23705 Old Ferry Rd 15Spicewood, TX 78669

Description

Perched on approximately 4.5 private acres atop a high bluff with 400 feet of waterfront on the Pedernales River arm of Lake Travis, this award-winning custom home is a rare expression of architecture, landscape, and sustainability. Designed in 1998 by Kevin Alter and David Heymann, the residence received the AIA Austin Honor Award and was featured in Texas Architect magazine. The home is organized into north and south wings connected by a dramatic 96-foot covered deck facing west—ideal for cool morning breakfasts, Hill Country sunsets, and near-constant breezes. Floor-to-ceiling windows, clerestory ventilation, fully insulated 6” exterior walls, and ceiling fans throughout support a thoughtfully engineered, energy-efficient design that encourages natural cross-ventilation and minimal HVAC use. The north wing offers an open living, dining, and kitchen space with granite counters, custom cabinetry, limestone fireplace, and expansive glazing for abundant natural light. The primary suite features granite finishes and a large walk-in shower. The south wing includes three bedrooms, a full bath, laundry, and a two-car garage, separated by a breezeway that channels prevailing southerly winds. Notable upgrades include solar panels (2020), rainwater collection providing the sole water source since 2010, two new Trane HVAC systems (2024), updated septic pump, and a private dock with boat slip. Cat5 ethernet outlets throughout support modern connectivity and home automation. This is a distinctive, architecturally significant waterfront retreat offering privacy, sustainability, and timeless design—ready for its next steward.

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Year built

1998

Living area

2,837 Sq Ft

Lot size

4.55 acres

Garage spaces

2

Parking spaces

4

Ownership

Fee-Simple

Days on market

257

MLS^® Listing#

8959253

Property Features

Interior

Breakfast Bar · Granite Counters · Walk-In Closet(s) · Master Downstairs

Exterior

Dock · Boat Slip · Uncovered Courtyard

Appliances

Oven · Built-In Gas Range · Dishwasher

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Central

Flooring

Carpet · Stone · Wood

Fireplace

Family Room · Stone · Wood Burning

Pool

None

Parking

Detached · Garage · Garage Door Opener

Laundry

Laundry Room · In Garage · Outside

Patio

Covered · Deck · Rear Porch

Fencing

Partial · Wire

Lot features

Rock Outcropping · Many Trees · Views · Waterfront

Construction

Stone · Metal Siding · Wood Siding

Foundation

Slab

Roof

Metal

Windows

Blinds · Double Pane Windows · Screens

Security

See Remarks

Other structures

Garage(s) · Guest House

Community

None

Utilities

Electricity Connected · Propane · Water Connected

Sewer

Septic Tank

Water source

See Remarks

Rooms

Schools

Elementary

West Cypress Hills

Middle

Lake Travis

High

Lake Travis

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual taxes

$25,430Tax year 2025

Assessed value

$1,492,312

Parcel number

05600701060000

Directions

West on 71, Turn right on Pace Bend Park Road, turn left on Old Ferry Road, turn left into the entrance for 23705, follow the dirt road, stay right at the fork in the road and follow road around to the right, house #15 on your left.