14500 Flat Top Ranch Rd, Austin, TX 78732

Set behind dual gated entries along one of the most coveted stretches of Lake Austin, Butterfly Beach is a Santa Barbara inspired estate offering exceptional privacy, scale, and craftsmanship. Positioned on nearly three acres with over 250 feet of waterfront, the property features a grand, level arrival, tranquil pond, and a courtyard framed by gardens and flowering vines. The residence spans more than 7,500 square feet, designed to live in harmony with its surroundings, with nearly every room opening to the landscape and lake beyond. Interiors are defined by hand troweled Venetian plaster walls, custom ironwork, bespoke lighting, and a refined material palette throughout. A dedicated wine room and a flexible theater room, which can serve as a bedroom or exercise studio, add versatility. At the center of the home, the chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry, marble and granite surfaces, and a Lacanche French range. Supporting spaces include a butler’s pantry, additional refrigeration, and generous storage. A central reverse osmosis system services five locations, including the kitchen, butler’s pantry, coffee bar, wet bar, and outdoor kitchen. Outdoor living offers expansive terraces, a negative edge pool, and a private two slip boat dock with upper entertaining deck and automated screens. Surrounded by nearly eight acres of protected wildlife preserve, the property provides a rare sense of privacy. A separate guest casita with private access includes a bedroom, full bath, and flexible living space. Additional features include a five car garage configuration with climate controlled workshop, glass show garage, and a fire suppression system. Rare opportunity to own a premier Lake Austin estate.

The gentle lap of water against the dock at 14500 Flat Top Ranch Road in Steiner Ranch defines daily life here. This 7,521 square foot Lake Austin waterfront residence sits on 2.649 acres with over 250 feet of direct waterfront access, positioning you at the water's edge rather than simply overlooking it. Built in 2017, the home was designed with a philosophy that blurs the boundary between interior and landscape, with nearly every room opening directly to views of Lake Austin and the protected wildlife preserve surrounding the property.

The sensory experience begins the moment you arrive through dual gated entries. A tranquil pond greets visitors before the home itself comes into view, framed by landscaped gardens and flowering vines that soften the 7,500 square foot residence. Inside, hand-troweled Venetian plaster walls and custom ironwork create a refined aesthetic that complements rather than competes with the water views. The chef's kitchen features a Lacanche French range, marble and granite surfaces, and flows seamlessly into dining and living spaces. A dedicated wine room, wet bar, and butler's pantry with custom cabinetry support the home's entertaining lifestyle. The primary bedroom sits on the main level with walk-in closets and direct access to the landscape.

The dock defines the outdoor experience. A private two-slip boat dock with automated screens and an upper entertaining deck extends your living space directly onto the water. A negative edge pool sits on the terraced exterior, with an outdoor kitchen and grilling station for waterside dining. The property includes a separate guest casita with private entrance, bedroom, full bath, and flexible living space for visitors or extended family.

The home serves the greater Austin market well from this location. Steiner Ranch Elementary, Canyon Ridge Middle School, and Vandegrift High School in the Leander ISD school district serve the area. A five-car garage with climate-controlled workshop and glass show space accommodates vehicles and collections. The property's 2.649 acres provide the rare combination of significant waterfront access and complete privacy within the protected wildlife preserve.

At $12.90 million ($1,715 per square foot), this Lake Austin estate represents ownership of one of the region's most coveted waterfront stretches. The water's edge lifestyle here is not aspirational - it's daily reality.

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.