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Own This Alluring Sculptural Abode in Austin For $3.1MView 22 Photos

Own This Alluring Sculptural Abode in Austin For $3.1M

Set on five acres in the Cuernavaca neighborhood of Austin, Texas, a sculptural modern home that was designed with a strong appreciation for careful craftsmanship hits the market.
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Designed by Austin–based AlterStudio, the 4,223-square-foot Tumbleweed Residence reflects the original homeowner's desire to embrace simple materials, while celebrating a deep appreciation for thoughtful craftsmanship. Now this stunning five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home has been listed for $3,100,000. Scroll ahead for a glimpse inside this thoughtfully designed modern residence. 

The property is comprised of three distinct sculptural volumes. The simplified and abstracted white stucco forms and curvilinear roofs create a distinct composition within the landscape. In contrast, bold, tactile materials define the interiors. The home features an open plan kitchen, dining area, and living room, which all house wide plank hickory pecan floors and ceilings. 

The property is comprised of three distinct sculptural volumes. The simplified and abstracted white stucco forms and curvilinear roofs create a distinct composition within the landscape. In contrast, bold, tactile materials define the interiors. The home features an open plan kitchen, dining area, and living room, which all house wide plank hickory pecan floors and ceilings. 

The living space features plenty of natural light, and opens to the patio and pool area.

The living space features plenty of natural light, and opens to the patio and pool area.

The craftsmanship integral to the experience of the house is evident in the welds of the custom steel windows, the tool marks of the waxed hot-rolled steel panel at the kitchen island, and the hand-turned walnut seats of the bar stools. 

The craftsmanship integral to the experience of the house is evident in the welds of the custom steel windows, the tool marks of the waxed hot-rolled steel panel at the kitchen island, and the hand-turned walnut seats of the bar stools. 

Here is a look at the kitchen and dining area from the other angle. The handmade black-walnut cabinets are elegantly juxtaposed against the use of stainless steel. More so, all of the steel beams, railings, and other metalwork in the home were originally handcrafted onsite by local blacksmiths.

Here is a look at the kitchen and dining area from the other angle. The handmade black-walnut cabinets are elegantly juxtaposed against the use of stainless steel. More so, all of the steel beams, railings, and other metalwork in the home were originally handcrafted onsite by local blacksmiths.

While the kitchen features seating, a more formal dining area is only a few steps away. 

While the kitchen features seating, a more formal dining area is only a few steps away. 

The dining area overlooks the yard.

The dining area overlooks the yard.

One of the homes' five bedrooms opens to the yard. 

One of the homes' five bedrooms opens to the yard. 

A peek at another bright and minimalist bedroom. 

A peek at another bright and minimalist bedroom. 

The home features four-and-a-half baths. The one above has two sinks and a stylish penny-tile shower. 

The home features four-and-a-half baths. The one above has two sinks and a stylish penny-tile shower. 

Designed for maximum flexibility, each room is capable for multiple uses.

Designed for maximum flexibility, each room is capable for multiple uses.

 For instance, this huge utility room could do double-duty as a craft room.

 For instance, this huge utility room could do double-duty as a craft room.

A separate studio provides a hideaway for work or creative pursuits.

A separate studio provides a hideaway for work or creative pursuits.

There is also a workspace in the studio. 

There is also a workspace in the studio. 

The studio features a kitchen and sleeping loft so it can serve as self-sufficient guest quarters. 

The studio features a kitchen and sleeping loft so it can serve as self-sufficient guest quarters. 

A look at the loft bed.

A look at the loft bed.

The living space extends outside to a pool and lawn. 

The living space extends outside to a pool and lawn. 

The pool area is perfectly designed for outdoor entertaining. 

The pool area is perfectly designed for outdoor entertaining. 

The pool area even features an outdoor kitchen. 

The pool area even features an outdoor kitchen. 

The studio seen in the background here is adjacent to the home.

The studio seen in the background here is adjacent to the home.

Another view of the studio and home. 

Another view of the studio and home. 

As you can see from above, the stucco volumes create a distinct sculptural composition within the landscape.  

As you can see from above, the stucco volumes create a distinct sculptural composition within the landscape.  

810 N Tumbleweed Trail is now being listed for $3,100,000,00 by Moreland Properties. You can see the full listing here. 

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Jennifer Baum Lagdameo
Dwell Contributor
Jennifer Baum Lagdameo is a freelance design writer who has lived in Washington DC, Brooklyn, Tokyo, Manila, and is currently exploring the Pacific Northwest from her home base in Portland, Oregon.

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