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.