11804 Buckingham Rd, Austin, TX 78759

Welcome to this beautifully remodeled single-story home offering the perfect blend of space, style, and functionality. With 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, plus an additional outdoor half bath conveniently located for poolside entertaining, this home is thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and effortless hosting. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by an oversized foyer that creates an inviting sense of openness. At the front of the home, a versatile office features hallway access and easily serves as a fifth bedroom, providing flexibility to meet your lifestyle needs. Entertain with ease at the stylish bar, while the hidden mudroom keeps daily essentials organized and out of sight. The grand living and dining space exude soaring ceilings and overlook the private backyard. The kitchen comes equipped with an oversized breakfast bar, a mobile center island, wall oven, built in microwave, seamless backsplash, and a farm sink that oversees a spacious dining area complimented by bay windows. The primary suite features backyard access, dual walk-in closets, dual vanities, a spacious walk-in shower, and a private water closet for added comfort. Step outside to enjoy your backyard oasis, complete with a pool & hot tub, a large covered patio plus deck, and an outdoor half bath that makes pool days and outdoor gatherings a breeze. Additional features include an EV charger and storage closet in the garage, and a brand new sprinkler system. Situated in the fantastic Barrington Oaks neighborhood known for its spacious lots, mature trees, no HOA, and zoned to highly acclaimed Round Rock ISD schools. Combining modern design & recent improvements, exceptional functionality, and an unbeatable location, this is a rare opportunity to own a home that truly has it all.

Great Hills has a golf course that most Austin residents forget exists - the Great Hills Country Club, a private 18-hole layout threaded through mature live oaks that has been quietly anchoring this neighborhood since 1980. The club's understated presence tells you everything about Great Hills itself, a neighborhood that does not draw attention but consistently delivers one of the most convenient daily lives in northwest Austin.

Great Hills sits between US 183 to the south, Loop 360 to the west, and the Balcones Canyonlands to the north, placing it in the middle of Austin's tech corridor. The Arboretum forms the commercial anchor along Research Boulevard, and The Domain is about seven minutes north on MoPac. Apple's campus on Parmer is roughly 15 minutes away. IBM's Austin facility sits even closer along Burnet Road. Downtown runs about 20 minutes south on MoPac. The Arboretum area provides H-E-B, Whole Foods, and enough services to handle most errands locally.

Housing dates from the late 1970s through the early 2000s, giving it a more established feel than newer communities to the north. You will find single-story ranch homes, two-story traditional builds, and larger custom homes along golf course and greenbelt lots. Most range from 2,000 to 4,000 square feet on quarter-acre to half-acre lots. Original builds feature brick and wood exteriors, while renovated homes incorporate limestone and expanded outdoor areas. Pricing runs from the mid-$500s for dated homes up to $1.5 million for renovated golf course or greenbelt properties. The mature tree canopy is a genuine asset that newer subdivisions cannot replicate.

Great Hills feeds into Round Rock ISD for most addresses, which surprises buyers who assume the 78759 zip falls within Austin ISD. Spicewood Elementary and Anderson Mill Elementary serve younger grades, with Canyon Vista Middle School handling the transition. Westwood High School has a strong reputation for math and science. The Round Rock ISD affiliation is a selling point, as the district outperforms Austin ISD on state assessments. Some southern addresses do fall within Austin ISD, so verifying by specific address matters.

Daily life balances suburban comfort with easy access to dining and outdoor recreation. The Great Hills Park Trail winds through the greenbelt. St. Edwards Park on Bull Creek offers swimming holes and hiking terrain that feels wild despite surrounding development. The restaurant options nearby are among Austin's best. Truluck's does upscale seafood. Perry's Steakhouse brings its pork chop Friday tradition. Roaring Fork handles Western American cuisine. North Italia covers pasta in a polished setting. Uchiko serves some of the most inventive Japanese food in Texas. Bartlett's anchors the casual American end with steaks and a bar feel.

Great Hills occupies middle ground between Cat Mountain's established wealth and newer developments in Cedar Park. It is more affordable than the 360 corridor. It offers more mature landscaping than Burnet Road infill. And it provides better tech corridor access than south Austin at comparable prices. The tradeoff is age - much of the stock is 30 to 40 years old, and buyers should budget for roof replacements, plumbing updates, and foundation work on Central Texas clay.

Great Hills makes sense for tech workers at Apple, IBM, or Meta who want a short commute and an established neighborhood. It fits families who value Round Rock ISD without living in Round Rock. It works for anyone who wants upscale dining within five minutes but prefers sleeping in a quiet, tree-covered neighborhood. If you need brand-new construction or walkable urbanism, look elsewhere. But if you want central location, mature trees, good schools, and a golf course visible from your back fence, Great Hills checks those boxes.