Located off City Park Road, the cozy community of Westminster Glen is ideally located right between River Place Country Club and Emma Long Metropolitan Park in northwest Austin. Although the community is located only fifteen minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown Austin, residents of Westminster Glen enjoy peaceful surroundings where they can rest, relax and commune with nature.
With only 175 homes available within the Westminster Glen community, living in the area does come at a price. In fact, most homes in the area range in price from $750,000 to more than $2,000,000. The price tag is well worth it, however, as residents of Westminster Glen enjoy panoramic views of the Texas hill country. In addition, with 250 acres dedicated to the community, the properties tend to be quite large.
With so much nature surrounding the community, it is not a surprise that one of the favorite pastimes of neighborhood residents is to watch the wildlife and to participate in outdoor recreational activities. In order to help the residents enjoy their natural surroundings and to increase the feeling of privacy for the community’s residents, most of the homes are set far back from the street and feature sweeping driveways with stonework fences.
With so much nature surrounding the residents of Westminster Glen, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to learn that many of the residents enjoy participating in outdoor recreational activities on a regular basis. At the nearby Emma Long Metropolitan Park, which features 1150 acres of outdoor space, residents may enjoy swimming in Lake Austin, hiking trails, mountain biking and overnight camping. Archery, volleyball and many other activities may be enjoyed at the park as well. Lake Travis and the Hill Country lake system are also located nearby, providing residents with plenty of options for enjoying the water.
The private, member-only River Place Country Club is also available for Westminster Glen residents to enjoy. Voted the “Best Family Club in Austin 2006″ by Avid Golfer Magazine, the club features an 18-hole golf course that was designed by U.S. Open winner Tom Kite. A full-service fitness center, tennis, two restaurants and a cafe are also available at the club.
Since the community is located only 15 minutes from downtown Austin, residents can easily enjoy all that the city has to offer. In fact, many of the professionals who live in Westminster Glen commute to Austin on a daily basis in order to take advantage of the many employment opportunities within the city. The capital city of Austin is also a great place for dining at fine restaurants, shopping at specialty shops and taking in shows and other forms of education at live venues, museums and other attractions.
With the community being located within the renowned Leander Independent School District, children who live in Westminster Glen are guaranteed an excellent education. While elementary-aged children attend River Place Elementary, middle school children attend Canyon Ridge Middle School and high school students attend Cedar Park High School.
Jim Olenbush is the owner of an Austin real estate brokerage. http://www.jimolenbush.com/ He manages a team of experienced Austin Realtors and they specialize in the Westminster Glen community. http://www.jimolenbush.com/westminster-glen.htm
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