4104 Aplomado Falcon Cv, Austin, TX 78738

Offers due by Monday, 2/14 at 5pm. Introducing 4104 Aplomado Falcon, a stunning 4 bedroom three and a half bath home with dedicated home office in the exclusive west Austin community of Falconhead. A leaded glass door opens to a grand two story foyer. Entertain in the living room with wood floors, soaring ceilings and fireplace. Prepare a feast in the kitchen, boasting stainless steel appliances, bespoke cabinets with integrated coffee station, an expansive center island with sink, quartzite counters and a custom vent hood crowning a six burner Wolf range. Enjoy your meal in the breakfast nook or in the upscale dining room. The primary bedroom beckons with crown molding, a spacious walk-in closet and luxurious ensuite bath with his and hers vanities, glass enclosed shower and jetted spa tub. French doors open to a dedicated home office, a great place to enjoy your favorite hobby. Upstairs you’ll find two more bedrooms sharing a jack and jill bath.  And there’s a fourth bedroom with access to its own full bath. An expansive bonus room makes a great home fitness center or the perfect place to enjoy movie night. Spend time in the backyard, with two level stone patio, pool, spa and water feature. Located on quiet cul-de-sac. Low HOA and tax rate! 4104 Aplomado Falcon is located in Falconhead, home to the PGA-designed Falconhead Golf Club. The area is served by the desirable Lake Travis Independent School District, just minutes from shopping and fine dining at the Hill Country Galleria with easy access to downtown Austin.

Bee Cave was a one-stoplight town on Highway 71 as recently as 2005. Today it has its own city government, a regional shopping center, and some of the most expensive residential real estate west of downtown Austin. That speed of transformation makes it unusual even by Central Texas standards, and it explains why the community still has a slight identity split between its rural Hill Country roots and its newer suburban polish.

Bee Cave sits about 15 miles west of downtown along Highway 71, with Ranch Road 620 forming its eastern boundary and the Hill Country stretching west toward Dripping Springs. The commute downtown takes 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic at the 71/MoPac merge. Heading north on 620 reaches Lakeway and the Lake Travis marinas. Heading south puts you on Hamilton Pool Road and some of the best swimming holes in the region. Hill Country Galleria provides most of what residents need day to day without driving into Austin proper.

Residential architecture reflects the Hill Country Contemporary style that dominates western Travis County - roughly 35% of homes feature native limestone, standing seam metal roofs, and walls of glass oriented toward canyon views. Another 25% lean Mediterranean with stucco, clay tile roofs, and courtyard entries. The remaining inventory splits between Modern Farmhouse builds and traditional ranch-style homes. Lot sizes range from quarter-acre in Falconhead to five-acre spreads in unincorporated pockets. Townhomes start in the mid-$500s, while custom builds in Spanish Oaks or Mirador regularly exceed $2 million. The median sale price has hovered near $900,000.

Lake Travis ISD serves Bee Cave, and it is one of the strongest draws for families relocating from central Austin. Bee Cave Elementary and Lake Travis Elementary feed into Lake Travis Middle School and Lake Travis High School, which competes at the 6A level in athletics and has strong fine arts programs. The district's tax rate is competitive with Eanes ISD, and elementary test scores consistently place in the top quartile statewide. Parents moving from Austin ISD often cite smaller class sizes and newer facilities as deciding factors.

Daily life anchors around Hill Country Galleria for shopping, but the real draw is what surrounds the town. Milton Reimers Ranch Park offers over 2,600 acres of mountain biking, rock climbing, and river access. Hamilton Pool Preserve is a 20-minute drive. Bee Cave Central Park has a splash pad for younger kids, and Falconhead Golf Club gives golfers a Hill Country layout without a full country club membership. For food, Cafe Blue does sophisticated seafood, Baguette et Chocolat handles French pastries, and Buenos Aires Cafe serves Argentine empanadas with a following across Austin. Chisos Grill covers Texas comfort food, Jack Allen's Kitchen anchors the farm-to-table crowd, and Via 313 handles pizza nights.

Bee Cave sits between Lakeway and Dripping Springs in both geography and price. It is less expensive than lakefront Lakeway but pricier than Dripping Springs, which trades proximity for larger lots. Compared to Westlake Hills, Bee Cave offers newer construction and larger lots at lower per-square-foot prices, though you lose Eanes ISD. The 71 corridor continues to develop, which supports property values but means the area feels less quiet than five years ago.

Bee Cave works for families who want Lake Travis ISD and Hill Country living without fully committing to a lakefront lifestyle. It fits people who work from home or have flexible schedules, since the Highway 71 commute can test patience during peak hours. And it suits buyers who want newer construction with fewer maintenance surprises. If you need to be downtown every day by 8 AM, look closer in. But if your priorities are space, schools, and outdoor recreation access, Bee Cave has a strong case.