111 Escavera Cove at Flintrock Falls

It does not seem like all that long ago Austin custom home builder, Sterling Custom Homes, announced that they would begin selling lots in Escavera at Flintrock Falls. Escavera began with 20 estate-sized lots all with views of Jack Nicklaus designed Flintrock Falls Golf Course. Sterling Custom Homes is proud to say that nearly two-thirds of the lots in Excavera have been sold. With four homes already constructed and the planning and construction process of six others began, a new opportunity for custom home buyers has presented itself.

In promotion of Escavera at Flintrock Falls, Sterling Custom Homes built a model home to showcase their capabilities as a premier Austin luxury home builder. With the construction of the new homes in Escavera, Sterling Custom Homes is now ready to post their model home at 111 Escavera Cove for sale, creating the perfect opportunity for those who would like the quality and value of a Sterling Custom Home and who are ready to move in immediately.

111 Escavera Cove features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and 3,905 sq. ft. of living space. The summer kitchen and covered terrace overlooking hole #5 of Flintrock Falls Golf Course will provide you with an outdoor getaway. The attached Guest Casita will provide your guests with incredible accommodations, or yourself with a home-office or exercise room. However you utilize it, you can’t go wrong. The home also features a multi-purpose room that is already prewired for surround sound for a media-game room.

If you would like more information about 111 Escavera Cove, contact Gary Grambley at (512) 263-2214 or at gary@sterlinghome.com.

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Smoke Detectors: Make sure that there is one on each floor of your home, inspect them monthly to see that they’re working and change the batteries as needed.

Light Bulbs: Examine the bulbs in all of your fixtures to see that they are working and are the correct wattage as recommended by the manufacturer. Also, replace high-intensity with fluorescent bulbs that don’t produce as much heat.

Electrical Outlets: Check all outlets for frayed wires, loose-fitting plugs or other fire hazards such as overloaded electrical outlets, fuse boxes and extension cords.

Fire Extinguisher: Locate your multi-purpose fire extinguisher to make sure it’s accessible, filled and ready for operation. If you don’t own one already, purchase one.

Air Conditioning System: Have a professional inspect your air conditioning system to make sure everything is in working order.

Roof: Check for damage to your roof. Also, clean gutters and downspouts of any accumulated debris.

Water Heater: Check for leaks and corrosion. Fix or purchase a new unit as needed.

Furnace: Clean or replace your furnace filter.

While you’re cleaning your home, if you’ve noticed that it no longer fits your needs then contact us. We’re Austin home builders with more than 20 years of experience. We can help you design the home of your dreams based on your individual style and preferences.

For more information, visit the Sterling Custom Homes website.

Boasting a bird’s eye panoramic view of Lake Austin, the Austin skyline and the Pennybacker Bridge, Mount Bonnell is the perfect spot for exercise enthusiasts who enjoy hiking and nature buffs looking for a relaxing place to have a picnic. It’s also a great backdrop for special occasion photography sessions to celebrate an engagement, wedding or graduation.

The overlook area has two access points: a rocky trail from the north and a steep set of stairs at the south end. However, don’t let that discourage you. Neither access point represents a major hike. Just make sure to wear a sensible pair of shoes and pack your water bottle and sunscreen.

Park hours are from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m., so there is plenty of time to get out and explore.

Mount Bonnell offers a great weekend destination. However, if you wish to enjoy beautiful lake views from the comfort of your own home, then consider giving us a call. We’re a builder on Lake Travis that can help you design a custom home with a luxurious outdoor living space that features peaceful views of the water.

For more information, visit the Sterling Custom Homes website.

With that in mind, three of the most important factors in choosing your builder are:

1)    The builder’s track record for managing funds. Has the builder ever been bankrupt, leaving clients and vendors in financial distress? This is not necessarily a result of tough economic times. It more often is an indicator that the builder lacks the organization and discipline to manage the funds for several complex building projects.

