8200 Hickory Creek Dr Austin, TX 78735

Secluded and private 3-acre gated creekside estate. Extensive renovation of this spacious custom home. Low 1.4% tax rate. Walking distance to St Gabriel's & St Michael's and a short drive to Regents and St Andrews Enter through the striking steel doorway to be greeted by a breathtaking living room bathed in natural light, anchored around one of the residence's three fireplaces. The hallway opens to a space that calls for social gatherings. Honed terrazzo flooring was chosen to separate the dining & kitchen space, which opens to the pool & was selected for durability & design. White oak cabinetry & a spacious island center the kitchen with quarts and soapstone counters. The walk-in pantry entry doors are seamlessly integrated behind cabinet doors. It is designed with entertaining in mind & features wrap-around shelving, ample appliances cabinets, & a location for a secondary refrigerator. The Thermador appliances include a 48" gas range with griddle, TWO dishwashers, 36” refrigerator & freezer columns, double oven with steam & convection, & a Scotsman nugget ice maker. Highly energy-efficient insulation & quiet 3-zone HVAC system with dehumidifiers custom designed to make the interior comfortable year round. Luxury Le Grande switches throughout. Level 5 drywall everywhere & low VOC top-of-the-line paint from Benjamin Moore. 3-car garage with dedicated Tesla charger & side-mount quiet operation garage door openers. The primary suite is truly a retreat with two on suite closets & bathrooms featuring a home spa & soaking tub for two. The house is prewired with CAT6 for cameras, to build a mesh Wi-Fi network, & features SONOS speakers throughout the interior & exterior. All of these systems convene in a dedicated rack room. This massive 3-acre lot is nested against Hickory Creek to the north making the view tranquil, wildlife abundant, & calls for exploration. The deep pool stays cool in the hot summer & steel & IPE decking is an epic entertaining space.