This Craftsman style home designed by Chase Dame, Architect, was built for Dr Phil Caterbone in the trendy Bouldin Creek area of Austin with approximately 2400 SF of open, inviting, comfortable living space.

Exterior Materials - Rock / Stucco / Cedar Planking

Metal Roof

Interior Ceiling Heights 10' and 12'

Handstained Hardwood Floors

Travertine and Hard Tile

Gourmet Kitchen

Master Suite Downstairs

Screened-in Back Porch with Fireplace

Media Wired Inside and Out

Spacious Great Room

Secondary Living Area servicing the upstairs bedrooms

Large Balcony Second Floor

Third Floor Roof Top Terrace with hot tub, outdoor kitchen and fireplace

Views of Downtown Austin

This project is a custom built addition / remodel. The original home built in the 1940's was a 2 bedroom 1 bath home of about 800SF. The home was enlarged to over 1300SF. New eletrical wiring and plumbing throughout. Insulation was added in the original portion of the home (older homes seldom have insulation). Even though the original footprint of the home was kept everything from the studs out as well as the roof structure and subfloor is new. By remodeling and adding on this home is virtually like new throughout the entire 1300+ SF. Seldom to contractors go to the trouble of bringing the original structure up to code when they are remodeling a home. We at Pride of Austin feel that is paramount to providing a great home that is energy efficient and structurally sound.

For photographs of the construction phase of the home please click here. For photographs of the completed home please click here.

2 bedrooms

2 and one half bathrooms

study off the master

private covered porch off the master

grand entry

great room

utility room

screened porch with fireplace

wrap around deck on the back side complete with a drop down spa

2 car carport with tandem parking

alley access to carport with a motor gate

This home is located in the central core of Austin. It was built in the 1960's and was in its original condition. The new owner wanted to enlarge the home by 400 SF and completely update it. The home was gutted down to the studs. New wiring, plumbing, framing, windows, doors, siding and roofing were completed to reinforce the integrity of the structure. Then the home was completely finished out with new appliances, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, flooring, etc. For photographs of the building process please visit http://www.prideofaustinhomes.com/625Amesbury.php and view the photo gallery.

This stunning home is located across the street from Stacy Pool Park, a natural springs fed swimming pool maintaining a constant temperature and open all year. The park also has miles of hike and bike trails.

Located in the hip and vibrant area of Austin known as SOCO this home is minutes from downtown, I35 and Congress Ave and is within walking distance of chic shops, restaurants, coffee houses and live music venues.

Built on a high corner lot, this home is stunning with its wrap around covered porch and side entry 2 car garage. The exterior is of hardiplank, rock and stucco.

The interior is awesome with its stained and scored concrete floors downstairs and wood floors upstairs. The ceiling height is 10 feet. The dining room, living room and kitchen are all open with lots of windows flooding the home with natural light. There are two bedrooms downstairs and they share a bath with a huge walk in shower. There is a powder room and a butler's pantry / wine room downstairs as well as the utility room.

The upstairs is all master suite with a spa like bathroom with a step up oversized air bubbler tub and a separate walk in shower, double vanity, a reading room or office area outside the master bedroom and a balcony off the master that overlooks Stacy Pool Park.

The gourmet kitchen has an island for the cook top, stainless appliances (cooktop, two ovens, microwave, dishwasher and built in refrigerator). The Shaker style cabinets are floor to ceiling allowing ample storage. The granite countertops are spacious and the artistry of the backsplashes makes the kitchen stand out among kitchens.

There are two fireplaces in the home. A wood burning / gas log fireplace in the living area and a gas log fireplace in the master bedroom.

The home has many energy saving features including high R ratings on the insulation, tankless hot water heater, smart HVAC system, ceiling fans and low E windows.

Other features of the home include: wired for surround sound, wired for security and metal roof.

The home is scheduled for completion in July or August 2009.

This contemporary home is approximately 3200 SF and located near downtown Austin in the famed Bouldin Creek area. Just 2 blocks from the Palmer Event Center and the Long Center for the Performing Arts, 3 blocks to Lake Lady Bird and the hike and bike trails that flank the lake, less than a mile to the bustling Zilker Park, less than a mile to the famed SOCO entertainment district and barely 2 miles to downtown Austin. If you are looking for a quality home in the middle of the pulse of Austin then this is it!

