8634 Navidad Dr, Austin, TX 78735

Embrace a permanent state of vacation at 8634 Navidad Drive. This 4-bed/3.5-bath home features a spectacular outdoor oasis. Sheltered from the street by over 15 species of trees and shrubs, with multiple sitting areas and walkways, the landscaping was designed for tranquility and privacy. The meticulously landscaped 1.16-acre lot features seven raised garden beds perfect for a thriving kitchen garden, botanical garden or wildflower sanctuary, accompanied by a dedicated irrigation system and water fountain, a gardener's shed, and two compost pits. An expansive covered patio features a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with top of the line, stainless steel Alfresco appliances. A granite stone bar rounds out the outdoor entertaining hub, overlooking the heated pool and grotto waterfall. Tranquil exterior lighting accompanying two cascading waterfalls creates the ultimate Texas Hill Country ambiance. A two-story atrium entry and living room, along with oversized windows complement the interior's serene color palette of natural stone and hardwood floors throughout the home. At almost 5,000 sf, this 8634 Navidad offers open plan living, a designer kitchen, and a spa-like primary suite. Two living rooms, a huge study, a wine cellar, and new hardwood floors round out the interior layout. On the 6th hole of the Fazio Foothills Golf Course, you can enjoy direct access to the fairway. Live in Barton Creek, minutes from Westlake, the Barton Creek Preserve, the Omni Barton Creek Resort, and only ten miles from Downtown Austin. A short ten-minute walk to St. Michael's or less than a 10-minute drive to St. Gabriel’s highly sought Private Schools. Bask in the tranquility of your own private sanctuary, while still living in close proximity to all Austin has to offer.

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Barton Creek is Austin's premier golf community in 78735 - four championship courses thread through eight gated villages, twenty minutes from downtown. Median home price around $2.95M, with custom estates ranging from $1.2M patio homes to $6M+ golf-course frontage properties. Austin ISD schools.

Turn off Bee Caves Road and the Hill Country opens up - limestone ridges, old-growth oaks, fairways disappearing into canyons. Fazio Foothills (Tom Fazio's 1986 original at 7,087 yards) is the signature course, with Fazio Canyons and Coore Crenshaw offering different character. The Omni Barton Creek Resort anchors the community with spa, pools, dining, and member events.

Eight gated sections each have distinct character: Amarra Drive for new-build contemporary estates ($3M-$6M+), The Preserve for Hill Country views and privacy, Wimberly Lane for established homes with mature landscaping. HOA governance varies by section - some enforce architectural review strictly, others are lighter touch.

The buyer profile skews toward avid golfers (40% of purchases), families choosing Austin ISD, and C-suite executives who need estate-level privacy 20 minutes from downtown. The Greenbelt borders the western edge, and Sculpture Falls is accessible from within the community.