8604 Alverstone Way, Austin, TX 78759

Light streams through the clerestory windows in this architectural marvel designed and formerly owned by architect John Fitzpatrick. Bamboo floors flow throughout this 4 bed, 2.5 bath home with 3 bonus rooms for office, sun, play, theater or whatever you choose. Back of the home has large windows overlooking the Steck Valley Greenbelt canyon with no neighbors directly behind and a large deck for star gazing at night or enjoying the view and multitude of wildlife during the day. Updated kitchen with gas cooking and large center island with seating is the heart of this home. Whole house fan allows for an easy air-out. Signature bar perfect for entertaining. Updated bathrooms with primary bath walk-in shower and new cast iron tub in guest bath. Aluminum shake roof has 50 year life. Windows replaced in 2013. Incredibly energy efficient - owner has left copies of the utility bills inside the home. One of the best vertical teams in the AISD school district. Incredible location with access to 360, 183 and MoPac and close proximity to Arboretum and the Domain. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify information is accurate.

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.