1813 Cresthaven Dr, Austin, TX 78704

This multilevel custom Barton Hills home was built with influences by the California Arts & Crafts movement with interior décor inspired by Axel Vervoordt incorporating minimalist organic finishes throughout. Situated in the coveted downtown neighborhood, the property offers an enchanting city escape & a trove of one-of-a-kind details. Nestled at the bottom of a private drive, the treehouse–like residence is enveloped by lush vegetation. From exposed wooden elements to custom touches & extensive glazing that frames views of downtown Austin, the 3,131sf property spans two levels & features cavernous interior spaces that are warm & inviting, with four bedrooms and three baths in total. A giant limestone fireplace awaits in the living room adjacent to the foyer, with rich walnut flooring. Built-in benches offer plenty of seating for residents & guests. In sync with the wood-clad details, the kitchen is dressed in gorgeous cherry cabinetry with marble countertops that have a lovely patina, the space boasts black slate flooring with professional stainless-steel appliances. A spacious Trek composite deck shaded by towering trees provides an idyllic spot for outdoor eating & entertaining. The primary bedroom offers built-in bookshelves, a seating area, & ensuite bathroom with separate stone walk-in shower, soaking tub, & dual vanities. Enjoy entertaining in the multi-level backyard space with a stunning 8ft deep grotto-like swimming pool & recently resurfaced spa. The outdoor area features an Ipe wood Japanese-inspired screened-in-porch with zinc walls & custom Italian light fixtures, the patio has stone privacy walls with arched entryways & bespoke wrought iron gates. Recent upgrades include new water heater, furnace, & all HVAC systems. Can be used as a STR with its ideal location - 5 min to Zilker and less than 10 min to Downtown. Walkable to downtown, trails, and ATX festivals. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Austin but return and recharge home at this zen treehouse!

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.