2015 Christmas Roundup!

December 5, 2015 By Edwin Lui

Back by popular demand, here is a roundup of all the 2015 Christmas happenings in Central Texas! Most of the big events are taking place this weekend so take a look at the schedules below; I’m sure you’ll find something fun happening in your area. If you know of any displays that we missed, please comment below!

North

Fort Hood

Nature in Lights, a Holiday Tradition

Enjoy the drive through over five and a half miles of holiday-inspired scenes. Like magic, BLORA is once again transformed into a winter wonderland for all to enjoy: kids and kids at heart.

When: Until January 3, nightly from 5:30-11 p.m.
Where: Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area
Cost: $8 per car, mini-van, or pick-up truck, $20 per 15-passenger van, limo, or RV, $35 per 24-passenger van, and $60 per 47-passenger van or large bus

Georgetown

Christmas Stroll

Bring the family and walk through the many wonders of Whoo-Village, enjoy live entertainment, a special kids activity area, treats in the food court and browse more than 250 arts and crafts booths. Children will love the various FREE activities and rides and visiting with Santa. There’s even a parade on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. If you can’t visit during the stroll, stop by any evening to see the Downtown Square lit up for the season.

When: Friday, December 4, from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, December 5, from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Georgetown Square
Cost: Free

Harlien Family Christmas

Tune in to 94.1 while viewing 40,000 lights synchronized to 48 channels of animation. Multiple lit trees, arches, Christmas features, and Santa!!! The Harlien family is hopeful to raise $10,000 through donations to adopt 2 family wishes through Make-A-Wish foundation. To learn more about their fundraiser or to donate money, click here.

When: 6-10 p.m. on weekdays and 6-11 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Cookies and cocoa with Santa will be on the 2nd, 11th, and 18th at 6:00 pm.
Where: 400 Liscio Cove. (For safety reasons, all guests are asked to enter Liscio Loop from Lancaster Drive & exit Liscio Loop at Champions.)
Cost: Free, but a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation is encouraged.

Shady Oak Christmas Display

The show lasts about an hour if you watch the whole thing, but each song averages around 6 minutes.

When: Visit the Facebook page for updates.
Where: 107 Shady Oak Drive
Cost: Free

Leander

Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade

Pictures with Santa, Holiday Hayrides, Yule Fire, Choral Performances, Christmas Parade, and Tree Lighting.

When: Saturday, December 5th at 5 p.m.
Where: City Hall, 200 West Willis St.
Cost: Free

Cedar Park

Anna Court Light Display

This Cedar Park cul-de-sac is decked out with thousands and thousands of festive lights. Tune your radio to 89.1 to listen to the music.

When: Nightly until December 31st from 5:00-10:00pm
Where: 1323-1331 Anna Court
Cost: Free, but they are accepting donations for Blue Santa until mid-December and after that they are accepting donations for SafePlace.

Holiday Tree Lighting and Santa’s Workshop

Over 60,000 lights will illuminate the largest Live Oak Tree in Cedar Park. Santa’s Workshop will kick off immediately following the tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy live music, free carriage rides, games and prizes, inflatables, photos with Santa, and arts & crafts projects. Bring the whole family for what promises to be a festive evening.

When: Friday, December 4th, from 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Heritage Oak Park, 875 Quest Parkway
Cost: Free

Chinati Court

When: See the Facebook page for updates.
Where: Just off Sun Chase Blvd in the Ranch at Cypress Creek. Park on Sun Chase and walk, if you can. (Map)
Cost: Free but the neighborhood is a collection point for Brown Santa.

Round Rock

Rock’N Lights Holiday Light Tour and Christmas Towne

The Rock’N Lights Holiday Light Tour at Old Settler’s Park is a drive-through light show that features over 2 million lights! Enjoy the sights from the comfort of your car.

When: November 30th – December 26th, starting at 6 p.m. (closing times vary)
Where: 4111 E. Old Settlers Blvd
Cost: $15 per family vehicle. You can find a $5 off coupon here!

