I adore this project designed by John Watson. It’s a legendary house also known as The Retreat at Lick Creek Lodge and I did a pretty thorough write up about last year. Then it was available off market, now it is on MLS and headed to some sort of no reserve auction. Seems like a bit of a sad story for such an incredible home but hopefully it gets a new owner that loves it as much as it deserves.
Price: $13,500,000
Details: 12,000 sf, 5 Bed, 10 Bath
Read MoreI love this house designed by John Watson and remodeled by Stuart Sampley. Honestly, everything about it looks fantastic, great siteing, spot on interior proportions, good indoor outdoor connections and perfect finishes.
Price: $1,249,000
Details: 1,682 sf, 2 Bed, 1 Bath
Read MoreThis 1979 John Watson designed house is an organic architecture masterpiece. I had a chance to tour it a few years back, and the most surprising part of the whole house to me was just how practical and usable all of the spaces are. I salute Mr Watson for equally honoring form and function. Someone buy this and invite me over again.
Price: $2,200,000
Details: 2,240 sf, 3 Bed, 3 Bath
Read MoreUsually when I see a house like this I'm pretty skeptical about how well it's built, but know that architect John Watson was behind this one gives me confidence. He was a student of Frank Lloyd Wright and well know for his organic modernist style. It may not be for everyone, but you've got to give it points for originality.
Price: $525,000
Details: 1,310 sqft, 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
Read MoreJohn Watson didn't build a lot of homes in Austin, but the ones he did sure are memorable! Find out more about him here. I walked through this amazing piece of organic architecture a while ago and I can say it is just as amazing in real life as it is in photos. The thing I was most surprised about though was just how livable the floor plan of this house is. Kitchen and living up and three good sized bedrooms downstairs. Definitely a one of a kind in an amazing location.
Price: $1,175,000
Details: 2,240 sq. ft. 3 Bed, 3 Bath
Read MoreThis house is truly a one of a kind. The Bloomhouse (I've also heard it called the mushroom house) was designed and built by Charles Harker in 1980. There is a fascinating little write up and in progress photos during construction of the house on ecoredux.com. The organic style of the house is somewhat similar to the work of Austin architect John Watson. It's really pretty amazing that we have as many unique houses as we do in Austin. This one is worth the purchase price just in land value. Hopefully the buyer continues to maintain and love this unicorn.
Price: $695,000
Details: 1,101 sq. ft. 1 Bed, 1 Bath
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