2)   The builder’s experience. Does your builder understand, through practical experience, the best practices of all aspects of homebuilding? When managing subcontractors, does your builder understand the shortcuts that they may try to take to save materials and time – jeopardizing the quality of your home? There is no substitute for experience.

3)   The builder’s processes. Has the builder developed processes for building new homes in Austin that make the experience both organized and enjoyable for you? Some builders have copied our processes and some have even given them fancy names, but nothing can replace the real-life experience from which those processes were created. The underlying systems that support the process are not so easy to duplicate.

At Sterling, we welcome the tough questions that have to be asked when choosing your builder. So do your homework. Don’t be fooled by fancy marketing pitches. Ask the hard questions up-front. The custom homebuilding experience can be fun and rewarding when you take the time to choose the right builder. For more information, visit the Sterling Custom Homes website.

By contrast, in a Fixed Price scenario, all the specifications and pricing for your home are worked out in advance. As a result, the buyer gains a comprehensive understanding of the budget. Delivering a Fixed Price does require more time up-front to identify the materials and finishes. The biggest drawback has always been the inordinate amount of time it took for the builder to obtain bids from suppliers and subcontractors. Sterling has solved this problem by developing a proprietary Specifications and Pricing module that allows us to front-load material and labor costs. This enables us to produce a Fixed Price in a matter of a few days, rather than weeks or months.

Once the price is determined, the builder assumes all the risk of the fluctuating material costs. Thus, the builder is quite willing to flex his purchasing power and hold the suppliers and subcontractors to their bids.

From a builders’ perspective, Fixed Price building is much more difficult to manage. It requires the luxury home builder to be more organized and analytical in running the business. However, when the system is applied by seasoned professionals – the bottom line benefit is that the client is protected from the instability and uncertainty of rising material and labor costs.

For more than 20 years, Sterling Custom Homes has provided the advantages of Fixed Cost building to its clients, producing the highest quality and best value in the custom home building industry. For more information, visit the Sterling Custom Homes website or call Gary Grambley at 512-263-2214.

#5… The Casita – This popular space is a Guest Room on the main level of the house that is accessed from an outside entrance. It can be incorporated into a beautiful courtyard or situated near the swimming pool with a view of the Lake. We have incorporated Casita’s into many custom homes over the last five years.

#4 … The Combination Media Room/Game Room – This versatile space was born of the desire to have more public, social access to a large, main viewing screen. Opening up the Media Room to the Game Room has created a fresh new way to entertain for our clients. In many applications we have included a heavy theater curtain that can close the Media Room off from the Game Room when the true theater experience is desired.

#3 … The Outdoor Living Space – This area has become more important to our clients as they create an area to relax and/or entertain outside of the home. The Outdoor Living Area has become more spacious with nicer finishes and more substantial furniture. With misters for cooling and heaters for heating, it’s viable year-round.

#2 … The Disappearing Glass Wall – This feature has grown in popularity since we introduced it to the Austin market in 2004. An interlocking glass door system that pockets into the wall, this feature creates seamless flow from inside the home to an inviting Outdoor Living Area. It always frames a magnificent view and has plenty of WOW factor! We have installed more than 30 of these systems and continue to include them in our most recent designs.

#1 … The Outdoor Shower – This feature gets top billing because it is the most recent addition to our custom home designs. We are currently building two homes with this unique feature. Usually designed to be accessed from inside the master shower through a commercial grade, waterproofed door, the outdoor shower has become popular based on experiences our clients had while vacationing at beautiful, high-end resorts.

As luxury home builders, we’d love to incorporate your unique ideas into a custom home that your family will cherish for years to come. To learn more about our award-winning quality and unmatched customer service, please call Gary Grambley at 512-263-2214.

For $10, you’ll enjoy a picnic boxed lunch selection including chicken salad spinach wrap or turkey sandwich on artisan wheat bread served with fresh gourmet potato chips, pickle spear and decadent cheesecake brownie for dessert.

Reservations are required to enjoy a day soaking up the sun in the picturesque surroundings of Fall Creek Vineyards. Call the Winery at 325-379-5361 to reserve your spot. For more information, visit the Fall Creek Vineyards website.

