1040 Polo Club DR, Austin, TX 78737

A stunning Hill Country sanctuary in a gated equestrian community. Nestled among numerous oaks, the property feels like a nature preserve with an abundance of wildlife and privacy set back from the street on 1.6-acres. A Texas-sized front porch greets you with plenty of room for your favorite rockers. This custom home is a wonderful blend of the Texas Hill Country Classic with touches of modern design. Metal pergolas and contemporary lighting accent the use of stone and wood. The great room welcomes you with soaring ceilings, wooden trusses, and oversized casement windows and doors that offer sunlight and views of the grounds. There are 4 bedrooms, all featuring ensuite baths and walk-in closets, and a light-filled sunroom that runs along the back of the home. The owner's retreat is a wing unto itself. An oversized room with views to the front of the property through large casement windows. The master bath is finished with hardwood shaker-style cabinets. The large walk-in shower is equipped with numerous body sprays and shower-heads. Like everything else in this home, the master closet is large and well designed. The kitchen looks like a photo out of Architectural Digest, both beautiful and functional, featuring Wolf and Sub Zero appliances, light and bright, done in hues of white with honed marble counters and tongue and groove wood ceilings. The natural light abounds through a wall of glass sliders that lead to the flagstone patio. The dedicated media room w/stadium seating, projection TV and surround sound. All equipment in this room conveys w/the sale of this property. An oversized garage has plenty of room for cars and toys plus a whole house filtration system and water softener. This community is one of Austin's best-kept secrets. One of the few in Austin that offers a pastoral setting with stocked ponds, a fee-for-service stable, and has close city amenities. Dripping Springs schools & adjacent to AESA Prep-Academy. Downtown Austin is a short 18-mile commute!