Why you'd want to live in Lakeway

Today the Lakeway area – which located just 30 minutes from downtown Austin and only 10 minutes from marinas and golf courses – is a thriving in-demand community that attracts those who want Hill Country views and who want to be close to the lake. Gone are the days when Lakeway was just another retirement community on the lake. More and more families are moving here and the acclaimed Lake Travis Independent School District is just one of the reasons why this community has grown so quickly over the years. With sophisticated but casual dining several nearby private and public golf courses and shopping of every sort including the Hill Country Galleria Lakeway is the perfect alternative for the homeowner wanting all of the adventure that Lake Travis provides and the convenience of all the amenities the city provides the urban dweller. What started as Lakeway in 1963 now includes the gated community of The Hills of Lakeway with its own golf course; Flintrock Falls; and The Preserve at Lakeway and condos and mansions dot the hillside. While some of the best lots are the original ones with homes on them the new community of Rough Hollow offers new construction a marina and a club for those homeowners who prefer new construction. Many of the older homes with fabulous views or waterfront access have been renovated and remodeled to take advantage of the views and the proximity to the water. via austinrelocationguide.com