712 Laurel Valley RD West Lake Hills, TX 78746

Situated in the heart of Westlake Hills, this property is a retreat like no other. You are immediately greeted by Little Bee Creek, a wet-weather creek at the front of the property, then as you make your way up the driveway, relax and know that you now have total privacy from the busy city around you. It is rare to find a home with over 1 acre of land 5 miles from downtown. Enjoy the views from floor to ceiling windows in the two-story living room, designed and built with extended outdoor spaces. Westlake Hills, a small town within Austin, is sought-after for many reasons, including its numerous great restaurants, location 5.5 miles to downtown Austin, 1.6 miles to kayaking on the 13 acre Red Bud Isle, 8.8 miles to fishing on Lake Austin, 5.2 miles to Mt. Bonnell and the extensive Austin hiking trails and greenbelts, 5 miles to Congress Street Bridge, 10.9 miles to airport, 13 miles to the Domain shopping, 4.9 miles to Texas Capitol. Zoned to top-ranking Eanes ISD and on the Eanes Elementary bus route, a walkable neighborhood. The main floor has a spacious living room with two seating areas, fireplace & handmade Saltillo tile. The owner's suite has a beautifully updated ensuite bathroom with marble tile, soaking tub overlooking the garden. The closet with beveled glass doors was inspired by the Waldorf Astoria. Monarch butterflies, a tiny red fox and area deer and wildlife all appreciate that the property has been certified as a Wildlife Preserve. The hills of the property help showcase its beauty and easy to maintain landscaping, while the fenced garden in back was professionally landscaped and terraced to honor the nature of the property. Take advantage of this vacation-style home just minutes away from downtown and its amenities. Watch the sunsets from the outdoor spaces, listen to the creek's running water, sit under the canopy of trees throughout the yard and stargaze by the pool. Do not miss this gorgeous sanctuary in the heart of Westlake Hills!