middle school to become the new high
school in 2010. The former high school has
also undergone renovations, and reopened
as the district’s new middle school in 2010.
Residents are also enthusiastic and strong
supporters of students and the school’s
programs, with lots of crowds for high
school football games.
Homes in Dripping Springs start at around
$200,000, and that includes older homes,
as well as those found in newer subdivisions such as Belterra, HighPointe and
Ledgestone that have helped to bring new
neighbors to the area.
BELTERRA
Homebuyers looking to enjoy the comforts
of the country without giving up the conveniences of the city often look no further than
Belterra. This master planned community
nestled on 1,600 acres of wooded, rolling
hills is just 15 minutes from downtown
Austin and is located at the gateway to the
Hill Country. Belterra offers residents first-class amenities, an award-winning school
district, and a pristine natural setting for the
perfect balance of home, community and
outdoor enjoyment.
With open parks, scenic trails and
outstanding amenities, Belterra is an ideal
location for active families. Belterra residents enjoy the benefits of a first-class
amenity center that features a 5,000 square-foot community building with a workout
facility, activity room, toddler area, and
kitchen and shower facilities. The pool
complex features a junior Olympic-sized lap
pool, a family activity pool, a toddler pool
and is also home to ball fields, a sport court,
a playscape and offers easy access to Belterra’s neighborhood parks plus miles of hike
and bike trails.
Located in the award-winning Dripping
Springs Independent School District,
Belterra features family-sized homes priced
from the mid-$200s, as well as estate-style
homes priced from the mid-$300s up to the
$700s. Belterra is located off of Highway
290 West, seven miles past the intersection
of Highway 71.
DRIFTWOOD
Driftwood is located within one of the
most beautiful areas found in Texas, with
its rolling hills and gorgeous views, and is
popular with those who want to get away
from it all – yet still be close to all that
Austin has to offer.
Driftwood does not have its own independent school district, but rather feeds into
Hays, Dripping Springs and Wimberley
school systems, with each offering a wide
array of educational curriculum from
which to choose. From dual language
programs, smaller class sizes and impressive
performing arts programs, parents have the
option to select a home in school districts
that offer programs best suited to their
child’s educational interests and needs.
Part of Driftwood’s charm is that while it
is located in the Hill Country, it’s a quick
commute to downtown Austin. The subdivisions of Vineyard Estates, Vineyard Ridge,
Sierra West and RimRock are all relatively
new, and offer homeowners a variety of
styles and plans from which to choose.
La Ventana is another Driftwood community that offers its residents a fantastic array
of amenities. An equestrian community, it’s
ideal for horse enthusiasts. It also features a
clubhouse with sauna and three swimming
pools, a driving range, and tennis courts.
Some La Ventana homes use water provided
by the Lower Colorado River Authority,
while some homesites require wells.
Rainwater collection has also become an
attractive and economical alternative for
some homes’ water needs, and many homes
have their own septic systems. Shopping in
the area is also convenient, especially with
the explosive growth of Kyle and Dripping
Springs, in addition to growth along the
Loop 1 South corridor.
HIGHPOINTE
Set against the beauty of the Hill Country,
HighPointe in Dripping Springs takes full
advantage of giving its residents every
opportunity to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle. Located less than 20 miles from
downtown Austin, this gated community
has everything a nature-lover could want.
HighPointe is designed to maximize the Hill
Country landscape by taking full advantage
of the hilltop vistas, lush green-belts and
mature oak trees The community also offers
privacy, neighborhood amenities, and the
security of a gated community.
HighPointe’s countless opportunities for
making the most of the outdoors are a draw
for many buyers. Amenities include several
miles of crushed granite hiking and biking
trails, giving residents a relaxing way to
enjoy the serenity of the scenery around
them. HighPointe’s residents also enjoy
entertainment facilities, a two-story fitness
center, dance studio, conference rooms,
multiple playgrounds, basketball court,
floodlit tennis courts, baseball field, soccer
field, and outdoor barbeque pits. Whether
swimming for fun or fitness, HighPointe’s
four-pool aquatic center serves everyone’s
needs with a junior Olympic lap pool, play
pool, adult pool and baby pool.
HighPointe’s world-class amenity center
is the social hub of the community, with
meeting rooms and kitchen available for
special events. The amenity center also
has private offices with high speed Internet
access for residential use. Neighbors can
also get together with family and friends
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With open parks, scenic trails
and outstanding amenities,
Belterra is an ideal location for
active families.
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