The 3-story main house is approximately 2800SF. The ceiling height on the first floor is 10', 9' on the second floor and 8' on the third floor. There is a detached 2-car garage with a studio apartment above of approximately 400 SF. The driveway is secured by a motor gate. When closed the home is fenced on all sides.

The main floor is open with an incredibly spacious gourmet kitchen, dining area, living area and powder bath. The kitchen has floor to 10' ceiling cabinetry as well as a huge island. Thermador appliance package includes a gas range, dishwasher, oven and microwave. There is also a wine chiller and wine bar that makes the transition from the kitchen to the dining area. The dining room walls are a 3-color plaster with wall sconces and huge plate glass windows that look out onto the courtyard. There is a fireplace in the living area. From the living area there is access to the back deck.

The master suite, 2 secondary bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath room connecting them and utility closet are located on the second floor. The master bath has an air tub, a huge walk in shower with multiple shower heads and a double vanity. Slate, river rock and Travertine are elements used in the bathrooms. The vanities are floating. The walls of the master bath are of 2-color plaster.

The third floor has a full service kitchen with granite countertops, full bath and media or game room. From the third floor there is access to the third floor terrace with a gas grill. There are views of downtown Austin from the second and third floors of the home. What a great place to enjoy the fireworks displays the City performs on New Years and July 4th!

This home is built as a smart home. The 16.5 SEER / R410 refrigerant HVAC system is a dual staged compressor with a multiple speed fan and humidistat. It is wired for internet control module for remote access. Each floor is its own zone. The studio apartment has a high efficiency / R410 Mitsubishi cassette style mini split system that is flush to the ceiling.

The electrical system is wired with a Lutron system. Lutron is one of the most energy efficient systems available for residential properties. Every light bulb in the home can be dimmed to create any lighting ambiance desired. The entire electrical system is set up for remote access through the internet. Every light and outlet can be programmed to come on or turn off at ay time.

Environmental concerns and energy savings were given to the plumbing system too. This home has tank-less on-demand hot water heaters as well as duel flush toilets by Toto.

The insulation exceeds the requirements of code for the City. The exterior has a metal roof crowning a three layer application of stucco for even greater energy efficiency.

The home is wired for surround sound, home security, exterior speakers on the third floor terrace and exterior security cameras.

When the lot was purchased there was a huge, grand Pecan tree in the middle of the lot. The architect designed this home around the Pecan tree, which is a focal point of the courtyard. Sitting back away from the street most of the yard is the front yard, which is secure on all 4 sides by fencing. The utilities were brought in from the street underground to the home. The landscaping is designed to be drought tolerant and colorful using a lot of plant material that is native to the Austin area.

This is truly a masterpiece of a home for a smart buyer who is concerned about the environment and energy savings.

Located in Alamo Heights area of San Antonio, 211 Inslee is new construction in an established, charming centrally located city within San Antonio. It is close to downtown as well as to the airport yet far enough away not to have traffic problems or noise issues. The tri-cities of Alamo Heights / Terrell Hills / Olmos Park are clustered together as the more desirable areas in the San Antonio metropolitan area. Real estate values run from the $400's for quaint cottages to multiple of millions of dollars for estates.

Alamo Heights Independent School District is one of the best in Texas. It is one of the contributing factors to why the tri-cities are so desirable and why real estate values appreciate year after year.

This Craftsman style 2-story home is approximately 3800 SF. The master suite is downstairs along with a study, formal dining, and a kitchen with a pass-thru service to the family room. There is a courtyard patio off the kitchen with an outdoor grill. The upstairs has 3 bedrooms and two baths along with an office / guest room and a media room. The 2-car garage is detached and on the back of the property. The home was designed around a huge Oak tree that is in the front of the home.

The ceiling height downstairs is 10' and the ceiling height upstairs is 9'. The home is solidly built with many energy saving and green-building features. More details about the interior features will follow as the home progresses in construction.