This new residence is a 4900 square-foot, French manor-style house located on a hillside in West Austin, overlooking a fabulous view of the downtown. The house is about the elegance and graciousness of living. The main floor is the focus of the design, with large living areas and a large master suite. Arches and vaulted ceilings add a formality to the plan and also emphasize symmetry. The spirit of place begins with the entry courtyard, and continues with graceful vestibules and antechambers leading you through the house. A ground floor contains two bedrooms and a shared bath for guests and college-bound teens. A private screened porch and art studio located at the north end of the house provide some private areas for solitude.
