9308 Manitou Sprgs Ln

9308 Manitou Springs Lane, Austin, TX 78717 Gracious Executive Home 3,803 Sq Ft per Appraisal 4 Bedrooms Plus Study 3 1/2 Full Baths Entertainer's Dream Home Resort-Like Outdoor Living Pool, Spa, Outdoor Paradise! It's Like Being on Vacation 365 Days per Year! Return to Homes for Sale Page <Map>	Oak Brook Beauty! Offered at only $389,500!
	Magnificent executive home on a large (0.2295 acre per WCAD) lot in the lovely, sought-after Oak Brook neighborhood! Built in 1996 by Scott Felder, this home has everything you'd expect in an executive home--and then some! The quality starts at the curb...
and continues as you approach the elegant front door of natural hardwood and decorative beveled-glass! Attractive sidelights and an over-door window allow an abundance of sunlight to spill into the foyer!
	This beautiful home features high ceilings and an open floor plan, with stately columns...
and built-in art niches for showing off your treasures!
	To the right of the entry foyer is a spacious study with crown molding and lots of windows to make your workplace bright and cheerful. The double French doors can be closed for privacy, should you wish to use this as a fifth bedroom or guestroom.
The formal dining room, to the left of the entry foyer boasts rich crown molding and a recent upgraded chandelier! What a great place to hold your formal dinner parties!
	There's a pretty powder room with pedestal sink for your guests off the hallway on the first floor...
and an elegant staircase that leads to the upper level.
	Spacious and bright, this gourmet kitchen will delight the family chef! Numerous 42" natural wood raised panel cabinets, along with an ample-sized pantry, provide abundant storage space! There's shelving for your recipe books and a built-in desk for keeping your papers in order!
Built-in appliances are white-on-white and include a wall oven, microwave oven and a gas cooktop with downdraft vented to the outside on the large kitchen island. The decorative tile counters provide an abundance of workspace!
	This home has a breakfast area as well as a breakfast bar! Both open to the spacious family room! A wall of windows in the breakfast area allows Mom to work in the kitchen and still keep an eye on the children playing outdoors!
Relax on a cool evening in front of a warm fire in the spacious, two-storied greatroom! The brick fireplace features a gas-lit ceramic log, which allows you to enjoy the comfort and warmth of the fire--without the mess of ashes & soot!
	Tall, elegant windows allow an abundance of light into the room, and there are speakers and wiring installed for surround sound!
The spacious owners' suite includes a large bedroom with new (July '08) berber carpet!
	The owner's bath is big and bright with a large, jetted garden tub for soaking away the cares of your day!
Or use the oversized separate shower before rushing off to the office in the morning!
	The large double vanity has both his and hers sinks and there's a built-in medicine cabinet to provide extra storage!
Sliding mirrored doors reveal a huge walk-in closet!
	The spacious game room makes a wonderful retreat for the youngsters--or a peaceful sewing room for Mom.
Custom cabinetry provides abundant space for storage of games, toys and crafts materials!
	*There are two additional* full baths on the upper level. This one has a double cultured marble vanity and ceramic tile tub-surround. Both have recent flooring!**
Here's one of three ample-sized secondary bedrooms located on the upper level. The master bedroom is on one side of the hall with the secondary bedrooms on the other side, providing the privacy of a mother-in law floor plan! All bedrooms have walk-in closets!
	A large bonus room is currently being used as an exercise room. The seller has added a wall of custom cabinetry for extra storage! The utility room also has built-in cabinets and shelving--for even more storage!
Step out the back door into an inviting resort-like paradise! A custom covered deck with wrought-iron railings and huge stone fireplace awaits you. A gas lighter makes it easy for you to start a fire on a cool evening!
	There's plenty of room for entertaining your family and friends. Wiring and speakers for surround sound have been installed around the deck and pool areas for your listening pleasure! Throw some steaks on the grille...
or just sip an iced tea and enjoy the serenity after a long day at the office! Imagine the happy times your family can enjoy at this address!
	Let the soft sounds of the fountain's trickling water ease away the day's tensions...
as you soak in the soothing waters of your private spa!
	Another view of the covered deck, looking towards the house and the outdoor kitchen. The TV at the back of the photo conveys!
As does the gourmet Jenn Aire gas grille that is conveniently located between the stone fireplace and the outdoor kitchen!
	You'll want to keep the built-in stainless steel refrigerator stocked with plenty of cold beverages--you're sure to have guests stopping by! Custom, built-in knotty pine cabinets hold all your BBQ utensils.
Here's a close-up of the rustic tile countertop and sink in your outdoor kitchen!
	The custom Lakeside pool is just a few steps away! Float under the stars at night and enjoy the beauty of multi-colored waters--this pool includes a high-tech fiber-optic lighting system!
Serve lunch to your hungry swimmers on the custom limestone patio at poolside!
	The water is always just the right temperature! It is heated--OR cooled--by an Aqua Cal system!
There's a side yard with plenty of grass for the children or pets to play on--and a full sprinkler system to help keep everything green and pretty--with little effort from you! A double gate in the fence leads to a boat slab (at the far back of the photo).
	When they're not in use, pool toys can be conveniently stored in the pool storage unit. There's also a storage shed at the side of the house for yard supplies!
Right across the cul-de-sac is an entrance to the neighborhood hike and bike trails! (This photo was taken from the driveway.)
	These trails and greenbelt wind through the neighborhood. A bridge crosses the "brook" at the entrance to the subdivision.
Here's a close-up of the bridge!
	The neighborhood parks and trails are mapped out for your convenience!
Another view of the serene greenbelt!
	The babbling "brook" for which Oak Brook was named.
The neighborhood recreation area includes a sparkling pool for the adults and a "kiddie" pool for the little ones.
	There's a covered pavillion for crafts or picnicing...
or for resting in the shade while watching the children enjoy the park's amenities!
	The garage in this lovely home has two door openers and added shelving for extra storage.
The driveway has been expanded and is wide enough to park three cars! The third area leads to a double gate in the fence so that you can park a boat/trailer on the slab behind the fence!
This lovely home has gutters, double-paned windows, dual HVAC units, dual water heaters and numerous ceiling fans to help keep your utility bills relatively low. A built in security system is in place for your family's peace-of-mind and there are a number of extra telephone and cable outlets for your convenience!	Children in this neighborhood can attend acclaimed Round Rock ISD schools: "exemplary-rated" Brushy Creek Elementary, "recognized" Cedar Valley Middle School (*2007 Texas Education Agency's Accountability Ratings) and McNeil High School!
Tucked away in this beautiful quiet neighborhood, but only minutes from major roads and highways, this outstanding home is within easy commuting time to local schools, high-tech employers, restaurants and shopping areas. Lovingly maintained and in pristine condition, it could be the perfect home for your family! Why go away for vacation--when you can have it all in your own back yard! Please call Gail or Bill Quigley for more information or a private showing today!