"VILLA OTIVM" (Home of Peace & Leisure) This stunning Italian Villa sits above a secluded cove on Lake Travis in the prestigious gated community of Barton Creek Lakeside. With Bell Tower and White stone red tile roof, open court yard, Mesquite & Provenza Porcelain flooring give this home old world charm just 40 miles from Austin. The plans for this estate came from a Villa in Italy making it a truly unique property. The large veranda off the back of this home overlooks Lake Travis and the stone step pathway leading down to the Cove. This house built in 2000 with two stories has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, with large gourmet kitchen that can handle your entertaining needs. The upstairs has two bedrooms and a full bath, with views of the Hill Country and Lake Travis. Just off the living room is a large vaulted wood ceiling studio that could be used as a office, study, dining hall or bedroom. Numerous windows through out the home give views of the 1 acre Estate. The detached two car/one golf cart garage also features a climate controlled room that can be used for an office, or wine storage. Architect Steve Todd remodeled this Scott Penner built home in 2011. This gated community has a 18 hole golf course designed by Arnold Palmer, Club House with private dining, fitness center, Olympic size outdoor pool and hot tub, and tennis courts. Privately owned Marina with leased slips. High Speed Fiber Optic Service available to every home. Too many high-end amenities to list but truly worth seeing! Ciao...!!!