1805 Westridge Dr, Austin, TX 78704

Immerse yourself in luxury at 1805 Westridge Dr., an architectural masterpiece in Barton Hills designed and constructed by the award-winning team at Joseph Design Build. Completed in 2021, this exquisite residence is a tranquil hillside oasis just moments from the heart of downtown Austin, and within walking distance to Zilker Park. This home combines the comfort of a single-level floor plan with floor-to-ceiling windows throughout to create a seamless connection with the landscape. Meticulously designed and constructed to be an elegant, light-filled retreat, the residence features four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, an oversized two-car garage, and an elevator for convenient access. Modern luxury finishes include Venetian plaster, natural stone, marble countertops, and white oak floors to create a timeless design palette. The chef's kitchen features Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, an oversized island, and custom oak millwork. The property's expansive outdoor area includes a pool, built-in grill, and a covered patio with a fireplace connected to the primary suite. This rare property offers a unique blend of tranquility, privacy, luxury, and proximity.

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.