Christmas Family Night

Due to the construction on Main Street, Christmas Family Night has been moved to the Old Settlers Association and the Dell Diamond Parking lot at Christmas Towne.

This free event will be fun for the whole family. Enjoy live music, dancers, game booths, and free hot dogs, popcorn, hot chocolate and other refreshments. Frosty the Snowman and Santa will be there, too, and parents are encouraged to bring their cameras to take pictures with Santa.

When: Friday, December 4th at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Christmas Towne
Cost: Free

Pflugerville

Christmas Parade and Pfestival of Lights

The city’s Parks & Recreation Department joins forces with the Knights of Columbus this year and adds activities to the annual Christmas Parade. Blending the two events makes a larger, more fun holiday celebration for the community. The city will bring a stage with live performances from local elementary schools and dancers on the stage at 200 W. Main Street. There will be FREE arts and crafts activities for children, a bonfire, the traditional tree lighting, and photos with Santa Claus at the end of the parade. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras for free pictures with Santa.

When: Saturday, December 5th
- Holiday Stroll and Sidewalk Sale – Pecan Street – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Christmas Parade – Railroad Avenue to Main Street – 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
- Pfestival of Lights – Main Street – 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- Including live music concert at 7:00 pm
Cost: Free

North Austin

Holidays at The Domain

There is a lot going on at the Domain this year!

Santa Photo Experience: Make an appointment online at www.Simon.NoerrSanta.com.

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Fridays & Saturday, 5:30PM-9:30PM

Holiday Light Shows
Hourly 6PM, 7PM & 8PM
Watch the holidays come to life with hourly lights show in Domain II. More than 82,000 lights and 2,200 strobes will dance to holiday music for the first 15 minutes of each hour.

Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, 12/5/15, 9AM-Noon
Enjoy breakfast, live music, character appearances, games, crafts and a visit from Santa.

Central Austin

Trail of lights

Preview the Trail of Lights and enjoy cocktails, food, live music and more this Friday during the 2nd annual Night Lights. Purchase tickets here. Then on Saturday you can get your fitness on at the 2015 Fun Run! The 2.1 mile run starts at the Zilker tree and ends within the Trail of Lights. Crazy costumes are encouraged. Sign up here. The Grand Opening Ceremony is at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 8th.

When: Preview Party on Friday, December 4th from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm, Fun Run on Saturday, December 5th at 7:30, Official Dates: December 8-22, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m..
Where: Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd.
Cost: Prices vary. Please visit the website for details.

Holiday Stroll

The fun starts at 6 p.m. when crowds gather on the south steps of the Capitol to sing the songs of the season with John Aielli, host of the long-running show “Eklektikos” on KUTX 98.9. As the clock strikes 7 p.m., the crowd begins the countdown to the lighting of the Capitol tree, featuring a programmed light show at the top and bottom of every hour, set to holiday songs of local Austin musicians. From 7 to 9 p.m. Congress Ave. will be abuzz with holiday cheer during the Downtown Stroll. Shops, restaurants, galleries and museums will be open late and will feature special activities and offers.

When: Saturday, December 5th at 6 p.m.
Where: Texas State Capitol, Congress Avenue & 11th Street.
Cost: Free

Luminations at Wildflower Center

Enjoy Luminations, a Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center holiday tradition. Make plans to visit the lighted gardens, filled with thousands of luminarias and twinkle lights. In addition to the beautiful holiday lighting, there will be hot chocolate and food for sale, plus children’s activities and musical acts throughout both evenings. Kids can get a hug from Frosty the Snowman and make crafts in the Visitors Gallery.

When: Saturday and Sunday, December 12th and 13th, from 6-9 p.m.
Where: 4801 La Crosse Avenue
Cost:
- Adults – $5
- Seniors 65 and older – $5
- Students with college ID – $5
- Youth ages 5-17: $3
- Free for members and children 4 years and under
They will offer a food collection for the Capital Area Food Bank. Find their most requested items here: http://www.austinfoodbank.org/how-to-help/donate-food.html

South

Buda

Trail of Lights

Get in the holiday mood by strolling through the park and enjoying the lights! FREE shuttle parking is available at Cabela’s. No parking is permitted in the park. Walk in visitors are welcome and may bring leashed pets. The trail is approximately 1/2 mile long. No pets are allowed on shuttle buses. Hot beverages and concessions will be available for purchase.

