8708 Acuarela Ct, Austin, TX 78735

A Heyl Homes Custom Estate, Fully Updated and Refinished in 2025. For the Buyer Seeking Quality, Privacy, and Immediate Enjoyment. Set on 1.587 acres at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the gated Amarra at Barton Creek community, this single-level Heyl Homes residence commands sweeping east-facing Hill Country views. Built in 2015 and comprehensively renovated in 2025 for $500,000, the 5,248-square-foot home offers four en-suite bedrooms, a dedicated study, two half baths, and dramatic entertaining spaces—move-in ready, every capital improvement completed. The property conveys deeded Barton Creek Country Club social membership and is steps from the Fazio Canyons course, ranked #1 in Texas by Golf.com, .

STYLE Striking walls of cut Texas stone anchor the principal rooms, lending warmth and permanence alongside refined contemporary finishes—a house built to last and designed to be lived in. The bedrooms and study are deliberately set apart, offering quiet privacy from the entertaining core.

INTERIORS & ENTERTAINING Entry, great room, dining, kitchen, and family room flow continuously, anchored by two fireplaces and notably tall ceilings. Every wall and ceiling elevated to a Level 5 smooth finish via three-coat plaster, providing a gallery-quality backdrop throughout. A comprehensive LED lighting package, in-ceiling sound system, honed countertops, and designer fans complete the refresh.

KITCHEN, WET BAR & PANTRY Professional-grade appliances, wine refrigerator, reverse osmosis filtration, and a dedicated wet bar with beverage refrigerator and ice maker.

GARAGE & SYSTEMS The three-car garage has its own HVAC system and four 220V outlets. Improvements also include fiber optic broadband, a new dedicated primary HVAC, upgraded attic insulation, and a renewed and expanded irrigation system.

GROUNDS Pool, spa, integrated terrace and grill area are oriented toward panoramic Hill Country. Original Thompson+Hanson landscaping expanded and upgraded.

The 1.5869-acre estate at 8708 Acuarela CT in the gated Amarra at Barton Creek community sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, where privacy arrives as a design principle rather than an accident. Built in 2015 by Heyl Homes and comprehensively renovated in 2025, this 5,248-square-foot residence commands sweeping east-facing Hill Country views from a position of genuine seclusion within one of Austin's most guarded neighborhoods.

The house itself speaks through restraint. Cut Texas stone walls anchor the principal rooms with a sense of permanence that transcends trend. Level 5 smooth finishes on every wall and ceiling create a gallery-quality backdrop throughout. Four en-suite bedrooms and a dedicated study are deliberately positioned away from the entertaining core, a spatial strategy that acknowledges how serious homeowners actually live. The primary bedroom occupies the main floor with two walk-in closets and a soaking tub. Two half baths serve guest areas, ensuring discretion for visitors.

The entertaining spaces flow deliberately. Entry, great room, dining, kitchen, and family room connect without walls, anchored by two fireplaces and dramatic height. A kitchen renovation installed professional-grade stainless steel appliances, a built-in refrigerator, gas cooktop, double oven, wine refrigerator, and reverse osmosis filtration. The wet bar includes its own beverage refrigerator and ice maker. A dedicated pantry and breakfast bar support serious cooking without display.

The grounds match the philosophy. The pool and spa orient toward panoramic Hill Country vistas. An integrated terrace and outdoor grill area provide covered entertaining space. Fiber optic broadband, a dedicated primary HVAC system, upgraded attic insulation, and an expanded irrigation system represent the infrastructure necessary for effortless daily living. The three-car garage functions as a climate-controlled utility space with its own HVAC and four 220V outlets.

Location compounds the value. The home sits steps from the Fazio Canyons course at Barton Creek Country Club, ranked number one in Texas by Golf.com. Oak Hill Elementary, O Henry Middle, and Austin High School serve the Austin ISD attendance zone. The property conveys deeded Barton Creek Country Club social membership.

At $972 per square foot, this represents a full refresh of a proven floor plan on a lot that offers genuine Hill Country seclusion within minutes of downtown Austin and the 360 corridor.

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.