555 Cortona Dr, West Lake Hills, TX 78746

Nestled on a one-acre lot with sweeping views of downtown Austin, this exquisite Cornerstone-designed home is a true gem. From the grand foyer, step into a spacious home office and a formal dining room with access to a private butler's pantry and a serene fountain garden. A stained glass window offers a glimpse into the expansive wine cellar. The open floor plan features a large living area that flows seamlessly into the breakfast room and a custom kitchen. The private primary suite, accessible through a charming domed entrance, includes a cozy fireplace, large windows, and doors leading to a secluded patio. The luxurious primary bath boasts custom travertine, creating a spa-like experience, and includes a private coffee and refreshment station with a small fridge and sink. The main floor also offers a second guest bedroom with private access to the backyard, ideal for in-laws or an au pair. A small hallway connects this room to the pool bath, creating a convenient suite. Upstairs, you’ll find three additional guest rooms, two with breathtaking views of the downtown skyline. The home also features a spacious media room with a 98” television, custom audio system, and blackout curtains, perfect for movie nights. This room opens to a large covered terrace, offering stunning views of downtown and the custom pool. Recent updates to the property include new high-efficiency HVAC units with advanced air cleaning systems (2022) and a whole-home generator (2022).

Westlake Hills is an incorporated city in Austin's 78746 ZIP code, five minutes west of downtown via Bee Caves Road. Eanes ISD - ranked #1 in Texas by Niche 2026 - draws most buyers. Median home price $2.4M, with estates from $1.2M updates to $10M+ hilltop compounds.

Roughly 1,000 total homes sit on wooded lots averaging half an acre to two acres, spread across the hills south of the Colorado River. Lost Creek, Davenport Ranch, The Oaks, and Bee Caves Woods each have a different character - from 1970s ranches on established lots to new-build Hill Country Contemporary estates with 20-foot ceilings and limestone facades.

The housing stock is in a generational transition. Original 1970s-80s ranch homes sell as teardowns at $1-2M for land alone, replaced by $3-8M contemporary builds. At any given time, 25-30 homes are actively listed. Inventory is tight, and a meaningful share of deals happen off-market through agent networks.

What defines daily life here: morning coffee at Swedish Hill, school drop-off at Eanes Elementary or Bridge Point, a trail run at Wild Basin Preserve, and dinner at Sway or Las Palomas without crossing MoPac. This is a quiet neighborhood built around schools and outdoor access, not nightlife or walkable retail. The people who live here chose it for exactly that trade-off.