In 2013, tennis star Andy Roddick and his wife, model and actress Brooklyn Decker, paid about $3.7 million for a 15-acre estate in Austin, Texas. The couple spent years renovating the farmhouse-style home, adding their own design touches to create a sprawling, family-friendly retreat. When they decided to sell in 2018, they listed the property for $6 million, but after several price reductions the home ultimately sold in September 2019 for about $4.65 million, according to realestate.com.au and Mansion Global. Read more details about it here:
A farmhouse-style estate in the Hill Country
The 15-acre property sits on rolling land with forest, fields and views of the Texas Hill Country. The house, built in 2003, is designed in a farmhouse style with rustic elements such as beamed ceilings and plank-wood floors. During Roddick and Decker’s ownership, the home underwent extensive renovation, transforming it into a more modern and personalized residence while retaining its original character. The finished home offers more than 6,500 square feet of living space, with some reports putting the total closer to 7,367 square feet. It includes five bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms, along with two dining rooms and two living rooms. The layout is designed for both everyday family life and entertaining, with multiple gathering spaces and a flow that connects indoor and outdoor areas, as reported by LA Times.Outside, the estate features an infinity pool, hot tub and fire pit set against the backdrop of tree-lined grounds. An outdoor kitchen and covered patio with a fireplace extend the living space into the backyard, taking advantage of Austin’s warm climate. A long, private road leads up to the house, adding to the sense of seclusion on the 15-acre site, the report further suggested.
Design choices that reflected their lifestyle
Brooklyn Decker told PEOPLE in an earlier report that she wanted the residence to have an inviting farmhouse feel, an aesthetic that is evident in the finished home. The interiors blend rustic materials with modern finishes, creating a look that is both relaxed and refined. Reclaimed pine flooring, exposed ceiling beams and natural wood details lend a warm, lived-in feel. The kitchen combines modern appliances with elegant white marble countertops and bold blue cabinetry. The mix of classic and modern styles reflects the couple’s wish for a home that feels comfortable but stylish. Large windows at the rear of the house allow sunlight to pour in and offer views of the wooded landscape of the property, bringing the outside in. The renovation also focused on making the home functional for a growing family.Roddick and Decker have two children, Hank and Stevie, and the house was designed to accommodate their needs as well as those of guests. Multiple living areas, a spacious kitchen and ample outdoor space all support a lifestyle that balances privacy with social gatherings.
From listing to sale
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The couple listed the estate in June 2018 for $6 million, marketing it as a custom Texas farmhouse on a prime 15-acre lot. The property was represented by Jonathan Creath of Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty, who highlighted the home’s renovation, Hill Country views and extensive outdoor amenities. At that price, the home was positioned as a luxury estate in one of Austin’s most desirable areas.Over the next year, the asking price was reduced several times. In March 2019, the list price was cut to $5.5 million from an original $5.95 million, reflecting a more realistic expectation of what the market would bear. By August 2019, the price had been lowered again to $4.65 million, a figure that finally attracted a buyer. The home went into pending sale status and closed in September 2019.The final sale price of about $4.65 million represented a significant drop from the initial $6 million ask, but it still yielded a gain over the couple’s 2013 purchase price of $3.7 million. For Roddick and Decker, the sale marked the end of a chapter in Austin, where they had lived for more than a decade before shifting their focus to other properties and family priorities.
Part of a broader real estate portfolio
The Austin estate was one of several properties Roddick and Decker owned across the United States. In addition to the 15-acre compound, they held a New York City apartment purchased for about $1.1 million and an estate in North Carolina, near Decker’s hometown of Charlotte. They also owned a lakefront mansion on a 1.8-acre lot in Austin, which they listed for $12.5 million at one point before pulling it off the market, as per Realestate.com.The couple’s real estate activity reflects a strategy of building a diversified portfolio while maintaining a base in Texas. Roddick, a former world number one tennis player, has deep roots in Austin, while Decker has family ties to North Carolina. Their property holdings allow them to split time between regions and maintain connections to both career and family networks.After selling the 15-acre estate, the couple initially planned to downsize within Austin, looking at apartments or condos in the downtown area. The pandemic disrupted those plans, and they ultimately ended up spending more time on the East Coast, closer to Decker’s family. Even so, they have said they still think of Austin as home and maintain a presence in the city.
A home that balanced privacy and presence
For Roddick and Decker, the 15-acre estate offered a rare combination of privacy and space in a city that has grown rapidly around it. The long driveway, wooded grounds and generous setbacks created a buffer from the outside world, while the home’s design supported a lifestyle that included family, friends and public attention. The property became a base for their life in Austin during a period when both were at the peak of their careers.The sale of the home did not mean an end to their connection to Austin, but it did signal a shift in how they wanted to live. With less need for such a large compound, they could focus on other properties and priorities while still keeping a foothold in the city. The 15-acre estate remains a notable chapter in their real estate story, a custom-built home that reflected their tastes and needs at a particular moment in time.
