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Spanish Oaks at Bee Cave
Located about 20 minutes southwest of downtown Austin, you will find the City of Bee Cave. Spanish Oaks, a Discovery Land Company property, is a gated, family oriented community offering 396 exclusive properties, surrounded by 15,000 acres of protected greenbelts with residential services that will amaze you! Emerald Crest Development and Jauregui Architecture Interiors Construction are custom homebuilders for this subdivision and although Spanish Oaks can build your home, you are welcomed to bring in your own achitect as long as you keep within the environmentally conscious guidelines of the community. The homsites range from 1/2 acre to 4+ acres. Spanish Oaks also has pre-designed Villas and Garden Homes throughout four of its neighborhoods in case you prefer less land. Some of the existing homes range from 3,000 – 6,000 sq ft and priced from $1M to $2.5M.
Austin promotes an outdoor lifestyle and this DLC property is no exception. The community has an Outdoor Concierge that will help you coordinate activities on either of the three bodies of water that surround the area – Lake Travis, Lake Austin and Ladybird Lake, organizing water skiing lessons or tubing lessons, exploring caves, hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding are among some of the other activities to be enjoyed. In addition there is a Junior Camp for the younger children, Ladies and Juniors Golf Clinics, a Lodge and Fish Camp that has a swimming pool, sports courts for basketball and volleyball, and a great fishing pond stocked with bass! And seven parks hav e been designed throught the property keeping in mind that families will come together for celebrations or exploration of this Hill Country treasure that is Spanish Oaks.
The Spanish Oaks Golf Club has appeared in the Golf Digest Magazine as “one of the best new private golf courses in America.” It is limited to 400 members and it is a “by invitation only” club. At The Club, the Golf Shop will outfit you with the latest style or equipment and then you can step over to the Member’s Grille and savor the meals prepared with fresh, homegrown ingredients and attend cooking classes too! Other golf courses in the area are the Barton Creek Golf Club, Falconhead Golf Resort, Lakeway Golf and The Hills of Lakeway.
Spanish Oaks schools are under the Lake Travis Independent School District and they are Lake Pointe Elementary, Lake Travis Middle School and Lake Travis High School. Other nearby schools that are private include Austin Waldorf School, St. Michael’s Catholic Academy, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, Montessori schools of Cedars, Lake Hills and Tierra Vista to name a few.
Hospitals serving the area are Seton Medical Center, Brackenridge Hospital, Heart Hospital of Austin, Children’s Hospital, and St. David’s Hospital.
Fun things to do near Spanish Oaks are attending concerts at The Backyard, swimming or hiking at Hamilton Pool or going to the Shops at the Galleria to find things you need for your home project at Lowe’s or Home Depot, check out wines and treats at the World Market, getting the latest gadget at Best Buy or essentials at Target or HEB. The Hill Country Galleria is about half a mile way offering spa treatments, eateries, a fitness center, bookstore and so much more! Enjoy local restaurants like Rosie’s Tamale House, El Arroyo and Rocco’s Grill. The Arboretum at Great Hills provides entertainment, restaurants and a great shopping experience as well as the Barton Creek Square Mall.
If you dream of living in a resort-like atmosphere that provides services and activities that you’d like to experience – give me a call! The office number is 512-291-4880 or send an email to info@btmrealty.com. Look forward to hearing from you!
Mountain City located in Kyle
About 20 miles southwest of Austin, in between Kyle and Buda, and about 12 miles north of San Marcos, you will find Mountain City. A once thriving ranching and farming community before the Civil War, this small town was bypassed by the railroad in the late 1800’s and it slowly withered as its residents left for the towns with the train depots. In the 1970’s, the area was chosen by Kyle, Buda and Wimberley as the site of a consolidated school. By the 1980’s a new subdivision developed and homes continued to be built throughout the 1990’s and up to 2005. With approximately 220 homes, they range in size from more than 1500 sqf to over 2500 sqft, some with swimming pools, open floor plans, on half an acre or more of land.
