1354 The High RD, Austin TX 78746
Austin, TX 78746 · Akumal
Single Family Residence for sale in Akumal
Overview
Property Description
Five private acres surround this custom Old World Storybook estate on the coveted High Road in Westlake Hills, blending artisan craftsmanship w/modern efficiency. This 4 bed, 4 bath retreat features 21kW solar, 6 zone 21 SEER Carrier geothermal heat pumps, spray foam insulation, w/average utility costs of $70/mo. This home is constructed w/Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) walls, a high-performance building system. As you enter, a Tiffany-style stained glass entry opens to vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, Venetian plaster walls, Arizona Rosa flagstone floors, & hand-crafted details throughout. Office features Unique Green Man Masonry Fireplace & antique doors. The great room showcases salvaged hemlock trusses, a weeping mortar stair tower, travertine wainscoting, stained glass accents & dramatic fireplace, w/antique 100-year-old doors open to a serene courtyard framed by dragon-themed wrought iron railings. A marble-floored library w/coffered faux copper ceiling, wall-to-wall bookcases, mahogany windows, & Juliet balcony, complemented by medieval stained glass crafted from 200-year-old salvaged glass. The private owner’s suite offers a stone fireplace, hand scraped teak floors & spa-like bath with river rock shower. Upstairs bedrooms feature bamboo floors & built-ins, & a spiral staircase leads to a hilltop tower w/panoramic views. Additional living spaces feature hand-chiseled mesquite mantels & flow seamlessly to expansive decks overlooking rolling hills. The kitchen includes custom cabinetry, large island, double copper sink, & thermal chimney cupola. The lower-level guest suite provides private access & full bath. Outdoors, enjoy massaranduba decking, koi pond w/Indian Lotus, workshop, mult parking areas w/two driveway entrances, copper gutters, 100% masonry stucco w/moss rock, wildflower fields, nature trails to a creek, & space for future guest homes. A custom pool w/natural stone accents, stone & turf patio is currently under construction to complete this estate!
Energy & Green Certification
- Austin Energy's Green Building Program
Certification details are reported by the listing agent to the MLS.
Financial Info
- Price
- $7,300,000
- $ / Sqft
- $1507
- HOA
- None
- Tax Rate
- 1.4611%
- Est. Taxes
- $43,796.55
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Exemptions
- Homestead
Legal Info
- Address
- 1354 The High RD
- County
- Travis
- City
- Austin
- State
- TX
- Zip
- 78746
- Subdivision
- Akumal
- Legal Description
- LOT 1 BLK A AKUMAL SUBD
- Parcel
- 01231503080000
Interior Features
- Floor
- Bamboo, Marble, Stone, Tile, Wood
- Num Living
- 3
- Dining
- 2
- Kitchen
- Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Appliances
- Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Microwave, RNGHD, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry
- In Hall, Laundry Room, Main Level
- Master Bed
- 2 Primary Baths, Double Vanity, Primary Bedroom on Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Master Main
- Yes
- Fireplaces
- 4
- Fireplace Description
- Den, Dining Room, Double Sided, Family Room, Glass Doors, Great Room, Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom, Stone, Wood Burning
- Interior Features
- 2 Primary Baths, 2 Primary Suites, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Chandelier, Stone Counters, Double Vanity, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, French Doors, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Natural Woodwork, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Soaking Tub, Storage, Study/Home Office, Walk-In Closet(s), Washer Hookup, Wired for Sound, Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames
General Info
- Beds
- 4 Total / 1 Main Level / 3 Other Level
- Full / Half Baths
- 3 / 1
- Prop Type
- Residential
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- 3
- Year Built
- 2010 / Resale
- Square Feet
- 4,845 / Appraiser
- Garages
- 2
- Garage Desc