Do you like the idea of outdoor living this spring? Sterling Custom Homes, a new homes builder in Austin, designs homes with unique outdoor living spaces. Currently, we have a rare opportunity to purchase a completed home at Escavera at Flintrock Falls. The fantastic one-story home offers unique styling that features contemporary flair and a large outdoor covered living are that boasts breathtaking golf course views.

For more information, visit the Sterling Custom Homes website.

Escavera at Flintrock Falls

Buyers who are looking for Austin custom homes with amazing golf course views, exclusivity and luxury in the Lakeway area should visit the private golf course community, Escavera at Flintrock Falls.

Escavera at Flintrock Falls is a quiet enclave of only 20 estate-sized lots. The focal point of the community is the prestigious Jack Nicklaus designed Flintrock Falls Golf Course. Although most buyers must wait until home construction is completed to move into this exclusive community, luxury home builder Sterling Custom Homes is offering a rare opportunity to purchase a completed home at Escavera at Flintrock Falls.

This fantastic one-story home spans 3,905 square feet and offers buyers four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and a three car garage. You’ll enjoy hours of entertaining in the home with styling that features contemporary flair and a large outdoor covered living area that showcases breathtaking golf course views. One of the bedrooms is a Guest Casita, a popular feature for our custom home clients over the years. View the virtual tour to gain an appreciation for the quality, elegance and affordability of this golf course gem.

For more information about this home or to schedule a private tour, visit the Sterling Custom Homes website or call Gary Grambley at 512-263-2214.

“The Hills” 18-hole golf course features 7,030 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 73.8 and it has a slope rating of 140 on Bermuda grass.  Designed by Jack Nicklaus, ASGCA, The Hills golf course opened in 1981 and is managed by ClubCorp USA.

For over 20 years, Sterling Custom Homes has had the privilege of building one-of-a- kind luxury custom homes in The Hills and other Lakeway communities.   With a grand total of 52 custom homes, many on the golf course, Sterling is sure to be one the most predominant Custom Home Builders of the “The Hills” subdivision throughout the years.  Our first custom home in the gated Lakeway community was designed and built in 1990.  Along with golf course homes, Sterling has built innumerable custom homes including premier waterfront designs in the Village of Lakeway, Rough Hollow, Waterfront, Costa Bell, Vinyard Bay, and Majestic Hills.

Our story does not end there; we have continued a strong presence in Flintrock Falls and the exclusive Escavera at Flintrock Falls, the neighboring Lakeway golf community, by building over 30 custom, spec and showcase homes since 2001.   Sterling has been very well received and supported by the Lakeway Community and we are appreciative of each opportunity to offer award winning designs for our elite clientele.

Lakeway is a golfer’s haven!  Contact Gary Grambley at gary@sterlinghome.com for more information about this amazing community.

The current banking climate has made it difficult for high-end Austin custom home builders to provide fresh inventory to the marketplace. Buyers interested in available homes that approach or exceed $1 million have had to settle for picked-over spec inventory or resale homes.

As a successful custom homebuilder for over 21 years, Sterling Custom Homes has stepped up to the challenge, providing an alternative for the homebuyer in search of a fresh “quick-delivery” luxury home in the Austin, Texas area. One such home is the fabulous one-story plan currently available at 111 Escavera Cove in the prestigious enclave called Escavera at Flintrock Falls.

This Hill Country Contemporary plan is smartly designed with 4 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, Gameroom and 3 Car Garage. One of the bedrooms is an exterior Casita that provides a beautiful private retreat for guests. The open layout and deep Outdoor Covered Living Space highlight the views, through a gorgeous grove Oak Trees, to the manicured 5th fairway of the Nicklaus Designed Flintrock Falls Golf Course.

Completion is scheduled for September 30th, so there is still time to make final selections to customize your Sterling Dream Home! For information and to schedule a private showing, please call Gary Grambley at 512-845-3553.