3707 Meredith St, Austin, TX 78703

Take in this breathtaking Tarrytown retreat designed and built in 2011 by the current homeowner who has been a practicing architect for over 20 years, in which some details were inspired by the beautiful island of Nantucket. Enter through the solid wood doors into the open-air conservatory, and breathe in the natural outdoor space centered around a majestic oak and lush vegetation that offers a protected space for entertaining. As the center of the home, the conservatory brings in natural light through the ample windows, which allows the custom wood finishes on the cabinets, flooring, baseboards, and ceilings to radiate through the home. From the conservatory, ascend into the trees to the owner's suite with over 800 square feet of peaceful and private living. Many other details of the home include: elaborate limestone that paves the way to the pool and spa, unique water and light fixtures, and substantial wood shingles that brings natural materials straight to the heart of Austin.

Tarrytown is a historic Central Austin neighborhood in 78703, five minutes from downtown and bordered by Lake Austin to the west. Median home price $1.95M. Austin ISD schools - Casis Elementary, O. Henry Middle, Austin High - and walkability to Deep Eddy Pool, Lady Bird Lake, and Mayfield Park.

The housing stock spans nine decades. Original 1930s-60s colonials, Tudors, and ranch homes sit alongside new construction and gut renovations on lots ranging from 0.15 to 0.3 acres. Lakefront properties on Scenic Drive and streets near Lake Austin command $4M-$15M+. The neighborhood's character has been protected by an engaged neighborhood association and the McMansion Ordinance, which limits building scale.

Daily life here runs on the water and the schools. Morning laps at Deep Eddy Pool (68-degree spring-fed water year-round), school drop-off at Casis, coffee at Tarrytown Pharmacy or Summer Moon, dinner at Jeffrey's or Josephine House without leaving the neighborhood. The Contemporary at Laguna Gloria and Lions Municipal Golf Course are a walk or short bike ride away.

What makes Tarrytown distinct from other luxury Austin neighborhoods: genuine walkability, a 90-year-old neighborhood identity, and Central Austin access that Westlake and Barton Creek cannot match. The tradeoff is Austin ISD instead of Eanes, and smaller lots than you'd find west of MoPac.