- Additional Parking, Carport, Door-Single, Driveway, Enclosed, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Gravel, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Paver Block
- Foundation
- Slab
- Roof
- Composition, Metal, Mixed, Shingle
- Construction
- Concrete, Frame, ICFs (Insulated Concrete Forms), Spray Foam Insulation, Masonry – All Sides, Stone, Stucco
- Acres
- 5.00
- Lot Description
- Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Sloped Down, Steep Slope, Trees-Heavy, Many Trees
- Restrictions
- Deed Restrictions
- Flood Plain
- No
- View
- Canyon, Downtown, Hill Country, Panoramic, Skyline, Trees/Woods
- Water Access
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Area
- 8E
Utility Info
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Aerobic Septic
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Not Available, Solar, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Heat
- See Remarks, Active Solar, Central, Heat Pump, Radiant Floor, Solar
- A C
- Other, Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Multi Units
Exterior Features
- Fence
- Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Partial, Wood, Wrought Iron
- Exterior Features
- Balcony, Uncovered Courtyard, Exterior Steps, Garden, Gutters Partial, Lighting, Permeable Paving, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Covered, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch, Terrace
- Pool On Property
- Yes
- Area Amenities
- None
Rooms
Lower level
- Bathroom
Lower level full bathroom by 4th bedroom with Travertine sinks, Travertine shower, Alabaster floral lights, Stained glass transom, Built in safe, Venetian plaster
Stone Counters, Dual Vanity, Full Bath, Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Shower
- Bedroom
Lower level large bedroom great for a guest suite with Floor to ceiling built in bookcases, Stained glass doors, Masaranduba Decking on outside porch w/ceiling fan, Unique steel & stained glass entry door w/ventilation inset, and separate entrance door.
Main level
- Great Room
Large Great Room features two 100-yr antique stained glass doors; Old World Venetian plaster walls/ceilings; 5’H travertine wainscot (in/out) w/carved edging; stained glass rose window & dining windows w/twisted center column; 1.5–2” AZ Rosa stone floors; salvaged hemlock jack-hammer trusses; weeping mortar stair tower; antique alabaster chandelier; 4 dormers; dragon wrought iron railing; salvaged beam porch posts; cast stone FP w/limestone hearth; solar radiant heat; custom surrounds & lintels.
Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork
- Library
Grand Library directly to the left through the front door with Two - 100 year old antique doors w/stained glass in Library, Coffered ceiling w/ faux embossed copper face & detailed moldings, Marble Flooring, Juliet Balcony looking into the Great Room, Wall to wall wood bookcases, Smooth Plaster Wall finish, Double blade steampunk ceiling fan
Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork, Recessed Lighting
- Primary Bedroom
Spacious Primary bedroom with large Masonry fireplace, Hand scraped Teak Flooring, Salvaged Hemlock Beams and 1.5-2” Green Pennsylvania Stone on Porch w/ceiling fan
Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting
- Family Room
Family Room by the kitchen with 100 year old antique doors w/stained glass, Masaranduba Decking on outside porch w/ceiling fan, Unique, Stone risers on stairs, Unique Window Seat & Chandelier, 9 lighted built in art niches, See-through Fireplace w/ 2 hand chiseled solid wood beam mantels & limestone hearths, Built in bookcase concealed entertainment center and Built in bookcase with hidden storage closet
Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Storage
- Bathroom
Powder Bathroom in Hallway by kitchen and Laundry Room with Copper sink w/polished limestone countertop, Concealed closet, Venetian plaster
Half Bath
- Foyer
Stair Tower and Entry with Venetian Plaster, 1.5-2” solid stone Arizona Rosa stair treads, Travertine Stone risers, Custom blown glass wall sconces, 1.5-2” solid stone Arizona Rosa flooring in Foyer, Stained glass front door, Copper & Calcite stone entry lanterns, Antique marble lions, Hand applied decorative window details
