3303 Desert Willow Cv, Austin, TX 78735

Set atop 3.4 private acres at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the prestigious gated enclave of The Estates Above Lost Creek, this Barton Creek gem is an exquisite 5-bedroom, 6-bath estate offering the ultimate Hill Country retreat just minutes from downtown Austin, Barton Creek Country Club, golf courses, hike-and-bike trails, and top-rated private schools. Spanning over 6,589 square feet (per appraiser) of living space, this turnkey opportunity is defined by its grand scale, refined finishes, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Enter through a dramatic foyer to discover soaring ceilings, elegant parquet and marble floors, multiple fireplaces, and sweeping panoramic Hill Country views from nearly every room in the house! The majority of the primary living spaces are on one floor including 2 ensuites. The chef’s kitchen is a showstopper anchored by a massive center island, high-end Wolf range, two dishwashers, and stylish granite counters make it perfect for entertaining on any scale. The thoughtfully designed layout includes a spacious family room, formal living and dining rooms, a dedicated home office, game and media rooms, and a luxurious primary suite complete with dual closets in its own private wing. Outdoors, unwind on the expansive Pennsylvania Bluestone patios featuring an outdoor fireplace and cabana beside a well-appointed pool house including its own bathroom. The lushly landscaped grounds include an in-ground pool recently updated with $50k worth of improvements including new plaster, tile, and coping. A stately circle driveway adds convenience, elegance, and ease of entertaining. Additional features include a three-car side-entry garage, seamed metal roof, plantation shutters, custom lighting, and JeldWen windows. Additionally, enjoy the impressively low $980 annual HOA fees and an attractive tax rate of just 1.56%. This is a rare opportunity to own a luxurious, private estate of unmatched scale in one of Austin’s most desirable gated communities.

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.