11717 Shadestone Ter, Austin, TX 78732

Mediterranean-inspired elegance meets relaxed Hill Country living! Situated within the gated University of Texas Golf Club community in Steiner Ranch. Tile roof, warm stucco exterior, arched windows, and distinctive turret-style entry create an inviting appeal, while a courtyard with a stone fireplace offers a memorable setting for outdoor entertaining. Inside, soaring ceilings, crown molding, graceful archways, and expansive windows bring architectural character and natural light throughout. The spacious living room centers around a fireplace flanked by rich wood built-ins, with an open connection to the kitchen and dining areas. The kitchen features extensive wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and center island, decorative vent hood, and breakfast bar. Outdoor living extends to a covered rear patio with a wood-paneled ceiling and fan, overlooking a carefully landscaped expansive backyard shaded by mature oak trees. Separate Casita with its own bathroom and Murphy Bed for guests, or as a private office space. Living in the UT Golf Club, you'll be perfectly situated between Lake Austin and Lake Travis, quick access to outdoor recreation, shopping, dining within the neighborhood, and the unmatched beauty of the Texas Hill Country!

Steiner Ranch is a 4,600-acre master-planned community in 78732, built along the bluffs above Lake Austin and Lake Travis. Median home price $800K. Leander ISD schools (Laura Bush Elementary, Canyon Ridge Middle, Vandegrift High), three resort-style community pools, 20+ miles of trails, and private Lake Austin access via the Lake Club.

Around 6,500 homes across multiple sections, built from the late 1990s through today. Housing ranges from $500K townhomes to $2M+ estates backing to the UT Golf Club (Roy Bechtol championship course, 7,412 yards). The community is fully built out in most sections, with limited new construction remaining.

Daily life revolves around being outside. Trail runners hit J Canyon and Powerline Hill loops before work. The Lake Club gives residents private boat launch access with eleven day-use docks on Lake Austin. Lake Travis is five minutes from the community entrance. Steiner Ranch Steakhouse — panoramic lake views, live music seven nights a week — is the social center.

What makes Steiner Ranch the value play for lake-adjacent living: resort-level amenities at a fraction of Lake Austin waterfront pricing, strong schools, and a community infrastructure (pools, trails, golf, lake access) that most master-planned developments can't match. The tradeoff is the 620 commute — 25-35 minutes to downtown depending on traffic.