When: December 11-12 and 18–21, from 6 – 10 p.m
Where: Historic Stagecoach Park, 880 Main Street, Buda.
Cost: Free

San Marcos

Sights & Sounds of Christmas

Come out for free Santa photos, holiday performances, ice skating, enjoy festival foods, holiday gift shops, laser light show, free petting zoo, pony rides, carnival, town of Bethlehem, 5K Run, Kids 1K Run. Want to volunteer and get free entry? You can do that too!

When: December 2nd – 5th, from 5 – 11 p.m.
Where: 401 E. Hopkins Street
Cost: 13 and up is $5; kids 12 and under are FREE.

East

Bastrop

River of Lights

The River of Lights features 120 lighted displays and music. The trail continues all the way down the Lower Colorado River to Ferry Park, about a half mile.

When: Until January 1st
Where: Fisherman’s Park, 1200 Willow St.
Cost: Free

West

Dripping Springs

Christmas on Mercer Street

The public is invited to attend the day-long festival on Mercer Street, hosted by the City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Lions Club. The charming downtown setting of Mercer Street will be transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with lights, holiday decorations, festive music, fire pits for warmth and plenty of holiday cheer. Photos with Santa, train rides, pony rides and a variety of arts, crafts and specialty food and drink booths will be in full swing. The highlight of the evening will be the annual lighting of the Christmas Tree at the Triangle, located at Hwy. 290 and RR 12. At sunset, attendees are invited to gather for the illumination of the tree, showing off its twinkling lights, and joining in festive songs. This year features a special High Steppers performance, in addition to multiple choirs from local Dripping Springs churches and schools. Hot chocolate and coffee will be available for all to enjoy.

When: Saturday, December 5th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., tree lighting is at dusk.
Where: Mercer Street, Downtown Dripping Springs
Cost: Free

Wimberley

The EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens Trail of Lights

Stroll a walking path with more than 100 lighted exhibits created by local businesses, churches, organizations and families. Roast a marshmallow or a hot dog at the yule log and listen to live entertainment on most nights. Santa will be there on the 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th-23rd. There will also be some Disney princesses visiting this year! Belle on the 3rd, Ariel on the 10th, and Snow White on the 17th.

When: Until December 29th, from 6–9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and from 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Where: EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens, 1101 FM 2325
Cost: Free but donations are greatly appreciated.

Johnson City

Lights Spectacular, Hill Country Style

This holiday season, bring your family to enjoy the magic and beauty of over two million LED lights spread over a mile-long drive through light display. To book a hayride through the lights for your family or group this Christmas season, or if you have any questions, call 512-955-1706.

When: Until January 1, from 6-11 p.m
Where: 1 mile outside of Johnson City, on Hwy 281.
Cost: Free but donations are accepted to help keep the display burning bright!

Filed Under: Family Life

303 Windridge Village – Cute Charmer Made for Walking

May 29, 2015 By Edwin Lui

I just had to show off the cozy rear deck first.

There are shoes made for walking, there are boots made for walking, and now there is a home made for walking. 303 Windridge Village Court is centrally located in the heart of Georgetown. Lace up or slip on your foot covering of choice as you begin your very short journey to Downtown Georgetown’s Historic Square (voted most beautiful town square in Texas!), San Gabriel Park, or numerous restaurants, coffee shops, antique stores, or the weekly farmer’s market. Students and professors can also stroll a few blocks to Southwestern University.

Easy to maintain, easy to enjoy.

At 1,084 sf, this 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom home is a breeze to clean up. However, the open floor plan and rear deck give you plenty of space to entertain your guests or take a break from all that walking! There are no neighbors behind you, unless you consider the massive oak trees, giving you unparalleled privacy at this price point. The cedar patio has been re-stained and the stone patio will be strong and beautiful for many years to come.

