5720 Brittlyns Ct, Austin, TX 78730

Take advantage of this rare opportunity and become the proud owner of this fully remodeled home in the highly sought after River Place neighborhood. You'll find no shortage of elegance here in this stunning, fully-remodeled 5-bedroom home. Step inside to an open and spacious contemporary floor plan flooded with natural light and panoramic views of the hill country throughout the entire home. Take in sprawling sunset views that span for miles across the Balcones Canyon Land Preserve—the perfect backdrop for intimate dinner parties. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered, from the beautiful array of first-class kitchen appliances and walk-in pantry to the exquisite double-paned windows. This floor-plan conveniently features a full en suite bedroom and a foyer on the main level, and an additional 4 bedrooms and an office space on the secondary level. This upscale home is nestled near a quite cul-de-sac in an exclusive neighborhood that boasts a country club and award-winning schools and is just a short 20-minute drive from downtown Austin. This home encompasses nearly 4,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, including a luxurious corner primary suite complete with panoramic visual delights from its extended area; perfect for sipping on morning coffee or joining in on work video calls. Unleash your adventurous spirit with a morning hike or run along the TripAdvisor-recommended River Place Nature Trail, which happens to be right in the center of the River Place neighborhood a couple of minutes walk from your doorstep. You'll be thrilled to find nearly every inch of the home has been lovingly restored with the best of the best. From the brand new roof, two tankless water heaters, and Tesla charger, and two newer HVAC units that come with a 10-year warranty. This rare and exquisite home is truly one-of-a-kind and sure to impress even the most discerning of homeowners.

River Place is home to one of the most technical trail systems inside Austin city limits. The River Place Nature Trail drops nearly 800 feet through three distinct canyons - Canyon Trail, Panther Hollow, and Little Fern - before reaching Lake Austin. Most neighborhoods talk about outdoor access. River Place delivers terrain that makes experienced hikers pay attention, starting from a trailhead residents can reach on foot.

The neighborhood sits in northwest Austin, bounded by RR 2222 south, RR 620 east, and Balcones Canyonlands north and west. Lake Austin forms the western boundary. Downtown takes about twenty-five minutes via 2222 or 360, and the Arboretum tech corridor is fifteen minutes east. Steiner Ranch Steakhouse has been a reliable dinner spot for years. Butterwhisk Brunch House draws weekend crowds. Russell's Bakery handles morning coffee. Bellissima does Italian, Galaxy Cafe covers casual lunch.

Housing is predominantly Texas Traditional and Hill Country Stone, reflecting the natural landscape of limestone ledges and native oak groves. Mediterranean and Contemporary styles make up the rest. Homes range from 2,500 to 5,000 square feet. Flat lots are around a quarter acre, while ridgeline lots can exceed an acre. Prices start in the mid-$600s for older homes and run past $2 million for newer builds with views. The sweet spot is $800,000 to $1.4 million for a four- or five-bedroom with Hill Country views and privacy.

River Place is served by Leander ISD. River Place Elementary is the neighborhood school with a solid reputation. Students feed into Canyon Ridge Middle School and Vandegrift High School, both relatively new campuses. Vandegrift has earned recognition for music programs, competitive sports, and college prep. Leander ISD may not carry the name recognition of Eanes to the south, but the schools serving River Place are well-funded and consistently improving.

The Nature Trail is the headliner, but Bull Creek and St. Edwards Park are both nearby. Bull Creek has swimming holes that fill up on summer weekends. St. Edwards Park has canyon overlooks and seasonal waterfall access. The River Place Country Club provides golf, tennis, swimming, and social events. Weekend mornings start on a trail or at the club, and the rhythm tracks the school calendar. Summers bring families to creek beds, fall means Friday nights at Vandegrift.

River Place competes with Steiner Ranch, Canyon Creek, and northern Westlake. Steiner Ranch has similar outdoor access but feels denser. Canyon Creek lacks the canyon-and-ridge topography. Westlake offers Eanes ISD but at significantly higher prices. River Place hits a value position that is hard to match: Hill Country terrain, strong schools, twenty-five-minute commute, at prices well below Westlake or Rob Roy.

River Place makes sense for families who want Hill Country terrain and outdoor access without leaving Austin city limits. It is the right neighborhood for people who want a nature trail out the back door, a good school district, and enough space to breathe within a reasonable commute.