8414 Antero Dr, Austin, TX 78759

The view. Wow. This impeccable Great Hills townhouse is the result of more than $90,000 updates, beginning with hardwood floors throughout, re-textured ceilings, and a new contemporary solid wood & glass front door. Flamed granite countertops, modern cabinetry with low-profile cabinet pulls, recessed dimmable lighting, a KitchenAid range, a Bosch dishwasher, and a large stainless under-mount sink with a Newport Brass pull-down faucet are now in the kitchen. If you enjoy cooking, you’ll love the island work station, open to the living area. Did we mention the built-in wine fridge? Or the Nelson Propeller Bubble pendant in the dining area? The spacious master bath now looks like what you’d find in a luxury hotel: walk-in shower with glass partition and rain shower head, slate tile floors, recessed dimmable lighting, and a stylish quartz-topped vanity. The upstairs bath has a double vanity sink, Cedar & Moss lighting, a Speakman shower head, and penny tile. There are new ceiling fans in all the bedrooms, new windows upstairs, and a custom walk-in closet. There’s also a blackout shade in the main bedroom. While the upstairs rooms feel like private aeries, the enclosed back patio is tailor-made for enjoying the spectacular sunsets regularly on offer over the canyon--if you're not already doing so from the swimming pool. It feels like you’re atop your own park. Meanwhile, world-class retail & dining are just 5 minutes away at The Domain. Nearby open-air shopping centers, such as the Arboretum and Great Hills Market, offer the practical conveniences of Costco, Trader Joe’s, Pottery Barn & other necessaries. Unfamiliar with Great Hills? It’s an enclave nestled in wooded hills, anchored by an 18-hole golf course and 80 acres of Bull Creek Watershed, with easy access to Austin’s major thoroughfares.

Westover Hills sits in the 78759 zip in Northwest Austin, built mostly between 1972 and 1985 on the rolling terrain north of Far West Boulevard. Houses are 2,400-4,500 sqft on quarter-acre to half-acre lots with mature live oaks and the kind of long driveways that came with 1970s suburban planning. Most homes have been updated at least once - kitchens and baths from the 2010s, HVAC and roofs newer.

What makes Westover Hills different from other Northwest Austin neighborhoods is the Westover Hills Club - a private swim and tennis club exclusive to residents. The pool, tennis courts, and family events run year-round. Membership is included with most home purchases in the deed-restricted area, so you don't have to wait for a slot.

Pricing runs $850K for original-condition homes up to $1.8M for renovated and expanded properties. The neighborhood holds value because the lots are bigger than most of Northwest Austin and the school zoning is strong: Hill Elementary, Murchison Middle, and Anderson High School - which runs the International Baccalaureate program that draws families from across the district.

Location works well if you commute to Northwest Austin tech employers: 5 minutes to The Domain, 8 minutes to Apple's North Austin campus, 10 minutes to the Arboretum, and 15 minutes to downtown via MoPac. Great Hills Park and the Bull Creek greenbelt sit at the western edge with hiking trails that connect to the larger Bull Creek system.

Restaurants and shopping cluster on Anderson Lane, Far West Boulevard, and at the Arboretum: Eddie V's, Z'Tejas, Truluck's, Maudie's Tex-Mex, and the Whole Foods at Gateway. The Arboretum walking path makes outdoor dining and weekend errands easy.

Best for buyers who want larger lots than most of Northwest Austin, IB-program school zoning, the private Westover Hills Club, and quick access to both the Domain and downtown.