Floor-to-ceiling windowsParquet floorsRound ink granite islandTen-foot ceilingsGrand in scaleRich with characterBespoke arches
THE VISTA ON MT. BONNELL Epic Views | Downtown, Lake Austin to Pennybacker Bridge, Mt. Bonnell, & the Hills. Some properties are defined by their address. This one is defined by its horizon. Perched on one of the highest points in Austin, The Vista commands a view unmatched in the city — the downtown skyline to the east, close enough to feel within reach, and the full sweep of Lake Austin to the west, from Tom Miller Dam to Pennybacker Bridge. Sunset belongs to this house. That kind of position isn't created twice — it's inherited. This is a legacy property, waiting for its next chapter. A CANVAS The existing residence is grand in scale and rich with character — bespoke arches, wrought iron chandeliers from Oaxaca, parquet floors, a chef's kitchen anchored by a round ink granite island. Ten-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows frame the view from nearly every room, and two wraparound terraces — over 1,500 square feet combined — let you live outdoors with downtown and the lake as your backdrop. Noteworthy: every bedroom offers an ensuite bath, there's a dedicated office w/ views, a double walk-in cedar closet w/ safe, walk-in pantry and heated bathroom flooring in the primary bringing comfort. But the real value here isn't what's built. It's what comes next. Reimagine the layout, modernize the finishes, and make this legacy home your own — or start from the ground up and design a residence built to capture this view from every angle. Inspiration renderings envision one path, reimagined to match the setting. THE SETTING Just under an acre of gated, private grounds on a cul-de-sac, shaded by majestic oaks and mountain laurels — secluded, yet minutes from downtown. This kind of privacy so close to the city center is rare, and land like this doesn't come along twice. Simply put: The Vista on Mt. Bonnell is a rare offering with a view money can't manufacture — and a home ready to be reimagined, renovated, or rebuilt to match it.
Breakfast Bar, Cedar Closet(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, Elevator, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Multiple Living Areas, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Smart Thermostat, Storage, Study/Home Office, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Windows: Window Treatments
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
Total interior livable area: 4,266 sqft
Property
Parking
Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Carport, Garage Faces Side
Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
Accessibility features: None
Features
Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Terrace
Exterior features: None
Pool features: None
Fencing: Electric, Fenced, Gate, Wrought Iron
Has view: Yes
View description: City, Hill Country, Lake, River
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Lake,River
Waterfront features: None
Lot
Size: 0.9 Acres
Dimensions: 185.00 x 218.00
Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Private, Sprinkler - Automatic, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Many Trees, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Views
Details
Additional structures: None
Parcel number: 01260607330000
Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Composition
Condition
Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available