If you have a young family, Mountain City is served by the Hays Consolidated Independent School District. The area schools include Elm Grove Elementary, which is ranked #6 elementary school in the Central Texas area, Dahlstrom Middle School, R.C. Barton Middle School and Jack C. Hays High School. If you are looking for higher education, there is Texas State University in San Marcos or to the University of Texas in Austin and several branches of Austin Community College.
Seton Medical Center Hays provides advanced outpatient and inpatient medical care and is a great resource for patients and family members with online classes such as Baby Care Basics and Essentials of Childbirth that are available on goodhealth.com. A bit further south on IH35, the Central Texas Medical Center in San Marcos is also available.
If you are one of those folks that find shopping is the ultimate experience…the San Marcos Factory Outlets offer a variety of stores and restaurants in both the Prime Outlet and Tanger Outlets Centers. And if you don’t want to be overwhelmed with so many choices, northbound IH35 – just a short distance from Kyle, Southpark Meadows awaits your visit, supplying entertainment venues, eateries and shopping from sporting goods to groceries. But there is no need to go up to south Austin for groceries - Kyle has an HEB Plus!
And for the days you prefer to be at a golf course, you can take pleasure in Plum Creek .
If you are interested in this small community that is shares a spot in our local history, has a great school system and has close at hand, all the amenities you may need without giving up country living – please give me a call at 512-291-4880 or email at info@btmrealty.com. I look forward to serving you!
Barton C reek located in Austin
Southwest of downtown Austin is the Barton Creek Subdivision. If you like the Austin skyline or if you prefer views of the Hill Country with its ridges and sunsets, perhaps one of the exclusive smaller subdivisions like Calera, Escala, Governor’s Hill, Mirador, North Rim, The Foothills of Barton Creek, Watersmark, Wimberly Lane, etc. may be perfect for you! Homes in Barton Creek are developed by custom home builders and prices start in the lower $400K and can go as high as $6M. The average home size is approximately 5,000 sq ft.
The Barton Creek neighborhood shares its northern boundary with Rob Roy, and to the south with Travis Country, Lantana and Oak Hill. And there is actually a creek by the same name that flows through the community with acres of protected greenbelt filled with birds and native wildlife along it.
The Eanes School District primarily provides the education for most of the Barton Creek community. Most attended are Barton Creek or Forest Trail Elementary, West Ridge Middle School, and Westlake High which is acclaimed for its athletic program and college preparatory instruction. To the southeast, the Barton Creek residents send their children to Oak Hill Elementary, O’Henry Middle School and Austin High School. For the residents living in the northwest part of this community, the schools are under the Lake Travis ISD – Lake Pointe Elementary, Lake Travis Middle School and Lake Travis High School.
The 4-star Barton Creek Resort and Spa is listed as one of the best in the country and is proud of having both the #1 and #2 golf courses in the state of Texas! The resort is a major conference center with great tennis facilities and a full service spa offering magnificent spa treatments, a fitness center and outdoor and indoor swimming pools. And if you’d like to enjoy a lovely glass of wine and have an exceptional dining experience, step into the Hill Country Dining and take pleasure in the breathtaking views of the Hill Country.
The Barton Creek area is surrounded by great eateries, shopping and entertainment throughout its vast boundaries. Barton Creek Square is one such venue. The Day Spa and Salon offers respite from a busy week. Or if you prefer to do this at home ,The Body Shop provides creams, scrubs and masks that will make you feel like new! AMC Barton Creek Square 14 has the latest blockbuster movies, and the Nordstroms Cafe will have a favorite Chai Tea or coffee that you can savor as you walk the mall. Outside the mall you can dine at Abuelos or if you want Asian flavor there is Ruby Thai and if salads and great pizza are your favorites – the California Pizza Kitchen is there to cater to your appetite.
