Designed by Rodney Palmer of Align Austin Architects and built by Kirby Walls Custom Homes, 260 Zonetail Cove is a single-story custom residence on a private 1.12-acre cul-de-sac lot in the gated Hawk Ridge community. The architecture is unmistakably contemporary, with clean lines, stone, stucco, and vertical wood siding, and a roofline that rises to 1,114 feet above the Texas landscape. Inside, 4,938 square feet unfolds across a floorplan designed around connection, quiet, and the kind of entertaining that goes late.

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A Kitchen That Means It

The kitchen is anchored by a 48” Wolf dual-fuel range with griddle and dual convection, the kind of appliance that tells you exactly what this home is about. Flanking it are integrated Sub-Zero column refrigerator and freezer units, panel-ready and flush with custom cabinetry. Statuario quartzite countertops run the length of the kitchen, and a Brizo Litze pull-down faucet in matte black and luxe gold finishes the sink wall with precision. A Cove panel-ready dishwasher keeps the aesthetic clean, and a dedicated prep pantry with its own dishwasher and Broadway Black Matte countertop means the kitchen is always ready to perform.

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Built for How You Actually Live

The great room opens to the landscape through walls of glass, with the covered outdoor living space just beyond. There’s no threshold to cross. Inside and outside simply become the same room. The study sits off the main living area for focus when you need it. The gameroom has its own Zephyr wine and beverage cooler and KitchenAid undercounter ice maker, so the party stays where you want it. This floorplan was designed by people who understood that a great house has to work for a Tuesday morning and a Saturday night.

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The Primary Suite Is a Destination

Tucked away from the rest of the home, the primary suite is designed around stillness. The floors are Tessira Ivory semi-polished 36x36 porcelain tile, and a freestanding soaking tub sits against a pebble stone mosaic tub wall in Pram Gray. The walk-in shower is finished floor to ceiling in Marazzi Illusionist Lumen Matte tile with Laticrete Mink grout, and the vanity countertop is Statuario quartzite. Signature Hardware fixtures run throughout in matte black, and two separate walk-in closets give both people in the room exactly the space they need.

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Outside, the Lot Does the Talking

Nine protected live oaks, ranging from 8 to 13 inches in caliper, frame a backyard that took decades to grow. A pool and spa anchor the outdoor living sequence, which moves from the covered patio to the outdoor dining area to the screened pergola. The outdoor kitchen is fully outfitted with a 40” RCS 5-burner gas grill with rear infrared burner, a 24” stainless refrigerator, and soft-close storage. More than 2,800 square feet of pool deck and outdoor space, designed to be used every single day.

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The Details That Define It

Silver Oak Nest hardwood flooring runs throughout the main living areas, and Visual Comfort pendants bring considered lighting to the kitchen. The mud room, utility room, and three-car garage with motor court give this home the infrastructure it needs to function at this level. The contemporary exterior combines Ashlar Veneer stone, stucco, and vertical wood siding, with a standing seam metal roof and a finished floor elevation of 1,091 feet. Every decision in this home traces back to a reason.

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Dripping Springs, Done Right

Hawkridge is a gated community in Hays County, set in the rolling terrain west of Austin that draws buyers who want space, privacy, and a contemporary address without giving anything up. The restaurants and wineries of Dripping Springs are minutes away, and downtown Austin is about 30 minutes from the front door. It is the kind of location that makes the drive home feel like the best part of the day.