6411 Cary Dr, Austin, TX 78757

An exceptional expression of contemporary luxury, the Cary Drive Residence pairs the vision of celebrated Austin architect Davey McEathron with the craftsmanship of Pure Modern Homes in the heart of Allandale. Recognized among Texas’s foremost residential architects, McEathron delivers a residence defined by extraordinary scale, refined materials, and an unmistakable sense of place.

A dramatic 22-foot foyer establishes the tone, opening to expansive living spaces centered around a sculptural quartzite island and bespoke walnut cabinetry. The highly considered floor plan balances grand entertaining with effortless everyday living, while a second-level lounge and wet bar create an intimate setting for game days and movie nights.

The main-level primary suite occupies its own private wing, with 12-foot ceilings and direct access to the poolscape and outdoor dining. Its extraordinary spa bath features soaring vanity mirrors extending into illuminated light wells, a remarkable 50-square-foot dual shower, and a sculptural soaking tub.

Outside, Brazilian mahogany decking frames a custom pool, while the fully appointed outdoor kitchen and cabana create an exceptional third living environment designed for unforgettable evenings and effortless entertaining.

Every detail reflects an uncompromising design standard—from bespoke Blueprint Lighting and Silvio Piattelli Design fixtures to Watermark and Rohl plumbing, Zia and Clay Imports tile, Stratus quartzite, natural grasscloth, and distinctive Divine Savages wallpaper.

Sophisticated, immersive, and impeccably executed, the Cary Drive Residence is not simply a home—it is a fully realized luxury lifestyle in one of North Austin’s most coveted neighborhoods.

Allandale is a mid-century neighborhood in North-Central Austin's 78757, built around the Burnet Road dining corridor and the Shoal Creek trail. Median home price $950K. Austin ISD schools (Gullett Elementary), 12 minutes to downtown, 8 minutes to UT campus.

The housing stock is predominantly 1950s-60s ranch homes on generous lots (8,000-12,000+ sq ft) — big enough for serious yard space, a pool, or a future addition. Some owners have updated; others love the original floor plans. A teardown-and-rebuild wave is underway but slower than in Westlake or Tarrytown. Active listings typically number 10-15 at any given time.

Burnet Road changed everything. Barley Swine, Bufalina Due, Pinthouse Pizza, Yard Bar, and Phil's Icehouse turned this stretch into one of Austin's best dining corridors. Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest Pool (Austin's first Olympic-sized public pool, opened 1956) anchors summer life. Shoal Creek bisects the neighborhood with a trail connecting south to downtown and north to Anderson Lane.

What makes Allandale the value play in Central Austin: lot sizes that rival Tarrytown at half the price, a dining corridor that rivals South Congress, and a commute that's shorter than most suburbs. The tradeoff is Austin ISD (good but not Eanes) and mid-century homes that may need updating.