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Cliffside Lakehouse on Lake Travis
Nov 17, 2021
Design: LaRue Architects
Location: Lake Travis, Austin, Texas, USA

Cliffside Lakehouse
A Cliffside Lakehouse on Austin?s Pristine Lake Travis: The homeowners, retired professionals, purchased the original lake front cabin on Austin?s pristine Lake Travis in 1997. They enjoyed the home as a weekend family retreat for 25 years. Upon retiring they decided to make it their forever home as the stunning views, lot size, and lake front property could not be beat.

Architect James LaRue, LaRue Architects set out to design and build their dream home. The lot fronts Lake Travis, a serene setting. LaRue perched the home on a 150 foot steep grade that runs strait up from the shoreline for the optimal views and direct access to the lake. Construction began in 2018 and took two and a half years to complete.
The rustic 1.8 acres site is fronted by three heritage oak and cedar trees the homeowners wanted saved. Native wild flowers, sprawling flower and vegetable gardens, and a pergola draped in grapevines makes the entrance to this modern home warm and welcoming.

The new build is a 6,000 SF Hill Country contemporary with long low buildings that align the bluff overlooking Lake Travis with a western view. ?Our concept was to develop a long, one room deep plan wrapping the infinity pool with views from every room of the house,?...