June 30, 2017 | In the News
Austin Philanthropist Lists His Sprawling Waterfront Country Estate
$14.95M Estate offers Stunning Views of Lake Travis
AUSTIN, TX (June 30, 2017) –A prominent waterfront estate in Austin, Texas has just hit the market for $14.95 million, owned by renowned philanthropists Philip and Donna Berber. The 9,642-square-foot luxury estate has echoes of the great country houses of the United Kingdom, and looks over the blue main basin of Lake Travis, offering views for miles. The property located at 4521 Commanders Point Drive is listed with Dave Murray, Broker, REALTOR® of DMTX Realty, a Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® team, and co-listed with Eric Moreland, REALTOR® of Moreland Properties.
The home offers scenic views of Lake Travis from nearly every room and features a multi-level library with a catwalk, parlor, exercise complex and a media room. The property boasts an equestrian facility with a lighted riding arena, separate guest house, foreman’s apartment, and two covered boat slips with private dock.
“This is one of the premier properties in the Austin area, not only for the deep waterfront access and lake views but for its attention to detail. Gardens, hidden pathways, koi ponds, streams and trails add to the serenity of this magnificent estate,” said Dave Murray.
Additional property details include:
· Gated estate on 30 acres with 650 feet of waterfront
· Unbelievable Views from both the Main House and the Guest House
· Main house is 9,642 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms
· Pool with cabana, spa and outdoor living and garden area, all looking out to Lake Travis
· Meticulously manicured grounds with ponds, trails, and gardens
· Two-story foyer with wrap-around staircase
· Master Suite with sitting room, private balconies, fireplaces and a jetted tub with wrap-around windows
· Architectural elements feature high, beamed ceilings, oversized windows, arched entryways and tile floors throughout
· Tennis and basketball courts, life-size outdoor chess board
· Guest house is 2,932 square feet
· Equestrian facilities with a 2,025-square-foot barn with additional office or entertaining space
· Foreman’s Apartment is 1,647 square feet
· Covered boat dock with 2 boat slips and deck area
Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® is a leading residential real estate brokerage company with 9 offices and more than 340 sales associates serving the communities of Austin. Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® is a subsidiary of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company.