October 26, 2008 

Home … is there a more comforting word; can anyone think of a better word to describe what peace and security feel like? I can’t.

As I sit and ponder the serenity, stillness, and outstanding view of Hill Country landscape, I am amazed, that so close to the hustle and bustle it can be this quiet.

Rio Ancho now has two builder homes started and nearing completion, with several more slated by some of the best builders in the Hill Country. Open space, fantastic views, and wild life all around. Now this is real wild life not the “Sixth Street” stuff in Austin. This morning I counted eight turkeys, at least twenty deer, hawks, eagles, and scores of rabbits in my roaming around the development. Yesterday someone caught a really nice bass in the river, I estimate about a pound and a half. I need to try my luck soon, with my grandsons.  I am willing to bet though they will want to play on the play scape rather than fish. The San Gabriel is down a little, but not near what I expected with as little rain the Hill Country has seen this year.  We need rain, as well as all of the the Hill Country.

The word is getting out about Rio Ancho Ranch, more and more people stop in to see the progress, and the progress is picking up steam. The power company, PEC, has been out this week trying to finish up getting power lines run underground.  Should a big storm hit this area, no concerns about downed power lines here.  The water well is complete, tank installed, just about ready for service. This a really nice set up.

I’ll try to get some photos posted so that you can see what is completed, and of course, the peace and quiet.

 

John

john@rioanchoranch.com

Summer is heating up and so are the sales at the ranch.  We have 2 homes that will start construction in the next couple of weeks.  The landscaping at the entry will be completed next week.  And we will have our sales office open in the next 3 weeks, so stop by and get up to date information at the ranch.   

The roads for Phase 1 of Rio Ancho Ranch will be completely paved by the end of today.  The entrance is also coming along very well with the gates scheduled to be installed in the next couple of weeks.  We also have had our first house sale with one of the builders on a custom house to be built.  Several spec homes should also be started soon!!  So things are coming right on along.  If you haven't seen the project lately, you need to take a drive out...it looks fantastic!!!

Rio Ancho Ranch is well under way to delivering lots.  As a Pre-Opening, we are inviting all the area Realtors to come out for a "sneek" peak at the project.  May 7th from 11-3, we will be holding an open house for Realtors and Builders.  We will have door prizes, a great lunch, networking, and an opportunity to see the Hill Countries newest gated community!!  Don't miss out...also if you are interested in attending, please RSVP to RE/MAX Town & Country at 512-515-5263!!!  Hope to see you there.

The Rio Ancho Ranch Community Center is coming along great.  The pool is complete and full of water!!  The basketball court has been poured along with many of the sidewalks through the trees and down to the River!  We will be holding an invitation only event for agents on May 7th for a sneak peek of what is going on, so please let us know if you are interested in attending...it should be lots of fun.

The utilities and roads are still moving along and with some nice weather ahead, should be nearing completion soon.  Stay tuned for the latest updates and news...

Welcome to the Rio Ancho Ranch blog.  This will be a place where we will keep you updated on the happenings with Rio Ancho Ranch in Bertram and Liberty Hill.  The project is currently under development with lots of exciting things happening.  The community center has lots of work going on including the building of the community pool center.  Underground utitlities are under way and should be complete in the next few weeks.  Then the roads will continue to be built and completed.  We are working on interviewing and lining up potential "preferred builders" along with planning some "grand opening" type events.  Keep checking back for the latest on what is going on.  We're excited to be bringing this exclusive community to our area!