Hollywood actor Tate Donovan is parting methods with the gorgeous Texas property he has owned for the final decade, itemizing the picturesque dwelling for only a hair beneath $1.7 million, Realtor.com® can reveal.
Property information present that the 62-year-old former “Associates” star and his spouse, Corry Scheuerman, put their four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom Austin, TX, dwelling available on the market on March 19 with an asking value of $1.89 million. Days later, that ask was lowered by $200,000 to $1.69 million.
As a result of Texas is a nondisclosure state, it isn’t recognized precisely how a lot the couple paid for the house, which they bought in January 2016, nonetheless its earlier itemizing costs counsel that they stand to earn a big revenue on the sale, ought to they discover a purchaser prepared to pay near their newest ask.
Earlier than being snapped up by the spouses, who wed in 2015, the house—which is situated within the Hill Nation and is listed with Courtney Oldham of Compass—had been available on the market for simply $685,000, having initially been listed for $849,000 in January 2015.
The dwelling is situated on a lush 1.32-acre tree-lined plot, with the pure foliage that surrounds the house serving to so as to add an additional layer of privateness, creating an oasis-like atmosphere within the yard.
Designed to exude a sense of “understated luxurious,” the well-appointed abode has been designed with solely probably the most high-caliber supplies, beginning with its limestone facade, which blends superbly with the greenery that surrounds it.
“From the second you arrive, the house’s timeless Texas limestone facade, wealthy wooden beams, and refined architectural detailing create an unmistakable sense of understated luxurious,” the outline notes.
The format of the house is supposed to additional amplify its beautiful environment, with the open flooring plan and large home windows serving to to fill the dwelling with mild, whereas turning the grounds right into a type of dwelling paintings that creates an exquisite backdrop in each room.
“Expansive dwelling with excessive ceilings and delightful coffered wooden accents, permitting pure mild to pour by means of home windows that body views of the encompassing panorama and patio areas,” the itemizing continues.
The principle flooring of the house, which spans greater than 3,600 sq. ft, options a number of dwelling areas, together with a sublime front room, full with a marble hearth, in addition to a chef’s kitchen with a large middle island, ideally suited for gathering family members collectively.
The kitchen is complemented by a breakfast alcove that’s nestled right into a windowed nook overlooking the again porch and the swimming pool. For extra formal events, there’s a eating room situated simply off the lounge.
To maximise privateness, the first suite, which features a lovely toilet with its personal huge soaking tub, is situated in its personal “quiet wing” of the dwelling, together with a non-public workplace.
The opposite three bedrooms are all situated in an extra wing that additionally homes most of the house’s “beneficiant entertaining concepts.” That wing can be house to 2 full bogs, ideally suited for friends.
Nonetheless, the itemizing notes that it’s the out of doors choices that really make the property sing, starting with its plum location close to a neighborhood creek and woodland, which afford the dwelling unbelievable privateness from prying eyes—a must have for any celeb house owner.
“Backing to the pure fantastic thing about woods and a creek, the property enjoys distinctive privateness and a way of peaceable seclusion,” the outline continues.
Donovan has taken full benefit of the house’s environment, commonly sharing movies of the backyard on his Instagram account, together with a January 2023 clip of a flock of robins visiting a birdbath on the grounds.
Different highlights of the grounds embody a 80-foot lap pool, designed for these “who actually recognize swimming as a every day ritual,” in addition to loads of area for out of doors eating and leisure areas. A lined porch homes a large grill for out of doors meal preparation.
There’s additionally a fenced backyard within the yard, ideally suited for many who wish to develop fruit or greens.
“Flanked by limestone terraces and surrounded by the great thing about the panorama, it transforms the yard into a non-public wellness retreat. Right here, mornings start with daylight filtering by means of the bushes, afternoons unfold beside the pool, and evenings settle into the quiet rhythm of Hill Nation dwelling,” the itemizing concludes.
Whereas it’s unclear why Donovan and his spouse have determined to promote their Lone Star State base, they do already personal one other house in California, the place the actor is commonly seen spending time with Biggie, one among his beloved canines.
Property information present that the actor owns a three-bedroom Santa Monica dwelling that he bought for $1.63 million in 2009—and which is situated lower than a mile from the seaside.
Donovan, who was born in New Jersey, lately debuted his newest on-screen challenge, an Amazon Prime thriller referred to as “Crime 101,” through which he stars alongside Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Halle Berry, and Barry Keoghan.
