Architectural Rarity Meets Creative Possibility 

For those unfamiliar, A.D. Stenger was a celebrated mid-century architect whose work helped shape Austin’s architectural identity in the 1950s through the 1970s. Known for his modernist lines, modest footprints, and seamless integration with nature, Stenger built homes that were accessible yet innovative — and always human. He designed for artists, families, dreamers, and thinkers. His homes weren’t about excess. They were about experience.

19 Sugar Shack embodies that ethos beautifully.

Positioned on a generous .44-acre wooded lot in the coveted Eanes ISD, the home feels more like a treehouse retreat than a suburban address. Towering oaks wrap the home in privacy, while clerestory windows and sliding doors open it to the Hill Country landscape. The lot itself — 122’ wide by 157’ deep — offers room to breathe, grow, and live fully.

Inside, Stenger’s signature details remain intact: wood-paneled cathedral ceilings, hand-forged iron railings, and a split-level layout that plays with perspective and natural light. Each room feels intentionally placed — flowing together with a rhythm that invites both quiet reflection and spontaneous gatherings.

The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with striated wood cabinetry, quartz countertops, and a minimalist-modern palette that honors the home’s original textures. It’s both grounded and elevated, earthy and fresh.

But perhaps the most unexpected feature lies below: a 700-square-foot climate-controlled lower-level space, once used as a professional photography darkroom. Whether you imagine a music studio, art workshop, home gym, or guest retreat, this bonus space is pure potential — and it's not included in the official square footage.

With 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and multiple living areas, this home was made to evolve alongside its owners. It’s a place for storytelling, memory-making, and creative living — the kind of space that feels increasingly rare in today’s market of cookie-cutter builds and formulaic flips.

19 Sugar Shack isn’t just a mid-century home. It’s a living piece of Austin’s creative legacy.

And like all great art, it’s meant to be lived in.

Here is your first glance - behind the scenes