Dining and bar seating aplenty!

Great space to entertain indoor and outdoor.

The lovely owner has taken great care and pride in this home for almost 10 years. She has freshened up to the interior to the tune of new wood laminate and ceramic tile floors, new baseboards throughout, and a fresh coat of paint. There is no carpet to snag up dust or allergens. Need to commute to Austin during the week? No problem. This home has a two-car garage, which is very rare in this neighborhood. Another extra is the indoor utility. Really, who wants to do laundry in the dark, cold garage in the winter? The asking price of $161,800 is a bargain when you consider the top reasons for buying real estate – location, location, location!

303 Windridge Village – Sellers Disclosure

303 Windridge Village – Survey

303 Winridge Village – Upgrades

Filed Under: Property Listings, Windridge Village

900 Cactus – For Urban Preppers

April 30, 2015 By Edwin Lui

Beautiful oaks surround this charmer of a home!

At a humble 1,212 sf, 900 Cactus is set up perfectly for those who want to be close to the city, but are willing to take a step toward independence of the system with an amazingly fertile garden in the back yard. The owners have meticulously maintained and loved this home over the past 15 years, including the garden, and it is ready for the next urban prepper to take over. Recent major maintenance items include a new fence in 2015, roof in 2009, HVAC in 2008, and exterior vinyl siding, double pane windows, and full gutter system in 2005.

New paint and carpets scream, “I”m ready to move in!”

Cabinets have been freshened up in this efficient-sized kitchen.

The home also comes with a huge sun room. This is great for your indoor veggies and herbs, or if you just need extra space for your hobbies. It includes a gorgeous 270-degree view of your back yard and garden.

Great space for entertaining and hosting outdoor events.

Fresh veggies will be ready by the time you move in. Only downside: You have to pick them yourself.

This fantastic property is priced at $165,000. Act quickly. This home is going to sell in the blink of an eye! Contact me for a private showing. More information and photos below.

900 Cactus – Upgrades

900 Cactus – Sellers Disclosure

900 Cactus – Pre-Inspection

Filed Under: Chisholm Valley, Property Listings

103 Mancos – Almost New in Up and Coming Neighborhood

April 20, 2015 By Edwin Lui

Cute and charming home in an up and coming neighborhood!

103 Mancos was built just a few years ago in 2012. Since then it’s received a very good treatment of care and upgrades by its only owner. The exterior upgrades include extensive front and back yard landscaping, an extended back patio, an extended back/side fence, and automatic, in-ground sprinkler system. Interior upgrades include a security system, separate camera system, water softener, window treatments on every window, ceiling fans in the bedrooms, living room, and dining room, and built-in reverse osmosis water filtration system by the sink. These extras would cost you a fortune in a brand new home, not to mention you would need to pay for these upgrades out of pocket. This is why buying a resale is economical. Being that the home is only 3 years old makes this a very smart buy over other resales.

Enormous living space with natural light entering through the rear patio.

Ample counter space and storage in a kitchen overlooking the living.

Versatile flex room can be office, play room, second dining, media, home gym, den, etc.

The spacing, floor plan, and tall ceilings of this home make it feel much larger than the listed 2,093 sf. It’s very open where it needs to be, but all three bedrooms are tucked away nicely for peace and privacy. In three years, the carpets still look brand new because of the low traffic from a two-person household. Everything else is also well-maintained.

New trees and healthy grass are easy to maintain with the automatic sprinklers.

An extended patio for extended guest lists. Easy to entertain in this home.

The corner lot provides a large open yard in the back. The owner has extended the patio, added a garden, and several fruit trees; and there is still plenty of room to throw a football back here. With an asking price of $240,000, new homes can’t provide the same value, and similar resales cannot compare to the level of care and upgrades placed in this one. Please contact me if you’d like a private showing.

103 Mancos – Survey

103 Mancos – Upgrades

Filed Under: La Conterra, Property Listings

954 Madrone – A Dreamer’s Home

April 17, 2015 By Edwin Lui

Beautiful curb appeal is only the beginning for this custom built home.

