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8705 Ambrosia Dr

Austin, TX, 78738

Active

$1,399,000

Asking sale price

Listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC · Katie Wilsey

Listing attribution contact: (858) 761-8799

MLS #8086085 · Active

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5Bedrooms

5Bathrooms

2014Year built

Single Family ResidenceProperty type

THE HOME, IN THE LISTING AGENT’S WORDS

A closer look.

Secluded at the end of a serene cul-de-sac on nearly half an acre in coveted Rocky Creek, this exceptional Hill Country residence offers privacy, polished updates and resort-style outdoor living. The backyard opens directly to a lush greenbelt, with Shield Ranch’s 6,000+ acres of protected Hill Country land beyond creating a rare sense of space and uninterrupted natural beauty.

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Inside, this 5 BD, 4.5 BA luxury residence spans over 4,000 sq ft with a refined yet inviting aesthetic. Updated wood flooring, fresh paint, plantation shutters, beamed ceilings and a showstopper fireplace bring warmth throughout. The chef’s gourmet kitchen features refaced cabinetry, updated backsplash, double ovens, five-burner cooktop and generous gathering spaces, plus a walk-in pantry. The primary suite impresses with a renovated deluxe ensuite bath and XL custom walk-in closet for two. All bathrooms have been thoughtfully updated, while mudroom built-ins, a dedicated office, upstairs homework station, laundry room with sink, sliding barn doors and family room surround sound elevate everyday living. plush upgraded carpet

The backyard is the showpiece, designed for year-round entertaining with a spectacular pool and spa, sweeping Hill Country views, spacious covered patio with outdoor fireplace, patio heaters and swings suspended over the pool. A fully equipped outdoor kitchen includes a refrigerator, built-in grill, Big Green Egg and bar seating, while partial turf and an outdoor pet bathing station add convenience.

Major improvements include a replaced roof, plush upgraded carpet, one of the two HVACs (2022), exterior paint, gutters and updated exterior lighting. A rare four-car garage with epoxy floors and storage racks offers exceptional room for vehicles, hobbies and gear.

Meticulously maintained and impossible to replicate, this is Hill Country living with a view few properties can match. Come experience 8705 Ambrosia Drive and see why this setting is truly special.

THE DETAILS THAT SHAPE YOUR DAY

Reported property facts

Property type
Residential
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Full bathrooms
4
Half bathrooms
1
Living area
4,280 (units not reported)
Lot acres
0.4392
Year built
2014
Parking spaces
6
Garage spaces
4

Schools reported in the listing

  • High schoolLake Travis
  • Middle schoolBee Cave Middle School
  • DistrictLake Travis ISD
  • ElementaryBee Cave

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Features & finishes

lot

Greenbelt · Back Yard · Cul-De-Sac · Curbs · Front Yard · Landscaped · Private · Public Maintained Road · Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft) · Trees-Small (Under 20 Ft) · Views

pool

In Ground · Outdoor Pool · Waterfall

roof

Composition · Shingle

view

Hill Country · Neighborhood · Panoramic · Park/Greenbelt · Trees/Woods

patio

Covered · Front Porch · Patio · Rear Porch

sewer

MUD

levels

Two

cooling

Central Air

fencing

Back Yard · Fenced · Wrought Iron

heating

Central

parking

Attached · Door-Multi · Driveway · Garage · Garage Door Opener · Garage Faces Front · Tandem

exterior

Barbecue · Gas Grill · Lighting · Outdoor Grill · Private Yard

flooring

Carpet · Wood

interior

Breakfast Bar · Built-in Features · Ceiling Fan(s) · Ceiling-High · Ceiling-Vaulted · Chandelier · Granite Counters · Quartz Counters · Crown Molding · Double Vanity · Dry Bar · Eat-in Kitchen · Entrance Foyer · In-Law Floorplan · Interior Steps · Kitchen Island · Multiple Dining Areas · Multiple Living Areas · Open Floorplan · Pantry · Primary Bedroom on Main · Recessed Lighting · Storage · Study/Home Office · Walk-In Closet(s)

security

Smoke Detector(s)

community

Cluster Mailbox · Common Grounds · Curbs · Park · Playground · Pool · Street Lights · Suburban · Trail(s)

utilities

Cable Available · Electricity Connected · High Speed Internet · Propane · Sewer Connected · Water Connected

appliances

Built-In Oven(s) · Dishwasher · Disposal · Exhaust Fan · Microwave · Electric Oven · Double Oven · Plumbed For Ice Maker · Propane Cooktop · RNGHD · Stainless Steel Appliance(s) · Vented Exhaust Fan · Water Heater

waterfront

None

water Source

MUD

construction

Stone · Stucco

accessibility

None

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