104 McConnell Dr, Austin, TX 78746

This stunning ode to French country style was meticulously crafted by a longtime Austin interior designer as her dream home, a piece of Provence in the heart of West Lake Hills. What was once a 1970s model house for the neighborhood has been transformed with innumerable customizations, including marble tile floors, raised ceilings, gigantic windows, solid wood doors throughout, stone tile walk-in showers, and a chef’s kitchen with Viking range, two ovens, and Bosch dishwasher. Every corner reflects thoughtful design and old-world charm, from the warm textures and layered lighting to the graceful flow between living spaces. Natural light pours in from nearly every angle, illuminating curated details that feel timeless yet fresh. French doors open to peaceful outdoor patios surrounded by mature trees, creating a seamless connection between indoor comfort and tranquil garden living. Moments from downtown Austin yet tucked in a quiet pocket of Westlake, this home blends European romance with the ease of Austin life. Eanes ISD!

Westlake Hills is an incorporated city in Austin's 78746 ZIP code, five minutes west of downtown via Bee Caves Road. Eanes ISD - ranked #1 in Texas by Niche 2026 - draws most buyers. Median home price $2.4M, with estates from $1.2M updates to $10M+ hilltop compounds.

Roughly 1,000 total homes sit on wooded lots averaging half an acre to two acres, spread across the hills south of the Colorado River. Lost Creek, Davenport Ranch, The Oaks, and Bee Caves Woods each have a different character - from 1970s ranches on established lots to new-build Hill Country Contemporary estates with 20-foot ceilings and limestone facades.

The housing stock is in a generational transition. Original 1970s-80s ranch homes sell as teardowns at $1-2M for land alone, replaced by $3-8M contemporary builds. At any given time, 25-30 homes are actively listed. Inventory is tight, and a meaningful share of deals happen off-market through agent networks.

What defines daily life here: morning coffee at Swedish Hill, school drop-off at Eanes Elementary or Bridge Point, a trail run at Wild Basin Preserve, and dinner at Sway or Las Palomas without crossing MoPac. This is a quiet neighborhood built around schools and outdoor access, not nightlife or walkable retail. The people who live here chose it for exactly that trade-off.