Texas Hill Country Mansion on 10 ac. N. of San Antonio Dramatic & Private Hilltop Site with World-Class Views Start Price USD 3,900,000.00 Current Price USD 3,900,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 17 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 10, 2008 End Time Wednesday, October 08, 2008 Location Boerne, TX See more about 'Texas Hill Country Mansion on 10 ac. N. of San Antonio' Description Overview: This dramatic and highly unique home was crafted in old Mediterranean style similar to what one would find in Italy, where old villas appear to ramble across and down hillsides as if they had been there forever.  It is a gated and very private 10 acre hilltop compound at 2000 ft. elevation, surrounded by steep hillsides, trees, and 5 additional acres of greenbelt.  World class views look across a 500 foot vertical drop to a lake, limestone bluffs, hills, trees and fairways.   The home stretches across the edge of the hilltop, opening up Incredible views from every room & deck & making the massive blue skies and blazing sunsets part of the decor.  This home is exceptional quality from foundation to roof (including concrete foundation for second floor areas) and is a great value at $3.9 million.   Recreating this home today would cost $5 million or more.   Air-conditioned/heated living space of about 8500 sq.ft. is augmented by an additional 4400 sq.ft. under roof, including an oversized garage & numerous patios and decks. The location is north of San Antonio in Boerne, Texas, known for excellent public and private schools.  This incredible villa is close to restaurants, upscale shopping, hiking, horseback riding, tennis, golf, private airport, health care facilities, and just 40 minutes from San Antonio International Airport.  Hassle-free country living with unmatched privacy can be yours without sacrificing easy access to city amenities. Highlights: Guadalajara rock, cantera & stucco exterior *  One inch thick honed Travertine floors * Redland single tapered barrel clay tile roof * Stone wine cellar with antique French parefeuille tile floor * Massive boulder retaining walls & waterfalls * State of the art DEDICATED home theater with 10 ft. screen & Runco overhead projection * Mature oak trees and gorgeous xeriscaped grounds * Exceptional landscape lighting * Pool with 3 waterfalls * Spa * Wildlife pond with water feature * An abundance of beautiful, entertaining wildlife * Lighted fountain * Elevator * Indoor & outdoor sound system * Lighting protection system * Sonitrol security system * Sprinkler system * 6 1/2 baths * 7 interior fireplaces (wood & gas) * Top of the line appliances including Viking 60" gas range & warming drawer * Marvin  Windows throughout * Custom carved oak & cedar doors, 11 ft. entry doors * Distressed alder cabinetry & trim * Iron fencing & gate with intercom *  Winding terracotta paver driveway up hillside * Period Brass hardware * Custom light fixtures throughout * Separate guest or caretakers cottage matches main house and offers an additional 1100 sq. ft. of living space Construction of the home, which was completed in 2000, took more than three years, and was closely supervised by the noted architect Jack Graves.  Specially quarried rustica pinon rock was imported from Guadalajara for the exterior, and one inch thick travertine floors flow through most of the interior.  Tumbled marble, granite, cantera, old Chicago brick, and artist-painted tiles abound.  Upon walking through the 11 ft. front doors, visitors are looking out a massive glass window at the most spectacular view in the Texas Hill Country.  Guests are literally awestruck by the beauty.  Building sites such as this one--offering so much beauty and privacy--are extremely rare.  The architect took painstaking care in creating a timeless home that offered every luxury & modern convenience while looking like it had been here--rambling down the hillside--for generations.  The interior was designed to embrace multigenerational families and families with children old enough to need privacy through flexible use of spaces.  Currently, the main home is configured as 5 bedrooms (all with exquisite bathrooms), a recreation/exercise room (with kitchen & bath facilities & washer/dryer), office, home theater, formal dining, massive great room with 24 ft. ceilings & adjoining sit down bar, foyer, coat room, gallery, dine-in gourmet kitchen, wine room and utility room..  However, it could be configured as six bedrooms or four bedrooms with 2 offices.   Three bedrooms include refrigerator and wet bar facilities.  The separate cottage would make an excellent home for grandparents or an adult child. Offered at $3.9 million.   Qualified buyers or their representatives may contact the seller for additional information by email or by calling 830-285-0377. Buyers' Brokers or Representatives are welcome.      Place a Bid!