2803 Manitou DrAustin, TX 78734

Description

Perched among the trees on a secluded hillside cul de sac, this iconic glass and steel masterpiece offers a living experience unlike anything else in Austin. Featured on HGTV and the filming location for several documentaries, this architect designed home is both a work of art and a successful short term rental, offering the opportunity to enjoy an extraordinary private retreat while generating income when not in use. Originally designed as an architect's personal residence, the home features soaring 30 foot glass walls and 11 sliding glass doors that blur the line between indoors and out, creating a true treehouse experience. Expansive decks and patios surround the home with panoramic Hill Country and greenbelt views, while a dramatic rock wall and bridge entry create an unforgettable first impression. A private trail leads to Indian Creek with seasonal waterfalls and swimming holes. The upstairs primary suite offers three private decks, while the downstairs retreat features floor to ceiling glass, an open air shower with three rain shower heads, and a jetted soaking tub for two. Recent updates include a standing seam metal roof in 2024, a new HVAC system in 2023 with an upstairs mini split, and a new dishwasher in 2025. A rare second lot conveys with the sale, providing space for a guest house, pool, workshop, or additional privacy. Located in Apache Shores, residents enjoy private Lake Austin access with a boat launch, lakeside park, pool, tennis and basketball courts, volleyball, soccer, disc golf, and a clubhouse. Just minutes from Lake Travis, Lakeway, the Hill Country Galleria, and about 30 minutes from downtown Austin, this one of a kind property offers exceptional architecture, natural beauty, and investment potential.

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Year built

2003

Living area

1,638 Sq Ft

Lot size

0.60 acres

Lot dimensions

0 x 0

Parking spaces

5

Ownership

Fee-Simple

Days on market

108

MLS^® Listing#

2999129

Property Features

Interior

Ceiling Fan(s) · Entrance Foyer · High Speed Internet · Open Floorplan · Pantry · Recessed Lighting · Smart Thermostat · Soaking Tub · Storage · Walk-In Closet(s) · See Remarks · Master Downstairs

Exterior

Balcony · Private Yard

Appliances

Cooktop · Dishwasher · Disposal · Electric Range · Microwave · Electric Oven · Stainless Steel Appliance(s) · Washer/Dryer · Electric Water Heater

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s) · Central Air

Heating

Central · Heat Pump

Flooring

Concrete · Wood

Fireplace

None

Pool

None

Parking

Boat · Outside · See Remarks

Laundry

In Hall · Laundry Closet · Lower Level

Patio

Covered · Deck · Front Porch · Patio · Porch · See Remarks

Fencing

Back Yard · Partial · Wrought Iron

Lot features

Greenbelt · Cul-De-Sac · Private · Views

Construction

See Remarks · Glass

Foundation

Slab

Roof

Metal

Windows

Blinds · Insulated Windows

Other structures

Shed(s) · Storage

Community

Fishing · Lake · Park · Playground · Pool · Tennis Court(s)

Utilities

Electricity Available

Sewer

Septic Tank

Water source

Public

Schools

Elementary

Lake Travis

Middle

Hudson Bend

High

Lake Travis

Financial Details

HOA

$45 / AnnuallyAssociation: Apache Shores

Annual taxes

$15,975Tax year 2021

Assessed value

$779,356

Parcel number

01475808480000

Directions

620 North, R on General Williams, R on Broken Bow, stay left @ fork in road, R on Manitou Dr., end of Cul de sac on Left