The Hill Country Galleria also offers some great shopping in a quaint environment. You can enjoy a movie at the Cinemark Theater , or if connecting to your IPOD and getting on a treadmill is what you want to do, the Hill Country Fitness is there to serve. The Angel Day Spa pampers you or if you are in need of new swimwear for the summer you can visit Everything But Water. And who can forget those luxury items that are must have for your dog – Dogadillo has them! After a you find your books or magazines at Barnes & Noble, you can take a break and enjoy some of the restaurants located here like the Iron Cactus, Tony C’s Fire Coal Pizza or Mimi’s Cafe . If you are looking for something more informal or if you only want a snack - there is Panera, Barnes & Noble Cafe, Pretzeltime or Amy’s Ice Cream!
Barton Creek encompasses such a large area of the Hill Country that depending upon the location, the hospitals that cover where you live can be a Seton Family of Hospitals or part otf the St. David’s Healthcare System. And of course all roads lead to downtown Austin with it’s live music, great restaurants, The University of Texas and the LBJ Library.
There is so much more to this area, protected greenbelts and wildlife, outdoor activities, great restaurants, gated communities, beautiful homesites, amazing scenery – let me know what are your desires! Feel free to call me at the office at 512-291-4880 or email info@btmrealty.com.
Steiner Ranch located in Austin
This beautiful community is located along the south shore of Lake Travis as well as the north shore of Lake Austin on approximately 4,600 acres of hill country. Established in the late 1980’s with Taylor Woodrow Builders, Steiner Ranch continued to grow during the 1990’s and is still expanding in today. The builders for this community include Taylor Morrison, Dree Custom Homes, Highland Homes, Montery Homes, David Weekly Homes, and Partners in Building.
At Steiner Ranch there are 3 community centers with pools, tennis and basketball courts, larger fields for baseball and soccer and the community even has a full-time activities coordinator ensuring recreational events are available to all residents year-round. There is a 20 mile network of hike and bike trails within 8 parks, if a nice jog or hike is the order of the day or if extreme water sports are more up your alley – no telling what you will find on Lake Travis or Lake Austin!
The Steiner Ranch neighborhoods provide onsite shopping at the Four Points Shopping Center, dining at places like Steiner Ranch Steakhouse or The Market with its live music and Wine Club, entertainment and schools that are part of the Leander Independent School District.
The schools in the area are Steiner Ranch Elementary, Laura Welch Bush Elementary, River Ridge Elementary and Canyon Ridge Middle School. Students attending High School go to Cedar Park High School and Vandegrift High School. And if your students are college bound, the University of Texas, Concordia University, Huston-Tilotson College, St. Edwards University and the Austin Community College are available in the Austin area.
Between Lake Austin and Lake Travis you’ll find the University of Texas Golf Club featuring a practice facility, dining and bar areas, a fitness facility and fun family events.
Lake Austin Spa is located a short distance from Steiner Ranch as well as the Hill Country Galleria, The Oasis on Lake Travis. The Emerald Point Marina, Lakeway Marina, West Lake Beach Marina and Mansfield Dam Park/Public Boat Launch are only 5 to 15 minutes away.
Seton Northwest and St. David’s Medical Center in Round Rock are the closest medical facilities in the area some 30 minutes away. But it’s no longer necessary to drive into Austin proper for groceries for Randall’s, Target & HEB are in the immediate area as well as Home Depot for any home ideas/repairs that come up.
At Steiner Ranch, dreams come true for its residents. Surrounded by nature, you can select spacious homes with lake views, in gated communities or with expansive greenbelt and canyon views. What are your desires?
If you’d like more information feel free to contact me at info@btmrealty.com or call the office at 512-291-4880.
Lakeway
Lakeway is a beautiful city surrounded by the hill country and the always inviting Lake Travis. Adorned by wooded areas, local wildlife, many parks and lots of aquatic adventures, some of the older homes were built in the early 60s and the growth of Lakeway continues to this day in the surrounding areas.
Lakeway students attend the Lake Travis Independent School District which includes Bee Cave Elementary School, Lake Pointe Elementary, Lake Travis Elementary, Lakeway Elementary, Serene Hills Elementary, Lake Travis Middle School, Hudson Bend Middle School, and Lake Travis Highschool. The elementary and middle schools students attend, depend on the area of residence, but all students attend Travis High School.
