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“Barton Creek” can mean a lot of things to Austinites—the waterway that winds across through the southwestern side of the city, the 4,000 acre nature preserve that bears the name, even the mall that overlooks the lush canyon lands the creek calls home.

But to those with a taste for unique luxury living, Barton Creek is a collection of neighborhoods tucked in between the creek, the nature preserve, and Southwest parkway, anchored by a world-class golf resort and catering to those who seek the very best in exclusive amenities.

The 16 discrete neighborhoods, many of them gated, give residents a small-scale community to belong to, in addition to the overarching community of Barton Creek. Residences are primarily large houses—4,000 square feet is considered small—that start below half a million dollars but don’t stay there for long. Luxury condos can also be found, as well as some remaining empty lots just waiting for a custom dream home.

Barton Creek offers all the amenities one would expect in a luxury neighborhood, including some of the best schools in the Austin area—both public and private. One of Austin’s top malls, Barton Creek Square, is just a few minutes away, and the South Austin Hospital and the St. David’s Pavilion are comfortingly close by.

The heart of the amenities, however, is the world-class 4-star Barton Creek Resort and Spa. Membership is, in fact, required for residents, and comes with a long list of top-ranked features, like four championship golf courses—including the top two in the state. For many years, the resort hosted a stop on the senior PGA tour.

With courses like these—designed by golf legends Ben Crenshaw and Arnold Palmer—the resort would have plenty to boast of. But there’s also a full-service spa, fine dining, social activities, tennis, and everything else you’d expect from a facility that offers only the best.

Of course, golf doesn’t provide the only greenery in Barton Creek. In fact, the courses are specifically designed to integrate naturally with the lush and rolling Hill Country surroundings, which rival the golf for top attraction in the neighborhood. And residents love the fact that they don’t have to commit to an epic commute just to enjoy them.

Located just 15 minutes from downtown and just west of scenic Loop 360, Barton Creek nestles in prime Austin Hill Country, with all the canyons, cliffs, woods, creeks, dramatic views and abundant wildlife you’d expect. On one side the 4,000-acre nature preserve provides habitat for not one, but two endangered birds. On the other side is the Barton Creek Greenbelt, with almost eight miles of hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, swimming, bird watching, and waterfalls.

Are there other golf communities in Austin? Of course. Are there other neighborhoods that offer this level of luxury living? A few. And there are one or two more places where you can live this close to downtown and still look over acres and acres of Hill Country views. But there’s only one Barton Creek, and anyone who chooses to call it home knows why.