701 W Live Oak, affectionately known as the Bouldin Sapphire, is an architectural masterpiece born of award-winning Danze & Davis Architects. Designed for elevated essentialism, this modern farmhouse has a pool, two-car garage, and first-floor master. The Control4 smart home automation system is fully integrated with Google Fiber, Sonos, AppleTV, and Nest. Vaulted ceilings throughout this two-story home are naturally lit by clerestory windows. Dual rain-showers, Moroccan encaustic cement tile, and roomy, fully-customizable Elfa closets offer style and versatility. Rustic, wide plank European white oak floors add warmth to the mid-century modern farmhouse design.
This home was holistically designed as an eco-friendly homestead. On the inside, a 3-zone HVAC system and thermally-improved insulation, windows, and doors use less energy. The exterior is beautifully finished with materials built to last, including architectural shingles and James Hardie fiber-cement wallboard. UV pool filtration and an in-floor self-cleaning system require fewer chemicals and less maintenance. The home’s pecan trees and native landscape design seamlessly blend with two separate indoor/outdoor living areas. Interior dining space connects with an exterior alfresco dining area plumbed for a natural gas grill. The gas fire pit uses lava rock and has built-in seating with a Texas limestone surround. Extensive landscape lighting and irrigation adds to the enjoyment and appeal of this one-of-a-kind corner lot.
The commercial grade kitchen is outfitted with Austin Wood Works custom cabinetry and a built-in pantry. It has built-in professional Thermador appliances, including a 48” dual-fuel double-oven/range. Another patio area lies between the kitchen and the pool. This patio is plumbed for a full outdoor-kitchen. Built-in workspace, storage and custom-fit appliances complete the laundry room.
