A stunning Texas mansion featuring a Harry Potter-inspired chessboard is on the market for $22.9million.
The 31-acre property – known as Commander’s Point Estate – is situated on the banks of Lake Travis in Austin.
The main house, styled like an English Manor, sits on a cliff overlooking the lake, and is more than 10,000 sq ft with four bedrooms and seven bathrooms.
The estate also includes a 100-year-old guest house with two bedrooms that has been renovated and a three-bedroom manager’s house.
Spectacular view: A Texas estate, built on 31 acres and situated on the banks of Lake Travis, is on the market for $22.9million
Game time: The grounds feature a chess board with larger than normal pieces similar to one seen in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Highlights of the property’s lavish grounds include a helipad, seven-car garage, swimming pool and hot tub as well as a waterfall and koi pond.
There’s also a four-stall horse barn, riding area and paddocks and a boat dock featuring a deck for parties.
Michelle and Gary Dolch, of Sotheby’s International Realty, who are listing the property, say the estate has so many ‘inspiring and enchanting elements.’
‘Pulling through these gates, you be enchanted as you explore and discover what lies around each corner of the property,’ they said.
‘When you enter through the double copper gates onto this property, you’ll immediately sense that you have left the city behind as you become engulfed in the beauty, privacy and tranquility of this magnificent estate.’
They added that the new owners can look forward to mid-day strolls along a cascading stream down to the koi pond, racing jet-skis around the lake and parties on the lakeside boat deck.
‘Commander’s Point Estate is one of the most beautiful waterfront estates we’ve seen in Austin, Texas,’ added Michelle.
Spacious: The 10,000 sq ft main residence (pictured) of Commander’s Point Estate features four bedrooms and seven bathrooms
Magnificent: A balcony on the main house, which sits on a cliff, offers incredible views of the lake, pool and manicured gardens
Room with a view: A living room that overlooks the lake features a corner sofa on which to relax as well as a piano and arched windows
Plenty of room: The 31-acre estate’s main house has three living rooms as well as a private office and a media room
Stunning architecture: Another view of living room shows off the large arched windows that go from the floor and almost reach the ceiling
Eat with a view too! A small dining area is located near a large arched windows meaning residences can enjoy their meals with a lake view
Relax in the summer: The property in trendy Austin also has a large swimming pool complete with a hot tub and deck chairs
Simply gorgeous: This picture, taken at sunset, shows the view from the pool and hot tub area that the new owners can look forward to
Massive: An aerial view shows the main house (left) with an overview of the gardens and swimming pool plus the boat dock (right)
The property is being sold by its owners Philip and Donna Berber, who bought it in 2001 because their youngest son is off to college, the Wall Street Journal reports.
The couple built tennis and basketball courts as well as a two-story boathouse on the grounds after buying it in 2001.
Berber, a tech entrepreneur, founded online trading company CyBerCorp, which he sold to Charles Schwab in 2000 for around $488million.
The couple used the money to set up a philanthropic foundation, called A Glimmer of Hope. The Berbers built the basketball court for Camp Glimmer, a summer camp for underprivileged children they host on the property.
After the property’s sale, they plan to relocate the summer camp to somewhere in east Austin.
Peaceful: ‘You’ll immediately sense that you have left the city behind as you become engulfed in the beauty, privacy and tranquility of this magnificent estate,’ say the listing agents Gary and Michelle Dolch
Smile! The grounds even feature a helipad (pictured) as well as a basketball court, tennis courts and larger than normal chessboard
Party time: The current owners built a two-boat dock on the lake (right) which also features a deck on which to host parties
Good as new: The estate also includes a 100-year-old guest house (pictured, the kitchen) with two bedrooms that has been renovated
Enchanting: Michelle and Gary Dolch, of Sotheby’s International Realty, who are listing the property, say it many ‘inspiring’ elements
Summer fun: A tiki-style bar area is covered with a thatched roof and features a round bar area surrounded by bar stools
A home for animals too! The property includes a four-horse barn (right), a full riding arena, paddocks, and storage building
Home for the horse: There’s a barn that can accommodate four horses (pictured) as well as a riding area for the owners to take them out
Sports area: The current owners built a basketball and tennis court (pictured) on the grounds after buying the estate in 2001
Serene: The new owners can look forward to mid-day strolls along a cascading stream down to the koi pond (pictured)
Huge: The estate features a main residence overlooking the lake, as well as a two-bedroom guesthouse and a manager’s house
Downsizing: The property is being sold by philanthropists Philip and Donna Berber (pictured) who bought the property in 2001 but are now selling as their youngest son is off to college