Bathroom
The bathroom includes an extended dual-sink vanity with white cabinetry and integrated seating between the sinks. Full-length mirrors span the wall behind the counter, reflecting recessed and sconce lighting. An open doorway leads into a separate dressing area with additional cabinets and natural light.
Bathroom
A freestanding tub sits in front of an arched window in the bathing area, with a step-in shower next to it enclosed by tile walls. Recessed shelving is built into the shower wall, and additional storage drawers are installed across the room. A marble-look tile runs across the floor and up the main wall.
Covered Patio
The covered patio includes a wood-plank ceiling with a ceiling fan centered above a seating area. A large wooden coffee table anchors the arrangement, surrounded by woven chairs and a sofa. Cutout openings in the stone wall provide views of the surrounding trees and sky.
Outdoor Fireplace
The outdoor fireplace area includes a circular metal table surrounded by four cushioned chairs placed on flagstone. A pergola overhead supports string lights wrapped around the columns and beams. The stone fireplace wall serves as the focal point, with a built-in clock mounted above the firebox.
Pool Area
The pool curves around boulders and palm planters in a tiered layout that includes a waterfall. Stone walls, trees, and uplighting frame the area, while staircases connect upper terraces to the patio. Window-lit facades and trees reflect across the illuminated water.
Pool Area
The pool is bordered by irregular stone paving and features a central planter with palm trees. Stone steps lead up to the home’s entryway, and retaining walls line the slope. Various shrubs and potted plants edge the walkways surrounding the water.
Multiple Pools and Spas
This outdoor setup features cascading pools divided by stacked stone and lit from below. A small round spa sits closer to the house, and the connected buildings are visible through large glass windows. String lights extend across the courtyard between the trees.
Front Courtyard
The courtyard includes curved gravel paths bordered by grass and stone planters. The home’s stone façade features multiple lit windows and arched entries beneath a tiled roof. Raised planters with succulents and trimmed trees frame the approach.
Aerial View
An overhead view shows the property bordered by mature trees and natural landscaping. The home’s tiered patios connect to the pool area through a series of stone steps. Curved structures and retaining walls follow the contours of the hillside.
Aerial View
From a higher elevation, this image captures the property and its surrounding neighborhood set among rolling hills. The home sits within dense tree coverage, while nearby homes appear further apart. Roads and grassy fields stretch across the landscape beyond the estate.
Listing agent: Jeanne Parker, Julie Mack @ Douglas Elliman
