West Lake Hills, Texas

West Lake Hills, Texas, is an Austin suburb with about 3,000 residents that is situated west of the downtown area. This Travis County community is one of the more affluent communities in the Austin metropolitan area. Careful planning has maintained the rural character of West Lake Hills despite urbanization elsewhere in the area. Hill Country views accompany some of the best West Lake Hills TX real estate. 

History

West Lake Hills itself was founded only a few decades ago, but Travis County was established in 1840 by the Republic of Texas. At the time, the community of nearby Waterloo was renamed Austin, and it then became the capital of Texas.

Parks and Recreation

Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve occupies 227 acres just west of the community. The preserve protects pristine hill country, and it is now a center for nature programs and student research. There are 2.5 miles of hiking trails that meander through woodlands and grasslands.

Attractions and Activities

Just a few miles east on Red Bud Trail is the Lions Municipal Golf Course, easily the most popular municipal course in the area. The Lions Club built the course as a public service project back in 1928. Over the years, golf greats like Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Tom Kite and Ben Crenshaw have played here. This mature layout offers tree-lined fairways, deep bunkers and challenging water hazards.

The Salvage Vanguard Theater in Austin showcases innovative plays, modern operas and exciting musicals. The Palmer Events Center hosts everything from concerts to hot rod shows.

Events

Every October, many of those with West Lake Hills TX homes look forward to the Austin City Limits Music Festival. This major regional live music event draws attendees from across the country to hear some of the biggest names in American music. In 2013 alone, Lionel Ritchie, The Cure and Depeche Mode made appearances. In 2014, Pearl Jam is among the acts to appear.

A discriminating West Lake Hills home buyer will undoubtedly revel in the beautiful architecture offered among the million-dollar West Lake Hills homes for sale. There are classic Mediterranean designs as well as examples of Southwest styles. Many of the homes for sale in West Lake Hills were constructed in the 1970s and 1980s. Nonetheless, much of this real estate in West Lake Hills is quite luxurious and elegant. Many West Lake Hills properties are set on quiet, winding, tree-lined streets.

A good West Lake Hills real estate agent can also identify quality West Lake Hills real estate that is much more modestly priced. Work with Edward Lundry to match those West Lake Hills properties to your important requirements.