INTERIORS
Home on the Range
Architectural Wonder Perched Above the Llano River
Perched high above the Llano River , an architectural masterpiece by Ted Flato blends beautifully with the landscape of the Texas Hill Country . The ranch house is prominently situated on a bluff to take advantage of the magnificent 360-degree views . Built in 1992 , the 2,000-square-foot house features an octagonal pavilion for the living and dining areas with a kitchen that connects to the spine of the house , which includes three bedrooms and three and one-half baths . A long , arching entry porch runs the length of the bedroom wing . Limestone collected from the surrounding 800 acres is stacked to create walls and piers of the house . Every piece of stone was hand selected and skillfully placed by Henry Dueker , the builder , and his team of craftsmen . The unique structure perfectly exemplifies the architect ’ s vision of capturing the unique beauty of the landscape and connecting the inhabitants to their environment .
The owners purchased the property as a getaway from their primary residence in Austin . They enlisted the help of longtime friends Denison & Denison Interiors to assist with the design of the spaces . Darby Denison and Dawn Thompson , twin sisters and native Texans , served as an incredibly talented design duo that used the bucolic setting as their main source of inspiration . Darby and Dawn now have separate interior design firms .
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