Judges Hill

Perched above Pease Park in one of Austin’s most historic neighborhoods, this 1920’s Mediterranean-style home has been brought back to life by a creative couple with serious style and no interest in playing it safe. After a house fire gutted much of the interior, they saw not disaster but an opportunity.

Outside, the limestone façade exudes an old-world elegance, nestled within a lush garden dotted with mature oaks and established flower gardens – a page torn straight out of a storybook. Inside, however, is an entirely new story: warm terracotta flooring, colorful Italian tiles, citron-green walls, and bespoke lighting knitted throughout to both restore and reimagine the interior. Custom cabinetry in soft, creamy whites bring a fresh contrast and a sense of timeless craftsmanship.

This is a home that embraces patina, quirks, and the occasional design detour. Every space is lived-in, layered, and joyfully un-pretentious. A fearless take on restoration, where the past is honored but never tiptoed around – a striking precedence that elegance doesn’t have to be serious, and history doesn’t have to be preserved in amber.