3310 Westhill Dr, Austin, TX 78704

Tucked away behind a long, private driveway in the heart of Barton Hills, this secluded estate offers a rare blend of elevated, effortless design paired with raw natural beauty. At 3/4-acre, the sprawling lot serves as a sanctuary with canopy-rich majestic native oaks and cedars, and home to a series of private trails leading directly to Barton Creek and the Greenbelt. Beyond the main residence, trails lead you to a cozy studio perched in the trees, and a fire pit with views that give you space to exhale. Westhill is a true legacy property that feels worlds away from the city while sitting right in its center.

The owners’ renovation and addition is where this property found its full expression. Clear-coated white oak runs through all primary living areas, overhead the ceilings are wood-clad and vaulted, and custom maple cabinetry was built in throughout. The layout gives you more dedicated spaces than most homes this size know what to do with: a formal living room, formal dining, private office, den, and additional built-in work desk.

The kitchen is built around a commercial range and high-capacity vent hood, with a Liebherr refrigerator and freezer fully integrated into the cabinetry. Marble countertops carry through to the backsplash, and the central island steps it down to waterfall quartz. The room opens to the landscape through a 16-foot Western sliding door system — the kind of detail you notice the first time you see it and think about for a while after.

Separate from the main house, a detached writing studio sits lifted above the surrounding greenbelt to make the most of the views. Inside: a large built-in maple desk, commercial-grade windows, authentic Saltillo tile, and a small viewing deck. A nearly completed bathroom is plumbed and ready, there's space roughed in for a future kitchenette, and the studio runs on its own mini-split system, water, electricity, and fiber internet — fully independent from the main house.

The long private driveway to 3310 Westhill Drive announces what waits beyond: a three-quarter-acre sanctuary in West Park Addition where native oaks and cedars create a canopy that feels worlds away from the city center, yet sits directly above Barton Creek and the Greenbelt. This 3,201-square-foot residence, built in 1982 and substantially renovated, commands $3.55 million and represents the kind of legacy property that refuses compromise on either privacy or architectural substance.

The main house opens with intention. Clear-coated white oak floors anchor the primary living spaces, while vaulted wood ceilings rise overhead to reinforce the scale of rooms designed for gathering. The layout delivers what most homes this size cannot: formal living and dining areas, a private office, den, and dedicated work desk. Custom maple cabinetry runs through the home, each installation built to exacting standards. The kitchen centers on a commercial-grade range and high-capacity vent hood, paired with integrated Liebherr refrigeration and marble countertops that flow to a waterfall-edge quartz island. A sixteen-foot Western sliding door system dissolves the boundary between the kitchen and the landscape beyond.

The primary bedroom occupies the main floor, supported by three full baths and a half bath distributed throughout the residence. Multiple living areas provide flexibility for how the home functions across seasons and life stages. Recessed lighting, built-in bookcases, and ceiling-high features throughout reinforce the thoughtfulness of the original renovation.

The grounds extend the home's philosophy into the landscape. Native trails wind through heavy tree coverage, leading to a detached writing studio positioned to capture views of the surrounding greenbelt. This studio operates independently with its own mini-split system, water, electricity, and fiber internet. It features a large built-in maple desk, commercial-grade windows, authentic Saltillo tile, a viewing deck, roughed plumbing for a future bathroom, and space allocated for a kitchenette. A fire pit provides another gathering point within the tree canopy.

The property sits within Austin ISD, with Barton Hills Elementary, O Henry Middle, and Austin High serving the neighborhood. This corner of Austin 78704 maintains its character through careful stewardship of natural spaces and homes that prioritize substance over trend. At $1,109 per square foot, the property reflects land value, architectural integrity, and the irreplaceable proximity to Barton Creek and the Greenbelt that defines this part of West Austin. Homes of this caliber rarely reset the market in this neighborhood.

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.