Great Hills Real Estate: Golf Course Luxury in the Scenic Rolling Hills
Located in northwest Austin, Great Hills is an upscale neighborhood that offers residents an elegant and active lifestyle.
The popular Great Hills Country Club is the neighborhood’s crown jewel, a luxurious and private retreat that offers swimming, golf, and tennis. Golfers appreciate the prestige associated with the 18-hole course hosting a number of PGA- and USGA-sanctioned tournaments. The honor of being selected to host high-profile events is easy to understand. The course is settled amid natural streams, creeks, and stone formations, and is designed to show off the beautiful scenery of the Texas Hill Country. However, it is quite a challenge. The last three holes are exceptionally demanding exercises in precision.
While this is a private club, social memberships are offered for people who just want to play tennis or use the pool and the spacious stone clubhouse that offers great dining, both formal and casual.
For even more outdoor enjoyment, Great Hills Park runs along its own greenbelt. Several small creeks run through the area and intersect with the Great Hills hike-and-bike trails. The park offers its own pavilion and a playscape as well as lots of picnic tables, and is very popular with locals.
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Contact JohnGreat Hills Shopping is a Walk in the Park
As the bright Saturday sun shines over Austin, the lush canopy of mature trees gently sways, shading the Great Hills neighborhood while Kimberly Gallagher and her 5-year-old daughter Katie take their time and enjoy the breeze. Living less than 5 minutes away, they are ahead of schedule to be at the Arboretum Shopping Center by noon. They have a busy day planned: shopping, a picnic, and a movie, all at the same location.
“I love the Arboretum because it’s literally a walk in the park,” Kimberly laughs. “I love to come here and just relax, and maybe do some occasional shopping. Katie loves Amy’s Ice Cream, but who am I kidding — I love it too! There’s even a salon here for me to really relax. That’s the key to the Arboretum and the Great Hills neighborhood, it’s just the perfect place to relax.”
Convenient Location and Award-Winning Schools
Situated about 20 minutes north of downtown Austin, and 30 minutes from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Great Hills homeowners can conveniently reach all of the dining, music, and shopping venues the city center offers. But with multiple shopping centers within mere minutes, and even more just a short drive away, the Great Hills area itself is a mecca for shopping, dining, and family fun.
The neighborhood is also well-regarded for the quality of its schools. Great Hills students attend either Austin Independent School District or the Round Rock ISD, both award-winning school districts. Austin ISD schools near Great Hills include Hill Elementary and Anderson High School. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) rated Hill Elementary “Exemplary,” and Anderson High School is considered one of the top 10 schools in Texas according to Texas Monthly. Round Rock ISD schools include Canyon Vista Middle School, also rated “Exemplary” by the TEA, and the acclaimed Westwood High School, ranked 57th best high school in the nation by Newsweek Magazine.
An Active Social Scene and a Variety of Real Estate Listings for Sale to Choose From
Construction in Great Hills began in 1976 and continued through 2010. Homes here range greatly in size depending on where the property is situated in the community. From small, affordable homes with less than 1,000 square feet, to large, custom-built luxury estates, there are a wide variety of real estate listings for sale in Great Hills.
The neighborhood also has an active social scene. The Great Hills Homeowners Association hosts an assortment of community events including the Fourth of July Parade, National Night Out and Halloween Party and Parade. Great Hills is also home to several clubs including the Great Hills Ladies Club, Junior Mom’s Play Group and Park Committee, all of which meet regularly to provide neighborhood involvement and community interaction.
In addition, the Great Hills Aquatics Rush is a competitive swim program that empowers swimmers while encouraging them to be champions in and out of the water. Swim team members meet regularly for practice at the Great Hills Country Club pool and compete in tournaments throughout the summer months.
“Great Hills is an extremely popular neighborhood,” says Mike Robinson, a freelance architect who works from his Great Hills home. “The location is definitely the biggest draw. We get to enjoy everything great about North Austin while still being able to get south in minutes.”
A Family-Friendly Luxury Community
The Great Hills community is a luxurious, quiet, family-friendly neighborhood with convenient access to the rest of Austin. The close proximity and variety of shopping and dining options, as well as easy access to major employers, and nationally acclaimed public schools, have made Great Hills a prized community.
With Great Hills Country Club memberships offering swimming, tennis, and a picturesque golf course within the subdivision, the neighborhood is a prime location to enjoy everything about northwest Austin.
“This neighborhood is the best I’ve ever lived in,” Mike says enthusiastically. “And over the years, I’ve met lots of new neighbors who moved here from other parts of Austin. Everyone agrees that Great Hills is definitely the place to be in Austin, no matter what the lifestyle.”
