About Briarcliff Real Estate
Briarcliff is a pristine Lake Travis community, known for resort living and hill country scenery, the neighborhoods of the area provide an eclectic blend of styles and property sizes. The popularity of the area has exploded in recent years as all of Austin continues its record growth. [Read more about Briarcliff...]
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Briarcliff Neighborhoods
Briarcliff is a charming community that boasts an eclectic collection of home styles ranging from mid-century to Tuscan-inspired and modern farmhouse. Home sites and builds are newer and most don’t predate 2006, exteriors are typically stone, brick, siding or an artful mix of modern materials. Many homes feature outdoor spaces such as covered patios, decks, pools and spas.
Some highly sought-after properties provide panoramic hill country views to home buyers. Family homes are spacious and average 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2,800 square feet floor plans. Briarcliff is home to some of the most sought after suburban living in the Greater Austin Area, and the area has become an attractive destination for families and home buyers looking to stay close to the city while still enjoying the scenic and outdoor beauty that the Texas Hill Country has to offer.
Briarcliff Lifestyle
Briarcliff residents enjoy a very active lifestyle. Water sports on Lake Travis are right in your own backyard. Briarcliff Marina provides boat storage for homes not equipped with private boat docks. Outdoor activities abound at Pace Bend Park where camping, rock climbing, hiking, and bike trails keep residents entertained. The Pedernales Golf Club, also known as Willie Nelson’s Cut-N-Putt, is a popular 9-hole course surrounded by some of the best scenery in the Greater Austin Area.
Nearby shopping at the Hill County Galleria affords upscale retail and dining opportunities to locals, and a wide variety of signature grocery stores proved by HEB and local theaters are easily accessible to residents. Lake Travis is one of the biggest attractions of the area, and offers boating opportunities, breathtaking views, some dining options and endless weekend fun. Locals are driving distance from Hamilton Pool, a refreshing waterfall and favorite swimming hole for people from across the region.
All of the nightlife and amenities of Austin are available with a commute into town from any of the easily accessible highways that run through the region.
Briarcliff Schools
Lake Travis ISD serves those living in Lakeway. Students attend Lakeway Elementary (K-5), Lake Travis Middle (6-8), and Lake Travis High School (9-12). Lake Travis ISD is ranked as one of the most outstanding public school districts in the state and is renowned for academic excellence and athletics. For parents that prefer private education options, The Magnolia School (Ages 3-13) and Abercorn International School (Nursery-Grade 5) are both located close by and are popular schools for Lakeway students to attend.
Higher education campuses are also easily accessible for college aged students living at home while attending Concordia University, The University of Texas at Austin, St. Edward’s University and Austin Community College (ACC).