<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Latest Properties from Betty Hood</title><link>http://www.bettyhood.com</link><generator>Listing Producer(listingproducer.com)</generator><description /><image><url>http://listingproducer.com/Uploads/17/74/31774/images/Betty%20Hood%20photo.jpg</url><title>Betty Hood</title><link>http://www.bettyhood.com</link></image><item><title>8425 Adirondack Trail, Austin: 4 bed 2.5 bath, Active $434,000</title><link>http://www.8425AdirondackTrail.com</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:39:32 GMT</pubDate><description> Relax on the extensive patios, entertain with style, enjoy hill country views, &amp; keep cool in the pool this summer! Beautifully updated, the open and light floor plan features soaring ceilings, a remodeled kitchen, recent paint &amp; flooring, plantation shutters, and a gorgeous courtyard entry. The extensive deck area includes a large covered area plus arbor. Located inside Loop 360 near schools and major arteries means convenience and a fast commute. Don’t miss it! Beautifully updated home with outstanding pool &amp; patio area with views 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 1 Living Area, two-car garage, on .234 acres Extensive walls of windows which bathe the home in natural light Open formal living room with soaring beamed ceiling, floor to ceiling stone fireplace with raised hearth and gas logs, tile floors and views of the patio and pool area with views beyond Completely remodeled kitchen including custom-built cabinets, granite countertops, updated fixtures, tile floor, and stainless steel appliances [gas stove with convection oven, dishwasher, microwave, and negotiable refrigerator] Formal dining with large windows overlooking the pool Private master bedroom with wood floors and open window area allowing light and view of the pool Renovated master bath with charming and oversized footed tub, separate shower, skylight, and updated fixtures, paint, flooring, and countertop Spacious secondary bedrooms on the upper level Updated powder and secondary bathroom Abundant storage with numerous closets and a huge storage area under the front part of the home Gorgeous outdoor living and entertaining area including heated pool &amp; spa with extensive decks, covered patio, and a separate arbor Home backs to greenbelt with hill country views Built originally in 1975; 2,416 sqft. per tax record and 2,636 sqft per Floor Plan Graphics Two-car oversized garage with built-in cabinetry and updated garage door and garage door opener Slab and pier and beam foundation Outstanding close-in location near Loop 360 and MoPac, near shopping and schools: Hill Elementary, Murchison M.S. and Anderson H.S. (with International Baccalaureate Program) Tax rate of 2.3169% (2011 rate) MLS # 2087017 </description><enclosure url="http://www.ListingProducer.com/Uploads/17/74/31774/85011/Photos/2087017_1.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="30000" /></item><item><title>1300 Puddleby Cove, Austin: 4 bed 3.5 bath, Active $697,500 NEW PRICE!</title><link>http://www.1300Puddleby.com</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 23:12:11 GMT</pubDate><description>Dellight in the privacy and serenity of this lovely home designed to enjoy nature and sunsets! Start your day with coffee on the back porch and end it with wine while watching birds, deer, squirrels and other wildlife. Custom built by Keith Brown, this elegant &amp; traditional home has been beautifully updated. Entertain graciously inside or out! Granite countertops, recent cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, gorgeous wood floors, travertine, an oversized lot with magnificent trees on a quiet cul de sac, and an outstanding close-in LOCATION near shopping, EANES schools, &amp; downtown make this a rare find. Wow—don’t miss it! · Beautifully updated traditional home custom built by Keith Brown in 1987 on a wonderful treed lot in Eanes ISD with amazing views of the woods; owners are the second owners · Four bedrooms with guest suite downstairs, and master and two additional bedrooms upstairs · Three full baths plus a powder bath · Two large living areas: formal living room and den/study/family room · Two-car side-entry garage with opener · Enormous back double deck, roughly 46 feet x 11 feet, which overlooks the woods and wet-weather creek (reminiscent of a rushing Colorado brook after a rain); at leaf fall, upper deck includes a view of the UT tower · 3,243 square feet per TCAD · Rare .494 acre lot on a lovely cul de sac with landscaped center island; most of the yard is shaded by magnificent trees · Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the living and dining areas, kitchen, and powder room · Amazing moldings throughout the home including 10-inch stained, fluted oak arches over many of the doorways downstairs. · Outstanding paint finishes including venetian plasters, metallics, faux finishes, and custom glazes · Distinctive two-story entry with staircase of dark hardwood contrasted with traditional railings · Two-story family room/den/study with floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, raised hearth, extensive built-in cabinets and bookcases · Stunning island kitchen with dark maple updated cabinetry, striking granite countertops, stainless steel under-mount sink, updated hardware and fixtures, picture window with views to the back, and stainless steel appliances