Lake Austin Legacy – A Rare Texas Real Estate Opportunity
Luxury properties on Lake Austin in Texas are not always easy to come by. Rockmoor is a truly special property on large acreage with significant waterfront. The 13-acre waterfront estate is on the market for the first time in more than 60 years. Deemed “Paradise Found” by the Austin American-Statesman when it was first covered in 1964, the five-bedroom home was also featured by Architectural Digest in the 1960s.
The home offers a tranquil retreat while still being centrally located minutes from downtown Austin. A soft green lawn, curving pathways, stone stairs, and elegant gardens create an air of timeless mystery. The pool, with panoramic views of the lake, is gently sheltered by oak trees. A 19th century lime kiln near the entrance of the property pays testament to the home’s long history.
A Truly Unique Texas Luxury Home
The home’s relaxed Modernist style includes a large covered veranda with peaceful lake views, and as you come to the end of a stone-stepped nature path originating at the main house, you reach a tree-canopied lagoon and a secluded boat house protected by the estate's private water gate access to main body Lake Austin. The lagoon offers 500 feet of water front while the shoreline slopes gracefully down to 600 feet of water frontage directly on Lake Austin providing the opportunity to enjoy fishing and boating, catch some rays along the water's edge, or take a relaxing ride to any of the popular lakeside restaurants nearby.
The Essence of Luxury Real Estate in Austin
The home was built in the 1960s by architect George Page, a founder of Page Southerland Page architects, one of the leading firms in Austin. The 5,170-square-foot two-story residence has five bedrooms and seven baths, including a separate guest suite. The living room and dining room offer large floor-to-ceiling windows facing the pool, lush gardens, and views of the lake beyond. Wood paneling and a marble fireplace add notes of relaxed elegance while covered balconies provide shelter from the sun. The first floor includes a charming kitchen, laundry, study, and below there is a basement with a reinforced storm shelter. Extraordinary elements like French marble countertops, handsome walnut walls, and wide steel-framed windows have stood the test of time. A sweeping staircase with modernist flair leads to the second floor with bedroom suites surrounded by vibrant views.
The generational estate represents the best of the site-conscious builds of 1960s American architecture, capitalizing on its beautiful location by crafting a gracefully welcoming residence surrounding by ample opportunities for outside enjoyment on beautiful Lake Austin.
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