News on Flintrock Falls
Pool Design
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Negative Edge with Swim-Up Bar
For nearly 25 years Sterling Custom Homes has been recognized as the elite Austin Home Builder. We have built hundreds of unique custom homes in nearly all of the high-end communities in the Austin / Lakeway areas. The vast majority of our homes are designed around the outdoor living space, which invariably includes a swimming pool.
Custom swimming pools come in a variety of shapes and sizes and incorporate many fun, interesting concepts. From swim-up bars to grottos tucked behind waterfalls to firepits and water features, the possibilities are truly endless.
Water Feature and Negative Edge
When designing the home, many people think that the swimming pool design needs to be finalized prior to construction. We prefer, when possible, to simply “save the space” for the pool and get into the details of swimming pool design after the foundation has been poured and the house has been framed up. This allows our clients to get a better feel for the pool/house relationship and enables them to take advantage of the precise view corridors that they wish to showcase.
However, sometime we find that access is limited or impossible based on the lot characteristics and neighboring properties. In these cases we spend much more time up-front on the pool design. We then construct the pool foundation first, prior to the home foundation. In these instances it becomes very important to understand and visualize the pool/house relationship – even before the house construction has begun. Read More→
Have You Found Your Lot Yet?
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Beautiful View Lot
As the premier Austin custom home builder, Sterling Custom Homes pays close attention to local lot availability. Custom home communities had been hit pretty hard through the recent economic slump and new lot inventory hasn’t come on-line quickly enough to meet the recent surge in demand.
So congratulations to those who already own their custom homesite! You now find yourself in the perfect position to begin the custom home design and construction process – before construction costs spike at the higher levels many believe they are destined to attain.
For those of you still looking for the best lot, we keep very close track of availability in communities such as Spanish Oaks, The Reserve at Lake Travis, Flintrock Falls, Rough Hollow, Lakeway, River Place on Lake Austin, Bellagio Estates, Caslano, Seven Oaks, The Bluffs at Steiner Ranch,Waterford on Lake Travis, Belvedere and many more. Read More→
Beginning today, golfers will gather to compete in one of the most complete tests of the amateur events in Austin at the Men’s City Championship. From Aug. 4 through Aug. 7, participants will vie for a chance to be named Men’s City Champion (and the bragging rights associated with the title).
However, how can you expect to win if you’re not on the top of your game? You need more practice on the golf course and we have just the solution for you.
We have Austin luxury real estate at Escavera at Flintrock Falls right on the community’s prestigious Jack Nicklaus designed Flintrock Falls Golf Course. So, all you have to do is walk out your back door and you’re ready to start perfecting your golf swing.
And, when you’re done practicing, you can invite your friends over to your house for refreshments in your large outdoor covered living area with breathtaking views golf course views. Read More→
Kenny Chesney sings, “Everything gets hotter when the sun goes down,” and these lyrics definitely apply to the upcoming Sunset Golf Tournament at Balcones Country Club. When the sun sets on June 17, owners of Austin luxury real estate will be primed to see one of its most fun golf tournaments to date!
In this unique tournament on Father’s Day weekend, golfers will play at night! Fathers, sons and all family members will also have the opportunity to win big prizes!
While you’re waiting for the sun to set, putt over to Sterling Custom Homes and check out the Texas new home builders’ custom homes. In the nearby Escavera at Flintrock Falls enclave, avid golfers have the opportunity to purchase Austin luxury real estate located on the prestigious Jack Nicklaus-designed Flintrock Falls Golf Course. Read More→
Now that spring has arrived and we’ve been enjoying warm weather and clear skies, it’s time to begin your spring cleaning rituals. This year, instead of just vacuuming and dusting, we at Sterling Custom Homes want to remind you that performing spring home maintenance on your Austin luxury real estate is just as important as removing the dust from your baseboards and curtains. To help you begin the process, we’ve listed the areas of your home that you should address.
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. Read More→