Natural Woodwork
- Dining Room
Just off the family room and kitchen is this lovely dining room with See-through Fireplace w/ 2 hand chiseled solid wood beam mantels & limestone hearths
- Office
Home Office directly to the right through the front door with Unique one-of-a-kind hand sculpted Green Man Masonry Fireplace, Travertine Tile Fireplace Surround w/limestone hearth & shelving, 100 year old antique doors w/stained glass in Office, Hand scraped Teak Flooring, Built in bookcase concealed HVAC closet, Custom window lintels
- Primary Bathroom
Luxury Finished Primary Bathroom with Peacock Slate flooring & baseboard, 3 layer hand applied Venetian plaster, Round Shower w/ Round River rock floors on walls & ceiling, Built in safe, Groin vault w/ hand applied decorative detail & chandelier, Bathtub chandelier and Lighted built in art niche
- Kitchen
Unique iron Pot Rack, Thermal Chimney Cupola w/real copper roof, Copper Sink, Optional dumb waiter space, Custom cabinet finish, Cast stone backsplash edging, Oversized walk in pantry w/window seat, Unique Range Backsplash
Center Island, Stone Counters, Dumbwaiter, Eat In Kitchen, Gourmet Kitchen, Open to Family Room, Pantry, Plumbed for Icemaker, Recessed Lighting
Third level
- Conservatory
Fifth Floor Tower with Bamboo Flooring, Unique Steel spiral staircase, Panoramic views of canyon, Chinese cabinet with concealed cold water sink
Upper level
- Bedroom
Upper level bedroom #3 with Bamboo Flooring, Unique Kid Cave, Built in window side bookcases, Walk in closet
Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Bedroom
Upper level bedroom #2 with Bamboo Flooring, Unique Kid Cave, Built in window side bookcases, Walk in closet
Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | New Listing | — |
Taxes
Schools
School Info
- District
- Eanes ISD
- Elementary
- Eanes
- Middle
- Hill Country
- High
- Westlake
Maps
Financing
Your preferences
- 20% down
- Conv/Jumbo
- 30 years
- 6.50% rate
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Estimated monthly payment
$46,646 / mo
20% down · 6.50% interest · 30-year fixed
Estimated monthly payment $46,646
- Principal & interest
- $36,913
- Property taxes
- $3,650
- Homeowners insurance
- $6,083
*PITI only
These figures are estimates for general information only — not a loan offer, a quote, or a guarantee of financing terms.
| Year | Starting balance | Principal paid | Interest paid | Ending balance | Principal vs interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,840,000 | $65,275 | $377,678 | $5,774,725 | |
| 2 | $5,774,725 | $69,647 | $373,307 | $5,705,078 | |
| 3 | $5,705,078 | $74,311 | $368,642 | $5,630,767 | |
| 4 | $5,630,767 | $79,288 | $363,665 | $5,551,479 | |
| 5 | $5,551,479 | $84,598 | $358,355 | $5,466,881 | |
| 6 | $5,466,881 | $90,264 | $352,690 | $5,376,617 | |
| 7 | $5,376,617 | $96,309 | $346,645 | $5,280,309 | |
| 8 | $5,280,309 | $102,759 | $340,195 | $5,177,550 | |
| 9 | $5,177,550 | $109,641 | $333,313 | $5,067,909 | |
| 10 | $5,067,909 | $116,984 | $325,970 | $4,950,926 |
- Year 1$5,774,725
- Principal paid
- $65,275
- Interest paid
- $377,678
- Starting balance
- $5,840,000
- Year 2$5,705,078
- Principal paid
- $69,647
- Interest paid
- $373,307
- Starting balance
- $5,774,725
- Year 3$5,630,767
- Principal paid
- $74,311
- Interest paid
- $368,642
- Starting balance
- $5,705,078
- Year 4$5,551,479
- Principal paid
- $79,288
- Interest paid
- $363,665
- Starting balance
- $5,630,767
- Year 5$5,466,881
- Principal paid
- $84,598
- Interest paid
- $358,355
- Starting balance
- $5,551,479
- Year 6$5,376,617
- Principal paid
- $90,264
- Interest paid
- $352,690
- Starting balance
- $5,466,881
- Year 7$5,280,309
- Principal paid
- $96,309
- Interest paid
- $346,645
- Starting balance
- $5,376,617
- Year 8$5,177,550
- Principal paid
- $102,759
- Interest paid
- $340,195
- Starting balance
- $5,280,309
- Year 9$5,067,909
- Principal paid
- $109,641
- Interest paid
- $333,313
- Starting balance
- $5,177,550
- Year 10$4,950,926
- Principal paid
- $116,984
- Interest paid
- $325,970
- Starting balance
- $5,067,909
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