Overview
Description
Secluded at the end of a serene cul-de-sac on nearly half an acre in coveted Rocky Creek, this exceptional Hill Country residence offers privacy, polished updates and resort-style outdoor living. The backyard opens directly to a lush greenbelt, with Shield Ranch’s 6,000+ acres of protected Hill Country land beyond creating a rare sense of space and uninterrupted natural beauty.
Inside, this 5 BD, 4.5 BA luxury residence spans over 4,000 sq ft with a refined yet inviting aesthetic. Updated wood flooring, fresh paint, plantation shutters, beamed ceilings and a showstopper fireplace bring warmth throughout. The chef’s gourmet kitchen features refaced cabinetry, updated backsplash, double ovens, five-burner cooktop and generous gathering spaces, plus a walk-in pantry. The primary suite impresses with a renovated deluxe ensuite bath and XL custom walk-in closet for two. All bathrooms have been thoughtfully updated, while mudroom built-ins, a dedicated office, upstairs homework station, laundry room with sink, sliding barn doors and family room surround sound elevate everyday living. plush upgraded carpet
The backyard is the showpiece, designed for year-round entertaining with a spectacular pool and spa, sweeping Hill Country views, spacious covered patio with outdoor fireplace, patio heaters and swings suspended over the pool. A fully equipped outdoor kitchen includes a refrigerator, built-in grill, Big Green Egg and bar seating, while partial turf and an outdoor pet bathing station add convenience.
Major improvements include a replaced roof, plush upgraded carpet, one of the two HVACs (2022), exterior paint, gutters and updated exterior lighting. A rare four-car garage with epoxy floors and storage racks offers exceptional room for vehicles, hobbies and gear.
Meticulously maintained and impossible to replicate, this is Hill Country living with a view few properties can match. Come experience 8705 Ambrosia Drive and see why this setting is truly special.
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Address
- Street8705 Ambrosia
- CityAustin
- SubdivisionRocky Creek Ranch Sec 2
- CountyTravis
- StateTX
- Zip78738
- MLS #8086085
Interior
- AppliancesBuilt-In Oven,Double Oven,Dishwasher,Exhaust Fan,Electric Oven,Disposal,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Propane Cooktop,Plumbed For Ice Maker,Range Hood,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),VentedExhaust Fan
- Bathrooms Full4
- Bathrooms Half1
- Bathrooms Total Integer5
- Bedrooms Total5
- CoolingYes
- Fireplace FeaturesLiving Room,Outside
- Fireplaces Total2
- FlooringCarpet,Wood
- HeatingCentral
- Interior FeaturesBreakfast Bar,Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s),Chandelier,Crown Molding,Dry Bar,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Double Vanity,Entrance Foyer,Eat-in Kitchen,French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s),Granite Counters,High Ceilings,In-Law Floorplan,Interior Steps,Kitchen Island,Multiple Living Areas,Multiple Dining Areas,Main Level Primary,Open Floorplan,Pantry
- Laundry FeaturesInside,Main Level,Laundry Room,Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup
- LevelsTwo
- Living Area4,280
- Living Area SourceAppraiser
- Main Level Bedrooms2
- Spa FeaturesAbove Ground,Hot Tub
- SpaYes
Exterior
- Covered Spaces4
- Direction FacesSouth
- Exterior FeaturesBarbecue,Gas Grill,Lighting,Outdoor Grill,Private Yard
- FencingBack Yard,Fenced,Wrought Iron
- Garage Spaces4
- Lot FeaturesBack Yard,Cul-De-Sac,Front Yard,Backs to Greenbelt/Park,Landscaped,Private,Trees Medium Size,Trees Small Size,Views
- Lot Size Acres0
- Lot Size Area0
- Parking FeaturesAttached,Door-Multi,Driveway,Garage Faces Front,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Tandem
- Pool FeaturesIn Ground,Outdoor Pool,Waterfall,Community
- Road ResponsibilityPublic Maintained Road
- RoofComposition,Shingle
- ViewPark/Greenbelt,Hills,Neighborhood,Panoramic,Trees/Woods
- ViewYes
Structure
- Builder NameHighland Homes, LTD
- Construction MaterialsStone,Stucco
- Foundation DetailsSlab
- Property ConditionResale
- Stories2
- Year Built2014
- Year Built SourcePublic Records
Utilities
- SewerMunicipal Utility District
- UtilitiesCable Available,Electricity Connected,High Speed Internet Available,Propane,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
- Water SourceMunicipal Utility District
Financial
- Association Fee176
- Association Fee FrequencyQuarterly
- Association Fee IncludesCommon Area Maintenance
- Association NameRocky Creek HOA
- AssociationYes
- Parcel Number01119002400000
- Tax Annual Amount25,163
- Tax Assessed Value1,087,442
- Tax BlockB
- Tax Legal DescriptionLOT 31 BLK B ROCKY CREEK RANCH SEC 2
- Tax Lot31
- Tax Year2026
Schools
- Elementary SchoolBee Cave
- Elementary School DistrictLake Travis ISD
- High SchoolLake Travis
- High School DistrictLake Travis ISD
- Middle Or Junior SchoolBee Cave Middle School
- Middle Or Junior School DistrictLake Travis ISD
Location
- Community FeaturesCommon Grounds/Area,Community Mailbox,Playground,Park,Pool,Street Lights,Suburban,Trails/Paths,Curbs
- CountryUnited States
- County Or ParishTravis
- DirectionsFrom Westbound TX-71 W/US-290 W, continue to follow US-290 W. Turn right onto Fitzhugh Rd. Turn right onto Crumley Ranch Rd. Turn left onto Rocky Creek Blvd. Turn right onto Cory Cactus Dr. Turn left onto Ambrosia Dr. Home is at the end of the cul-de-sac.
