_ Prominence Rd, Spicewood, TX 78669

In the rolling hills of Spicewood, on a legendary tract of land just outside Austin, a new standard for private living is being established: Loraloma.

This is an enclave architected for legacy—a private community where curated experiences and thoughtful design converge with the soul of the Texas Hill Country.

Now open, the centerpiece of Loraloma makes its global debut: a private championship golf course by David McLay Kidd, the world's most sought-after golf architect. As its inaugural season commences, founding members will be the first to play this 18-hole links-style masterpiece, a privilege reserved exclusively for residents. Beyond the course, the estate offers a lifestyle of serene adventure, from a natural swimming grotto and a private river club on the Pedernales to a 40-mile network of equestrian trails.

Estate Lot 15

The offering of Estate Lot 15 presents a rare opportunity to join this landmark community at its inception. Thoughtfully positioned within the Limestone Gulch neighborhood, this homesite provides effortless access to signature amenities, including the swimming hole, a stocked fishing pond, and the Fieldhouse—the residents’ private club for wellness, fitness, and social gatherings. Paired with architecturally significant plans for residences over 4,000 square feet, this offering streamlines the creation of your private retreat. It represents a compelling value and a premier opportunity to establish a legacy at Loraloma as it is unveiled to the world.

This 0.3808-acre lot in Loraloma sits on private maintained roads in Spicewood's Limestone Gulch neighborhood, positioned to become a self-sufficient homestead within one of the Hill Country's most exclusive residential communities. The property offers the rare combination of independence and infrastructure that defines modern sustainable living without isolation.

The land slopes upward with mature trees exceeding 40 feet, providing natural windbreaks and shade that reduce cooling costs year-round. Native plantings already establish the ecological foundation for a property designed to generate its own power and water. This is raw potential for solar arrays that face unobstructed sky, and the elevation and terrain support both rainwater collection systems and well drilling for groundwater independence. The sloped topography, common throughout the Hill Country, naturally drains irrigation and stormwater, eliminating the need for complex engineered solutions.

Loraloma's private infrastructure includes a championship golf course designed by David McLay Kidd, a natural swimming grotto on the Pedernales River, and 40 miles of equestrian trails across the estate. The Fieldhouse serves as the community's private club. These amenities mean that self-sufficiency doesn't mean remoteness. The property sits within Marble Falls ISD, with Spicewood Elementary as the district school, and maintains proximity to the greater Austin tech corridor despite its rural character.

The 202-day listing period reflects the specificity of this opportunity. Estate lots of this caliber in established Hill Country communities rarely become available. At $900,000, the land itself represents foundation value in a gated community with controlled development and architectural standards that protect long-term appreciation.

Building here means designing a home that works with the natural systems already in place. Solar exposure is optimized. Water resources are accessible. The native landscape requires minimal supplemental irrigation once established. You're not building a home that fights its environment; you're building one that leverages it. This lot, with its trees, slope, and established community framework, allows you to achieve complete independence from municipal utilities while maintaining the security and amenities that define luxury Hill Country living. The combination is rare.

Loraloma is being built on 1,300 acres atop the Balcones Escarpment above Lake Travis, making it the largest new private community in the Hill Country west of Austin. The escarpment drops several hundred feet to the lake surface, which means the elevation produces views that most Austin-area neighborhoods cannot physically replicate. Every home sits above 1,000 feet, and the western lots look out across miles of open Hill Country.

The community is in Spicewood, zip code 78669, roughly 30 minutes northwest of downtown via Highway 71. Bee Cave and the Galleria district are about 15 minutes southeast, and Marble Falls is 20 minutes northwest. Lake Travis marina access at Pace Bend is approximately 12 minutes. Spicewood has historically been ranch country, and Loraloma sits where Austin's western growth meets the open land that longtime residents have known for decades. Austin-Bergstrom airport is about 45 minutes via Highway 71.

Every home is new construction from 2024 forward. Hill Country Modern architecture leads at roughly 35 percent, featuring clean lines, expansive glass, native stone, and low-slope rooflines that frame views rather than compete with them. Texas Ranch Contemporary accounts for about 25 percent, blending traditional ranch proportions with modern interiors. Lot sizes run one to three acres for most homesites, with estate lots exceeding five acres. Pricing starts in the low $2 millions for smaller lots with builder packages and climbs past $5 million for panoramic escarpment positions.

Lake Travis ISD serves Spicewood, and families will attend schools in that district. Lake Travis High carries strong academic and athletic reputation. The drive from the community is approximately 20 minutes. Private options in the Bee Cave and Lakeway corridor are within commuting distance. This is not a five-minute school drop-off. Families who prioritize walkable school proximity should factor that in.

The lifestyle is built around land, views, and outdoor access. An equestrian center and amphitheater are part of the amenity plan, along with miles of internal trails. Pedernales Falls State Park is 25 minutes away with excellent hiking and swimming. Pace Bend Park on Lake Travis provides cliff jumping and boat access. Krause Springs, a spring-fed swimming hole, is about 20 minutes away. Hamilton Pool Preserve is a 15-minute drive. For dining, Apis Restaurant in Spicewood delivers fine dining with local ingredients. Opie's BBQ serves brisket that locals swear by. Poodie's Hilltop has live music and cold beer. Flat Creek Estate Winery offers tastings and vineyard dinners, and Blue Bonnet Cafe in Marble Falls has served pie since 1929.

Loraloma occupies a category that did not previously exist here. It is not a golf community like the Hills or Spanish Oaks, nor a marina community like Rough Hollow. The closest comparison is Horseshoe Bay, but Loraloma is 30 minutes closer to downtown. Compared to Bee Cave subdivisions like Falconhead or Sweetwater, the acreage is dramatically larger and the density dramatically lower. The development plan preserves over 60 percent as open space.

Loraloma makes sense for buyers who have moved past the question of downtown proximity and are optimizing for land, privacy, and natural beauty. Families with flexible work arrangements will find the location comfortable. The community is in its earliest phase, so you are buying into a vision as much as a finished product. But the land is the asset that cannot be replicated. The escarpment is not getting any bigger.