This impeccable home may be the best kept secret in Georgetown. It may not look any different from the other homes in the neighborhood from the outside, and that’s because it isn’t. The elevation is designed by Gehan Homes, a reputable builder in Texas, and it sits on a not-too-large, not-too-small corner lot in Georgetown Village. But didn’t your mom ever tell you not to judge a book by its cover? Open the door to 954 Madrone, and a magnificent story of restoration, rebuilding, and redemption comes alive. The original home, built in 2012, met its fate in a kitchen fire soon after (no one was home during the fire – no casualties or injuries). By 2014, it was completely rebuilt with many custom touches that you would normally find in luxury homes. The home is laid out with a a 3,609-sf Stanford floor plan and contains 5 bedrooms (one is being used as a dedicated home theater), 3.5 luxury baths, a game or flex room, formal dining, and dedicated private office.

Beautiful granite shines among the hand-picked pendant fixtures and custom painted cabinets.

This kitchen could be featured on Food Network or HGTV!

There is absolutely no evidence of previous fire or smoke damage in this house. Everything was torn out and thrown out so that it could be made new, exactly like this kitchen. The gourmet kitchen opens to the living room, opens to the back patio, and has a walk through to the formal dining. The size of the kitchen, amount of counter space, and double oven are perfect features to hosting large gatherings throughout the year and don’t even get me started on the storage space. Every room is as gorgeous as the kitchen.

Heated swimming pool? Check.

Hot tub? Check.

Privacy? Check.

Relaxing spot by the pool? Check.

Designated area to grill and picnic? Check.

This home has everything you could want, including a beautiful heated swimming pool and hot tub that can be enjoyed all year long. It’s located within walking distance to a highly rated elementary school in a neighborhood where community safety is a top priority and friendly neighbors abound. Priced at $415,000, this home could be the one you pass down to your children one day. See below for more information and photos, including a list of upgrades and detail shots. Contact me if you’d like to schedule a private showing.

954 Madrone – Custom Built Home

954 Madrone – Floor Plan

954 Madrone – Pool Design

954 Madrone – Sellers Disclosue

954 Madrone – Survey

Filed Under: Georgetown Village, Property Listings

2923 Bluffstone – Gateway to Paloma Lake

April 8, 2015 By Edwin Lui

The most affordable home in Paloma Lake is the envy of its neighbors.

Welcome to your new home – 2923 Bluffstone Drive. Built in 2012, this home is a must-see for anyone looking into the superb neighborhood of Paloma Lake in Round Rock. Lightly lived in, the owner has invested a significant amount of money in the form of spectacular upgrades for the next owner. The best part is that it’s priced better than any new construction in the neighborhood giving the next owner instant equity and, overall, a tremendous value in a desirable and friendly community.

All that’s missing in this kitchen is Rachel Ray and her colorful utensils.

I’m drooling and there isn’t any food!

The kitchen space is amazing. It’s open to the living and dining making it easy to show off your cooking skills. If you don’t have any, at least you can show off the upgraded granite counters. Granite like this is normally reserved for custom or high-end homes. The enormous bar can seat taste testers or host an intimate dinner for two. Wood floors flow from the front door to the back door through all the common areas. Carpet gives off a cozy feeling everyone expects in the privacy of the office and bedrooms.

Windows and natural light accentuate the wood floors. Extra living or den is great for a work/play environment regardless of age.

The beautiful granite is carried over into all of the bathrooms.

Listed at $250,000, this price indicates the entry point into Paloma Lake. Enjoy fishing at the lake, highly rated Herrington Elementary School, proximity to the toll road, Dell, Round Rock, and Georgetown, and other fabulous community amenities at a fraction of the price your neighbors are paying. Call or email me for a private showing.

2923 Bluffstone – Upgrades

2923 Bluffstone – Sellers Disclosure

Filed Under: Paloma Lake, Property Listings

509 Shale – No Frills Home with Colorful Landscaping

April 7, 2015 By Edwin Lui

Previous owners loved to plant trees and flowers.

