1605 Northwood Rd, Austin, TX 78703

Set on a spacious double lot this 1940 s Colonial Plantation-style home, with its shady column-lined porch, is located in the prestigious Pemberton Heights neighborhood and offers elegant, yet comfortable, formal and informal living spaces. The home has been beautifully maintained, with the original façade, architectural moldings, fireplace and hardwoods perfectly preserved. The traditional floor plan is replete with spacious rooms that help define the interior of the home.The handsome foyer with custom staircase is a fine introduction to the graceful home and is flanked by interior spaces that are detailed with burnished hardwood floors, rich moldings, and timeless elegance. The dining room, dressed with chair moldings, is large with ample room for large family gatherings and floor to ceiling windows that bathe the room in natural light. Additionally, it has the added benefit of a nearby locked silver storage closet. The living room features an ornate wood-burning fireplace as its focal point and is a superb setting for casual daily-living or more-formal entertaining. The chef s kitchen will delight the epicurean with beautiful granite counters, high-end appliances and a six-burner gas cook top. It has a separate breakfast room that opens up to the nearby family room which offers multiple built-ins and a cabinet for a television. French doors open on to the patio and allow calming views of the pool and exterior gardens. The sparkling pool and garden areas serve as focal points for outdoor entertainments, while towering trees and lush greenery evoke the pastoral splendor of the property s historical roots.Upstairs, three generous bedrooms and two baths await, along with a small study that could just as easily serve as a cheerful nursery. The master bedroom is a private retreat on the main floor away from the secondary bedrooms and is adjacent to the formal living room. Brokered And Advertised By: Austin Portfolio Real Estate Listing Agent: Francie Little