Modest in size, but big in luxury, this 2700 square foot home is tucked away in a small community near Buda, Texas. Some of the features and details in this house are high-end, such as transom openings above interior doors, limestone trim throughout (yes, all the white trim is actually machined limestone, not cast faux stone), stained concrete floors and lighting galore.
I recently had fun shooting this small, well preserved 70's contemporary on Lake Austin. Stepping into the 2/2 vacation home took me back, with lots of glass, timber, large, open volumes and the original orange... yes, orange, countertops throughout. Among my favorite features were the open timber and tile staircase, which was separated from the true sunroom by glass. Being situated on the north end of Lake Austin shoreline commands a cool price in the mid $700,000's.
When shooting real estate, a photographer doesn't have much control over weather conditions; you shoot when you are scheduled to shoot, and make the best of it. If you can't get a break from the rain, you return another day for the exterior shots. If you are lucky enough to catch a break, it can actually work in your favor since trees, plants, concrete, etc look better when it's wet.
The owners of this 2 story home in Steiner Ranch were a very sweet older couple; the kind of home owners that this profession even more enjoyable. In addition to their pleasant, friendly personalities, they also had a wonderfully eclectic decorating style!
As I mentioned in last month's post, I love it when a home surprises me, and this little 1295 square foot house in south Austin was no exception. Once again, I headed out to do what I expected to be a routine shoot, only to be treated to a modestly modern remodel.
Perhaps the highlight of this home is the front yard and landscaping; you are guided to the entry by a walk created with square slabs of concrete, which skirt along a gravel sitting area with a cylindrical concrete fountain as the focal point.
One of the nice things about moving beyond the suburbs is power of the dollar. This 3940 square foot custom home is listed for $479,000... less than many production homes closer to the city. Someone who is willing to commute an extra 15 minutes will be rewarded with a large steam shower, commercial appliances, slate and hardwood floors, as well as countless other details found in homes that often cost twice as much.
In small community just southwest of Austin, Texas, this tasteful home provides a great deal of luxury in a modest size. At just 3500 square feet, there is little wasted space, yet you'll find features such dome ceilings, timber beams and headers, and limestone interior walls.