509 Shale Drive is, at its core, a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. The master is separate from the two secondary bedrooms, and the living is open to the kitchen and dining. You’ll find many homes in Sonterra that fit that exact description. It does have some nice extras like a fire place to cozy next to in the winter and a covered patio that shields from the Texas sun. One more thing it has is a lush garden in the back both colorful and fruitful. The owners took great care in this home and loved to plant shade trees, fruit trees, and colorful flowers and plants.

Wouldn’t you love to walk home to this everyday?

The home is priced at $145,000 and is move-in ready with no major maintenance needed. As stated above, the secondary rooms are separated from the master to give the right amount of privacy. Bedrooms are roomy with sufficient closet space. The master bedroom has a private master bathroom with dual vanities, a separate tub and shower, and of course its own walk-in closet.

For a starter home, they sure make you feel like a king in the master bedroom.

Dual vanities – share the space, own the sink.

Do you need to get in and get out, or is it a great night to soak and relax?

The entire home is light and bright with perfectly placed windows. The high ceilings allow the light to travel across the rooms and the open feel in the living room makes the home seem much larger than 1,476 sf. At last, we arrive at the back patio where fruit trees, black berries, and other goodies await. Not drought resistant, but certainly mouth-watering, and enough space back here to add your own delectable edibles.

Fruit trees are ready to go for next owner!

Photo of these pretty flowers were taken by owner. Time to take your own!

Garden is alive and well and waiting for new harvest.

If you’d like a private showing, please contact me. More photos and info below.

509 Shale – Features

509 Shale – Floor Plan

509 Shale – Sellers Disclosure

Filed Under: Property Listings, Sonterra

802 Fairmont – Great Value in Desirable Neighborhood

April 7, 2015 By Edwin Lui

This vacant home deserves for someone to move in quickly. Will it be you?

802 Fairmont Drive is a 4-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home located in the highly sought after neighborhood of Georgetown Village. This home is perfectly suited for small and large families with its great open floor plan downstairs, enormous back yard and patio outside, and space-saving nooks upstairs. The floors have been upgraded to wood, and the kitchen now includes Silestone counters, detailed back splash, an extra large porcelain sink, new fixture, and more storage. The best part of this home may be the fact that it is vacant and move-in ready. The dry wall has been repaired and textured, the carpets have been shampooed, most of the walls have seen a fresh coat of paint or touch up, and the home has been professionally cleaned.

Not enough storage space in this kitchen? Wide pull out drawers located behind breakfast bar.

Seamless transition between kitchen and living. The french doors to the patio are near the breakfast bar.

This floor plan is great for entertaining. The kitchen is large enough for one chef and several helpers. Those who are less gifted in the kitchen can hang out at the bar or in the living room and not feel left out of the conversation. A simple step through the french doors opens up even more possibility with the enormous patio and back yard. If you can imagine a grill, a patio set, and a fire pit, you’ve got yourself one amazing outdoor entertaining center.

The concrete patio is as wide as the home; the yard is as deep as the ocean. Just kidding about the yard.

Home faces south west, which means this beautiful porch is nothing compared to the gorgeous sunset it competes against. Can you really blame the porch?

The home is listed at 2,342 sf according to the tax records and structural improvements. This includes a large master bedroom, three secondary bedrooms, and a second floor landing area with nook areas that can easily hold two desks for school work, arts and crafts activities, or even a place to pay the bills. If you need more privacy, the dining room up front is placed far enough away from the living and kitchen to double as a private office in the late evening. All of this can be yours for $230,000. If you’d like a private showing, contact me today! More photos and information are below.

802 Fairmont – Sellers Disclosure

802 Fairmont – Upgrades

Filed Under: Georgetown Village, Property Listings

1900 Little Elm Trail #43 – Centrally Located and Maintenance Free Living

December 24, 2014 By Edwin Lui

Raise your hand if you look forward to doing the following tasks once you’ve purchased your new home:

Paint the exterior trim
Repair and/or paint the fence
Replace the roof
Maintain the foundation and exterior walls
Landscape the front yard

If you’d rather someone else think about and take care of the above items, then Cypress Creek Townhomes might be the neighborhood for you. It’s located within minutes of many stores and restaurants in Cedar Park with easy access to toll roads for a quick commute to Austin. Additionally, the HOA fee also includes all of your water costs, trash and sewer fees, and access to the community swimming pool. So what makes unit #43 so special?

