1004 Barrie Dr, Austin, TX 78734

NEW Lakeway Contemporary | Backs to Balcones Preserve | Panoramic Views | Multi-Generational Floor Plan | Minutes to Lakeway Amenities

Backing directly to the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, this NEW Lakeway home delivers stunning Hill Country views, exceptional privacy, and a true connection to nature. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open the main living area to an expansive deck, creating the perfect setting to enjoy wildlife, peaceful preserve views, and the sounds of the seasonal creek below.

The open-concept floor plan features a dedicated main-level office, gourmet kitchen with stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, double ovens, wine refrigerator, and a spacious living area anchored by a cozy gas fireplace.

Upstairs offers three bedrooms, including one with a private balcony, plus a versatile second living area with its own balcony overlooking the preserve. The lower level provides an ideal guest or multi-generational setup with a bedroom, full bath, media room, den, and private patio access.

Located just 1.6 miles from H-E-B in the heart of Lakeway, with convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, hiking trails, Lake Travis ISD schools, and only 35 minutes from Downtown Austin!

At 1004 Barrie Drive in Lakeway, the real action happens in the backyard. This 2022-built home sits on 0.2729 acres that back directly to Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, meaning your view is permanently protected and your guest list just got a lot more interesting. The expansive deck is the centerpiece here - floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors flood the main living area with Hill Country light and open onto what amounts to a private nature preserve viewing platform.

The outdoor setup screams Saturday gatherings. You've got a covered patio ideal for year-round entertaining, and the automatic sprinkler system keeps the landscaped lot lush without the maintenance headache. Fire up the gas range and double ovens inside, then move everything outside onto the deck. The wine refrigerator stays in the kitchen, but trust us, you'll make the trip back for refills. Kids can actually roam here without the fence anxiety because the preserve is the backyard. Parents watch from the deck while neighborhood kids figure out the creek access below. That's the magic of backing to preserve land - supervised freedom.

The home itself backs up the entertaining credentials. The gourmet kitchen anchors the open-concept first floor with stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a gas cooktop that handles volume. The gas fireplace keeps things cozy on cooler nights when you're out there with neighbors. Upstairs, a second living area has its own balcony facing the preserve, so you can have conversations split across two levels. The in-law floorplan makes sense here too - multi-generational space means more hands during hosting season, more bodies around the table, more memories in the making.

Location-wise, you're 1.6 miles from the H-E-B in Lakeway's heart and walking distance to the neighborhood's network of parks and hiking trails. Lake Travis ISD feeds Lakeway Elementary, Hudson Bend Middle, and Lake Travis High School. Downtown Austin sits 35 minutes away when you actually want to leave.

At 3,039 square feet and $303 per square foot, this is new construction pricing for a home built to host. The preserve view doesn't change, the deck space doesn't shrink, and the neighborhood kids aren't going anywhere. This is where summer lives.

Lakeway is the only city in the Austin metro where you can step off an 18th green, drive three minutes to a full-service marina, and be on the water before your golf shoes are off. That combination of golf and lake access within a single small city defines the lifestyle and explains why the community has attracted a specific kind of buyer for more than 50 years - people who want resort-quality recreation woven into daily routine rather than saved for vacation.

Lakeway sits on the south shore of Lake Travis, about 20 miles west of downtown along Highway 71 and Ranch Road 620. The drive downtown takes 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic at the 620/2222 interchange. The 620 corridor runs through the commercial district with H-E-B, medical offices, and growing restaurant and retail options. Bee Cave and Hill Country Galleria sit just south on 71, adding another tier of shopping within 10 minutes. The marina community gives waterfront access ranging from personal watercraft to full-size wakeboarding boats.

Hill Country Contemporary homes make up about 30% of inventory, featuring limestone, metal roofing, and expansive glass. Mediterranean designs account for 25%, popular in gated and golf course sections. Traditional Ranch homes represent 20%, concentrated in older sections near the original resort. The rest splits between Modern Farmhouse and custom contemporary on ridgeline lots. Lot sizes range from 8,000 square feet in townhome sections to full-acre spreads in Rough Hollow. Pricing starts in the low $500s for older condos, runs through $700,000 to $1.2 million for standard single-family, and reaches $3 million for waterfront or golf-front custom properties.

Lake Travis ISD serves Lakeway and consistently draws families relocating from central Austin. Lakeway Elementary and Serene Hills Elementary feed into Hudson Bend Middle School and Lake Travis High School. Lake Travis High competes at 6A across Texas athletics with a strong football tradition alongside solid academics and fine arts. District facilities are newer than most Austin ISD campuses, and per-student spending is competitive with Eanes ISD at a lower tax rate.

The daily rhythm follows the lake and golf courses. Morning fog on Lake Travis burns off by 9 AM, and early risers are already on the water - kayaking coves, fishing bluffs, or running ski boats before afternoon wind. Lakeway Resort and Spa offers pool and fitness facilities, and Flintrock Falls Golf Club provides a Hill Country course. The Canyonlands trail system and Mount Lakeway trail offer hill hiking with lake views. Hamilton Greenbelt provides a shaded creek walk. For dining, The Grove Wine Bar anchors the upscale casual tier. SP Brazilian Steakhouse brings the full churrasco experience. Canyon Grille does American fare in a golf course setting. The Gramercy adds a polished New American option. MorninGlory handles breakfast with the consistency that turns a restaurant into a weekend ritual.

Lakeway is more developed than Jonestown and Lago Vista to the north, which offer lower prices but less infrastructure. It is less expensive than waterfront estates in Point Venture. And it provides a more recreational lifestyle than Bee Cave, which has better highway access but less lake connection. The main consideration is the 620 corridor, which can slow to a crawl during peak hours.

Lakeway works for buyers who want lake and golf access as a daily reality. It fits retirees with flexibility to enjoy the water on quiet weekday mornings. It suits families who value Lake Travis ISD and want kids growing up on the water. It works for remote workers who can schedule around the commute. If you need to be downtown every day by 8, the commute will wear on you. But if your priorities are outdoor recreation, strong schools, and a pace a few beats slower than central Austin, Lakeway makes a compelling case.