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Set on more than 5.6 acres with over 200 feet of Canyon Lake frontage, this private Hill Country estate offers generous interiors, resort-style outdoor living, and the rare freedom to gather without ever feeling crowded.
185 Shimmering Shore Court, Spring Branch, Texas
$1,995,000
ISABELLA MOORE
Canyon Lake has a way of making the rest of Texas feel very far away. Limestone bluffs meet blue-green water, mature oaks shade winding roads, and the pace of the day seems to follow the sun rather than a schedule.
Mornings begin with still water and birdsong. Afternoons invite boating, swimming, and long lunches outdoors. By evening, deer move quietly through the trees as the final light settles across the hills.
That sense of escape is made even more appealing by its location. Both Austin and San Antonio are less than an hour away, placing restaurants, airports, business centers, and cultural life within easy reach while preserving the privacy of the Hill Country.
Within this setting, 185 Shimmering Shore Court creates a private world of its own. The estate spans more than 5.6 wildlife-filled acres and includes over 200 feet of lake frontage, giving the property a sense of openness that is felt from the moment one arrives.
The home was designed for people who love company but also understand the value of a closed door. Across 5,307 square feet, five bedrooms, five full baths, a powder room, and four separate living areas make it possible for a full house to feel both lively and remarkably calm.
Each living space offers a different mood. One might become the center of conversation, another the place for a quiet drink, while a third offers the perfect retreat for reading, watching a film, or briefly disappearing from the group.
Warm materials give the interiors their character. Beamed ceilings, stone, wood, and tile create a natural connection to the surrounding landscape, while generous windows draw in daylight and frame the greenery beyond.
The kitchen is built for the kind of entertaining that begins casually and lasts well into the evening. A substantial island, granite countertops, abundant storage, and brand-new appliances provide both polish and practicality, whether the occasion calls for a family breakfast or dinner for a crowd.
Just beyond, the screened-in wine room introduces a more intimate pleasure. It is a place to choose the evening’s bottle, linger over a tasting, or quietly enjoy a glass before anyone notices you have left the party.
The main-level primary suite feels removed from the rest of the house in all the right ways. Private outdoor access makes it possible to step directly into the morning air, while the bath offers double vanities, a soaking tub, a separate shower, and the indulgence of a personal steam shower.
A second bedroom on the main level adds flexibility, while three additional bedrooms upstairs give family and guests a comfortable sense of independence. The layout allows everyone to remain connected without requiring everyone to share the same rhythm.
For visitors who prefer even greater privacy, the detached guest suite offers a retreat of its own. It remains close enough to feel welcoming, yet separate enough to ensure that both guests and hosts can enjoy the visit on their own terms.
The outdoor spaces are where the estate fully embraces its resort-like character. More than 1,700 square feet of patio space surrounds an in-ground pool with a waterfall, fire features, and an adjoining Jacuzzi.
By day, the pool reflects the bright Texas sky. After sunset, flames shimmer across the water and the patio becomes a natural setting for cocktails, dinner, and one final swim beneath the stars.
A private putting course adds another reason to stay outside. Serious golfers can refine their short game, while everyone else can participate with just enough confidence to make the afternoon interesting.
The landscape remains beautifully connected to its natural surroundings. Mature trees, native plantings, and open acreage create a setting where deer and other wildlife pass through with such regularity that they seem less like visitors and more like permanent residents.
A three-car garage provides space for vehicles, lake equipment, sporting gear, and the collection of belongings that tend to follow an active life. Covered and enclosed porches extend the living areas outdoors, making the property equally inviting during a quiet morning or a full weekend of entertaining.
What makes 185 Shimmering Shore Court especially compelling is not simply its size. It is the ease with which the home adapts, becoming expansive when guests arrive and intimate again once the house grows quiet.
This is a property that can hold generations, celebrations, and spontaneous weekends without ever losing its sense of calm. Every room offers somewhere to gather, while the acreage ensures there is always somewhere to retreat.
At Canyon Lake, where open water and Hill Country skies shape the rhythm of daily life, that freedom feels like the truest form of luxury.
185 Shimmering Shore Court, Spring Branch, Texas, is offered at $1,995,000.
For more information or to arrange a private showing, please contact:
Leslea Roberts-Hasbany
Broker
HSB Real Estate, LLC
T: +1 512.779.8467
E: Leslea@HSBRealEstate.com
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