{"id":422753,"date":"2026-09-01T10:38:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T10:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/422753\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T10:38:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T10:38:23","slug":"a-modern-house-overlooking-lake-austin-just-listed-for-14-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/422753\/","title":{"rendered":"A Modern House Overlooking Lake Austin Just Listed for $14 Million"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tWhile Austin<\/a> may be best known for its barbecue and legendary live music scene, the city is also home to coveted lakefront real estate<\/a>. Four of the city\u2019s top ten residential sales last year took place on Lake Austin, according to\u00a0Forbes<\/a>, including one that traded for $16.9 million. Another home on the shore of the lake offers 180-degree views, along with a two-slip boat dock.<\/p>\n

\n\tPerched about 60 feet above the water, the modern residence sits on over half an acre atop the limestone cliffs of a former 1920s quarry. Scott Specht of\u00a0Specht Novak Architect<\/a>\u00a0designed the residence, which was completed in 2012 with just over 6,000 square feet featuring three bedrooms and four full bathrooms.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tThe family room features 250-year-old white oak flooring salvaged from Boston Harbor.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHayley Ellen Day<\/p>\n

\n\tThe lakefront residence, updated in 2024, initially came to market for $19.5 million before returning to the market at a discounted\u00a0$14 million<\/a>\u00a0with Michael Reisor of Compass.<\/p>\n

\n\tAt the highest point of the property, an antique door is set into a glass wall, creating a striking visual contrast against the entry\u2019s wood-plank paneling and concrete walls. A family room with outdoor access, an office, and two bedrooms are one floor down while a floating staircase slinks down to the great room on the house\u2019s lower level, which features reclaimed 250-year-old Boston Harbor white oak flooring and steel-framed windows overlooking the landscape. Floating shelves trail into the open kitchen and dining area.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tNatural light pours into the dining room via floor-to-ceiling windows. <\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHayley Ellen Day<\/p>\n

\n\tThe primary suite has high ceilings, a tiled bathroom, and a walk-in closet. Just outside is a deck with an outdoor shower. Outdoor spaces include a terrace that runs the length of the house and an expansive roof terrace, plus the dock, all with exceptional views over the lake.<\/p>\n

\n\tRELATED: This $10 Million Austin Estate Has Front-Row Views of the Downtown Skyline<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\tPlans for a second residence have been prepared with a condo regime but have not been filed, while conceptual designs by Specht envision a pool and the transformation of an unfinished stone structure into a guesthouse or pool pavilion.<\/p>\n

\n\tClick here<\/a> for more photos of the Lake Austin residence.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHayley Ellen Day<\/p>\n

\tAuthors<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\"Demetrius<\/p>\n

\n\t\tDemetrius Simms\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Demetrius Simms is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. Following a brief stint in public relations, their work has now appeared in lifestyle and culture publications such as Men’s Health, Complex\u2026<\/p>\n

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