People love this classic neighborhood and it’s one of the more established neighborhoods in the Lake Travis area. Weaving through the golf courses of The Hills Country Club and surrounded by the larger Lakeway community, The Hills is a beautiful and convenient place to call home. This gated community is popular with families, golf enthusiasts, vacationers and retirees.
History
The Hills of Lakeway, now designated as The Hills (or Village of The Hills), was originally in the extra-territorial jurisdiction of the City of Austin. The Hills became an incorporated city in Texas in May 1997. New construction is ongoing, along with remodeling, because you can find homes in the neighborhood with year built dates going back to the early 1980’s.
The Hills community is in the heart of Lakeway but considered a village. As a resident, you’ll have an exclusive address of “The Hills, Texas 78738” — designated by the The United States Post Office.
Housing
This neighborhood consists of over 600 homes, many with spectacular views of the neighborhood golf courses and surrounding Hill Country. The construction of newer custom homes (mostly surrounding Flintrock Falls) continues to add to the number of homes in the area. Homes are architecturally controlled and start on the smaller side at 2000 square feet with some of the larger residences going up to and over 6000 square feet of living space.
The wide range of style and size of homes in this Lake Travis neighborhood come with a wide variety of pricing that starts in the mid $200’s and reaches to well over a million.
Restaurants & Shopping
You’re not far away from plenty of excellent dining opportunities that surround the community including all the Lake Travis area restaurants. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in Lakeway, it’s just a short drive to Bee Cave for shopping and dining at the The Hill Country Galleria and the Shops at the Galleria.
For groceries, take a short drive to Randall’s or HEB. And let’s not forget that just down the street is the future site of the Lakeway Town Center set to break ground in 2014.
Fitness & Family
It’s a given that golf is a big part of this community and you’ll be surrounded by some of the best golf courses in the Lake Travis area. Owning a home here includes a social membership to The Hills Country Club, and as a member you’ll have the opportunity to be part of all the activities offered at The Hills Country Club.
The World of Tennis Fitness Center has been recently updated to include more amenities such as a new pilates studio and new spin classes. If tennis is your game, try one of the 16 outdoor or 2 indoor and climate controlled tennis courts to practice your swing. And on those sweltering July afternoons, stop in to savor the recreational swimming pool at the fitness center.
Enjoy walking and biking on the trails located throughout the neighborhood or visit The Hills Park and Nature Trail to get your fix of basketball and playground fun.
Schools
Schools are located within the Lake Travis Independent School District and include Lakeway Elementary School, Serene Hills Elementary School, Lake Travis Middle School and Lake Travis High School.
Major Street Boundaries
Located off RR 620 at Lohman’s Crossing Rd. is the entrance to The Hills of Lakeway. The Hills Dr. encircles the village, with Lakeway Blvd. being the outer boundary on the Northwest side and Lohmans Crossing Rd. being the boundary on the East side. (map)
Can you live here?
The Hills is a guard-gated community featuring a wide variety of home choices, easy access to RR 620, a location within an exceptional school district, not to mention that you’ll be surrounded by top-notch amenities and Hill Country views. Tucked away in the heart of Lakeway, the “village” offers a feeling of community that you might find lacking in other parts of town. But who knows — maybe it’s having that exclusive address of “The Hills” that will make you want to call this amazing place home.
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