Posted: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:58 PM - 11,194 Readers

By: Michele Chan Santos

This three-story condominium in the Marina Club complex is located next to the Austin Country Club and Lake Austin.

You reach the condo by going through the gated, staffed entrance to the Austin Country Club at the end of Long Champ Drive. Once you are through the gate, you drive past the 10 lighted tennis courts and alongside the 18-hole, Pete Nye-designed golf course to reach the condo.

The complex features 36 units built on a hillside. It's a quick walk to the marina from here. The condo does not come with a country club membership or a boat slip, but these are available for purchase separately.

Inside the 1995-built home, an airy staircase with wrought-iron railings connects the three-story unit filled with large windows.

Although it is just a few minutes' walk from the country club, the street in front of the condo is very quiet and does not get much traffic.

Two large balconies with good views of the Loop 360 bridge and Lake Austin sit off the second and third stories.

The condominium offers three bedrooms, three bathrooms and 2,887 square feet. The complex is located in the Eanes school district and zones to Bridge Point Elementary, Hill Country Middle School and Westlake High School.

Where: 4408 Long Champ Drive, No. 37, Austin, 78746

Amenities: The living room boasts picture windows, a French door leading to the balcony, a wet bar, fireplace and built-in entertainment center. The home has a two-car garage, utility room, sprinkler system and security system.

Agent: Diane Dopson, Diane Dopson Properties

Asking price: $699,000

FYI: This condo is on a corner lot and has an exterior of stone and stucco. The hardwood floors have been newly refinished and the carpet is new. There are plantation shutters and custom light fixtures throughout the house.

The first floor features a tiled entry, utility room and garage. Up a flight of stairs is the main level, which holds the living room, dining room and kitchen. The kitchen has stainless-steel Miele appliances.

A guest bedroom and full bathroom are near the kitchen.

On the third story are the master bedroom and master bathroom and another bedroom and full bathroom. The master bedroom offers its own fireplace and dual closets, and opens to the third-floor balcony. The spacious master bathroom has a double vanity, separate tub and shower.

The complex appeals to many people who enjoy boating, golf and tennis. It's also a property that requires little maintenance because of the stone exterior and small amount of lawn, which is maintained by the complex.

The condo is a two-minute drive from the shops and restaurants in Davenport Village on Loop 360, including 360 Uno Espresso and Vino, Maudie's Milagro, BodyBusiness Health Club & Spa and Ace Custom Tailors.

*  Story Contributed by: Michele Chan Santos