Buckeye Trail

A New Craftsman Home

Providing a secluded sanctuary, Buckeye Trail is a mere "stone-throw" away from downtown Austin. This custom designed home merges California Craftsman with Prairie Craftsman to create a sophisticated architectural blend. The abode offers a majestic 270-degree view of Little Bee Creek Valley, the Texas Hill Country, and a view that includes The University of Texas Tower, complete with sunsets and sunrises.

Mahogany and travertine show throughout the home, with bamboo flooring in the master suite. Cumaru wood from South America is used for the main deck as well as the private deck off the master suite. The Arts and Crafts style staircase featuring mahogany railings and panels connects all three floors. These panels, fashioned in a basket weave pattern, took over 700 hours to complete.

Woodwork detailing, wainscoting and literally miles of custom millwork enhance the character of each individual space. European granite and stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances are featured in the kitchen, along with Grohe and Kohler fixtures throughout the home.

The living areas feature custom made built-in cabinets for media equipment and are pre-wired for state of the art entertainment systems.

The master suite features a two story master bath with a recreational vessel whirlpool for two in the upstairs loft. It features some of the best views in the building.

The gourmet kitchen is open to the living and dining areas. It is ideal for entertaining within the “view drenched” great room.

Unique custom water features surround the house using a water collection system that adds a natural aspect to the classic home. A waterfall begins near the front entrance and flows beside the home, connecting to a lower patio utilizing collected spring water, rain water, and air conditioner condensation. All water collected from rain gutters flows through specially designed "rain chains" to water features around the house, creating soothing sounds, which reach most rooms.

Accessibility

Building a home with a grand view, often requires building on the side of a hill and constructing a multiple level structure. This challenges accessibility issues and demands intelligent solutions inside and outside the home.

The Buckeye's home front door allows the visitor to enter the main level on nearly flat ground. The garage, kitchen, living room, dining room, foyer master suite and two more bedrooms are also located on this level. The best views in the house are also found on this level. It has been insured that all major necessities are easily accessible, even rolling the trash can to its pick-up point is on flat ground.

Additionally, if desired, the lower floor can be made accessible by installing a lift.

The City of West Lake Hills

Buckeye Trail is located in the city of West Lake Hills, ten minutes from downtown Austin. West Lake Hills comprises 2,560 acres (4 sq. miles) with approximately 40 miles of public streets and about 1,000 homes and 200 businesses and it has its own police and fire department.

The government of West Lake Hills, as well as its residents, are dedicated to preserve the environment and to maintain the natural beauty of the area. West Lake Hills was founded on September 9, 1953.

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