We don't know exactly how an Austin-based James Bond would live, but we now have a glimpse into a filmmaker's personal take. San Antonio-born Robert Rodriguez, known for films like Sin City, Spy Kids, and From Dusk Till Dawn — put together a sleek and undeniably Texan living space for himself called "The Bond House," which is now on the market for $8.9 million, according to the group that listed it, Christie's International Real Estate.
This house has charm from multiple decades; It was built by famous Texas architect O'Neil Ford 1962 and "reimagined," says Christie's, by Dick Clark and David Dalgleish in 1999. From the outside, it looks like any Texas ranch with the luxury factor turned up several notches. The inside actually shows quite a bit of restraint with simple lines and exposed brick throughout.
Most obvious is the size of the house, coming in at 5,198 square feet of interior space. It's also on 3.94 acres of land, on top of a ridge over the Colorado River. It looks out over Lake Travis with nothing interrupting the view except three large, graceful trees. Accordingly, the entire west-facing side of the house is made up of windows.
A photo in the daytime shows the natural surroundings.Christie's International Real Estate
There's more to do in that natural setting than just look at the view — there is a small garden, a courtyard with a waterfall, a walking trail along the property, and double level boat dock. Visitors heading down toward the lake can take a dedicated tram, which does feel befitting a spy or a fashionable villain.
The home was originally built to withstand the heat of its surroundings, the listing says, as well as "harmonizing with the natural surroundings." Some of those considerations inspired hand-laid bricks and a long layout that maximizes exposure to the beautiful view below. Anyone familiar with the architecture at the University of Dallas and Trinity University in San Antonio — Ford's hometown — may notice some similar elements.
More woods enclose it from neighboring properties and the road in front. Although the listing does not include an exact address, a map pin and satellite p
A photo in the daytime shows the natural surroundings.