including four-burner electric cooktop, refrigerator, dishwasher, built-in oven and microwave; kitchen includes opening with extended granite to the dining room—perfect for serving when entertaining · Formal living room with traditional fireplace and decorative wet-bar, ideal for entertaining · Formal dining room with views to the back and sliding glass doors to the back deck · Breakfast room with a beautiful bay window which overlooks the deck and view of the woods beyond · Master bedroom upstairs with coffered ceiling, access to the upstairs deck, and views of the woods and beyond; master bath includes travertine floors and tub and shower surrounds, re-finished tub and sinks, and updated hardware and fixtures; large walk-in master closet · Recent composition roof (June, 2008) · Elegant powder bath; recent eco-friendly updated flush toilets · Slab foundation; MLS #9953792 · 2011 Estimated Tax Rate of 2.2924 % without Homestead Exemption · Fantastic close-in location near EANES schools, shopping, downtown, and MoPac (Loop 1) plus easy access to the airport · Exemplary EANES schools: Cedar Creek Elementary, Hill Country Middle School and Westlake High School, all in biking distance</description><enclosure url="http://www.listingproducer.com/Uploads/17/74/31774/79761/Photos/1.Front2.JPG" type="image/jpeg" length="30000" /></item><item><title>416 RIDGEWOOD, WEST LAKE HILLS: 3 bed 2 bath, Active $399,000</title><link>http://www.416RIDGEWOOD.com</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 01:03:09 GMT</pubDate><description>Rollingwood area under $400,000! Cute &amp; adorable updated home in the Rollingwood area, likely designed by A.D. Stenger. Vaulted ceilings, walls of windows, stone fireplace, tile floors, updated cabinets, fixtures, &amp; appliances,tile countertops, large bedrooms, EANES schools, CLOSE-IN location near downtown, Zilker,shopping, more. Hurry! Pot rack &amp; window treatments (LR,kitchen &amp; breakfast) don't convey.</description><enclosure url="http://www.ListingProducer.com/Uploads/17/74/31774/79201/Photos/9054116_1.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="30000" /></item><item><title>402 OAK RIDGE, WEST LAKE HILLS: 4 bed 3 bath, Active $825,000</title><link>http://www.402OakRidge.com</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:47:32 GMT</pubDate><description>Cool off in the pool, work on your tan &amp; entertain with style in this beautifully updated Hacienda-style home! Soaring ceilings, decorative beams, Saltillo tile &amp; striking fixtures create a refined ambiance with character &amp; warmth! Flex room/hobby/Texas basement up separate stairway; one bedroom used as study. Super kitchen,gorgeous back yard &amp; pool, large lot, low taxes &amp; CLOSE-IN near downtown, EANES schools, Ladybird Lake, Lake Austin, and shopping! Call Betty to see it! · Distinctively updated Hacienda-style home with warmth and character on a wonderful treed lot in Eanes ISD · Four bedrooms with the master and two other bedrooms downstairs, three full baths, two living areas including formal living and family room, small flex room as hobby or storage, beautiful pool and patio area, and two-car garage · 3,227 square feet per TCAD · Wonderful.44 acre corner lot with lush grass and large trees including amazing palm trees around the pool · Notable entrances with brick porch and decorative columns made of stone imported from Latin America · Striking Saltillo-style floors in the living room, family room, dining room, kitchen, and two bedrooms · Dramatic two-story entry with enchanting framed window and stained beams · Gorgeous formal living room with picturesque views, soaring sloped wooded ceiling, grand rustic chandelier, and access to the patio · Adjacent dining room which also overlooks the patio · Stylish kitchen is open to the family room and includes an oversized breakfast area; updates include cabinetry with 42” upper cabinets, decorative glass cabinet door, gas cooktop, double oven, large central island with skylight above, Silestone countertops, travertine backsplash, stainless steel sink, updated hardware and fixtures, and walk-in pantry · Spacious family room with patio doors to the back yard and pool area · Large Master suite which overlooks the patio and pool and features a sloped ceiling, distinctive chandelier, updated bath including jetted tub, separate shower, neutral tile, and upgraded cabinetry; the deep closet includes an extensive closet system · Oversized guest suite upstairs with balcony overlooking the back yard; private bath includes a walk-in shower · Garage with built-in wall system and cabinetry · Oversized pool with diving board · Custom landscaping and lush grassy areas · Built 1975; Renovated 2004 timeframe · Slab foundation, Composition roof · 2011 Estimated Taxes with Homestead Exemption: $11,639 · Fantastic close-in location near downtown (approximately 6 minutes--take Redbud Trail to Lake Austin Blvd.), EANES schools, and shopping · Highly acclaimed EANES schools: Eanes Elementary, Hill Country Middle School, and Westlake High School</description><enclosure url="http://www.ListingProducer.com/Uploads/17/74/31774/79156/Photos/6197571_1.