4800 Amarra Dr, Austin, TX 78735

Beautiful showplace home in the highly sought after and acclaimed gated neighborhood of Amarra. Comprising 2.7 lush acres, this property is one of the largest in the neighborhood and overlooks the 16th hole of the Barton Creek Fazio Canyons Golf Course. The siting of the home on the lot creates exceptional privacy, as the entrance is set below a landscaped bluff shielding the home from passers-by. The view out through the back wall of windows is of verdant unobstructed rolling hills and green belt views; neighbors are almost invisible to either side. Originally the model for luxury home builder Heyl Homes, this estate features high-end custom finishes, including grain-matched walnut cabinetry, hand-finished hardwood floors, elevated stonework and the single-story home features soaring ceilings in the great room, with walls of windows bracketing the space and filling it with warm light and green views during the day and spectacular sunsets at sundown. Wood trusses and native Texas limestone bring organic elements to the room. The sleek kitchen is outfitted with gourmet subzero appliances and enjoys a view out over the landscape as well. A second living area opens to the summer kitchen and pool, allowing an unimpeded flow from indoors out. Set privately behind a separate hallway, the primary suite opens to the pool and terrace from the opposite side of the outdoor living space and overlooking the spectacular Hill Country views. A marble-clad bath with soaking tub and two walk-in closets makes getting ready in the morning a joy. This wing also features a massive, dedicated office plus en-suite bedroom that offers flexibility as a guest room, second office space or even a workout room. Two additional en-suite bedrooms lie on the opposite wing, allowing some quiet and privacy for all family members. Additional luxuries include a three-car, epoxy-floored garage, large laundry room, ample storage and in-home cocktail bar for entertaining family and friends.

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.