8863 Mountain Ridge Cir, Austin, TX 78759

Classic custom home with split level entry. A long covered front porch welcomes you into this special home. The bright entryway with leaded glass double doors beckons you in. The high ceilings and updated windows allow for natural light into this stylish home. Updated kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, quartz counters and a large picturesque window that frames the trees and landscaped backyard. The primary bedroom is located on the main living level and offers an exclusive private screened-in porch, plus an exceptional ensuite that has two spacious walk-in closets, a separate walk in shower, soaking tub and double sinks. The formal dining area is open to the family room and includes a charming entertainers wet-bar. The living area's high ceilings are accented by the woodburning floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace. Featuring a serene setting on the outside deck off the living and dining area this is an ideal area for chilling. The exterior side stairwell leads to a smartly designed lush landscaped backyard that exhibits a crushed rock walkway, screened-in gazebo with ceiling fans and a fish pond. The backyard oasis offers a serene environment surrounded by native trees and plants and a relaxing sound of the pond. Looking up to the house from the backyard, you will notice the large steel columns that reinforces the solid upstairs deck area. Incredibly well done, this custom tiered backyard offers a private sanctuary in Northwest Hills. Feeding into the popular Austin ISD schools, tucked on this quiet circular street, this is a must see to appreciate. The refreshed home that has been lovingly maintained has tons of storage, and a one-of-a-kind abode that is different from the normal cookie cutter homes. This is an exceptional home in the heart of Austin and truly is a must see.

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.