Southlake Style Magazine

As larger-scale multi-home developments are slowing down, custom-built modern takes on Hill Country homes are popping up all over the Southlake area. But when you can find one that’s also on a 1-acre-plus waterfront lot, you may have hit the jackpot — specifically a $4.95-million jackpot. This rare lot adjacent to a natural pond at 1764 Hidden Springs Court in Westlake is home to a five-bedroom stunner built by DeCavitte Properties that is swimming in high-end details.

BACKYARD VIEWS

No disrespect to the architects of this property, but the beauty to many will lie in the backyard — a backyard devoid of fenced-off neighborly views. Not only does this property house a custom-built Claffey pool and spa, but the entire patio area overlooks a pond and all of its natural, fish-spawning, bird-swooping splendor. There’s no better way to find some inner peace and tranquility than to be surrounded by water.

BUILT-IN BONUSES

A well-designed living space makes use of every nook, and this property takes full advantage of multiple built-in fixtures. On either side of the built-in gas fireplace in the living room are symmetrical back-lit floating shelves that provide a little bit of storage and a lot of personality once they're adorned with your preferred family photos and heirlooms. What’s more, there is nary a room in the house from the wet bar to the home office that isn’t completed by a floating surface of eye-popping quartz. Even the staircase is made of floating glass.

SPACIOUS SETTINGS 

Measuring in at nearly 7,400 square feet, this home is roughly 50% larger than most oversized homes on similarly arranged cul-de-sacs. Yet with just five bedrooms, it's easy to see that the next owners will have more than enough room to spread out — including a kitchen that boasts two separate prep areas. The first floor also comes with a game and media room.