The parks in the area are City Park, Hamilton Greenbelts I & II, Heritage Center Park, Smith Greenbelt, Canyonlands, Dragon Park, Porpoise Park, Lakeway Blvd Trails and Skate Park.
If you enjoy golf – the area offers the Lakeway Country Club Golf Course, Flintrock Falls, and Live Oak. There are a number of marinas and boat repair shops for those who prefer recreation on the water!
Lakeway residents no longer need to travel to Austin for shopping, eateries or entertainment. The Hill Country Galleria and movie theater are a short drive away. Legends Café, Ciola’s Italian American Restaurant, Rocco’s Grill, Thai Spice are just a few of the restaurants showing the variety available in the area. The famous Oasis is not far, still bringing joy to those who sit by the verandas overlooking the sun as it goes down over Lake Travis.
Custom Home Builders like Zbranek, Jenkins are available in the area. The home options in Lakeway vary, from apartments to small garden homes to mansions on the waterfront!
If you’d like to scout the area, check out the schools, the various marinas, a golf course or some of Austin’s best restaurants, feel free to email me at info@btmrealty.com or call the office at 512-291-4880. I look forward to serving you!
Sendera located in Austin
Southwest Austin has really great neighborhoods and Sendera is one of them. This subdivision was established in two phases between 1996 and 2001. There are over 800 one and two story homes in the area, ranging from 1,500 sq ft to over 3,000 sq ft. Sendera has a neighborhood community center with picnic tables, a large swimming pool and a playground – with a second set of picnic tables and playground close to the main entrance.
The schools in this area are under the Austin Independent School District and they are Cowan Elementary School, Covington Middle School, Bailey Middle School, and Bowie High School. The Austin Community College’s Pinnacle campus is close by on HWY 290W and the UT Campus is just a short drive north on MOPAC.
Shopping is readily accessible at Slaughter and Escarpment in the Escarpment Village Shopping Center. There is an HEB with a Café on the Run, and great restaurants like Waterloo Ice House, Satellite Bistro, Mangieri’s Pizza and if your palate craves Tex Mex – there is Santa Rita! But if you want to make changes to your self or your home, Maxim FX Salon, Massage Envy or Escarpment Construction are here to serve you! Banking needs can be covered by Wachovia or Bank of America, and Circle C Animal Hospital is near to help check out your pet in need.
Sendera is a gateway to the Hill Country, a brief drive to the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center and just minutes from downtown Austin. If living in an established community with mature trees, nice amenities, an active HOA and great schools for your children something you’d like to explore, feel free to email me at info@btmrealty.com or call the office at 512-291-4880.
Meridian located in Austin
Another coveted subdivision of Southwest Austin is the Meridian subdivision. The wooded home sites in this subdivision were established in 2006 by Phase 1, and then Phase 2 began in 2008 with Phase 3 starting in 2010. These homes are being built by Wilshire Homes (prices starting at $270,00 1,888 sq ft – over 3,200 sq ft), Standard Pacific Homes (prices starting at $382,400 – $432,900 and ranging between 3,400 sq ft and 4,300 sq ft), Scott Felder Homes (with price ranging $272,000 – $355,000 and 3,300 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft), David Weekly Homes (prices starting at $380,000 for these estate homes ranging between 3,172 sq ft and over 3, 800 sq ft), and Meritage Home Builders (with homes starting at $318,730 – $353,637 and ranging between 2,567 sq ft – over 3,000 sq ft).
Meridian has incredible amenities – it offers acres of dedicated parkland, a play area and swim center, it is a short drive to Barton Creek Mall and The Hill Country Galleria, it is close to the Veloway and Grey Rock Golf Course in Circle C and the Ladybird Wildflower Center on MOPAC.
The schools in the area are part of the Austin ISD, Clayton Elementary, Gorzycki Middle School and Bowie High School.
