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Hot Home: enjoy city life from this Castle Hill oasis

Located in the heart of Old West Austin, Lou Lambert’s luxurious two-bedroom Castle Hill home is on the market for $1,650,000 now.

A screened-in porch covered in plants, with plenty of chairs, a bench, wooden floors and views of Downtown facing south.

Picture yourself here, enjoying the outdoors without the need to deal with the heat.

Photo courtesy of James H Ruiz Photography

You could live in the former home of chef and restaurateur Lou Lambert.

The Castle Hill home, located at 1002 Baylor St., is just a few blocks from the original Whole Foods and BookPeople. With panoramic skyline views, indoor/outdoor living spaces, and a gut-renovated interior, the two-bedroom + two-bathroom home is listed for $1,650,000.

A living room with an oriental rug, stairs on the right side of the room, and a blue and red couch.

Relax with views of the skyline from the couch.

Photo courtesy of James H Ruiz Photography

Welcoming custom stone steps greet you at the entrance, where there’s a Downtown-facing screened porch, which leads into the primary bedroom. Views of the city continue through the chef’s kitchen and living room, which both feature custom lighting, sleek fixtures, and millwork.

There’s more outdoor space where that came from — you’ll find a gazebo in the backyard — but don’t overlook indoor amenities like built-in closet and desk areas, high ceilings, and the primary bathroom’s soaking tub.

A darkened bedroom with a bed facing the skyline, a doorway to the screened porch, two windows on the south wall, and two leather chairs in the corner.

Whether you like to wake up with the sun or enjoy the night air before hitting the sack, the screened-in porch in just steps away from bed.

Photo courtesy of James H Ruiz Photography

Take a look at the 1,320-sqft listing, held by Michael Reisor of Douglas Elliman.

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