802 Crestone Stream Dr, Lakeway, TX 78738

Backing to an 18-acre greenbelt with 3.6 miles of walking trails, 802 Crestone Stream Drive offers a rare combination of privacy, thoughtful updates, and effortless single-story living. This bright and spacious 4-bedroom home with a dedicated office, 3.5 baths, and nearly 3,000 square feet features a highly functional floor plan, elegant architectural details, crown molding, remodeled bathrooms, and beautiful greenbelt views. Rich chocolate-brown real hardwood floors flow throughout the home, adding character and style.

The inviting family room is anchored by a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with custom built-in shelving and cabinetry, creating a warm focal point. The living area opens seamlessly to the gourmet kitchen and breakfast area, making the home ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features built-in KitchenAid appliances, quartz countertops, a stylish backsplash, refinished cabinetry, and a convenient butler’s pantry/coffee bar with beverage refrigerator. A large formal dining room provides additional space for gatherings and special occasions.

The private primary suite offers a beautifully remodeled bathroom with designer tile, a pedestal soaking tub, and a spacious walk-in shower. A secondary guest bathroom has also been tastefully updated with striking marble tile, while two additional guest bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath. The large utility room offers excellent functionality, with space for a second refrigerator.

Outdoor living is a true highlight. The covered patio includes a built-in fireplace and BBQ island, overlooking a sparkling self-cleaning pool and the lush greenbelt backdrop beyond.

Complete with a 3-car garage with epoxy flooring, direct access to nature trails, and a very private greenbelt setting, this beautifully updated home delivers comfort, style, and an exceptional lifestyle in Serene Hills within Lake Travis ISD and zoned to Serene Hills Elementary.

At 802 Crestone Stream Drive in Lakeway, this 4-bedroom residence opens directly onto 18 acres of greenbelt with 3.6 miles of walking trails, creating the rare advantage of privacy without isolation. The 2,956 square feet flows on a single story, eliminating the fatigue of stairs while maximizing the connection between living spaces and the landscape beyond. Built in 2013 and recently updated, the home sits on 0.286 acres in Serene Hills within Lake Travis ISD, served by Serene Hills Elementary, Lake Travis Middle, and Lake Travis High School.

Interior design centers on function and sightlines. Hardwood floors anchor the family room, where a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with custom shelving provides both warmth and display. The open floor plan connects this gathering space directly to a gourmet kitchen featuring KitchenAid appliances, stone counters, and a butler's pantry with wine refrigerator. Cathedral and coffered ceilings amplify natural light, while the office sits steps from the main living area for seamless work-from-home integration. The primary suite occupies the main floor with a remodeled bath featuring marble tile, pedestal soaking tub, and walk-in shower. Two additional guest bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath arrangement, with a third full bathroom serving visitors.

The outdoor living core is a covered patio with integrated fireplace and built-in BBQ island overlooking a self-cleaning saltwater pool. Mature trees frame the rear yard, which backs directly to the greenbelt preserve. Automatic irrigation maintains the landscaping while full gutters manage water flow. A 3-car garage with epoxy flooring provides secure vehicle storage.

Lake Travis ISD schools serve this community consistently. Lakeway itself sits equidistant between downtown Austin and the Hill Country, positioning residents for both urban employment and weekend recreation. The greenbelt access means daily walks, trail running, or simply stepping outside without neighbors underfoot. At $465 per square foot, this property combines resort-style amenities with the practical advantage of a low-maintenance primary residence. This is vacation-home comfort in a permanent-residence package.

Serene Hills is a 339-home community in Bee Cave where roughly 75 percent of the land was left as preserved green space. That means the neighborhood has more acres of open terrain than residential lots. That ratio is not typical for the price point. Most Bee Cave and Lakeway communities maximize lot yield. Serene Hills went the other direction, and the result is houses that sit in the landscape rather than covering it.

The community is in Bee Cave within the 78738 zip code, along Bee Cave Parkway between Highway 71 and Hamilton Pool Road. Downtown Austin is roughly 25 minutes east via Highway 71 to MoPac. The Bee Cave commercial corridor with H-E-B and Hill Country Galleria is about five minutes away. Lakeway is approximately ten minutes west. Falconhead borders to the south and Sweetwater to the north and east.

Housing was built primarily between 2014 and 2020. Contemporary Hill Country architecture dominates at roughly 40 percent, with native stone, stucco, metal roof accents, and oversized windows that take advantage of the green space views. Modern Farmhouse designs account for about 25 percent. Mediterranean influences appear in about 15 percent. Lot sizes range from a quarter acre to over half an acre on perimeter lots backing to preserved land. Pricing runs from the high $700s to over $2 million. The active market for a four-bedroom falls between $1 million and $1.6 million.

Lake Travis ISD serves Serene Hills. Students attend Bee Cave Elementary, Lake Travis Middle, and Lake Travis High. The district is well-regarded for academics, athletics, and extracurriculars. The tax base from Bee Cave and Lakeway commercial development supports teacher compensation and facilities. The elementary campus is close enough that the morning drop-off is brief, a practical detail that matters more to daily life than rankings.

With 339 homes, residents know neighbors by name. That is not a figure of speech. Community events, the pool, and trails create enough recurring contact for relationships to form naturally. Internal trails connect to Bee Cave Park Loop for longer outings. For dining, Tadashi serves Japanese cuisine with quality ingredients. Cafe Blue offers polished seafood. SP Brazilian handles special occasions. CARVE American Grille brings straightforward steaks and cocktails. The Grove Wine Bar works for quieter weeknights. Restaurant density in Bee Cave has reached the point where residents eat out several nights without repeating.

Compared to Rough Hollow, which is four times the size with a marina, Serene Hills offers a quieter experience with more breathing room and tighter social fabric. Compared to Sweetwater nearby, Serene Hills is smaller with more preserved natural terrain. Sweetwater offers more resort-style pools and a wider price range. Compared to Falconhead with its golf course, Serene Hills replaces golf with green space. No golf course, no marina, no lazy river. What it has is land that was left alone.

Serene Hills is for buyers who have looked at the large master-planned communities and decided they want something quieter. If 339 homes is the right scale, if you would rather look at open Hill Country than a roofline, and if Lake Travis ISD and a 25-minute commute check the practical boxes, this delivers. It works for families with young children who want kids growing up together, and couples wanting Bee Cave without the density. The green space is the product. Everything else is built around preserving it.