If you have ever been out on Lake LBJ you may have passed by Web Isle (Web Island) without even realizing it.  Web Isle is a small island on Lake LBJ in Granite Shoals consisting of waterfront lots and homes.

Web Isle is a very unique waterfront spot because it offers wide open waterfront property on one side and cove protected waterfront on the other.  Waterfront homes on Web Isle start in the high 500k’s and range up over $1,000,000.  When you pull up on Web Isle, just passed Tropical Hideaway, you can either go left on Web Isle or take a right to Impala Isle.  These are the same island but to the left you have nicer new homes and to the right you see older homes.  However, redevelopment has already started on Web Isle as older homes have been demolished to rebuild bigger, structures because the waterfront is so prime.

Granite Shoals is a wonderful community located seven miles west of Marble Falls, just off of FM 1431 a few miles before Kingsland, Texas.  Granite Shoals was first incorporated as its own city in 1966 which is comprised of various sections of the Sherwood Shores subdivision, which at the time was the largest platted subdivision in the State of Texas.

Speculation is the kiss of death in any form of investment. Real estate transactions in particular can wilt at the mere hint of conjecture, turning a once hot client as cold as the lake in December. But occasionally a virtual “sure thing” comes across the plate and the normally thinly iced playing field of investing can gain a few inches of thickness and security. Such is the case with the special listing at 808 Misty Downs.

From a purely aesthetic standpoint this place knocks it out of the park. As I walked through the property, what stood out to me the most was the impeccable attention to detail. Inside and out everything was high-end starting with the freshly-stained covered front porch all the way to the furthest boundary where a well-crafted wooden love seat swing rocked at the water’s edge.  Vaulted ceilings (with exceptionally crafted exposed  wood beams) make the already expansive 2,726 square foot interior feel almost double the size. Stainless appliances in both the indoor and outdoor kitchens, a jetted tub and steam shower in the expansive master suite and the countless windows bathing every room in natural sunlight are just a few examples of how this property has doubled-down on luxury.  And that’s only the interior.

Outside, the half-acre lot boasts some of the most immaculate landscaping I have seen in the highland lakes region. Crushed granite pathways weave their way around the wholly owned peninsula that features over 300 feet of pristine cove waterfront. Two docks jut out from the shoreline, one sports a diving board with a 10 foot deep, cleanswimming area below and the other is about to get a facelift into a brand new boathouse. A similar freshly stained covered back porch provides ample space to relax and enjoy the view or roll up your sleeves and grill it up. The care that went into each element of the property goes a long way toward alleviating any sort of investment concerns and will leave buyers daydreaming of years of fun family gatherings at the lake.

With a price tag of $1.5 million, it is easy to approach a listing like this with a certain amount of cynicism but don’t let the pictures fool you – 808 Misty Downs is dressed to impress and will no doubt silence even the harshest skeptics.

For assistance with purchasing waterfront property or for information on Lake LBJ real estate, contact me today at (512) 516-9110 and for more information on 808 Misty Downs check out the listing.

Imagine this scenario. You bought a beautiful waterfont house on Lake LBJ – 3BR/2BA, huge open floorplan and a spectacular open water view. It’s an ideal situation except for one major issue: the people in the house across the street are loud and party WAY too much in their custom built pad.  Sound like a headache? It could be… but what if those crazy neighbors were actually you and that impeccable new house across the street (with all those bells and whistles) was really yours and included in the purchase of your placid lakefront home. Too good to be true? Think again. This is the package comprised within the active listing on 2840 Lake View Lane.

These two houses represent a unique combination of the Yin & Yang of lake life spread out across close to a full acre of prime real estate in Granite Shoals. The lake house boasts 2,420 square feet of quality comfort and relaxation. 3BR/2BA, a recreation room, covered and open decks, a boathouse with electric lift and two jet-ski ramps are just the start for this 1996 build. Altogether it is the epitome of serenity and meets the high demands of a peaceful lakeside vacation home.

Then there is that other house across the street. Built In 2008, this house is dressed to impress. The “guest house,” as it is dubbed in the listing, is like the lake house’s flashy younger brother. 2,200 square feet of attention to detail complete with 3BR/2BA, custom wood grain tile floors, beautiful granite, cable connections throughout and a 2,020 square foot garage. No, that was not a typo and yes it’s very impressive. The garage contains three stalls including a drive-through for an RV and over 600 square feet of storage and workshop space.

Alone these properties could net over two-thirds of their combined asking cost, which is currently listed at $1,330,000. Photos of the highest quality do not do these two places justice, as it is legitimately a listing you have to see to believe.  For more information about purchasing waterfront property on Lake LBJ or for assistance with Lake LBJ real estate, contact me at (512) 786 1515

Rough Hollow at Lakeway is one of two new master planned waterfront communities on the South Shore of Lake Travis in Austin, Texas.  The first homes were completed in 2007 but community is definitely still taking shape.  The development sits on over 1800 acres with varying topography and product offerings.  The price range also varies quite a bit from $280,000 to over $ 3 MM for some of the premium waterfront/lake view homes.

Rough Hollow hosted both the 2008 and 2010 Parade of homes, a testament to the beauty of the landscape and quality of the custom builders the developers decided to partner with.  I was fortunate enough to attend the Parade and tour all 7 of the custom homes, and they were very impressive to say the least.

The newest amenity of Rough Hollow is the Highland Village which is currently under

construction.  This water themed amenity is essentially a small water park right in the community.  Access will be exclusive for Rough Hollow Home owners and this is in addition to the private marina and semi-private yacht club already in operation.

If there is one downside the Rough Hollow community, in my opinion it is that even the most epensive waterfront homes do not have the ability to have private docks.  This is compensated for by the state of the art marina and day dock, but still I feel some home owners would prefer the option of a  private dock, particularly in the $1 MM + price range.

Overall the community has a very unique feel somewhere between and world class resort and a Hill Country Subdivision.  For more information on Rough Hollow or other waterfront communities on Lake Travis, please call Jonas Lord with the Carvajal Group @(512)496-0215.  Click here to search all Rough Hollow properties currently listed in the MLS!