The great shopping venues in the area also include Brodie Oaks, Randall’s and HEB , Target Greatland, Escarpment Village, and the Sunset Valley Marketplace. Downtown Austin is only about 15 minutes away offering a variety of restaurants and entertainment/music locales. Close by you also have Seton Southwest Hospital on FM 1826.
Come be part of the natural beauty of Southwest Austin and enjoy the serenity of life in Meridian with the greenbelt and Bear Lake. If you’d like to know more about this neighborhood, feel free to email me at info@btmrealty.com or call the office at 512-291-4880.
Plum Creek located in Kyle
Twenty minutes south of downtown Austin is the Plum Creek community in Kyle. Construction in this subdivision started back in 1997 with homes built by D.R. Horton and Meritage Homes. Right now there are about 1500 homes, with plans to be about 8000 strong by the time the development is complete. The new phase of this community is being developed by KB Homes, with starting prices between $130K and $160K and homes ranging from 974 sq to over 2000 sq ft. There are also custom home sections that have large lots and many of them back up to the lake.
Plum Creek has a 30 acre catch and release fishing lake adjacent to the Plum Creek Golf Club. This community has two Olympic size pools, one close to the Negley Elementary School and the second impressive pool is in the community center, that offers residents a kitchen available for free, to those who want to party by the poolside! To go along with this community life – there is a Community Life Director who organizes different events throughout the year for families to enjoy.
The schools in the area are the Laura B. Negley Elementary School, the Barton Middle School and the Jack C. Hay High School all part of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District. If you are seeking higher education, you’ll find The University of Texas and St. Edwards University in Austin and Texas State in San Marcos.
The closest medical facility in the area is the Seton Medical Center Hays and a bit further south, the Central Texas Medical Center in San Marcos is also available.
And for those folks who find shopping magical…the San Marcos Factory Outlets offer an variety of stores and restaurants in both the Prime Outlet and Tanger Outlets Centers. And if you don’t want to be overwhelmed with so many choices, northbound IH35 – just a short distance from Kyle, Southpark Meadows awaits your visit, supplying entertainment venues, eateries and shopping from sports goods to groceries. But there is no need to go up to south Austin for groceries - Kyle has an HEB Plus.
Plum Creek has an active home owners association providing guidelines for it’s residents. This subdivision is considered a mixed-use community because it’s surrounded by a golf course, parks with hike and bike trails and schools within walking distance. Enjoying tranquility with the most basic care and neccesities close at hand, maybe Plum Creek is for you!
Feel free to call or email me if you have any questions or are iterested in checking out this subdivision. It will be my pleasure to serve you! You can contact me at the office at 512-291-4880 or via email at info@btmrealty.com.
New home on the market in Granada Hills, freshly painted and ready for you to unpack and start enjoying life.
8009 Espanola located in the highly sought after Granada Hills Subdivision located in South Austin, just down the road from the highly prestigious Austin Waldorf School. This house is ready for a new owner and has lots of space, both inside and out. The tax record says the home is 2619 square foot and sits on over 1 acre, but both the home and the lot sure feel bigger. There are a total of 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ bathrooms, 2 living rooms and an open, updated kitchen. The house has a true 
mother-in-law plan, with one master upstairs and another downstairs. The master downstairs has its own separate entrance that leads to a good sized deck, it also has its own air conditioning unit and water heater to cut down on bills when not in use. This room could also be used as an incredible hobby or play room.
The backyard is enormous and has many desirable features. First off, the backyard is fully fenced and has amazing, mature trees. There is also a wet weather creek that lines the back of the property and a private spring located in the middle of the property. The private spring traditionally flows for about half of the year. To top all of that off, you have plenty of extra storage in the 20 x 12 barn that conveys with the property. One could spend hours in this backyard: relaxing…. gardening…..throwing a massive party for family and friends. The possibilities are endless!
Granada Hills is located in southwest Austin off of 290, close by the Y in Oakhill. There are a total of 474 lots in the neighborhood it is broken up in two main sections, Granada Hills and Granada Estates. The price range for the neighborhood, when looking at last year’s sale data, runs from $210,000 to $799,000.