6505 Marblewood Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Set amongst mature trees on a .4 acre property in picturesque NW Hills/Cat Mountain, you will find this glamorous estate with uncompromised style. Originally built in 1977, this home has been extensively remodeled with high-end finishes and fixtures. The superbly designed floor plan offers the ultimate in seamless indoor/outdoor living and entertaining with a resort-style backyard oasis, 3 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and a huge upstairs game room, with a built-in wet bar, that can be partially converted into a 4th bedroom. The interior of this home has been beautifully designed and built to the highest standards with saltillo tile flooring, high ceilings, and oversized windows. The living room is the heart of this stunning home with a tongue and groove vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling brick fireplace, and open to both the gourmet kitchen and a light-filled dining and sitting area. The kitchen has everything a connoisseur of fine living might desire; granite countertops, an expansive center island with breakfast bar, a chef grade gas cooktop and vent hood, and gorgeous custom cabinetry. The primary suite is nothing short of perfection, offering a retreat from the chaotic day. This bedroom is bathed in dreamy natural light, with high ceilings, tile flooring, a serene ensuite bath, and direct access to the backyard. The stunning backyard is an intrinsic part of the overall design of this home with a custom salt water pool, spa, a quaint wading pool, stone outdoor fireplace, and secret walking path. This home also includes a 3 car garage, boat/RV storage, a 30 AMP outlet, and a workshop/man cave with an overhead door that opens to the backyard. 1 block from Bull Creek Park and less than 5 mins to the Lake Austin boat ramp at the 360 bridge, perfect for water enthusiasts! This enviable and exclusive property offers superior quality, comfort and a premier location. Income Producing potential to rent out 2nd floor - see agent for more details. You won't do better than this!

Northwest Hills is a family neighborhood in 78731, built in the 1960s-80s on wooded half-acre lots between MoPac and Loop 360. Median home price $1.19M. Austin ISD schools — Doss Elementary and Murchison Middle rank among the district's best. 12 minutes to UT campus, 15 to downtown.

The housing stock is predominantly single-story ranch and split-level homes on lots averaging 0.3-0.5 acres with mature live oak and cedar canopy. Most original homes are 1,800-3,000 sq ft. A renovation wave has been updating kitchens and adding square footage without tearing down — the lot sizes accommodate additions well. Active listings typically number 15-25 at any given time.

Daily life revolves around the schools and the outdoors. Bull Creek for weekend wading, Mount Bonnell for sunset hikes (8 minutes from the neighborhood), Northwest District Park for soccer and the playground. Far West corridor handles weeknight dining — Saffron, 5280 Burger, Yamas. The Arboretum and Domain are 10 minutes north for shopping. HEB on Far West is the neighborhood grocery hub.

What makes Northwest Hills the family value play in Central Austin: Doss/Murchison school quality at roughly half the Eanes ISD price point, lot sizes that rival Westlake, and a 15-minute commute that beats the suburbs. The tradeoff is Austin ISD (good but not Eanes) and 1960s-80s housing stock that often needs updating.