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="30000" /></item><item><title>2910 Montebello Court, Austin: 4 bed 3.5 bath, Active $875,000</title><link>http://www.2910Montebello.com</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:58:26 GMT</pubDate><description> Relax on the gorgeous back porch of this fabulously updated home and enjoy the beauty and serenity of the woods and outdoors. Young, tasteful and sophisticated is the look: open and light floor plan, wood, granite and travertine surfaces, Viking appliances, and exceptional decks and outdoor living area. Ideally located on a quiet cul de sac, the home is situated on an oversized lot with magnificent trees and overlooks a lovely wooded area. The oustanding close-in location is near shopping, EANES schools, and downtown with easy access to the airport. Contact Betty to see it! · Fabulously updated traditional home on a wonderful treed lot in Eanes ISD with amazing views of the woods · Four bedrooms all upstairs, three and one-half baths, three living areas including formal living, family room and upstairs gameroom, plus two-car garage · 3,739 square feet per Floor Plan Graphics · Outstanding .47 acre lot at one end of a double cul de sac; nearly the entire yard is shaded by magnificent trees · Hand-scraped maple hardwood floors in the living room, family room, dining room and kitchen · Distinctive entry with dramatic light fixture and striking updated staircase with wrought iron railings and refinished stairs · Stunning chef’s kitchen with renovated glazed cabinetry, high-end granite countertops, under-mount sink, travertine backsplash, updated hardware and fixtures, walk-in pantry, and Viking stainless steel appliances including four-burner gas cooktop, refrigerator, dishwasher, built-in oven, microwave, and warming drawer · Family room with fireplace including raised hearth and recent mantle, cabling/wiring for television above the fireplace, plus surround sound · Inviting covered back porch overlooking the yard and woods beyond · Impressive mahogany front door and trim · Master suite with decorative moldings, surround sound, and updated bath including new (June 2011) travertine tile with decorative accents, granite countertops, separate shower, and jetted tub · Recent neutral carpet upstairs · Updated light fixtures and hardware · Large secondary bedrooms · Elegant powder bath; recent eco-friendly gravity flush toilets · Garage with built-in storage · Custom landscaping designed by a professional including plants designed to grow well in the area; sprinkler system front and back, and drip irrigation in the plant beds in the back · Built 1990; Renovated 2008 - 2011 · Slab foundation, Composition roof · 2010 Estimated Taxes without Exemptions: $15,788 · Fantastic close-in location near EANES schools, shopping, downtown, and MoPac (Loop 1) · EANES schools: Eanes Elementary, Hill Country Middle School and Westlake High School</description><enclosure url="http://www.ListingProducer.com/Uploads/17/74/31774/78539/Photos/001_front2_copy.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="30000" /></item><item><title>403 Bulian Lane, Austin: 3 bed 2.5 bath, Active $775,000</title><link>http://www.403Bulian.com</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 21:56:49 GMT</pubDate><description>· Beautiful and charming renovated home near downtown, shopping and schools · 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 4 Living Areas, two-car garage, on .35 acres · Extensive walls of windows which bathe the home in natural light · Inviting and open formal living and dining room featuring hardwood floors and vaulted ceiling with stained bead board; living room features a striking floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with hearth; dining room includes a wall of built-in cabinetry with granite top and upper cabinets with glass doors for china, crystal and other beautiful pieces · Extensively renovated kitchen including updated cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, five-burner gas cooktop, wood floors, under-cabinet lighting, and breakfast bar; kitchen overlooks the back yard and is open to the light-filled breakfast area · Large temperature-controlled wine cellar/closet which can house approximately 300 bottles of wine · Family room with cathedral ceiling with bead board; bar overlooks the game room · Game room with black and white tile floor, wine refrigerator, granite countertops, and kitchenette with sink · Private master bedroom with wood floors and sitting area; dramatic master bath with slate floors and countertops; large his-and-her shower with double shower heads and decorative river rock floor; large jetted tub · Study (on the main floor) with built-in shelving · Abundant storage with numerous closets and extensive built-in cabinetry · Updated powder and second bathroom · Spacious secondary bedrooms on the lower level · Beautiful pool recently refinished; extensive deck area around the pool, ideal for entertaining · Mostly level back yard for play · Wrap-around balconies for outdoor relaxation · Built originally in 1975; 3,582 sqft. per appraiser · Two-car garage with workshop area and decorative wooden door · Outstanding close-in location near shopping, schools and downtown; owners can go downtown “the back way” and never get on a freeway or major thoroughfare · Exemplary Eanes schools: Eanes Elementary, Hill Country M.S., and Westlake H.S. · Low tax rate of 1.8512 (2010 rate)—no city property tax </description><enclosure url="http://www.ListingProducer.com/Uploads/17/74/31774/76650/Photos/01._front.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="30000" /></item></channel></rss>
