{"id":758,"date":"2017-01-27T10:00:12","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T10:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/?p=758"},"modified":"2017-01-27T16:05:37","modified_gmt":"2017-01-27T16:05:37","slug":"downtown-austin-living-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/downtown-austin-living-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Downtown Austin living options you can\u2019t pass up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/downtown-2.jpg\" alt=\"View of downtown Austin, Texas over Town Lake\" width=\"820\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/downtown-2.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/downtown-2-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/downtown-2-768x332.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Any visit to downtown Austin makes it clear why our city continues to be one of the fastest-growing in America. Music, food, culture, nightlife\u2014it&#8217;s all here. However, great downtown Austin living options can be hard to come by. Therefore, we&#8217;re thrilled to be able to offer two incredible communities in the heart of Austin.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/downtown-1.jpg\" alt=\"Front entrance of a downtown Austin living option, The Griffin\" width=\"820\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/downtown-1.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/downtown-1-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/downtown-1-768x340.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Griffin<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Located at 1205 Elm Street, <a href=\"http:\/\/thegriffinaustin.com\/\">The Griffin<\/a> is a luxury condo community in Clarksville, a laid-back, walkable neighborhood just west of downtown. Clarksville has the atmosphere of a cozy village stuck in the middle of the big city. If you&#8217;re looking for countless shopping and entertainment options, then you&#8217;ll find them just a few blocks away from The Griffin. For example, you&#8217;ll discover an endless cluster of entertaining bars, eateries and music joints on nearby 6th Street. Being bored here is practically impossible, but the neighborhood also provides a quiet, relaxing atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>The Griffin also offers luxurious homes with several available floor plans ranging from a cozy 867 square feet to a more spacious 2,036 square feet. If you&#8217;re looking to find the amount of space that perfectly suits your needs, then you&#8217;ll love the numerous options in these two- and three-story homes. Features include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Designer Bronceado Oak Andalusia floors<\/li>\n<li>Chef Grade appliances, including gas range, dishwasher and microwave oven (per plan)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cRiver White\u201d eased edge granite kitchen countertops<\/li>\n<li>Covered patios as well as relaxing second-floor balconies<\/li>\n<li>Energy-efficient programmable Nest thermostat<\/li>\n<li>Professionally designed front, side and rear yard landscaping<\/li>\n<li>Piedrafina Carrara marble countertops in full baths<\/li>\n<li>Attached garage with automatic door opener and Wayne Dalton Firehouse garage door<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-760 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/West-Rendering.jpg\" alt=\"ndering of the 1306 West luxury condos in downtown Austin, Texas\" width=\"820\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/West-Rendering.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/West-Rendering-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/West-Rendering-768x334.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1306 West<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>The brand new luxury condos at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.1306west.com\/\">1306 West<\/a> are just minutes from the best food, shopping and culture that Austin has to offer. Overlooking House Park, 1306 West is right in the heart of downtown as well as a\u00a0stone&#8217;s throw from the Texas State Capitol, Austin Community College and the Shoal Creek Greenbelt Trail. Options for shopping, eating and entertainment in the immediate area are virtually limitless. For example, record stores, coffee shops, barbecue joints and museums, and the nearby collection of parks and trails make it easy to maintain an active lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p>These condos offer luxurious amenities in a cozy space, with several floor plans available\u2014including one- and two-bedroom options. Finally, you&#8217;ll enjoy other features, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shaw Celebration \u201cHoney Spice\u201d hardwood floors<\/li>\n<li>Thermador stainless steel appliances,\u00a0including gas range and dishwasher<\/li>\n<li>\u201cIndia Black Pearl\u201d eased edge granite kitchen countertops<\/li>\n<li>Spacious patios on first-floor units; balconies on upstairs units<\/li>\n<li>Energy-efficient programmable Nest thermostat<\/li>\n<li>Designer front entry door<\/li>\n<li>Contemporary Moen Align chrome bathroom faucets as well as fixtures<\/li>\n<li>Kwikset Halifax polished chrome door hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Downtown\u00a0Austin offers a lifestyle like no other, where all the city&#8217;s amazing resources are right at your fingertips. 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