City Retreat
WHERE
Austin, TX
WHEN
2024
Natural light does wonders for a home. Not just to make it beautiful, but to make it healthy too! With four bedrooms and four baths, a dedicated office, and a detached casita with an additional bedroom and bath, this stunning custom home is the perfect urban retreat for any active family.
The modern Scandinavian exterior features clean lines and natural materials. With an open floor plan and large windows in every room, there’s a very natural flow and spacious feel to this house from the moment you step in the door. The chef's kitchen consists of gorgeous hand-selected marble countertops & custom cabinetry. It also boasts commercial-grade appliances and a walk-in glass pantry that includes an ice machine, microwave drawer, beverage fridge & a wine fridge. An earthy color palette and natural materials throughout the home further emphasize the connection to the outdoors. Sliding glass doors fully open from the dining room onto the covered patio and outdoor entertaining area that boasts a pool and spa, fire pit, grassy yard and dining space. There’s ample room to enjoy the fresh air, take a dip in the pool, play yard games or do yoga in the patio’s shade.
The home office was specifically designed as a healthy workspace as well. Natural light has been proven to significantly reduce eye strain and fatigue, and with glass walls and a large window extending all the way to the floor, this office is completely filled with natural light. It also offers a lovely natural view outside the home, which lowers stress and promotes feelings of well-being.
Every room has been thoughtfully designed with windows to bring in as much natural light as possible, even the laundry room! Maybe if our laundry room was this airy and spacious, we’d do laundry more often too!! The hallway on the upper floor is also incredibly unique, with windows that go all the way up to the vaulted ceiling. Natural light in the morning is said to boost healthy sleep rhythms. Large windows in the primary bedroom allows sunlight to bathe the room so that the owners can wake up feeling energized and ready to start their day.
There are two separate balconies on the second story, one of which also features a spiral staircase to the roof deck with a breathtaking view of the city skyline. This home seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living on every level and encourages its owners to get outside and enjoy the sunshine at every opportunity!