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Austin,TX 78734
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,198 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,519
Subdivision Eck L T
MLS Listing ID 3816115
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1962
Annual Tax Amount $67,135
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 3.937 Acres
Property Description
Nestled high above Lake Travis, the iconic residence known as "The Bond House" is a testament to the exquisite architectural innovation of O'Neil Ford. Built in 1962 and reimagined by Dick Clark and David Dalgleish in 1999, this home represents a seamless blend of historical charm and modern luxury. Situated on just under 4 acres, this private sanctuary offers stunning panoramic views of the lake, accessible by a dedicated tram leading to a private boat dock.
Ford, celebrated for integrating modernism with Southwest pioneer styles, designed the home with a focus on straightforward craftsmanship, utilizing materials that endure the Texas heat while harmonizing with the natural surroundings. The property includes a solarium pool, four bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a great room with pitched ceilings, and a tranquil courtyard with a waterfall. Additionally, a walking trail surrounds the home, enhancing the sense of seclusion and connection with nature.
Ford's design emphasizes practicality and respect for local traditions, seen in features like the hand-laid brick that complements the natural landscape. Appointed to the National Council on the Arts and honored as a National Historic Landmark, Ford's work on this home captures his ethos of authenticity and function. Dubbed, "The Bond House," with a reminiscent, sophisticated ambiance and international allure of the 1960s Sean Connery James Bond films, admiring its style and era-specific design.
Private and gated, The Bond House is the ultimate Bond-style retreat, and a piece of architectural and cultural history steeped in the legacies of Texas luminaries, ideal for those who value heritage, design, privacy, and architectural integrity.
Location
State TX
County Travis
Interior
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Stone,Tile,Wood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Den,Gas,Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Boat Dock - Private,Boat Lift,Boat Slip,Uncovered Courtyard,Exterior Steps,Garden,Gutters Full,Lighting,Private Entrance,Private Yard,Restricted Access
Fence Gate,Privacy,Wrought Iron
Pool Heated,In Ground,Pool/Spa Combo,Screen Enclosure,Waterfall
Community Features Lake,Underground Utilities
Utilities Available Electricity Available,Propane,See Remarks
Waterfront Description Lake Front,Waterfront
View Hill Country,Lake,Panoramic,Pool
Roof Type Metal
Building
Lot Description Back Yard,Bluff,Front Yard,Landscaped,Private,Sprinkler - Automatic,Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft),Trees-Moderate,Views,Waterfall
Foundation Slab
Sewer Septic Tank
Water MUD
Structure Type Brick
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Lake Travis
Middle Schools Hudson Bend
High Schools Lake Travis
School District Lake Travis Isd
Others
Special Listing Condition Standard