5601 Foxfield Ln, Austin, TX 78738

Welcome to 5601 Foxfield Lane nestled in the famous Texas hill country. Less than a mile down Hamilton Pool Road you will find this 6.47 acre estate built in 2012 by local custom builder Curt Sexton. This is modern ranch design at its finest with exceptional craftsmanship featuring stone and wood details in nearly every room of this 3,468 sq. ft. home. When you enter at the foyer you are greeted with a stone hall with picture window under a barrel ceiling - perfect for a music room. In the center is an open living, dining and kitchen under a beamed cathedral ceiling anchored by a soaring stone fireplace. A true chef’s kitchen features high end stainless steel appliances, butler’s pantry, temp controlled wine cellar and walk in pantry. Entertain and have fun in your game room with family and friends. The primary wing is amazing offering a coffee bar, large bedroom with covered patio, gorgeous bath offering a jetted tub, walk in shower, 3 vanities, tons of storage plus two huge walk in closets. There is also two spacious secondary bedrooms both with wonderful bathrooms and walk in closets as well. A Large laundry room with space for a second refrigerator is outside the mud room and oversized 3 car garage. Relax and enjoy the sunsets on the covered back patio with fireplace. The fenced in front and back yards are ready for your dream pool. Earning 4 stars from Austin Energy Green Building it features a solar system, solar hot water heater, NEST system, solar shades, sprayed foam insulation as well as a water collection system. The gated community is horse approved and consists of 58 acres with 6 homes backing up too Little Barton Creek and a 2,000 acre preserve. Wildlife abounds with native plants surrounding the property with plenty of room to roam, explore and expand. Located only 2.5 miles from The Hill Country Galleria where you can enjoy shopping, dining, and events. Come see why the hill country is where everyone wants to be.

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.