- Latitude30
- Longitude-98
- MLS Area MajorLS
- Postal Code78738
- Street NameAmbrosia
- Street Number8705
- Street Number Numeric8,705
- Street SuffixDrive
- Subdivision NameRocky Creek Ranch Sec 2
- Unparsed Address8705 Ambrosia DR
Listing Info
- Attribution Contact(858) 761-8799
- Contract Status Change DateAugust 27, 2026
- Cumulative Days On Market24
- Days On Market24
- DisclosuresSeller Disclosure
- Documents AvailableAerial,Survey
- Documents Change TimestampSeptember 14, 2026
- Documents Count7
- List AORAustin Board of Realtors
- List Agent Direct Phone(858) 761-8799
- List Agent First NameKathleen
- List Agent Full NameKatie Wilsey
- List Agent Key13986241
- List Agent Last NameWilsey
- List Agent Middle NameM
- List Agent MLS ID716799
- List Agent National Association ID785047960
- List Office EmailTxbroker@compass.com
- List Office Key986083
- List Office MLS ID3788
- List Office NameCompass RE Texas, LLC
- List Office Phone(512) 575-3644
- List Office URLwww.compass.com
- List Price1,389,000
- Listing AgreementExclusive Right To Sell
- Listing Contract DateAugust 27, 2026
- Listing ID8086085
- Listing Key1186845392
- Listing ServiceFull Service
- Listing TermsCash,Conventional
- Listing URLhttps://realtyaustin.com/p/8086085
- Major Change TimestampSeptember 17, 2026
- MLS StatusActive
- Modification TimestampSeptember 20, 2026
- Occupant TypeOwner
- On Market DateAugust 27, 2026
- Original Entry TimestampAugust 27, 2026
- Originating System Key244758551
- Originating System NameACTRIS
- Ownership TypeFee Simple
- Photos Change TimestampAugust 30, 2026
- Photos Count40
- PossessionClosing & Funding,Close Of Escrow
- Price Change TimestampSeptember 17, 2026
- Showing Contact NameKatie Wilsey
- Showing Contact Phone(858) 761-8799
- Showing Contact TypeAgent
- Sign On PropertyYes
- Source System Key1186845392
- Special Listing ConditionsStandard
- Status Change TimestampAugust 27, 2026
- Syndicate ToApartments.com,AustinHomeSearch.com,HAR.com,ListHub,Realtor.com
- Syndication RemarksSecluded at the end of a serene cul-de-sac on nearly half an acre in coveted Rocky Creek, this exceptional Hill Country residence offers privacy, polished updates and resort-style outdoor living. The backyard opens directly to a lush greenbelt, with Shield Ranch’s 6,000+ acres of protected Hill Country land beyond creating a rare sense of space and uninterrupted natural beauty. Inside, this 5 BD, 4.5 BA luxury residence spans over 4,000 sq ft with a refined yet inviting aesthetic. Updated wood flooring, fresh paint, plantation shutters, beamed ceilings and a showstopper fireplace bring warmth throughout. The chef’s gourmet kitchen features refaced cabinetry, updated backsplash, double ovens, five-burner cooktop and generous gathering spaces, plus a walk-in pantry. The primary suite impresses with a renovated deluxe ensuite bath and XL custom walk-in closet for two. All bathrooms have been thoughtfully updated, while mudroom built-ins, a dedicated office, upstairs homework station, laundry room with sink, sliding barn doors and family room surround sound elevate everyday living. plush upgraded carpet The backyard is the showpiece, designed for year-round entertaining with a spectacular pool and spa, sweeping Hill Country views, spacious covered patio with outdoor fireplace, patio heaters and swings suspended over the pool. A fully equipped outdoor kitchen includes a refrigerator, built-in grill, Big Green Egg and bar seating, while partial turf and an outdoor pet bathing station add convenience. Major improvements include a replaced roof, plush upgraded carpet, one of the two HVACs (2022), exterior paint, gutters and updated exterior lighting. A rare four-car garage with epoxy floors and storage racks offers exceptional room for vehicles, hobbies and gear. Meticulously maintained and impossible to replicate, this is Hill Country living with a view few properties can match. Come experience 8705 Ambrosia Drive and see why this setting is truly special.
- Universal Property IDUS-48453-N-01119002400000-R-N
Features & Amenities
- Attached
- Back Yard
- Backs to Greenbelt/Park
- Barbecue
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-in Features
- Built-In Oven
- Carpet
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Central
- Chandelier
- Common Grounds/Area
- Community
- Community Mailbox
- Crown Molding
- Cul-De-Sac
- Curbs
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Door-Multi
- Double Oven
- Double Vanity
- Driveway
- Dry Bar
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Electric Dryer Hookup
- Electric Oven
- Entrance Foyer
- Exhaust Fan
- French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s)
- Front Yard
- Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Garage Faces Front
- Gas Grill
- Gas Water Heater
- Granite Counters
- High Ceilings
- Hills
- In Ground
- In-Law Floorplan
- Inside
- Interior Steps
- Kitchen Island
- Landscaped
- Laundry Room
- Lighting
- Main Level
- Main Level Primary
- Microwave
- Multiple Dining Areas
- Multiple Living Areas
- Neighborhood
- Open Floorplan
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Pool
- Panoramic
- Pantry
- Park
- Park/Greenbelt
- Playground
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Pool
- Private
- Private Pool
- Private Yard
- Propane Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Street Lights
- Suburban
- Tandem
- Trails/Paths
- Trees Medium Size
- Trees Small Size
- Trees/Woods
- VentedExhaust Fan
- Views
- Washer Hookup
- Waterfall
- Wood
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Katie Wilsey
Listing Agent · Compass RE Texas, LLC
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