Fountainwood Real Estate: The Art of Country Living and the Science of Big City Convenience
Just northwest of Georgetown, Fountainwood is a custom home community in an area of rolling hills with picturesque prairie grasses and dramatic rock outcroppings. Located less than 10 minutes from historic Georgetown and only 40-50 minutes from downtown Austin and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Fountainwood is a highly desirable place to call home because of its location and natural beauty.
Sitting along the San Gabriel River Basin with large wooded home sites, a spring-fed creek and dedicated parkland, this neighborhood began development in 1993 and was completed in 2011. Beautiful homes in a rural environment with easy access to Austin make this community popular for homeowners who commute to Georgetown or the Round Rock area. Residents enjoy the ambiance of country life, yet have access via the toll road to Austin for an occasional night out in the city.
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Contact RobbyFishing, Boating and Hunting On and Around Lake Georgetown
Fountainwood’s proximity to Lake Georgetown is an attractive draw for residents who enjoy boating, fishing, hunting and other outdoor recreation. The US Corp of Army Engineers manages Lake Georgetown, a reservoir on the north fork of the San Gabriel River. Boating is the preferred way to enjoy the lake, and boat ramp access is just minutes from the neighborhood. Fishing enthusiasts appreciate the excellent conditions at Lake Georgetown, known for largemouth and smallmouth bass, catfish, and white and hybrid-striped bass.
Jim Hogg Park is also just minutes away, featuring 142 campsites, restroom facilities and picnic shelters. In addition, residents can purchase an annual pass for access to the boat ramp and lake. For those residents who like to hunt deer, Georgetown has a managed hunting program in the area.
“Lake Georgetown is popular with locals,” says Stacy McLaughlin of the US Army Corp of Engineers’ Lake Georgetown Project Office. “You will see people enjoying themselves out in pontoon boats, fishing boats, kayaks and canoes all year-round.”
Historic Georgetown Downtown and a Bright Future with Well-Regarded Schools
On the National Register of Historic Places, Georgetown provides a small hometown feel to this rural community. Voted “The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas,” Georgetown has a lovely revitalized town center with vintage homes and small boutiques. Regularly scheduled events and family activities draw both area residents and visitors. The annual Red Poppy Festival in April and the holiday events in December are by far the most eagerly anticipated happenings of the year, welcoming visitors from across the state.
Homeowners are also attracted to the area’s well-regarded schools. Students living in Fountainwood attend schools in the Georgetown Independent School District, including Jo Ann Ford Elementary, Douglas Benold Middle School and Georgetown High School. The Texas Education Agency awarded Ford Elementary the coveted “Exemplary” rating, while Benold Middle and Georgetown High were rated ”Academically Acceptable.”
Convenient Shopping Nearby and Jaw-Dropping Deals at Round Rock Premium Outlet Mall
Neighbors in Fountainwood have two great nearby shopping centers to choose from. Wolf Ranch is an open-air shopping center. It’s home to more than 80 retail stores and restaurants including Bath & Body Works, Kohl’s, Michael’s, Best Buy, Dressbarn, DSW, Lane Bryant, Loft, Old Navy and more. The center also has a number of popular restaurants.
The Round Rock Premium Outlets are just over 15 minutes away. Offering jaw-dropping bargains on one of hundreds of upscale brands, the Round Rock Premium Outlet draws shoppers from all over Central Texas.
Living the Good Life in the Great Outdoors
Living in Fountainwood offers residents a sense of community while at the same time providing the serenity of open space and the natural setting of Texas Hill Country. Homes here are gracious and lots are large. For many, being within the Georgetown Independent School District is a big draw. For those who love the outdoors, nearby Lake Georgetown and Jim Hogg Park provide a wonderful place for recreational enjoyment and a chance to celebrate nature. Deer and other wildlife are abundant, lending a true country feel for area residents.
“This area is full of wildlife,” says McLaughlin. “Fountainwood residents have the lake and a park, practically at the end of their road.”
