Be blown away by this unique glass house with a ‘treehouse’ feel in Texas. Look inside
You have your treehouses, and you have your cool glass houses. This estate on the market in Austin, Texas, combines both for a living experience like no other.
“Wake up to stunning sunrises and go through the entire day surrounded by the natural beauty of the outdoors,” the listing on Compass says. “Massive 30-foot glass walls with 11 sets of sliding glass doors give a treehouse feel and blur the line between indoor and outdoor living.
“This glass and steel home, designed and built as an architect’s personal residence, has been featured on HGTV and was the central filming location for an upcoming movie set to debut soon.”
While its pedigree is impressive, it’s really the overall feel of the home that brings out its personality.
The 1,638-square-foot residence has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and some serious views cascading in through those huge windows.
“A dramatic rock wall and bridge entrance to the home make for amazing settings. Decks and patios on all four sides of the house - each with their own ‘one-with-nature views’ including panoramic long distance views of the greenbelt and outward to the horizon,” the listing describes.
“As one of the few homes in the area with private access to the Indian Creek hiking trail, a spring-fed creek and waterfalls can be enjoyed year-round right outside your doorstep.”
The home was featured on the HGTV series “Look What I Did” and was designed in 2003 by architect John Allen, Dallas CultureMap reports.
Apparently, Allen “believed that the rugged and what many called ‘unbuildable’ lot was the perfect spot to accomplish his vision of living one with nature due to the greenery of the adjacent hiking trail, along with the sun, moon, stars, and thunderstorms as seen through glass walls and balconies,” listing agent Monica Fabbio told CultureMap.
This story was originally published July 31, 2022 at 1:00 PM with the headline "Be blown away by this unique glass house with a ‘treehouse’ feel in Texas. Look inside."