Living the Good Life In Georgetown Texas: February 2010

Country Living in the City, Oakcrest Estates Georgetown Texas

Want to live in a countryside setting but want to remain close in?  Then take a look at Oakcrest Estates in Georgetown Texas.   oak crest estates georgetown tx

This close in neighborhood is bordered by the San Gabriel River, DB Wood Rd, and the Georgetown Country Club.  As you follow Country Club drive     oak crest georgetown tx

you notice the split rail fences, and the scenery gets rural, yet you are only a couple of minutes from Wolf Ranch and the Rivery shopping centers.  Cross the bridge and enjoy the serenity of this quiet enclave.

 san gabriel bridge georgetown texas Most of the homes were built in the late 1970's through 1990, and are ranch style ranging in size from 1500 to 3500 sq ft.

oak crest house georgetown texas houses  The lots are large most from 1/2 acre to 1 acre.  Some areas are heavily  treed with Oaks being predominate.   georgetown tx house  And where you have a country setting, lots of tree cover you are going to have wildlife.  Deer abound!    wildlife in georgetown texas, deer in central texas  Be sure and plant deer resistant landscaping and fence your garden, because these deer love snap beans, peas, lettuce, and most bedding plants.

Oak Crest is a perfect combination of city and country.  With paved streets and shady avenues and good neighbors  georgetown texas street  Yet you can walk 2 blocks and see cows grazing and listen to the windmill creak and groan as it pumps water.  georgetown texas windmill Oak Crest is the best of both, rural and urban at the same time.  The neighborhood has an active voluntary homeowner's association that sponsors an annual pic nic and neighborhood garage sale.  If you would like information about this neighborhood or others in the Georgetown and Williamson County area contact me, I'd love to show you around.

mike sparks blog pictureThanks for visiting. For information or if you would like to search for homes in the Georgetown/Round Rock/Cedar Park areas with no hassle or obligation be sure and check out Austin/Williamson County Texas Home Search 

0 commentsMike Sparks Galveston Island Real Estate • February 27 2010 02:14PM
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