1005 East Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704

A Garden Compound

There are places that feel found, corners of the world that seem to open just for you. “Jardin Riverside” is such a place. Nestled behind an ivy-cloaked wall in storied Travis Heights, this 1940s bungalow and its companion casita are situated within a secluded, calming, park-like landscape.

Pull open the private gate and you are welcomed by a hidden garden—where stone paths meander through foliage and flowers, where layered limestone terraces add drama, and where fountains murmur and birds sing in the trees. A heated, black-bottom pool shines in the courtyard like a mirror to the sky.

3 beds • 3 baths • Main + Casita • Black-bottom pool

The main cottage, with its two bedrooms and two baths, holds time gently. Warm hardwood floors, sun-dappled nooks, and vintage details whisper stories of the past. Yet modern comforts—an updated kitchen, casement windows that open to the courtyard, with quality-of-life details throughout—make it perfectly suited for today’s rituals.

A crisp paver path invites you towards the guest cottage: a one-bedroom, one-bath studio with a separate entrance, kitchenette, garden terrace, and private outdoor seating area. Built in 2019, it offers solitude or kinship as needed, ideal for artists, guests, or quiet mornings with tea and thought.

The entire property is enclosed for privacy. Up to three off-street parking spaces, irrigation, a keyless entry lock, and curated exterior lighting make everyday life feel effortless. Across the street, a dog park invites community beneath the oaks. And just beyond the garden wall, the world awaits: Lady Bird Lake, SoCo, downtown Austin… all a stroll away.

THE SPACES

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Studio

Travis Heights Neighborhood

Travis Heights is a leafy South Austin neighborhood known for its blend of historic architecture and modern flair. Originally developed in the early 1900s by figures like General William Harwood Stacy and the Swisher family, the area began to grow rapidly after the Congress Avenue Bridge improved access to downtown. Influenced by the City Beautiful Movement, its design favors winding roads and eclectic homes—from Victorian-era builds to sleek mid-century moderns. The neighborhood absorbed adjacent developments like Fairview Park as it expanded, creating a uniquely layered architectural and cultural landscape.

Today, Travis Heights is one of Austin’s most sought-after places to live, prized for its community feel and central location. Residents enjoy green retreats like Big Stacy and Little Stacy Parks, connected by the scenic Blunn Creek Greenbelt. The neighborhood also benefits from its walkable access to South Congress Avenue (SoCo), home to a lively mix of restaurants, indie shops, and music venues. With strong neighborhood ties, historic roots, and urban convenience, Travis Heights captures the spirit of Austin living.