11600 Arroyo Blanco Dr, Austin, TX 78748

This stately 5 bed home sits on a sprawling, tree-shaded, corner lot in the sought after Villages of Shady Hollow! The fantastic floor plan features a grand entryway with the formal dining and living room greeting you as you step inside. The formal living room could easily be transformed into an office space to suit your needs! The heart of the home is connected through the kitchen, family room and spacious breakfast area! This area is perfect for connecting with your loved ones while preparing a meal, gathering around the table or getting cozy for a movie night! The kitchen has ample counter and cabinet space, an island for extra storage, and built-in microwave and oven. The primary bedroom is on the main floor, with private access to the backyard deck- perfect to step out and enjoy your morning coffee and watch the birds! The upstairs features 4 generous sized bedrooms. One bedroom features an en suite bathroom. A full jack & jill bath is located in the hall conveniently between the 3 bedrooms. The 3rd living/bonus room is perfect for a playroom and game nights! The backyard is ready for year round activities and fun! Enjoy the spacious deck that overlooks the large backyard! Gather around the fire pit for evenings of smores and story telling or start a garden in the raised beds! There is room for everyone’s hobbies and play! Enjoy the Villages of Shady Hollow’s neighborhood amenities- take a dip in the refreshing pool, enjoy the playground and basketball court! Explore the vibrant local scene with an array of dining and entertainment options just minutes away. From the Armadillo Den to the South Austin Beer Garden, Moontower, Brick’s Pub, Backwood Bar, and beyond, countless destinations await your discovery all within a short drive!

At 11600 Arroyo Blanco Drive in Southland Oaks, this 3,490-square-foot home proves that great design means every square inch earns its place. Built in 2000 on a corner lot in the Villages of Shady Hollow, the house delivers the rare combination of open flow and genuine storage that families actually need.

The floor plan works backwards from what matters: the kitchen anchors everything. A gas cooktop, built-in wall oven, and island with extra cabinet space sit at the center, connected directly to the breakfast area and family room. This isn't a gimmick layout that looks good in photos but fails during dinner prep. You can move between cooking, eating, and living without walls creating dead zones. The granite counters and pantry add practical storage for someone who cooks regularly, not someone who orders takeout. Multiple dining areas and living spaces mean the home adapts to how your family actually lives, whether that's homework at the breakfast bar or quiet reading in a separate room.

The main floor primary bedroom opens directly to the backyard deck. Walk straight out with your coffee instead of navigating through the living room. The study or home office sits positioned to work for someone who needs separation from household activity, a feature increasingly essential for anyone working from home. Two staircases create flexibility for traffic flow that matters in a five-bedroom house.

Upstairs, four bedrooms provide breathing room. A shared jack-and-jill bathroom between three bedrooms solves real logistics for families with multiple kids. One bedroom includes an en-suite, creating a guest suite option or a retreat for teenagers. The bonus room functions as a third living area, playroom, or game space depending on what the family needs that year.

Outside, the corner lot on a gently sloping landscape doesn't overwhelm with maintenance. The covered deck overlooks the full backyard without requiring daily upkeep of an elaborate yard. The three-car garage provides actual storage for bikes, tools, and seasonal items that usually spill into living spaces.

The Villages of Shady Hollow amenities include a pool, playground, and basketball court. Schools in Austin ISD include Baranoff Elementary, Bailey Middle, and Bowie High. At $222 per square foot, the price reflects a home built for function rather than flash, sitting at 18 days on market in a neighborhood where families stay long-term because the layout actually works.