19 Sugar Shack DR West Lake Hills TX 78746 MLS #3570871

Tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of West Lake Hills, just steps from Rollingwood, this rare 1971 A.D. Stenger-designed home is the kind of place we wish Austin made more but rarely does anymore. Set on an oversized half-acre wooded lot in the nationally acclaimed Eanes ISD, it offers genuine privacy, treehouse canopy views, and an address that puts you just 7 minutes from downtown, Zilker Park, and Barton Springs.

The architecture earns its pedigree. Original wood-paneled cathedral ceilings soar overhead, hand-forged iron details anchor the spaces with character, and a thoughtfully designed split-level layout gives the home a warm, layered quality that feels both intentional and lived-in. Updates have been made with true craftsman care, Anderson windows, renovated bathrooms, new flooring, fresh paint, and a roof replacement among them, preserving the home’s mid-century bones while bringing it fully into the present. The kitchen strikes the right balance: striated wood cabinetry and quartz counters meet natural textures in a space that feels elevated without feeling fussy.

Four bedrooms, three full baths, and multiple living areas give the home real flexibility. Quiet and cozy one evening, ready to entertain the next. Then there’s the Big Surprise!……a 700-square-foot climate-controlled lower level, currently outfitted as a professional photography darkroom, quietly honoring the home’s long artistic history. Music studio, painting retreat, workshop, home gym, the space is waiting for its next chapter. Soul. Space. Story. This is a true Austin original.