3008 Maravillas Loop, Austin, TX 78735

Exceptional property behind the gates of the original Woods at Barton Creek. Located on over an acre, this French European Estate exudes style and sophistication and was built with entertaining in mind. Solid oak wood flooring throughout the main level of the home. Spacious formal dining room with walls of divided light wood windows, high ceilings and stunning chandelier. The informal living provides a place to curl by the fire and features a wall of interior stone, built in custom cabinetry and opens to a wet bar - perfect for entertaining. Classic kitchen with modern amenities, travertine marble flooring, granite countertops, Sub-Zero refrigeration, double ovens, 5 burner gas cooktop, center island and sit-up breakfast bar. Generously sized breakfast room overlooks the stunning backyard. Butler’s pantry with wine refrigeration, planning center, custom cabinetry and supplementary sink. Primary wing includes wood paneled study complete with fireplace, and a secondary office or flex space which could be used as a nursery, bedroom, exercise room, or would make a fabulous additional closet space. The primary suite is generous in size features warm wood floors and has access to the covered patio and pool area. Ensuite bath with separate double vanities, soaking tub and steam shower. Upper level has three bedrooms each with ensuite bath and spacious walk-in closet, generous media room, game room with sit-up wet bar, cedar closet for winter items, and 2 large walk in attics. Backyard is perfect for alfresco dining/living on covered and uncovered terraces overlooking French gardens, built-in formal fireplace and fire pit, beautiful boxwood lined statuaries, play area covered by mature oak trees and a sleek European style pool. Outdoor kitchen has built-in BBQ, outdoor gas cooktop, ice maker, refrigerator, built-in sink and covered outdoor television. Three-car garage with finished floor provides plenty of built-in storage. Also available furnished.

Barton Creek is Austin's premier golf community in 78735 - four championship courses thread through eight gated villages, twenty minutes from downtown. Median home price around $2.95M, with custom estates ranging from $1.2M patio homes to $6M+ golf-course frontage properties. Austin ISD schools.

Turn off Bee Caves Road and the Hill Country opens up - limestone ridges, old-growth oaks, fairways disappearing into canyons. Fazio Foothills (Tom Fazio's 1986 original at 7,087 yards) is the signature course, with Fazio Canyons and Coore Crenshaw offering different character. The Omni Barton Creek Resort anchors the community with spa, pools, dining, and member events.

Eight gated sections each have distinct character: Amarra Drive for new-build contemporary estates ($3M-$6M+), The Preserve for Hill Country views and privacy, Wimberly Lane for established homes with mature landscaping. HOA governance varies by section - some enforce architectural review strictly, others are lighter touch.

The buyer profile skews toward avid golfers (40% of purchases), families choosing Austin ISD, and C-suite executives who need estate-level privacy 20 minutes from downtown. The Greenbelt borders the western edge, and Sculpture Falls is accessible from within the community.