Living in the Village at Western Oaks
- By Brian Talley
- Published 01/28/2010
- Buying
- Unrated
The Village at Western Oaks is a Southwest Austin neighborhood that provides a wide range of choices for today's homebuyers. Located about 10 miles from downtown Austin, this neighborhood is in a prime location, nestled between Slaughter Lane and William Cannon, just west of MoPac.
The Village at Western Oaks was first developed in 1978, with homes built every year except 1981 and 1985. No new homes have been built since 2005, so the homes have an older style. There are over 830 one-story homes and nearly 800 two-story homes. All homes in this neighborhood are very affordable, with the average being in the low to mid $200's. This neighborhood is ideal for families because of the affordability, the size of homes, and the open spaces surrounding the neighborhood.
The Village at Western Oaks has some amazing features, with its easy access to nearby shopping centers, such as the Shops at Arbor Trails, winner of the 2009 Best Real Estate Award by the Austin Business Journal. Other shopping centers include the new Escarpment Village and Barton Creek Square Mall.
In addition to great shopping, The Village at Western Oaks has access to many outdoor activities. Dick Nichols Park, located on Beckett Road on the east side of the
neighborhood, has a large heated swimming pool, basketball courts, picnic areas, sand volleyball court, and other features for individuals and families to enjoy. The Karst Preserve is an 18-acre area set aside for outdoor enthusiasts. The preserve has 5 caves, wild animals and other creatures. Located just south of this neighborhood (on La Crosse) is the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, a favorite destination of many Austin residents and visitors. The Veloway, a 3.1 mile asphalt track for bicycling and rollerblading, is on the same street. Other places to for residents to enjoy the outdoors nearby are Metropolitan Park and Grey Rock Golf Club.
If you are a fan of great food, The Village at Western Oaks is ideal because of the great restaurants nearby, such as the classic Austin favorite Chuy's, which has some of the best Mexican cuisine in town. Other choices include Cypress Grill, which has great Cajun food and live music, Satellite Bistro and Bar, which offers a great brunch menu, and Mighty Fine Burgers, featuring gourmet hamburgers and hot dogs.
The diverse selection of food, shopping and outdoor activities in this area makes it a great choice for everyone, especially families. The great selection of homes at The Village of Western Oaks makes it a great neighborhood to search if you are in the market for a new Austin home.
The Village at Western Oaks was first developed in 1978, with homes built every year except 1981 and 1985. No new homes have been built since 2005, so the homes have an older style. There are over 830 one-story homes and nearly 800 two-story homes. All homes in this neighborhood are very affordable, with the average being in the low to mid $200's. This neighborhood is ideal for families because of the affordability, the size of homes, and the open spaces surrounding the neighborhood.
The Village at Western Oaks has some amazing features, with its easy access to nearby shopping centers, such as the Shops at Arbor Trails, winner of the 2009 Best Real Estate Award by the Austin Business Journal. Other shopping centers include the new Escarpment Village and Barton Creek Square Mall.
In addition to great shopping, The Village at Western Oaks has access to many outdoor activities. Dick Nichols Park, located on Beckett Road on the east side of the
If you are a fan of great food, The Village at Western Oaks is ideal because of the great restaurants nearby, such as the classic Austin favorite Chuy's, which has some of the best Mexican cuisine in town. Other choices include Cypress Grill, which has great Cajun food and live music, Satellite Bistro and Bar, which offers a great brunch menu, and Mighty Fine Burgers, featuring gourmet hamburgers and hot dogs.
The diverse selection of food, shopping and outdoor activities in this area makes it a great choice for everyone, especially families. The great selection of homes at The Village of Western Oaks makes it a great neighborhood to search if you are in the market for a new Austin home.
Brian Talley
This article was provided by Brian Talley of Regent Property Group LLC, an expert Austin real estate agent providing information about the Village at Western Oaks neighborhood and about homes for sale in the Village at Western Oaks located in Austin Texas.
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