1701 Bartoncliff Dr, Austin, TX 78704

Welcome to the Belmond of Barton Hills— where architecture & atmosphere gracefully converge. Situated on one of the most coveted streets in Barton Hills, this newly completed residence extends an invitation to a life of quiet sophistication, set beneath a canopy of heritage live oaks on a large .27 of an acre lot. This home is Designed by FAB Architecture & offers an expansive 4,401 square feet of meticulously curated interiors. Each of the five bedrooms have five ensuite baths & two half baths for guests. The lush grounds, adorned with annual & evergreen plants, evoke the romance of a private garden estate. Imagine a stunning pool & yard that feels like your own personal Hotel St. Cecilia, inviting moments of serene contemplation & relaxation. You are greeted with an impressive 12-foot, Western Steel and glass pivot door. The main level offers twelve ft. ceilings, wide-plank European white oak floors, Level 5 smooth drywall, alongside plastered accents including the fireplace & the primary bath. The kitchen embodies elemental luxury, with rift white oak cabinetry, Taj Mahal countertops & hand-fired clay tiles. Sub-Zero & Wolf appliances. This space flows effortlessly into a welcoming family room anchored by an oversized elegant fireplace. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a personal sanctuary. The Primary bath offers Calacatta Gold marble floors & countertops. Venetian plastered walls in the en suite bath frame a soaking tub, generous shower, and dual vanities, echoing the serenity of a world-class spa. Modern comforts abound yet remain subtle: a private elevator, 8-foot solid white oak doors, prewired for sound with outdoor speakers & dual HVAC units seamlessly integrated through linear mud-in diffusers. The exterior, with Integral Stucco and Western oversized windows & doors, exudes quiet confidence—a contemporary form softened by timeless detail. This is more than a home; it's a destination for those who navigate the world with style, presence & ease.

Barton Hills is South Austin's Greenbelt neighborhood in 78704, where the Gus Fruh trailhead sits on a residential street and Barton Springs Pool is a five-minute bike ride. Median home price $1.49M. Austin ISD schools, 10 minutes to downtown, direct access to the Barton Creek Greenbelt and Zilker Park.

The housing stock is mostly 1950s-70s ranch homes on generous lots (8,000-12,000 sq ft) with mature live oak and pecan canopy. The terrain is hilly and the streets wind without sidewalks — everyone walks in the road and waves. Some original homes have been updated; others are teardown candidates for new builds. Active listings typically number 5-10 at any given time.

South Lamar corridor runs along the eastern edge — Uchi, Odd Duck, Loro, Matt's El Rancho, and the Alamo Drafthouse at Lamar Union are all within a mile. Zilker Park (351 acres) is the front yard. The Barton Hills Neighborhood Association actively protects the environmental features that make this location work — the springs, the Greenbelt, and the creek.

What defines Barton Hills: trail access from your front door, spring-fed swimming, James Beard Award-winning food a mile away, and a 10-minute downtown commute. The tradeoff is hilly terrain, no HOA-maintained common areas, and older housing stock that may need significant updating.