Rare Chance To Snag an Award-Winning Urban Reserve Hill Country Modern

Most of the homes inside Urban Reserve have sleek, linear facades and metallic sheathing. All with different shapes, sizes, and elevations, they follow a common theme of modern sustainability in an urban environment. But it just so happens that one of our favorite homes in Urban Reserve is the stone-and-wood clad modern in the Texas Hill Country vernacular designed by Scott Marek. 

This one-story on one of the prettiest lots in Urban Reserve stands out — and in a very good way. It’s our High Caliber Home of the Week presented by Lisa Peters of Caliber Home Loans because not only is it unique, sustainable, and expertly designed, but it offers the rare opportunity of getting into Urban Reserve for less than $1 million.

“The massive marble-topped island is a natural gathering spot, and rift-cut oak cabinetry soars to the ceiling with a large pantry tucked away for easy access,” says listing agent Joseph Garcia.

The long roofline allows for varied ceiling heights throughout this Hill Country Modern designed by Scott Marek.

Designed and built as a spec home in Urban Reserve, this single-story home has vaulted ceilings and smooth concrete floors that sandwich some exceptionally engaging spaces. Dubbed “Jeté” by Marek, the name is an allusion to the way the home spreads and spans the lot from front to back, with the roofline mimicking the shape of a dancer’s legs while leaping through the air. And like a skilled dancer, the home is just as powerful and elegant, with rooms that merge seamlessly with the outdoors, clustered according to purpose and skillfully creating private spaces without sacrificing light and openness.

Jeté totals three bedrooms, three full baths, and nearly 2,500 square feet. It’s on the eastern edge of Urban Reserve, and has a fun footbridge that crosses the small pond out front, creating a cooling effect and a place for water to runoff the generous roof overhangs. The cantilevered front porch offers a welcome face to the home, and the outdoor fireplace signals the merging of indoor and outdoor living.

“Enjoy the sunset, feed the ducks, hit the White Rock Trail, chill by the fire pit, or listen to rain dance on metal roof,” offers listing agent Joseph Garcia with DFW Elite Living. “The master bedroom opens to a private backyard, and the master bath has an enormous soaking tub.”

Joseph Garcia with DFW Elite Living has listed 24 Vanguard Way for $945,000