Steve Patterson, the one-time director of the University of Texas men’s athletic department, has listed his Austin property for $2.5 million. A 4.8 acre estate, the home features hilltop views of the Austin skyline and surrounding countryside.

The home features five bedrooms and seven full or partial baths. It is a luxurious home, with large master suite, guest suites, and home cinema. There is a formal dining room and professional kitchen. Overall, no particular style is evident. A little Southwestern influence lends a bit of character here and there.

The exterior of the property is designed for Texas heat; the expansive lagoon-style pool features waterfalls, waterslide, and spa, sweeping terraces offer breezy outdoor living, and the acreage offers plenty of room to wander. Heirloom trees add a little historical dignity to the property.

Steve Patterson is an effective and controversial figure in the world of professional and highly rated college sports teams. For over twenty years, he worked as an executive for the NFL’s Houston Texans, and the NBA’s Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers, and the Houston Aeros, a professional hockey team. The outspoken Patterson worked for the University of Texas from 2013, contributing significantly to the University’s men’s teams, before leaving the position in 2015.