Situated harmoniously among original turn-of-the-century, mid-century modern & contemporary structures, 203 Leland speaks to the eccentric & evolved history of Travis Heights. Originally platted in the 1870’s, Travis Heights is Austin’s premier & most exclusive urban community offering unbeatable access & views of Downtown Austin. Tucked behind heritage oaks & towering pecan trees, 203 Leland was developed out of J.M. Swishers Addition in 1877. At the time called ‘The Village of South Austin'. Located in 78704, one block from South Congress Avenue, you’ll be able to walk or bike to the SoCo scene where you can shop along Music Lane, gather at Soho House, dine at famed Guero’s taco bar, dance at The Continental Club and stroll the many vintage shops celebrating South Austin’s art & cultural scene every First Thursday of the month. Each year, South by Southwest ignites the Avenue in culture, live music & art. Leland features an opportunity to work within in the essence of historical significance, all the while benefiting from the modern-day benefits of a multi-structure office.
The folk Victorian main house, built in 1900, provides plenty of room for several to live comfortably, and the detached secondary home, built in 1947, expands the option for a growing firm or complimentary business tenant. The third-acre lot features privacy fencing, shade trees, a pool with an indoor cabana, a motor court from one driveway, and a double carport from a second driveway.
A short walk out the front door drops you at one of Austin’s few remaining moon towers, which provided electric light to Big Stacy Park and Pool, built in 1930. Meander along Blunn Creek and Stacy Greenbelt to the many remaining historic structures and residences of Travis Heights and Fairview Park.
FRONT STRUCTURE
2,390 square feet
4 Private Suites
2 1/2 Bathrooms
Washer and Dryer
1900 original trim and millwork throughout
Transom window features above doorways
Original real wood floors
Original shiplap feature wall
Four panel solid wood doors
Natural wood crown molding
Original box sash windows
Storm windows and screens
Solid wood window shutters
11’ ceilings with beam accents
Saltillo tile
Cast iron wood burning fireplaces in living room and upper loft
Old world styled ceilings fans in original sleeping rooms
Rear entry closet
Full light rear entry door
Chef’s Kitchen featuring
Quartz counter and backsplash
Stainless single basin sink
Viking 6-burner gas range
GE dishwasher
Bay window
Double-tall solid wood cabinetry with brushed stainless hardware
Full-size washer and dryer
Stair accessing the upper loft
REAR STRUCTURE
1,105 square feet (including pool cabana)
2 Private Suites
1 Bathroom
Wood floors
Ceiling fans
Stack washer and dryer
Gas Range
Dishwasher
Full-size fridge and freezer
Pool Cabana
Traeger smoker/grill
Beverage cooler
Ice Machine
Smart TV
Air unit
Tiled wood-like floors
All wood, butcher block bar with sink
Architectural Features
Folk-Victorian Era Design
Front-facing gable
Sitting porch with spindle balustrades, ornate spandrels, and frieze details
Canted bay window front living room
Sliding sash wood windows
Scalloped siding detail
Asymmetrical appeal
Air passage transoms above interior doorways
Intricate craftsman window and door casements
Significant baseboard and crown molding trim
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Double .30 acre lot, 91’x142’
Double carport
Dual driveways serving carport and rear car park/guest house
Large pool with hot spa
Neighbor-friendly front sitting deck with ceiling fan
Gated rear deck with shade-casting pergola
Foundation-surround mason garden planters
Rear privacy fence
Architectural mason perimeter walls and wrought iron accents
Majestic pecan and oak trees
Colorful crape myrtles
Metal roof
Gutters
French drains
Sidewalk
TRAVIS HEIGHTS HISTORICAL NOTES
The 203 Leland main house is a contributing structure to the National Registry of Historic Places.
Travis Heights Neighborhood - https://historictravisheights.org/
Moonlight Towers - https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1gOJSOtEGayjZ_6encwdkBpvfSCI&hl=en&ll=30.243693388329923%2C-97.74495869343065&z=17
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