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What is ‘waterfront opulence’? Texas estate for sale mystifies Zillow Gone Wild

Exterior of the stunning house
Exterior of the stunning house Screen grab from Zillow/Boko Media

Nope, it’s not a dream.

An estate that’s perched on the water in Texas Hill Country has landed on the market for $13.5 million.

The Horseshoe Bay home is a looker and has sent folks on a popular real estate social media page head over heels with its elegant appeal.

“Experience waterfront opulence on Lake LBJ’s shores. This unique .85-acre island oasis offers 1,500 ft of pristine waterfront, gated in Horseshoe Bay,” the listing on Zillow.com says. “Cross your private bridge into luxury, where ornate fountains and volcanic rock facades greet you.”

Its jaw-dropping views aren’t the only thing that wows both inside and outside the six-bedroom, six-bathroom, 6,002-square-foot residence. According to the listing, other features include:

  • Stone floors

  • Limestone walls

  • Great room

  • Floor-to-ceiling windows

  • Rotating floor

  • Chef’s kitchen

  • Fireplace

  • Wine sanctuary

  • Swimming pool

  • Two boathouses

The home was featured on Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page that highlights interesting and stunning houses for sale all over the world. And people fell in love.

“That’s a pretty spectacular house!” one person wrote in the comment section.

“Love it. It’s earthy and natural. I wouldn’t change a thing,” another gushed.

“Beautiful stonework and materials. Seems like it was thoughtfully designed to maximize the views of the landscape/waterscape around it,” someone noted.

“This is probably one of my favorite houses that has been posted here. So beautiful,” one person said.

“I’ll take it! I love everything about it!” another announced.

Horseshoe Bay is about 50 miles northwest of Austin.

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This story was originally published October 21, 2023 at 9:00 AM with the headline "What is ‘waterfront opulence’? Texas estate for sale mystifies Zillow Gone Wild."

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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