309 Santaluz Ln, Austin, TX 78732

Some homes give the view to one room. Here, it follows you. Set high on an oversized greenbelt lot in Steiner Ranchs gated Santaluz community, this 5-bedroom home looks across the treetops to a broad sweep of Hill Country. Large windows keep that views in sight throughout the open kitchen, living and dining areas, making the landscape part of nearly every space on the main level. The kitchen centers around an oversized island with plenty of room for prep, and gathering, complemented by granite counters, gas cooking and extensive cabinetry. A butlers pantry and wine refrigerator handle the extras between the kitchen and formal dining room, while the breakfast nook is wrapped in windows and positioned for one of the homes best views. A private office provides a quiet place to work. Wood floors, arched openings, built-ins and stone fireplaces carry a consistent level of craftsmanship from one room to the next. The main-level primary suite takes full advantage of the elevated setting with a wall of windows and a private ensuite. A 2nd bedroom on this floor has its own ensuite and separate entrance, giving guests more independence. Upstairs, the game room includes a wet bar and opens directly to a covered balcony overlooking the greenbelt. A separate media room, three additional bedrooms, two with private ensuites, and another full bath give the second floor plenty of flexibility. Outside, a covered patio with a stone fireplace and built-in grill steps onto an expansive deck with