Spend time in this single-story contemporary and what strikes you most is a floorplan that anticipates your needs. When you want to gather - in the living room, the dining room, the den, on the patio or around the pool - there are plenty of options, each one airy and inviting. And when you want to retreat - to your office or to any of the four bedrooms - the spaces are sequestered, private and quiet.

The great room is superlative in every way. 12-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, a gas-fired wood-burning fireplace, and ready access to the patio and pool. In the kitchen: marble counters, KitchenAid appliances, a 10-foot island with seating for four, a breakfast nook, a walk-in pantry, and a butler's bar with wine cooler. Also great is the formal dining room which has a coffered ceiling and a niche for your bar cart.

The master bedroom is large and tranquil, with abundant natural light and a dropped ceiling. The master bath is equally soothing, with a jetted tub and multi-headed shower. The walk-in closet is a paradigm of organization and storage. Yet another example of how well this house works.

Situated on a flat corner lot, 812 Kenspur makes use of broad swaths of lawn to hold its neighbors at bay. In the backyard, tall, dense Wax Myrtle hedges offer additional privacy. The oversized 3-car garage can easily warehouse surplus gear, seasonal items, and those things you can't seem to let go of. And should you like to hike, the Bee Cave Primitive Trails are two blocks away. The community of Serene Hills is located in the acclaimed Lake Travis Independent School District. It is 25 minutes to downtown Austin, 35 minutes to the airport, and a short drive to 6 public and 9 private golf courses. Paddleboarding, kayaking, wakeboarding and waterskiing are as close as Lake Travis, itself only 15 minutes away.