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  1. TexasMike

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    #1 TexasMike, Aug 28, 2010
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    The Hill Country chapter of the FCA toured the Austonian this morning. It's the tallest all residential building west of the Mississippi River. I toured the 55th, 56th, 41st, 10th, & 15th floors.

    The 55th floor is the top residence & it's owned by the Austonian to use for parties & entertaining. It has the tallest residential balcony in the state of Texas. Normally the penthouses would be completely open but this one is sectioned off for their specific needs. It's not meant to be a "model" unit. The 56th floor houses a fitness center & a club. I didn't get to see the club. The 41st floor had a finished out "model" unit. The 10th floor has all of the common areas. Theater, spa, pool, dog park, etc.. My friend Kelly lives on the 15th floor so I checked out his unit also. They had us park in the basement of the garage which is usually closed off to everyone except for employees.
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  2. BlackBird007

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    #2 BlackBird007, Aug 28, 2010
    Very nice photos. Thanks for sharing!
     
  3. TexasMike

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  4. Mitch Alsup

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    #4 Mitch Alsup, Aug 28, 2010
    Looks like you guys toured the basements.
     
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    #5 Streetking, Aug 28, 2010
    Great pics as usual Mike!!

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    #7 TexasMike, Aug 28, 2010
    I'm getting there... ;)
     
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    #11 TexasMike, Aug 28, 2010
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    41st floor... model unit... the best view from a kitchen that I've ever seen.
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    #13 agup48, Aug 28, 2010
    You're right. That view from the kitchen is unbelievable.

    Kind of sucks that I haven't been in Austin since March maybe, I feel so 'out of the loop', I didn't even know about the Austonian :eek:

    I might've seen the construction. When did it finish?

    Great pictures Mike! Love the downtown setting.
     
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    One of the cool features of the Austonian is a touch pad on the wall of every unit. It can control the curtains, lights, A/C, etc.. it also shows live doppler radar & traffic. You can also use it for valet service. All of your cars are listed & if the office has your keys, you can just press a button or preset a time for your car to be ready downstairs.
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    #15 TexasMike, Aug 28, 2010
    I think it topped out July of 2009 and the glass crown was completed in December of 2009. People have been living there for months now. Lots & lots of big names moving into the building. Some people that don't reside here year round.
     
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    #16 BlackBird007, Aug 28, 2010
    Very nice info. I need to go down there and check this out.
     
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    What units are available?
     
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    #18 TexasMike, Aug 28, 2010
    I think they have units available at all different ranges. From 1500 sqft to 8300 sqft.
     
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    #19 madmaxatl, Aug 28, 2010
    Do you know if any of the penthouses are still available? Their website doesn't have any details.
     
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    #20 TexasMike, Aug 28, 2010
    Yes, I believe some are still available. Sorry, I wasn't looking to move in so I didn't get any contact info or ask any info about availabilities.
     
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    #21 madmaxatl, Aug 28, 2010
    I'll wait a few months before contacting anyone. I'm betting the economy is about crash again and prices will be much lower in 6-8 months.
    I'm opening an office in Austin at the end of next year and am starting to look for a place to live.
     
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    #22 TexasMike, Aug 28, 2010
    Where do you live now? Our real estate market never really crashed. If you wait there won't be any penthouses available, that's for sure. Many CEO's, athletes, and other well know people are moving in. It's the new most popular place to live in Austin, so it won't be long before it's almost full.
     
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    #23 madmaxatl, Aug 28, 2010
    Then I guess i'm SOL for the austonian.
     
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    #24 TexasMike, Aug 28, 2010
    The W Hotel is still under construction... it's going to be pretty nice.
     
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    #25 TexasMike, Aug 28, 2010
    The top penthouse was just purchased by a young billionaire. It's the only penthouse that I know of that sold for sure.
     
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