Texas restaurateur Lou Lambert — the owner behind Austin restaurants Lou's and Lamberts Barbecue — has packed up and settled in Fort Worth, leaving behind a cozy home in Old West Austin that has just hit the market for $1.65 million.

The abode at 1002 Baylor Street was originally built as a guesthouse/cottage in 1947, until Lambert purchased the home in 2019 and completely renovated it into its current state. Art lovers may recognize the home's location adjacent to the former Hope Outdoor Gallery (also known as Castle Hill Graffiti Park), which now houses a stalled condo project.

The two bedroom, two bathroom home sits on a 0.16-acre lot, and spans 1,320 square-feet. The property sits above the street, allowing guests beautiful views into downtown Austin from the stone front yard, or the screened font porch that runs across a large portion of the house.

1002 Baylor Street is on the market for $1.65 million.Photo courtesy of James H Ruiz Photography

"The owner completely reimagined this dwelling by not only drastically reconfiguring the floor plan but also fully changing the roofline to capture jaw-dropping light filled interiors with panoramic city skyline views," the property listing says.

Inside, the home boasts high ceilings with large custom steel windows throughout that fill each room with an abundance of natural light. The chef's kitchen is fully equipped with Wolf/Subzero gas appliances and glass door refrigerator.

The bedrooms each come with their own ensuite bathroom, and the primary bathroom features a wet room that contains the rain head shower system, and a soaking tub.

The home is perfect for entertaining with multiple outdoor living areas, with room for a pool if the next owners decided to build one. Native landscaping and large lush trees decorate the home with the perfect balance of modernity and nature. The property has space for two cars on-site that are not in view of the street to provide some privacy for guests.

Douglas Elliman agent Michael Reisor manages the listing. More information about the home can be found on elliman.com.

  

Photo courtesy of James H Ruiz Photography

The home is located above the street for privacy.