This character-filled home offers just over a half-acre private lot and stunning Hill Country views. Centrally located in Highland Park West, this home enjoys a great location close to everything, surrounded by beautiful nature. Live in as-is or put your stamp on this unique property. Distinctive style and details fill the interior, including saltillo tile floors, Talavera Mexican tile accents, and intricate millwork. The spacious 4-bed/3.5-bath floor plan offers plenty of flexible and family-friendly space with three living rooms. A lower-level portico winds around the property with stucco arches and a tongue-and-groove ceiling. The shady outdoor living room and dining area overlook a large backyard with mature oak trees, a swimming pool, and an unobstructed tree-top view. A covered second-floor balcony offers additional outdoor living space with even more expansive vistas. Minutes from Mount Bonnell, Bright Leaf Preserve, and the Colorado River. Enjoy excellent public and private schools –walkable to Highland Park Elementary– and proximity to 2222 and MoPac. Downtown Austin is fifteen minutes away.