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Hartford Residence
Austin, Texas
With an owner’s vision for a refined retreat notable for fluid spaces and artful details, this centrally-located Austin residence makes the most of its steeply-sloped, leafy site in an established Austin neighborhood. Throughout the house, the flow of spaces is informed by natural light; rooms open one after another and draw one forward to discover what comes next.
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Two deceptively simple single-story gabled structures are connected by a glass entry foyer through a formal entry court. The foyer greets guests with a unique oak wood floor pattern and reveals an outdoor living oasis with a pool at the sunken rear yard, while bridging public and private wings on the main level. The public wing features a vaulted great room combining kitchen, dining, and living spaces, with a balcony overlooking the pool below. A neutral interior color palette draws attention to bold details, such as the stained black cabinetry and marble-wood waterfall island.
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As light and shade change throughout the day, afternoon sun pours into the master suite, located in the private wing opposite the balcony, through large bedroom windows and a skylight in the bathroom. A central, delicate open tread stair leads to guestrooms and a large family room on the lower level. The family room seamlessly extends through disappearing glass doors to a covered outdoor kitchen, patio, and pool — perfect for easy entertaining.
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