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Admittedly, the narrow, two-story archways on this house remind us of a mall we frequented in the 1970s. On the other hand, it’s the kind of house we would have killed to live in back then.
The 3,547-square-foot home is advertised as “Palm Springs modern,” and while it overshoots the “modern” mark by a dozen or more years, its vintage style is classic and compelling.
Located on a one-acre lot in the Westlake Highlands area of West Lake Hills, the restored 1972 home boasts high ceilings; vintage tile throughout; and tall, arched walls of windows with commanding views of the Hill Country and Downtown.
The clear focal point, however, is the dreamy, throwback pool and surrounds, ensconced in a courtyard behind foliage-covered walls and surrounded by palms. Arched passageways lead to a koi pond and grassy yards, while the kitchen and master bedroom open on to a large covered patio with light, wall-length curtains that give it a cabana-like feel.
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The “great room,” as it was no doubt called when the home was built, offers views of both the pool area and Hill Country.
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The home has three bedrooms—at least two with outdoor access—and three bathrooms.
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There’s also a sort of breezeway that leads to a study/library with a fireplace. (We don’t know what’s happening in that painting and doubt it conveys.)
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The kitchen has Silestone counters and a clean, understated design. Glass doors on one side of the breakfast area open on to a large, covered patio.
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While the pool is the focal point, the L-shaped lot and series of walls and archways lead to other pleasant outdoor areas and those vaunted views.
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• 1405 Ridgecrest Austin [Sotheby’s International Realty]
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