Fully maintained townhouse in a great Cedar Park neighborhood.

Unit #43 is one of the largest units in the community at 2,050 sf. If you want larger rooms and closets, this is the unit that will draw your attention. The home features many of the standard items you will find in the other units like silestone counters and undermounted sink, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, gutters, and brick exterior. This one comes with a few extras like a second floor loft, hard surface floors throughout the home with carpet in the bedrooms, and no neighbors behind you. A small bonus is that the refrigerator, washer, and dryer convey with the purchase.

The only thing missing is your furniture.

Last but not least is the price. At $178,000, or $86.83/sf, this unit is very affordable for any type of buyer – singles, married with no children, married with small children, investors, young professionals, etc.

For a private showing or more information, feel free to contact me here.

1900 Little Elm #43 – Sellers Disclosure

Filed Under: Cedar Park Communities, Cypress Creek, Property Listings

119 Hickory – Wonderful Weekley-Built Home with 3-Car Garage in Georgetown Village

August 14, 2014 By Edwin Lui

The blue home that makes you smile.

The Georgetown Village neighborhood has become sort of an icon of Georgetown. How do I know that? Because Austin agents are beginning to show this neighborhood to their clients. A couple years ago, you had to bribe an Austin agent with free food to drive past Round Rock! I’m not offering free food, but we are offering a stunning example of a David Weekley home built in 1999 (you know, the good ‘ole days when builders earned their reputation and stood out from the rest with attention to detail and exceptional quality). This 1936-sf home has been meticulously cared for by a loving family for the past two years and now here’s a chance for someone else to add their personal touch to it.

Like the porch, the swinging bench is an extension of the home – try it out!

119 Hickory was painted sky blue by David Weekley. His affection for colors is one of his signatures. With coordinating dark blue shutters and popping white trim and columns, this home stands out among traditional homes. The “blue home,” as it is affectionately known to its neighbors,welcomes you with a large inviting porch. Inside the foyer, your eyes will immediately look up at the vaulted ceilings and crown moulding. It will also be hard not to notice the front dining room (easily transformed into an in-home office) to the side and the beautiful living room staring in front of you. The living room and kitchen compete for your attention. The living room tempts you with warm wood laminate floors, an unobstructed view to the back yard, and soaring ceilings above. The kitchen is full of shiny toys like a 5-burner range/oven combo, an equally expensive two-tier dishwasher, a large bottom-freezer refrigerator, and matching microwave and faucet fixture with updated recessed lighting above.

There is a term that describes what you see: Great Room

Updated appliances you’ll find in much more expensive homes.

Countertops and cabinets galore meeting right up to the stainless steel refrigerator (it stays!).

The cozy second floor has three bedrooms with high ceilings. This keeps the second floor remarkably cool even in the summer. Each bedroom is very large with large bathrooms and lots of storage. The extra play area upstairs can be left to your imagination, but here are a few ideas that it can be used for – home work, reading, board games, or video games.

Have extra space and don’t know what to do with it? Houzz and Pinterest are good starts.

View from the top.

The lot has its perks as well. An extra wide lot may not seem like a big deal, but the owners have found great use for it. The side yard has been blocked off for private garden use. Expand on this idea, turn it into a dog run, place a tool shed here, or take down the fence and add it back to the back yard. The builder also chose this specific home to build a 3-car tandem garage due to the extra large lot. You won’t find many homes with a 3-car garage in this neighborhood and none in this price range! Truly a valuable space for organizing tools, storing a recreational vehicle, or housing a long-term project. 119 Hickory is priced at $212,000. For a private showing or more information, feel free to contact me here.

119 Hickory – Sellers Disclosure
119 Hickory – Upgrades