Glenlake

Established in 1979, the Glenlake community was completed in several phases. Today, theneighborhood features 186 lot owners, with 18 lots still undeveloped. Despite being located only15 miles away from the heart of downtown Austin, the community’s location in the hills above LakeAustin helps to create a relaxing “country” atmosphere. In fact, most of the homes within the Glenlakeneighborhood rest upon lots ranging in size from one to five acres. Features commonly found inGlenlake homes including over-sized master retreats, stone countertops, European cabinets, privatedecks, game rooms and other similar amenities. Many homes also offer panoramic views of the lake andof Texas Hill Country.

Children who live in the Glenlake neighborhood are educated through the Leander Independent SchoolDistrict. Elementary-aged children attend River Place Elementary (or Laura W. Bush Elementary?), whichservices kindergarten through to 5th-grade students. Sixth through 8th-grade students are educatedthrough Four Points Middle School (or Canyon Ridge Middle School?), while high school students areeducated through Vandegrift High School (or Cedar Park High School?).

In addition to being conveniently close to Austin and all of its amenities, residents of the Glenlakeneighborhood may also choose to purchase a discounted membership to the nearby River Place GolfClub. This beautiful hill country golf course features a variety of amenities, including fitness, tennis andswimming facilities. The golf club also offers quality dining facilities and hosts a variety of social eventsthroughout the year.

The Glenlake neighborhood is one that takes great pride in creating a sense of community among itsresidents. As such, the neighbor rhood frequently hosts special events throughout the year, includingneighborhood picnics twice per year, a Halloween Hayride every October and an Easter Egg Hunt eachspring. The Glenlake Homeowner’s Association also sponsors numerous social clubs, including a GardenClub, a Book Club, Tennis and Cycling.

As might be expected from a community that offers such lovely homes coupled with the perfectlocation, properties in Glenlake typically range in price from around $500,000 to $1.5 million. For thosewho call Glenlake home, the cost of ownership is certainly worthwhile.