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Showcase Neighborhood: Tarrytown
Tarrytown is one of Austin’ s most historic and cherished neighborhoods. Tarrytown’ s stately homes, peaceful parks, and quiet atmosphere has attracted many prestigious residents, including the University of Texas’ Chancellor, and a few others but we won’ t name names. Minutes from the heart of downtown Austin, Tarrytown’ s numerous architectural gems in this quiet and impeccably clean neighborhood are generously Surrounded by the lush foliage from old shade trees, giving off the feel of a secluded, peaceful sanctuary from the nearby urban city scape.
Modern, traditional, Italianate and many other styles of homes intermingle throughout the treelined streets and along the shores of Lake Austin. Tarrytown is a neighborhood located west of downtown Austin, Texas. The neighborhood is located in the 78703 zip code and is bordered by Lake Austin Boulevard on the south, Lake Austin on the west, West 35th Street on the north and Mopac Expressway on the east. Major roads in the area include Exposition Boulevard, Enfield Road and Windsor Road.
In addition to being a quiet neighborhood full of meticulously maintained homes, the neighborhood has several shopping
outlets including Tarrytown Center and Casis Village, both of which feature local businesses. The neighborhood is also home to a few of Austin’ s best-regarded schools, Casis Elementary and O. Henry Middle School.
Tarrytown features a local golfer’ s delight, the Lions Municipal Golf Course, while naturalists enjoy the company of deer and peacocks at Mayfield Preserve. Reed Park & Pool is a local family favorite park. Many of the homes in Tarrytown have great Lake Austin views or direct lake access. Residents here enjoy the lifestyle of Austin’ s most prestigious neighborhoods, including the many benefits of
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