This listing is NOT a foreclosure. Fourteen miles west of downtown Austin (think "Austin Zoo") -just beyond the citys accelerating edge-lie a rare and increasingly elusive offering: 6.41 acres of preserved Texas Hill Country, suspended in time.nnRawhide is not simply a property. It is a vantage point.nnApproached by a winding drive that gradually reveals sky, stone, and sweeping horizon, the estate unfolds as a private sanctuary surrounded by hundreds of acres of protected native land. The City of Austin, The Nature Conservancy, and preservation stewards have quietly ensured what few properties can claim today: enduring seclusion within reach of a world-class city.nnFrom its elevated perch, the home surveys thousands of acres of wooded valleys and rolling limestone hills. Westerly views capture golden sunsets that spill across the ridgelines. To the south and east, native terrain stretches uninterrupted, a living canvas of oak and cedar. At night, the absence of light pollution restores a spectacle long forgotten by most urban dwellers - a sky dense with stars.nnAn 800-foot well with 2,500-gallon constant-pressure storage provides independent water access-a valuable asset in Cent
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ral Texas.nnWhat makes Rawhide extraordinary is not merely its acreage, but its context. Though conveniently located near the emerging energy of Highway 290s growth corridor, Bee Cave, and Dripping Springs, the estate feels untouched-protected by watershed preservation that buffers it from encroaching development. This is land that will not be replicated.nnFor some, Rawhide is a private family compound waiting for its next chapter. For others, it is a canvas for architectural reinvention-an opportunity to design a contemporary Hill Country estate on irreplaceable ground.nnIn a region defined by rapid transformation, Rawhide remains an anomaly: a quiet, elevated oasis where Austins skyline glows faintly in the distance, and the horizon still belongs to nature.This MLS Resale home is a single family home located in AUSTIN. It offers 6.412 acres in size, 4 beds and 2 baths. Review its detailed information and determine if this AUSTIN MLS Resale has the qualities you are looking for.
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Property Info
Property ID1080140067
Parcel Number103102
CountyTravis
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2.0
Living Area (sqft)3,014
Price/sqft$464
Year Built01/01/1971
Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size6.412 acres
Stories1
Total Units1
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral
Roof TypeComposition Shingle
Parking2
Pool8
Construction TypeWood
Legal DescriptionABS 2468 SUR 56 MORGAN J R ACR 6.412
Property Brokerage:
Horizon Realty