As luxury buyers increasingly seek homes that feel both indulgent and intentional, a newly listed estate in the Village of the Hills, west of Austin, offers a compelling combination of modern comforts, thoughtful sustainability, and deep connection to the surrounding landscape.
Known as Refugio, the custom-built residence at 16409 Shane Landon Court is asking $2,295,000 (Julie Stinson with Coldwell Banker Realty holds the listing) and occupies nearly 1.7 private acres overlooking protected parkland.
Designed to function like a boutique resort hidden within the Texas Hill Country, the home embraces the area’s natural beauty while incorporating an impressive collection of systems aimed at long-term resilience and self-sufficiency.
At the heart of the property is an open-concept living environment where soaring spaces, refined materials, and panoramic views all work together.
The great room flows effortlessly into a chef’s kitchen featuring custom rift-sawn oak cabinetry, a handcrafted walnut island, and premium appliances selected to satisfy serious home cooks and frequent entertainers alike.
A disappearing wall of glass removes nearly any distinction between indoors and out, opening the living spaces to terraces and views across the parkland beyond.
The primary suite was designed as a true retreat.
Anchored by a fireplace, the space includes a spa-inspired bathroom with dual vanities and dual showerheads, as well as direct access to a secluded outdoor hot tub tucked beneath the Texas sky.
A luxurious secondary guest suite offers privacy for visitors, while a separate guest retreat elevates the concept even further with its own kitchenette, laundry facilities, and media lounge.
An executive office, which can also serve as a fourth bedroom, adds flexibility for guests or increasingly common work-from-home lifestyles.
Outside, the property leans fully into its resort-like atmosphere.
A swimming pool and glass-railed viewing deck overlook the protected landscape, while an outdoor kitchen, gazebo, fireplace-warmed breezeway, and multiple gathering areas create spaces equally suited to large-scale entertaining and quiet evenings surrounded by nature.
Yet perhaps the home’s most distinctive quality is what operates behind the scenes.
The residence was intentionally designed to balance luxury with environmental stewardship, incorporating a 30,000-gallon rainwater collection system, a dedicated irrigation well, reverse-osmosis filtration, and backup water integration.
Smart home technology extends throughout the property, from integrated audio systems and landscape lighting to an EV-ready three-car garage and a fully conditioned 24-by-24-foot workshop that could easily accommodate collectors, creatives, or additional climate-controlled storage.
The result is a property that feels remarkably current.
It offers the amenities luxury buyers expect — beautiful architecture, sophisticated entertaining spaces, and resort-style outdoor living — while embracing a growing desire for homes that are not only comfortable and beautiful, but also resilient, efficient, and deeply connected to their setting.
Set against protected parkland and surrounded by the rolling landscapes of the Texas Hill Country, the Austin-area home presents a rare opportunity to enjoy a more intentional version of luxury living, one where innovation and nature exist comfortably side by side.
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