Active · MLS# 8959253
23705 Old Ferry Rd #15
Spicewood, TX, 78669
$1,450,000
4 Beds · 3 Baths · 2,837 SF · $511/SF
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 Details
Property type
Single Family Residence
Living area
2,837 sq ft
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2 full · 1 half
Year built
1998
Lot size
4.5518 acres
Garage
2 spaces
Subdivision
Milam Ranch
County
Travis
Annual taxes
$25,430
Waterfront
Waterfront
Schools
Elementary
West Cypress Hills
Middle
Lake Travis
High
Lake Travis
Features
Interior
Breakfast Bar · Ceiling-High · Granite Counters · Primary Bedroom on Main · Study/Home Office · Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior
Boat Dock - Private · Boat Slip · Uncovered Courtyard · Gutters Full
Flooring
Carpet · Stone · Wood
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Views
Hill Country · River · Trees/Woods · Water
Listing courtesy of Chad Mahagan, Moreland Properties. Information is provided by Unlock MLS (Austin Board of Realtors) and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Adrian Salas is not the listing agent for this property unless otherwise stated.
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Listings courtesy of Unlock MLS (Austin Board of Realtors). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
