Flowing spaces and artistic details for The Hartford Residence in Texas

At the center of the established Austin, Texas, neighborhood stands a refined home which makes the most of its verdant steeply sloping site: a 5,295-square-foot space flooded with natural light

Clayton Korte designs two gable structures for a residence connected by a glass entry lobby connected by a formal entry courtyard. Hartford Residence's rooms open one after the other

The foyer welcomes guests with a unique oak floor motif and reveals an outdoor oasis with a pool in the sunken rear courtyard, while connecting the public and private wings on the main level

The public wing features a vaulted great room that combines kitchen, dining, and living spaces, with a balcony overlooking the pool below. A neutral interior color palette allows for a focus on bold details, such as black-stained furniture and the beautiful marble-wood waterfall island

"As the city of Austin continues to grow," notes Paul Clayton, Principal of Clayton Korte, "this residence evokes a modern simplicity while respecting the history of the surrounding Clarksville neighborhood. From street level, you see a seemingly one-story house, but an open entry staircase leads to generous gathering spaces and bedrooms tucked underneath. The unfolding spaces offer a sense of exploration for residents and guests alike"

A central staircase with open steps leads to guest rooms and a large family room on the lower floor. The family room extends seamlessly through retractable glass doors to a covered outdoor kitchen (440 sq. ft. of covered space), a patio and pool, perfect for easy entertaining