Austin, TX 78735 (Travis County)
About this property
A Heyl Homes Custom Estate, Fully Updated and Refinished in 2025. For the Buyer Seeking Quality, Privacy, and Immediate Enjoyment. Set on 1.587 acres at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the gated Amarra at Barton Creek community, this single-level Heyl Homes residence commands sweeping east-facing Hill Country views. Built in 2015 and comprehensively renovated in 2025 for $500,000, the 5,248-square-foot home offers four en-suite bedrooms, a dedicated study, two half baths, and dramatic entertaining spaces—move-in ready, every capital improvement completed. The property conveys deeded Barton Creek Country Club social membership and is steps from the Fazio Canyons course, ranked #1 in Texas by Golf.com, . STYLE Striking walls of cut Texas stone anchor the principal rooms, lending warmth and permanence alongside refined contemporary finishes—a house built to last and designed to be lived in. The bedrooms and study are deliberately set apart, offering quiet privacy from the entertaining core. INTERIORS & ENTERTAINING Entry, great room, dining, kitchen, and family room flow continuously, anchored by two fireplaces and notably tall ceilings. Every wall and ceiling elevated to a Level 5 smooth finish via three-coat plaster, providing a gallery-quality backdrop throughout. A comprehensive LED lighting package, in-ceiling sound system, honed countertops, and designer fans complete the refresh. KITCHEN, WET BAR & PANTRY Professional-grade appliances, wine refrigerator, reverse osmosis filtration, and a dedicated wet bar with beverage refrigerator and ice maker. GARAGE & SYSTEMS The three-car garage has its own HVAC system and four 220V outlets. Improvements also include fiber optic broadband, a new dedicated primary HVAC, upgraded attic insulation, and a renewed and expanded irrigation system. GROUNDS Pool, spa, integrated terrace and grill area are oriented toward panoramic Hill Country. Original Thompson+Hanson landscaping expanded and upgraded.
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8708 Acuarela Ct is located in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. Travis County is home to Austin, the capital of Texas and one of the fastest-growing major cities in the United States. Beyond the urban core, Travis County still contains significant ranch and acreage properties in its western reaches, where the Hill Country meets the city and land values reflect both agricultural heritage and proximity to one of America's most dynamic economies.
The Colorado River flows through Travis County, impounded into Lake Travis and Lake Austin, key recreation anchors for the region. The Balcones Escarpment marks the transition from the limestone Hill Country in the west to the Blackland Prairie in the east. Barton Creek and its tributaries carve spring-fed swimming holes and nature preserves within the urban fabric.
Austin had an estimated population of 967,862 as of 2023. The 78735 zip code has a median household income of $126,216, a median home value of $791,900, and a median age of 37.7. The average household size is 2.11 people.
Austin's economy is anchored by the University of Texas, state government, and a massive technology sector that has attracted Apple, Tesla, Oracle, Dell, and hundreds of startups. Travis County acreage properties command premium prices reflecting proximity to the Austin job market, major airports, and world-class amenities.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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