Beautiful Virgin Islands

Monday, Aug 04, 2025

Austin’s Weird and Wonderful Sand Dollar House Can Be Yours for $2.2M Clams

Austin’s Weird and Wonderful Sand Dollar House Can Be Yours for $2.2M Clams

Here’s your chance to scoop up a splendid seashell house by the seashore.

One of Austin’s most unique homes is now on the market. Located in Lakeway on the south shore of Lake Travis, the Sand Dollar House has some of the best views in town. The home was completed in 1979 by John Covert Watson, an architect who studied under Frank Lloyd Wright while he was building NYC’s Guggenheim Museum in the 1950s. Today, those Guggenheim influences are evident throughout the home’s organic design, with its curved interior walls and circular roofline.



"People boat by the house all the time just to park and look up at it," says broker associate Michelle Jones.

Watson has designed a handful of other Austin residences that show off his love of organic architecture, including his own home off Redbud Isle and the Grotto Dome-a 1978 home in West Lake Hills that’s designed to complement a 1,000-year-old rock. "He’s well known for building interesting, one-of-a-kind houses that are more like works of art instead of homes," says broker associate Michelle Jones.



The home has three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a half bath.



Glass tiling can be seen in the rounded kitchen.

The Sand Dollar house was originally built as a second home for artist Eugenia Hunt, and it has served as a vacation retreat for many locals over the years. The current owner has lived in the home since 2017, and she reflects on her time there as an incomparable experience. "The homeowner loves sitting on the upper balcony in the living room and watching the boats go by," Jones says.



This home offers panoramic views of Lake Travis.



The home is also referred as the Nautilus house, as well as the Mushroom House.

The 2,240-square-foot home sits on .285 acres, and it’s made from an unusual material: gunite. While occasionally used in residential projects, gunite is most often used as a pool material, and it’s made from a mix of sand, concrete, and water expelled by a high-pressure hose.

Standing inside the home feels like being inside a seashell-there are teardrop skylights, a spiraling staircase with wood treads, and Lake Travis views from nearly every room. A series of porches extend from the lower level, and a Kiva-like fireplace sits in the living room.



"It’s an iconic Lakeway treasure," says broker associate Michelle Jones.

The two-story home is in great condition with white brick flooring and beautiful glass tiling throughout-and its windows and doors have been replaced for energy efficiency. The entryway is located on the upper level, which holds the main living spaces, while the bedrooms and sitting nook are located on the more private first floor.

Newsletter

Related Articles

Beautiful Virgin Islands
0:00
0:00
Close
OpenAI’s Bold Bet: Teaching AI to Think, Not Just Chat
Tesla Seeks Shareholder Approval for $29 Billion Compensation Package for Elon Musk
Nvidia is cutting prices on its RTX 50-series graphics cards after sales slowed and inventories piled up
Ghislaine Maxwell Transferred to Minimum-Security Prison Amid Ongoing DOJ Discussions
U.S. Tariffs Surge to Highest Levels in Nearly a Century Under Second Trump Term
Matt Taibbi Slams Media for Role in Russiagate Narrative
Pilots Call for Mental Health Support Without Stigma
All Five Trapped Miners Found Dead After El Teniente Mine Collapse
Ong Beng Seng Pleads Guilty in Corruption Case Linked to Former Singapore Transport Minister
BP’s Largest Oil and Gas Find in 25 Years Uncovered Offshore Brazil
Italy Fines Shein One Million Euros for Misleading Sustainability Claims
JPMorgan and Coinbase Unveil Partnership to Let Chase Cardholders Buy Crypto Directly
Declassified Annex Links Soros‑Affiliated Officials and Clinton Campaign to ‘Russiagate’ Narrative
UK's Online Safety Law: A Front for Censorship
Nationwide Protests Erupt in Brazil Demanding Presidential Resignation
Parents Abandon Child at Barcelona Airport Over Passport Issue
Mystery Surrounds Death of Brazilian Woman with iPhones Glued to Her Body
Bus Driver Discovers Toddler Hidden in Suitcase in New Zealand
Switzerland Celebrates 734 Years of Independence Amid Global Changes
U.S. Opens Official Investigation into Former Trump Prosecutor Jack Smith
Leaked audio of Canada's new PM Mark Carney admitting the truth about the Net Zero agenda: "We're gonna make a lot of money off of this."
China Enforces Comprehensive Ban on Cryptocurrency Activities
Absolutely 100% Realistic EVO Series Doll by EXDOLL (Chinese Company) used mainly for carnal purposes
World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab: "In this new world, we must accept... total transparency. You have to get used to it. You have to behave accordingly. But if you have nothing to hide, you shouldn't be afraid."
Meet Mufti Hamid Patel, head of Office for Standards in Education in Pakistan
George Soros tells the World Economic Forum: "President Trump is a con man and the ultimate narcissist, who wants the world to revolve around him."
Hamas are STARVING the hostages.
Decline in Tourism in Majorca Amidst Ongoing Anti-Tourism Protests
British Tourist Dies Following Hair Transplant in Turkey, Police Investigate
Poland Begins Excavation at Dziemiany After New Clue to World War II‑Era Nazi Treasure
WhatsApp Users Targeted in New Scam Involving Account Takeovers
Trump Threatens Canada with Tariffs Over Palestinian State Recognition
Trump Deploys Nuclear Submarines After Threats from Former Russian President Medvedev
Trump Sues Murdoch in “Heavyweight Bout”: Lawsuit Over Alleged Epstein Letter Sets Stage for Courtroom Showdown
Germany Enters Fiscal Crisis as Cabinet Approves €174 Billion in New Debt
Trump Administration Finalizes Broad Tariff Increases on Global Trade Partners
J.K. Rowling Limits Public Engagements Citing Safety Fears
JD.com Launches €2.2 Billion Bid for German Electronics Retailer Ceconomy
Azerbaijan Proceeds with Plan to Legalise Casinos on Artificial Islands
Former Judge Charged After Drunk Driving Crash Kills Comedian in Brazil
Jeff Bezos hasn’t paid a dollar in taxes for decades. He makes billions and pays $0 in taxes, LEGALLY
China Increases Use of Exit Bans Amid Rising U.S. Tensions
IMF Upgrades Global Growth Forecast as Weaker Dollar Supports Outlook
Procter & Gamble to Raise U.S. Prices to Offset One‑Billion‑Dollar Tariff Cost
House Republicans Move to Defund OECD Over Global Tax Dispute
Botswana Seeks Controlling Stake in De Beers as Anglo American Prepares Exit
Trump Administration Proposes Repeal of Obama‑Era Endangerment Finding, Dismantling Regulatory Basis for CO₂ Emissions Limits
France Opens Criminal Investigation into X Over Algorithm Manipulation Allegations
A family has been arrested in the UK for displaying the British flag
Mel Gibson refuses to work with Robert De Niro, saying, "Keep that woke clown away from me."
×